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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Media Tribe> Business News Urdu/Eng--Reduced, Improved and Repeated

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Reduced, Improved and Repeated

Kashgar Economic Zone Offer Opportunities To Pakistan: Top Chinese Official

Pakistan can help China tap over a trillion dollar Halal Food Market: FPCCI

Islamabad: (May 12)

A top official has said that China is developing one of the biggest economic zones in the world which will also benefit Pakistan's economy.

Deputy DG of Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Muhametmin Yashen (Muhammad Amin Yasin) said this while speaking to business community at the residence of Raza Khan, Chairman Coordination FPCCI.

Yashen said that in west we have economic powerhouse like Shenzhen and in east we have Kashi (Kashgar) Special Economic Zone in just few hundred kilometres from Pakistan's border.

Flanked with Deputy Chief of Mission, Chinese Embassy Huang Xilian and other officials, he said that they are organising first ever China Asia-Europe Expo in Urumqi scheduled Sept 1-5. He called upon business community to participate in the fair.

Yashen, who is leading a 50-member delegation, said that Kashi economic zone will bring prosperity to the whole region while expo will provide an interaction opportunity.

At the occasion Raza Khan said Chinese investors should explore opportunities in sectors like finance, banking, power, alternative energy, IT, engineering goods, textile machinery, agriculture, agro-based industry, food, fruit processing, packaging, livestock, dairy farming and real estate sectors.

He said that Pakistan can help China in its plans to tap the vast potential of export market of Islamic countries.

Raza Khan demanded special packages and incentives for Pakistani business community in the Kashi Special Economic Zone.

Muhammad Raza Khan,

Chairman Coordination,

FPCCI, Capital Office, Islamabad,

Former President, Haripur Chamber of Commerce,

Founder President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce.

Tel: FPCCI +92-51-2251891-3. Fax +92-51-251894

Tel: Business +92-51-4434200-5. Fax +92-514434203

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Media Tribe> News Urdu/English/Pics---China says cooperation with Pakistan tip of the iceberg

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China says cooperation with Pakistan tip of the iceberg

Beijing planning series of projects for rapid development of Pak

Kashi economic zone to help boost Pakistan's economy

Business community to participate in China Asia-Europe Expo

Islamabad: (May 11)

China on Wednesday said it would do everything needed to make Pakistan a strong, stable and prosperous nation by promoting cooperation in every field including trade.

We are expanding our role in development of Pakistan as there is no limit to Beijing's unconditional cooperation with Islamabad, it said.

China is developing one of the biggest and most successful economic zones on the map of world in Kashi (Kashgar) which will bring enormous benefits to Pakistan, said Deputy DG of Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Muhametmin Yashen (Muhammad Amin Yasin).

Speaking to business community at the residence of Raza Khan, Chairman Coordination FPCCI, Yashen said that in west we have economic powerhouse like Shenzhen and in east we have Kashi Special Economic Zone. This is the only Chinese area sharing border with Pakistan, he said.

We will need everything from Pakistan for developing multi trillion-dollar project and almost all exports would transported through Pakistan that will boost economy of the brotherly country, he told businesspersons.

Yashen, who is leading a 50-member delegation, said that Kashi economic zone would help bring prices of hundreds of items down and bring people of two countries closer.

Pakistan will be able to raise great amount of transit fees as many countries that rely on supplies from China would prefer shipment of goods through Pakistan, he informed.

Deputy Chief of Mission, Chinese Embassy Huang Xilian said that he is new in this country but feels at home while the First Secretary of Chinese Embassy Askar Tursun said that Pakistani people are sweet then honey.

At the occasion Raza Khan said that visit of Yashen have further strengthened the bilateral ties.

He said that Chinese investors should explore opportunities in sectors like finance, banking, power, alternative energy, IT, engineering goods, textile machinery, agriculture, agro-based industry, food, fruit processing, packaging, livestock and dairy farming.

Raza Khan demanded special packages and incentives for Pakistani business community in the Kashi Special Economic Zone.

He also assured participation of business community in the first ever China Asia-Europe Expo in Urumqi scheduled Sept 1-5.

Muhammad Raza Khan,

Chairman Coordination,

FPCCI, Capital Office, Islamabad,

Former President, Haripur Chamber of Commerce,

Founder President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce.

Tel: FPCCI +92-51-2251891-3. Fax +92-51-251894

Tel: Business +92-51-4434200-5. Fax +92-514434203

Monday, May 9, 2011

Media Tribe> News Urdu/Eng/Pics: Pakistan’s economy showing positive signs: S. Korean Ambassador

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Pakistan's economy showing positive signs: S. Korean Ambassador

Uniform policies, enabling atmosphere and determination must for development

Dated: May 10

Islamabad: South Korean Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Choi Choong- Jee on Tuesday said Pakistan's economy is showing sign of recovery that can be accelerated through consistent policies, stability, improved environment and single-minded focus on development.

He said that trade volume is increasing but it is below the actual potential that can be boosted through sincere efforts by the business community. We want to work with private sector so that this great nation can become a major trading partner of South Korea, he added.

Mr. Choi Choong- Jee said this while talking to a delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) led by Hameed Akhtar Chadda. The delegation included Malik Sohail Hussain, Arif Rafique, Tariq Mehmood and Shahid-ur-Rehman.

Asking the delegation to provide sector-specific plans and help identify snags barring improved trade, he expressed resolve to contribute towards enhanced cooperation and development of Pakistan.

He said that the non-availability of appropriate trade-related information is one of the hurdles that need to be addressed. The Ambassador informed that Pakistani business community could benefit from Korean SME sector that offers great potential.

He assured support in establishing contacts between federal chambers of the two countries and promised help to Pakistani businesspersons explore opportunities in sectors like automobiles, pharmaceutical, textiles, machinery, cutlery, surgical instruments, trade fares and exhibitions.

At the occasion, Hameed Akhtar Chadda, Chairman FPCCI Capital Office welcomed the investment by South Korean conglomerate LOTTE in Pakistan saying that sectors like oil and gas, mining, energy, IT, telecom, food, agriculture, beverages, transport and tourism offer great opportunities to all foreign investors.

Malik Sohail Hussain said that we should organise single country trade fairs to promote products, encourage investments and widen network of Pakistani market.

"Such events provide a platform to meet interested buyers, sellers or distributors and provides excellent opportunities to bring in foreign investment," he said.

Arif Rafique, President Attock Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that South Korea can consider making special economic zones in Pakistan to benefit from liberal incentives and special concessions.

The Ambassador took special interest in mineral sector that grew by 32 per cent. He directed his deputies to meet with Shahid-ur-Rehman, Chairman Marble Association of Pakistan to look into different business possibilities including sale of Korean machinery and JVs.

He also assured VP, Attock CCI Tariq Mehmood to provide support in getting details of Korean pharmaceutical companies so that medicines that are not available locally can be imported.

Mr. Choi Choong- Jee agreed to the proposal of Chairman FPCCI Standing Committee Media and PR Malik Sohail that recent disasters Japan which has resulted in supply chain disturbances that calls for diversity in imports, especially in the automobile sector. "Relying on single source never makes sense," he remarked.

Malik Sohail Hussain invited the Ambassador to visit FPCCI to explore venues of mutual benefit. He informed that national business leaders Tariq Sayeed, Iftikhar Ali Malik and Senator Ghulam Ali have directed the business community to provide maximum support to the Korean investors in realizing their objectives.

Malik Sohail Hussain

Chairman FPCCI Standing

Committee on Media and PR

Cell 03215155500 and 03335155300

FPCCI +92-51-2251891-3. Fax +92-51-251894

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Media Tribe> News Urdu/English--Auto industry pains calls for promoting local skills, alternative supply chains

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Auto industry pains calls for promoting local skills, alternative supply chains

Industries should set up vocational institutes to prepare highly skilled workers

Islamabad: [May 08]

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said that natural disasters in Japan have proved fateful for Pakistan's auto industry that continue to rely heavily on imported components.

Unable to tackle shortage of parts and keep production, Pakistan's carmakers are facing serious problems and heavy losses, it said.

Car manufacturers should plan transfer of technology, revisit import strategies and engage multiple suppliers located in different countries to avoid such situation in future, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President PEW.

Over 1000 original equipment manufacturers, auto vendors, high tech engine parts producers and transmission parts fabricators in Japan have experienced the adverse impact of disaster which will translated into overall loss of around twenty billion rupees to local auto manufacturers, an estimate suggests.

The situation demands that the local industry should learn the importance of better planning and distributed operations, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal. Automakers can no more afford the luxury to avoid the trend towards localism in manufacturing, he added.

Automakers should promote localisation to reduce dependence on imports and seek alternative sources for critical parts that are not available locally, he advised.

Local auto assemblers should learn to adapt, ensure transfer their knowledge, expertise and latest methodologies to remain competitive which cannot be without pains, he said.

He said that any problem with a foreign contractor needs weeks and month to arrive at a solution while such an issue need few hours to settle if the service provider is based locally, he said.

Productivity, capacity utilization, management techniques, costs, skill up-gradation, training, transparency and quality are some issues that need to be resolved urgently.

Private sector industries should set up their own vocational institutes to prepare highly skilled workers, he opined.

If Pakistani technicians can produce parts for Boeing, why they cannot do it for cars, he asked adding that only lacking element is proper patronage.

Dr. Murtaza Mughal also questioned role of various state-run organisations that take pride in their foreign-supported industry support programmes that proved to be of no use at this critical juncture.

Masses are paying for the mishaps and decisions of elite that has renewed demands for a review on the structure of high import duties, he said.

Dr. Murtaza Mughal

Cell: 0321-5157671

President Pakistan Economy Watch

www.pakistaneconomywatch.com

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Media Tribe> New Book: Al-Qaeda after Bin Laden

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"Inside Al-Qaeda and the Taliban: Beyond Bin Laden and 9/11″ shall be released on May 20, 2011. The book offers an exclusive account of the new generation of Al-Qaeda and how they were reared through Dr Ayman Al-Zawahiri's dialectical process and ideology.

The book explains the most under reported events between 2002 and 2006 which helped Al-Qaeda and the Taliban to make their come back.

Last but not the least, it gives the detailed account on the real master mind of Mumbai attack and how the same person changed the dynamics of Afghanistan war theatre. Follow the book at http://www.plutobooks.com/display.asp?K=9780745331010&

Media Tribe> Killing of Osama will create another Kargil in Pakistan ??? ----- (Please Post it)

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Assalam o Alaikum to all,

Kargil Issue create huge rift between Army & Civil Govt, and at the end Nawaz Govt was dissolve.

Now Issue of Osama Bil Ladin already create Problems for Military & Civil Establishments of Pakistan & both side are silent, but i think Zardari Govt could be happy, because all pressure of the world is on ARMY & ISI, every one know their is some rift already between Military & Zardari Regime, US & India clearly targeting to ISI & ARMY, in this situation we are not seeing co-operation between Civil Govt & Military, PM is on France Tour, President is trying to save his Regime with the help of Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi's Son.

After operation against Osama, completely quietness in Pakistan & no one coming on front foot for defend Pakistan, If Enemy attack on Pakistan our politicians will go out of country & they will live with own childrens but only Army & People with defend, Army must have to save Pak Soil.....

Army looking stand alone in this scenario & their are some news in media that, Govt stop for any action against US Choppers.

So this situation is look like at the time of 12th October' 1999 (After Kargil), because Govt not defending Army & if Military Establishment comes front foot with its mind & thoughts than it could be danger for Zardari Regime.

Javed Iqbal
Journalist
Karachi

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Media Tribe> News Urdu/English/Pics--Uzbekistan offers cheap electricity to Pakistan

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Uzbekistan offers electricity to Pakistan on reasonable rates

We can help boost Pakistan's cotton output: Ambassador Usmanov

High-powered FPCCI delegation to visit Uzbekistan June 3-5

Dated: May 04

Islamabad:

Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan Oybek Arif Usmanov on Wednesday said that his country aims to further development friendly relations and bilateral cooperation with the brotherly nation of Pakistan.

He said that Pakistan is trying to overcome energy shortages and we can help them seek access to surplus central Asian electricity.

This he said while talking to a delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry headed by Chairman Coordination Raza Khan. The delegation also included Malik Sohail Hussain, Chairman Media and Shahid-ur-Rehman, Chairman Marble Association.

Mr. Usmanov, flanked by Deputy Head of Mission Asmatullah Fiazullah, said that Uzbekistan is already providing power to Afghanistan and they are happy with it.

"We can provide electricity to Pakistan via Peshawar on very reasonable rates," he added.

The ambassador said that they are looking forward for enhanced exchange of business delegation and increased cooperation sectors like textiles, leather, cotton, pharmaceuticals and agriculture.

Uzbekistan is the world's second largest cotton exporter and sixth largest cotton producer, it can share expertise on insect-resistant cotton and anti-cotton virus technology, said Usmanov.

At the occasion Raza Khan lauded the reform process in Uzbekistan and demanded that the brotherly nation should offer electricity on most affordable rates so that the economy can be bailed out without burdening other sectors.

He said that cargo transportation, transit, telecom, IT and public health engineering are some sectors that need attention of the policymakers of both countries.

Malik Sohail praised the favourable business conditions, stable gold and currency reserves and steps for protection of investors as well as investments. He said that Uzbekistan should offer extra tax breaks for Pakistani investors.

Uzbekistan can attract great number of Pakistani tourists by offering incentives, he said.

Trade leaders Tariq Sayeed and Itikhar Ali Malik wants enhanced bilateral trade, which currently stands at just $40m per annum, said Malik Sohail, adding that they want chambers of commerce of two countries to establish close links.

During the meeting, modalities of visit of 30-member delegation to Uzbekistan headed by Senator Ghulam Ali, President FPCCI were also finalised.

This visit will be an opportunity to improve friendly relations in diverse fields including economics.