Author: Dr Arif

Opinion: Kazakhstan, Pakistan Launch Trans-Afghan Multimodal Transport Corridor By Muhammad Rafiq  Enhanced bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Pakistan have reached new horizons. Through the collaboration of KZT Express, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railway and QazTrade Center for Trade Policy Development Company with Pakistan’s National Logistic Corporation, a new trade route has been launched. This route runs from northeastern Kazakhstan via Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and onward by sea to the port of Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates. The estimated delivery time for shipments along this route is 20-25 days. Both countries are coordinating with all stakeholders and are…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith in Chiang Mai, Thailand. China and Laos have always supported each other with sincerity and mutual assistance, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. Bilateral trade continues to rise, the transportation capacity of the China-Laos railway has reached new heights, people-to-people exchanges have significantly increased, and cooperation in international and regional affairs has become closer, Wang said. He said China firmly supports Laos in exploring a development path that…

China is ready to work with Cambodia to maintain close high-level exchanges, deepen practical cooperation and consolidate security cooperation to promote China-Cambodia comprehensive strategic cooperation and achieve high-quality development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks while meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Hailing the iron-clad China-Cambodia friendship, Wang said China has always placed the development of China-Cambodia relations at an important position in…

The aquatic biological resources in the Yangtze River have notably recovered following the fishing ban imposed since 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Monday. According to a joint report by the ministry along with the ministries of water resources, ecology and environment, and transport, the fishing moratorium set to extend until 2031, along with a series of other protective policies, has yielded positive outcomes. Monitoring data reveals that compared with 2022, the average catch in the river’s main streams increased by 16.7 percent to 2.1 kilograms last year, while major tributaries saw a substantial 64.3 percent…

Kazakhstan, Türkiye Sign $2 Billion Investment Deal in Agriculture ASTANA: Kazakhstan and Türkiye have sealed a cooperation deal worth $2 Billion Investment Agreements in Agriculture sectors. The agreement was signed during the visit of Kazakh Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov,  accompanied by the Kazakh delegation included companies that raised, fattened, and slaughtered livestock meat processing plants, to Turkiye. On August 11, Kazakh Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov held talks with leaders of eight Turkish businesses interested in developing projects in Kazakhstan to process grain and legumes, produce cattle hides, produce ice cream, and localize the production of agricultural equipment. According to…

The first unit of the Chinese-built Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan was connected to the power grid on Monday, the Xinhua News Agency reported, meaning the project, which was among the first under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, has taken the most critical step toward full commercial operation. The launch of the landmark project, which is the largest overseas greenfield hydropower investment project by a Chinese enterprise, will further alleviate Pakistan’s chronic electricity shortages, while injecting new impetus into the sustainable development of the regional economy, experts said. The project’s launch comes as some Western media outlets…

Calls for International Environmental Competition or “EcoWorld 2024 By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Moscow: The Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (RANS), a scientific organization, announces the commencement of the annual International Environmental Competition or “EcoWorld 2024”. Academy invites all eligible parties or individuals to participate in this esteemed competition focusing on green transition. RANS is a Russia based public creative scientific organization established to conduct basic research in the field of natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities and unite scientists of all areas. Why participate in EcoWorld 2024: Gain public recognition for your environmental efforts Showcase your company’s or…

 ‘Gender Empowerment and Green Economy’ Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan The event aims to discuss the impacts of climate change on women and their role in the green economy, and to enhancing cooperation for climate resilience for a sustainable future for all says Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Islamabad: The two-day international Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (APFFD) on ‘Gender Empowerment and Green Economy’ will commence from Monday (August 12-13) in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Female parliamentarians from 22 regional states will be participating in…

Pakistan set to boost agricultural exports from $3 billion to $7 billion for 2024-2025 International Food and Agriculture Exhibition begins in Karachi city of Pakistan Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates Food and Agriculture Exhibition 2024 Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presents award to Minister of Trade of Türkiye, H.E. Omar Bolat for the best performing exports business  By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Karachi: The 2nd International Food & Agriculture Exhibition began at the Expo Center of Karachi city, on August 9, 2024, showcasing Pakistan’s agricultural products, flavorous foods and fruits with aim of enhancing international collaboration in food…

Phase 2 of China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC will start soon, “Chinese companies should get full benefit of B2B agreements under CPEC projects” says Pakistan PM Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets representatives of foreign business companies working in Pakistan, including Chinese businesspersons. Chinese investors are visiting Pakistan to identify new business ventures in various fields: PM  Pakistan-China to bolster cooperation under CPEC in diverse sectors including agriculture, mines and minerals, information technology and infrastructure. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Karachi: The phase 2 of China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC will start soon, and will be based on Business-to-Business (B2B) arrangements in…