Better Pakistan : Two month haul: Railways claims it earned Rs2.92 billion
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[h=1]Energy crisis:‘Govt has a strategy to overcome power shortage’[/h]By Our Correspondent
Published: September 1, 2013
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Minister says uninterrupted electricity supply to industries key tfo progress. PHOTO: FILE
FAISALABAD: “The government is working on war footing to bridge the gap between demand and supply of electricity,” State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said on Saturday.
He was addressing a gathering of parliamentarians, industrialists, traders and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) officers.
The minister said that the government had chalked out a comprehensive strategy to overcome the shortage of electricity.
“Short-, medium- and long-term projects have been identified. These included Nandipur, Satpara, Dasu, Gomal Zam Dam and Diamir Dam.”
Ali said the country would be on the road to progress if uninterrupted electricity supply to the industrial sector could be managed.
He said the government was providing a Rs365 billion subsidy to the power sector. The cost of Neelam Jhelum Project had increased 10 times. “We could generate 775 Megawatt from Guddu Power Project within two months but there is no transmission line to connect it with the national grid,” he said.
The minister said the campaign against power theft had been launched across the country. He called electricity theft a crime against the nation. He said that the government was encouraging the use of energy savers.
He said the ministry had proposed deduction of electricity charges from the provincial governments NFC allocations.
The businessmen told the minister that Faisalabad was facing more load shedding than other parts of the country. The minister constituted a high level committee including local parliamentarians to propose a solution.
The committee will propose an alternative schedule of load management within one week. The PEPCO managing director will supervise the committee.
Ali also said supply of gas be ensured for steam power stations and ordered that FESCO’s quota of electricity be increased.
FESCO Chief Executive Officer Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan told the minister that a recent meeting of the ECNEC had approved the construction of two new grid stations in FESCO region and upgrade of four grid stations from 66 to 132KV in Faisalabad and Mianwali. He said four transmission lines had also been approved by the ECNEC.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 1[SUP]st[/SUP], 2013.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/598032/energy-crisisgovt-has-a-strategy-to-overcome-power-shortage/
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FAISALABAD: “The government is working on war footing to bridge the gap between demand and supply of electricity,” State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said on Saturday.
He was addressing a gathering of parliamentarians, industrialists, traders and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) officers.
The minister said that the government had chalked out a comprehensive strategy to overcome the shortage of electricity.
“Short-, medium- and long-term projects have been identified. These included Nandipur, Satpara, Dasu, Gomal Zam Dam and Diamir Dam.”
Ali said the country would be on the road to progress if uninterrupted electricity supply to the industrial sector could be managed.
He said the government was providing a Rs365 billion subsidy to the power sector. The cost of Neelam Jhelum Project had increased 10 times. “We could generate 775 Megawatt from Guddu Power Project within two months but there is no transmission line to connect it with the national grid,” he said.
The minister said the campaign against power theft had been launched across the country. He called electricity theft a crime against the nation. He said that the government was encouraging the use of energy savers.
He said the ministry had proposed deduction of electricity charges from the provincial governments NFC allocations.
The businessmen told the minister that Faisalabad was facing more load shedding than other parts of the country. The minister constituted a high level committee including local parliamentarians to propose a solution.
The committee will propose an alternative schedule of load management within one week. The PEPCO managing director will supervise the committee.
Ali also said supply of gas be ensured for steam power stations and ordered that FESCO’s quota of electricity be increased.
FESCO Chief Executive Officer Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan told the minister that a recent meeting of the ECNEC had approved the construction of two new grid stations in FESCO region and upgrade of four grid stations from 66 to 132KV in Faisalabad and Mianwali. He said four transmission lines had also been approved by the ECNEC.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 1[SUP]st[/SUP], 2013.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/598032/energy-crisisgovt-has-a-strategy-to-overcome-power-shortage/
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Re: "Two month haul: Railways claims it earned Rs2.92 billion" Barvo Khawaja Saad Rafiq
agar hui hai tu achi baat hai, sirf claim hi kiya hai, it's not been proved
agar hui hai tu achi baat hai, sirf claim hi kiya hai, it's not been proved
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[h=1]WE SUPPORT POSITIVE STEPS OF PML N: JAVED HASHMI[/h]Posted on June 1, 2013 by Daily Print Line
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Javed Hashmi has said that Pakistan is leaded towards the change and his party is seeking for that. Speaking to media at the Parliament House, Hashmi said PTI would support any positive step by the PML-N forchange.
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Staff ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Javed Hashmi has said that Pakistan is leaded towards the change and his party is seeking for that. Speaking to media at the Parliament House, Hashmi said PTI would support any positive step by the PML-N forchange.
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[h=1]Strategy formed to resolve all crises: Ahsan Iqbal[/h]
Posted on August 27, 2013
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that a comprehensive strategy and sound planning were inevitable for the economic stability and prosperity of the country. He said that the government had successfully formed the strategy to resolve all of the crises including energy and terrorism.
Ahsan said that the government’s vision 2025 comprised of seven components including integrated energy, modernisation of infrastructure, indigenous resources mobilisation, institutional reforms and introduce the model of good governance.
He added that the government had also made a comprehensive plan to increase the export level, private sector-led growth and invest on social capital.
Talking to Pakistan television channel, he said that his government wanted to go for the policy of self-reliance to utilise local resources for the economic growth and stability in the country.
Replying to a question, he said that lack of planning by previous regimes, the country had been facing the many crises including energy crisis.
He added that socio-political stability would lead to stronger economy and Pakistan would become a magnet for attracting foreign investment.
Replying to a question, he said that the government’s vision 2025 would be based on optimistic approach with realistic targets and collective wisdom, consultation and broader ownership.
The minister said that the government would involve all stakeholders to evolve the national consensus over all internal and external challenges.
He said that the government had committed to establish the trade corridor to create trade link between China and Pakistan for the prosperity and development of the whole region.
(Courtesy: Associated Press of Pakistan)
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that a comprehensive strategy and sound planning were inevitable for the economic stability and prosperity of the country. He said that the government had successfully formed the strategy to resolve all of the crises including energy and terrorism.
Ahsan said that the government’s vision 2025 comprised of seven components including integrated energy, modernisation of infrastructure, indigenous resources mobilisation, institutional reforms and introduce the model of good governance.
He added that the government had also made a comprehensive plan to increase the export level, private sector-led growth and invest on social capital.
Talking to Pakistan television channel, he said that his government wanted to go for the policy of self-reliance to utilise local resources for the economic growth and stability in the country.
Replying to a question, he said that lack of planning by previous regimes, the country had been facing the many crises including energy crisis.
He added that socio-political stability would lead to stronger economy and Pakistan would become a magnet for attracting foreign investment.
Replying to a question, he said that the government’s vision 2025 would be based on optimistic approach with realistic targets and collective wisdom, consultation and broader ownership.
The minister said that the government would involve all stakeholders to evolve the national consensus over all internal and external challenges.
He said that the government had committed to establish the trade corridor to create trade link between China and Pakistan for the prosperity and development of the whole region.
(Courtesy: Associated Press of Pakistan)
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[h=1]Pak-Nepal Joint Economic Commission concludes[/h]
Posted on August 21, 2013
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): The two-day sixth session of Pakistan-Nepal Joint Economic Commission concluded here on Tuesday with a pledge for bilateral cooperation in a number of fields including trade, commerce, banking, agriculture, energy, health, education, information technology, postal services and civil aviation. The session was led by Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar while the Nepal side was represented by its Minister for Finance, Commerce, Industries and Supplies, Shankar Parsad Koirala. A number of decisions were taken during the meetings of the sixth session and to implement the decisions, minutes of the JEC were also signed. Briefing media persons about the decisions taken during the meetings here at a local hotel, Senator Ishaq Dar said that a draft of the Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Nepal was handed over to the Nepalese side for their examination. Further negotiations in this regard, he said will be discussed by a joint trade committee of the two countries.
He said the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry will explore areas of trade diversification particularly involving the privatesectors of the two countries in collaboration with Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the exchange of business delegations will be made a regular feature.
Furthermore, he said a draft of MoU on establishing linkages between Alternative Energy Development board of Pakistan and Alternative Energy Promotion Center of Nepal was given to the Nepali delegation for formalization of mutual cooperation in the sector.
A draft MoU between State Bank of Pakistan and Central Bank of Nepal for a regulatory regime between the Banking Sectors of two countries will be exchanged for facilitating business community.
“It will help in the achievement of the objectives of the proposed Free Trade Agreement”, the Minister added.
Ishaq Dar said the both sides also discussed areas of cooperation in the field of agriculture under the provisions of an agreement signed betweenthe two countries.
In this connection, he said it was agreed to hold the meeting of the Joint Working Group constituted under the said Agreement on August 28, 29 in Islamabad.
Increase in the frequency of cargo and passenger flights for Nepal will be discussed in the next meeting of Joint Commission of Trade and also in Air Services Agreement (ASA) talks scheduled in September 2013, Ishaq Dar remarked.
The Finance Minister expressed his resolve to boost the existing cordial and friendly relations between the two countries into substantial economic and trade relations.
He further said Pak-Nepal Joint Economic Commission will play a pivotal role in harnessing the true potential of mutual trade and economic cooperation.
Speaking on the occasion Shanker Prasad Koirala said that there is a good scope of promoting trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Cooperation in the fields, such as, agriculture tourism, education and culture, health, textiles and leather industries would contribute in the economic development and prosperity of our people, he added.
Shankar Prasad said that frequent exchange of business delegations, organization of trade and tourism festivals in both the countries and collaboration between the two private sectors would give further impetus to the promotion of trade and commerce.
(Courtesy: Associated Press of Pakistan)
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): The two-day sixth session of Pakistan-Nepal Joint Economic Commission concluded here on Tuesday with a pledge for bilateral cooperation in a number of fields including trade, commerce, banking, agriculture, energy, health, education, information technology, postal services and civil aviation. The session was led by Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar while the Nepal side was represented by its Minister for Finance, Commerce, Industries and Supplies, Shankar Parsad Koirala. A number of decisions were taken during the meetings of the sixth session and to implement the decisions, minutes of the JEC were also signed. Briefing media persons about the decisions taken during the meetings here at a local hotel, Senator Ishaq Dar said that a draft of the Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Nepal was handed over to the Nepalese side for their examination. Further negotiations in this regard, he said will be discussed by a joint trade committee of the two countries.
He said the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry will explore areas of trade diversification particularly involving the privatesectors of the two countries in collaboration with Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the exchange of business delegations will be made a regular feature.
Furthermore, he said a draft of MoU on establishing linkages between Alternative Energy Development board of Pakistan and Alternative Energy Promotion Center of Nepal was given to the Nepali delegation for formalization of mutual cooperation in the sector.
A draft MoU between State Bank of Pakistan and Central Bank of Nepal for a regulatory regime between the Banking Sectors of two countries will be exchanged for facilitating business community.
“It will help in the achievement of the objectives of the proposed Free Trade Agreement”, the Minister added.
Ishaq Dar said the both sides also discussed areas of cooperation in the field of agriculture under the provisions of an agreement signed betweenthe two countries.
In this connection, he said it was agreed to hold the meeting of the Joint Working Group constituted under the said Agreement on August 28, 29 in Islamabad.
Increase in the frequency of cargo and passenger flights for Nepal will be discussed in the next meeting of Joint Commission of Trade and also in Air Services Agreement (ASA) talks scheduled in September 2013, Ishaq Dar remarked.
The Finance Minister expressed his resolve to boost the existing cordial and friendly relations between the two countries into substantial economic and trade relations.
He further said Pak-Nepal Joint Economic Commission will play a pivotal role in harnessing the true potential of mutual trade and economic cooperation.
Speaking on the occasion Shanker Prasad Koirala said that there is a good scope of promoting trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Cooperation in the fields, such as, agriculture tourism, education and culture, health, textiles and leather industries would contribute in the economic development and prosperity of our people, he added.
Shankar Prasad said that frequent exchange of business delegations, organization of trade and tourism festivals in both the countries and collaboration between the two private sectors would give further impetus to the promotion of trade and commerce.
(Courtesy: Associated Press of Pakistan)
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Pakistan, Thailand vow to double trade
August 21, 2013
OUR STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Thailand on Tuesday expressed the resolve to build a strong economic partnership, double their trade figures to two billion US dollars in next five years and eventually enter into a Free Trade Agreement.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra, addressing a joint press stake out after a round of bilateral talks, also expressed their commitment to collaborate in the field of trade, culture, infrastructure development, science and technology, defence, education and tourism.
Prime Minister Sharif said the two sides held a ‘comprehensive discussion’ on wide ranging issues and noted the convergence of views on important bilateral and international issues. The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Shinawatra extended her country's support to Pakistan in becoming a Full Dialogue Partner with the ASEAN, as Prime Minister Sharif appreciated Thailand's "consistent support" for Pakistan's enhanced partnership with the regional forum.
Sharif also expressed satisfaction with the progress made in recent years in the political, economic and defence spheres. "We agreed to further consolidate and expand this partnership for the mutual benefit of our people," he added.
The Thai PM also noted cooperation in security and defence particularly in the areas of training and joint exercises. The Prime Minister said that building robust economic and trade relations were a priority with the government.
"Both the sides have agreed to work towards a Free Trade Agreement to form the centre piece of our economic partnership," said the Prime Minister and mentioned that both the countries have agreed to establish a Joint Trade Committee and a Joint Business Council at the private level to promote business-to-business contacts on the two sides. "We are happy to note that private business sectors on both sides have also met today," the Prime Minister said and also mentioned that the inaugural session of the Joint Trade Committee was being held tomorrow to identify areas of future collaboration.
He expressed the hope that these desired steps would expand bilateral trade and investments and facilitate business partnerships. "We have invited Thai private businesses to invest in Pakistan in various sectors including infrastructure development, energy, auto-parts manufacturing, food processing, packaging, gems and jewellery, tourism and hospitality," said Prime Minister Sharif.
He said that greater connectivity between Pakistan and Thailand was also very important to facilitate trade and investment and said "to this end we believe that Pakistan and Thailand may utilize each other's geo strategic location."
He said people to people contacts were one of the most important aspects of their relations. He said the number of Pakistani tourists visiting Thailand was steadily increasing and expressed the hope that "Thai Buddhist community would visit the land of Ancient Civilisation Gandhara, known as a bedrock of their faith and spiritualism.
Sharif said Pakistan and Thailand are connected with a common linkage through Gandhara civilization. "We have agreed on the need to enhance and deepen cooperation in the regional and multilateral frameworks," the Prime Minister said.
"We desire to comprehensively upgrade our relationship with Thailand in all areas of cooperation," he said and termed it a critical component of "Vision East Asia" policy that complements Thailand's "Look West" policy.
The Prime Minister of Thailand also mentioned the importance of enhancing people to people contacts and agreed on need to further enhance bilateral and regional cooperation through various multilateral fora, like Asian Cooperation Dialogue and for enhanced South Asia and South East Asia interaction.
She expressed the belief that international cooperation will help address the challenges being confronted by extremism and terrorism and also sought support of Pakistan at the Organisation of Islamic Conference.
Nawaz Sharif said during his "comprehensive discussion" with Prime Minister Shinawatra there was a convergence of views on important bilateral and international issues.
Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra said though Pakistan and Thailand enjoy deep friendly relations for the last 60 years, she was the first Thai PM to visit Pakistan in more than a decade.
She expressed the condolences of government and people of Thailand over the losses of life and property in the recent floods in Pakistan. The Thai Prime Minister also felicitated Pakistan on the successful holding of the general elections and the Presidential election. She said Thailand believes in value of democracy and respects the will of the people.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Thailand on Tuesday inked an agreement and two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to ease visa requirements for diplomats, establish joint trade committees and a joint business council to further strengthen trade and economic ties between the two countries. The inking of the agreement and MoUs here at the PM house were witnessed by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and her Thai counterpart Yingluck Shinawatra, after a round of bilateral talks that covered the whole range of issues between the two countries. The Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements for holders of diplomatic passports was inked by Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Jullapong Nonsrichai.
The MoU on establishment of a Joint Trade Committee was inked by Minister of State for Privatisation Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan and Deputy Minister of Commerce Yangyong Phuangrach.
The MoU on establishment of a Joint Business Council was signed by President FPCCI Zubair Ahmed Malik and Chairman Board of Trade of Thailand Isara Vongkusolkit.
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-n...ug-2013/pakistan-thailand-vow-to-double-trade
August 21, 2013
OUR STAFF REPORTER
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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Thailand on Tuesday expressed the resolve to build a strong economic partnership, double their trade figures to two billion US dollars in next five years and eventually enter into a Free Trade Agreement.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra, addressing a joint press stake out after a round of bilateral talks, also expressed their commitment to collaborate in the field of trade, culture, infrastructure development, science and technology, defence, education and tourism.
Prime Minister Sharif said the two sides held a ‘comprehensive discussion’ on wide ranging issues and noted the convergence of views on important bilateral and international issues. The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Shinawatra extended her country's support to Pakistan in becoming a Full Dialogue Partner with the ASEAN, as Prime Minister Sharif appreciated Thailand's "consistent support" for Pakistan's enhanced partnership with the regional forum.
Sharif also expressed satisfaction with the progress made in recent years in the political, economic and defence spheres. "We agreed to further consolidate and expand this partnership for the mutual benefit of our people," he added.
The Thai PM also noted cooperation in security and defence particularly in the areas of training and joint exercises. The Prime Minister said that building robust economic and trade relations were a priority with the government.
"Both the sides have agreed to work towards a Free Trade Agreement to form the centre piece of our economic partnership," said the Prime Minister and mentioned that both the countries have agreed to establish a Joint Trade Committee and a Joint Business Council at the private level to promote business-to-business contacts on the two sides. "We are happy to note that private business sectors on both sides have also met today," the Prime Minister said and also mentioned that the inaugural session of the Joint Trade Committee was being held tomorrow to identify areas of future collaboration.
He expressed the hope that these desired steps would expand bilateral trade and investments and facilitate business partnerships. "We have invited Thai private businesses to invest in Pakistan in various sectors including infrastructure development, energy, auto-parts manufacturing, food processing, packaging, gems and jewellery, tourism and hospitality," said Prime Minister Sharif.
He said that greater connectivity between Pakistan and Thailand was also very important to facilitate trade and investment and said "to this end we believe that Pakistan and Thailand may utilize each other's geo strategic location."
He said people to people contacts were one of the most important aspects of their relations. He said the number of Pakistani tourists visiting Thailand was steadily increasing and expressed the hope that "Thai Buddhist community would visit the land of Ancient Civilisation Gandhara, known as a bedrock of their faith and spiritualism.
Sharif said Pakistan and Thailand are connected with a common linkage through Gandhara civilization. "We have agreed on the need to enhance and deepen cooperation in the regional and multilateral frameworks," the Prime Minister said.
"We desire to comprehensively upgrade our relationship with Thailand in all areas of cooperation," he said and termed it a critical component of "Vision East Asia" policy that complements Thailand's "Look West" policy.
The Prime Minister of Thailand also mentioned the importance of enhancing people to people contacts and agreed on need to further enhance bilateral and regional cooperation through various multilateral fora, like Asian Cooperation Dialogue and for enhanced South Asia and South East Asia interaction.
She expressed the belief that international cooperation will help address the challenges being confronted by extremism and terrorism and also sought support of Pakistan at the Organisation of Islamic Conference.
Nawaz Sharif said during his "comprehensive discussion" with Prime Minister Shinawatra there was a convergence of views on important bilateral and international issues.
Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra said though Pakistan and Thailand enjoy deep friendly relations for the last 60 years, she was the first Thai PM to visit Pakistan in more than a decade.
She expressed the condolences of government and people of Thailand over the losses of life and property in the recent floods in Pakistan. The Thai Prime Minister also felicitated Pakistan on the successful holding of the general elections and the Presidential election. She said Thailand believes in value of democracy and respects the will of the people.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Thailand on Tuesday inked an agreement and two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to ease visa requirements for diplomats, establish joint trade committees and a joint business council to further strengthen trade and economic ties between the two countries. The inking of the agreement and MoUs here at the PM house were witnessed by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and her Thai counterpart Yingluck Shinawatra, after a round of bilateral talks that covered the whole range of issues between the two countries. The Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements for holders of diplomatic passports was inked by Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Jullapong Nonsrichai.
The MoU on establishment of a Joint Trade Committee was inked by Minister of State for Privatisation Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan and Deputy Minister of Commerce Yangyong Phuangrach.
The MoU on establishment of a Joint Business Council was signed by President FPCCI Zubair Ahmed Malik and Chairman Board of Trade of Thailand Isara Vongkusolkit.
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-n...ug-2013/pakistan-thailand-vow-to-double-trade
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Re: "Two month haul: Railways claims it earned Rs2.92 billion" Barvo Khawaja Saad Rafiq
Isn't it PTI (serious)
Isn't it PTI (serious)
Ramzan Ali Qureshi
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Re: "Two month haul: Railways claims it earned Rs2.92 billion" Barvo Khawaja Saad Rafiq
woh bachay ya na bachay tujhee khridnay kai liay buhat kharay hain chaal abb ghongroo pahan ker bahir aa takay achi kimat laag sakay :biggthumpup:
woh bachay ya na bachay tujhee khridnay kai liay buhat kharay hain chaal abb ghongroo pahan ker bahir aa takay achi kimat laag sakay :biggthumpup:
