ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 (DNA) — Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa Tuesday said that the new library will be constructed in the federal capital as per the international standards, with provision for e-library as well.
Muhammad Ali said this while chairing a meeting of the Islamabad Development Working Party which was attended by representatives from various government departments.The meeting was attended by officials from the Ministry of Interior, Planning Commission, Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), CDA, Islamabad Police, Local Government, Rural Development, and other organizations.
During the meeting, a total of 24 development projects were presented, comprising 17 projects from the Local Government, four from Islamabad Police, two from the Agriculture Department, and one from the Libraries Department. Muhammad Ali directed that all the projects should be shifted to Geographic Information System (GIS).
Furthermore, the CDA chief instructed that committees consisting of residents should be formed in the areas where the development projects are required. Muhammad Ali directed that a thorough environmental assessment should be conducted for all projects, and a component of planting up to two percent of trees should be included in each project.
China to provide unwavering support for Pakistan’s reform agenda: Ambassador Zaidong Islamabad, May 15 (): China will provide unwavering support for Pakistan’s reform agenda, said Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong.
In an article, Ambassador Zaidong noted Pakistan’s ongoing reforms and the orderly formation of a new government, signaling renewed focus on national development. He expressed China’s readiness to work with Pakistan to implement important consensus reached between their leadership.
It aimed at promoting integration of CPEC’s “Five Corridors” and Pakistan’s “5Es” framework, fostering a closer China-Pakistan community and opening a future of peace, development, and win-win cooperation. Chinese envoy explores future of Pakistan-China strategic collaboration
Ambassador Jiang Zaidong unveils vision for ‘new quality productive forces’ and CPEC Phase
Ambassador Jiang Zaidong elucidated on the concept of “new quality productive forces” and its implications for the transformative collaboration between China and Pakistan. According to Ambassador Zaidong, this concept, introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September 2023, underscores the fusion of innovation, technology, and industry to drive sustainable development and prosperity.
At its core, the vision recognises innovation as the catalyst for progress in the 21st century. President Xi Jinping’s advocacy for integrating scientific and technological resources stresses leveraging advancements in these fields to enhance productivity and spur the emergence of new industries and economic sectors.
Ambassador Zaidong stated, “New quality productive forces are characterised by innovation; the key lies in high quality, the essence is advanced productivity.” This approach aligns with China’s pursuit of high-quality development, evident in its resilient economy, which surpassed 126 trillion yuan ($17.51 trillion) in GDP in 2023, with a growth rate of 5.2%, ranking among the world’s major economies.
Looking forward to 2024, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Zaidong 8n his article outlined China’s strategic focus. With a target GDP growth rate of around 5%, the emphasis remains on modernising the industrial sector and advancing new quality productive forces.
China’s role as a global economic powerhouse and agent of positive change is underscored by Ambassador Zaidong. The envisioned advancements not only bolster China’s economy but also offer opportunities for international cooperation and mutual prosperity, with Pakistan recognised as “our iron-clad friend.”
For Pakistan, this partnership holds profound implications. Ambassador Jiang underscored the country’s strategic importance, demographic dividend, and abundant natural resources, highlighting its potential for development. Aligning Pakistan’s “5Es” framework with China’s vision can unlock its full potential and chart a path toward self-reliance and sustainable growth.
Central to China-Pakistan collaboration is the successful implementation of CPEC Phase One, yielding dividends in renewable energy, information technology, and biotechnology. As CPEC enters Phase Two, both nations are committed to elevating the corridor, leveraging Pakistan’s advantages for self-reliance and sustainable growth. — DNA
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