Pakistan, Russia seek to enhance bilateral ties, cooperate on Afghanistan peace

[Yankee-stani]

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar said that all out efforts are being made to speed up industrialization under China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

This he said in a meeting with Mr. Haroon Sharif, Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) here.

The meeting was also attended by Secretary Planning Zafar Hasan and Project Director CPEC Hasaan Daud. Minister said that as per vision of the Prime Minister, industrialization is a key target for CPEC short to medium term phase.

A roadmap for industrial cooperation be finalized with a focus to attract maximum foreign direct investment in Pakistan, he desired.

Bakhtyar stated that precious time has been wasted in the past that hampered progress on this most important sector. All formalities including an attractive incentive package to be firmed up within three months, emphasized Minister.

He also instructed to study regional special economic zones development models in order to offer a competitive regime to future investors.

He emphasized that big Chinese brands may be attracted to explore opportunities in Pakistan.

Bakhtyar highlighted the role of provinces in expediting the industrialization process. It was decided to ensure hand holding of the provincial SEZs authorities to accrue maximum advantages.

He also asked BoI to organize an interactive session with stakeholders to take a final decision regarding industrial relocation.

It was decided that private investors would be encouraged for joint ventures; however, the maximum focus would be given to industries that could support import substitution or boost exports.

 

[maximuswarrior]

Very good. Let's frustrate the Yanks mightily.

 

[American Pakistani]

Make it clear to Russians, no cooperation if they bring India.

Simple, they follow their interest Pakistan must follow it's own.

 

[Path-Finder]

look, China, Pakistan and Turkey! everyone else has NO stake in this Pie unless facilitated.

we are going back to 90's northern alliance vs warlords vs taliban once again. everyone is going to be with the tajik jokers again.

 

[nahtanbob]

Make it clear to Russians, no cooperation if they bring India.

Simple, they follow their interest Pakistan must follow it's own.

Russians make billions of dollars selling weapons to India. Unless you are going to place anything close in business you are going nowhere.

 

[Pan-Islamic-Pakistan]

look, China, Pakistan and Turkey! everyone else has NO stake in this Pie unless facilitated.

we are going back to 90's northern alliance vs warlords vs taliban once again. everyone is going to be with the tajik jokers again.

This time we should have the resolve to finish that chapter and unite Afghanistan under one government for the first time in decades.

Pakistan, in sha Allah, will not make the same mistake twice.

 

[Lincoln]

Russians make billions of dollars selling weapons to India. Unless you are going to place anything close in business you are going nowhere.

Then frankly, Russians don't have a stake in this. What leverage do they even have in this case?

 

[jupiter2007]

Can we go beyond Afghanistan and further improve ties? 10 billon dollar trade? Major defense deal?

 

[American Pakistani]

Russians make billions of dollars selling weapons to India. Unless you are going to place anything close in business you are going nowhere.

Should we give a fk?

Simple, Russia is working for it's interests and Pakistan should does the same for itself. Russia want cooperation? Keep india out.

 

[airmarshal]

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar said that all out efforts are being made to speed up industrialization under China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

This he said in a meeting with Mr. Haroon Sharif, Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) here.

The meeting was also attended by Secretary Planning Zafar Hasan and Project Director CPEC Hasaan Daud. Minister said that as per vision of the Prime Minister, industrialization is a key target for CPEC short to medium term phase.

A roadmap for industrial cooperation be finalized with a focus to attract maximum foreign direct investment in Pakistan, he desired.

Bakhtyar stated that precious time has been wasted in the past that hampered progress on this most important sector. All formalities including an attractive incentive package to be firmed up within three months, emphasized Minister.

He also instructed to study regional special economic zones development models in order to offer a competitive regime to future investors.

He emphasized that big Chinese brands may be attracted to explore opportunities in Pakistan.

Bakhtyar highlighted the role of provinces in expediting the industrialization process. It was decided to ensure hand holding of the provincial SEZs authorities to accrue maximum advantages.

He also asked BoI to organize an interactive session with stakeholders to take a final decision regarding industrial relocation.

It was decided that private investors would be encouraged for joint ventures; however, the maximum focus would be given to industries that could support import substitution or boost exports.

Where is Russia mentioned in this report?

 

[nahtanbob]

Should we give a fk?

Simple, Russia is working for it's interests and Pakistan should does the same for itself. Russia want cooperation? Keep india out.

if you make that the criteria a lot of countries are going to show you the middle finger

try telling that to KSA and UAE to kick out Indian workers. see what kind of response you get.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Once you have the leverage like Afganistan, well, sky is the limit....

 

[Nasr]

This is a good avenue to foster relations with Russia. Establish greater economic ties and find ways to enhance strategic ones. Russians will prove to be formidable allies, ones that live up to the "ally" status. Pakistan can achieve a lot in terms of trade with Russia. Expand and enhance sharing of knowledge in technology, science, agriculture and art. We as a people have enormous potential to learn and share knowledge, to make new friends. And we can learn a lot from Russians. History bore witness to the inexplicable hardships, oppression and bloodshed the Russians have suffered. Most important thing for Pakistanis to remember, is that the Russian Federation is NOT the Soviet Union. I hope these two nations become close friends and allies. Just as Pakistan and China have been for well over 50 years.

 

[American Pakistani]

if you make that the criteria a lot of countries are going to show you the middle finger

try telling that to KSA and UAE to kick out Indian workers. see what kind of response you get.

The butt hurt by this bangli/indian is awesome to watch.

Why should we ask gulf to kick poor people out?