The latest stance of the Punjab government on the medium of instruction is an instance of yet another ill-planned attempt to bring about broad based reforms in the education sector. Without considering that such reforms need proper strategies, they started working abruptly. There is no doubt that only trained and distinctive educationists can make strategies […]
Dr. Amjad Riaz wins young scientist award University of Veterinary and Animal Science (UVAS) Assistant Professor Dr Amjad Riaz on Wednesday was received Young Scientist Award at International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR) 2012, held in Vancouver, Canada. The award, held on competitive basis from developing countries, was given to Dr Amjad Riaz for his […]
Aug 16 2012 | Posted in
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US under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhai Jun on August 14 held the inaugural round of U.S.-China Middle East Dialogue in Beijing, as agreed to at the fourth round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue in May. The two sides held constructive discussions regarding developments […]
Singapore: (Monday, August 06, 2012) With the release of Chinese trade data, oil prices that remained high for about a fortnight, have been observed coming down. According to the details, New York’s main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light sweet crude for delivery in September, fell 12 cents to $91.28 a barrel and Brent North […]
Aug 6 2012 | Posted in
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Strengthening relations with CAS The bilateral relations between the PRC and Kyrgyzstan have fortified in the post-Cold War era. Beijing sees Kyrgyzstan as a strategic base for trade expansion across Central Asia and the former Soviet space. Kyrgyzstan seeks to make best use of its profits from re-exporting Chinese goods. That trade is worth an […]
Aug 4 2012 | Posted in
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China’s reliance on the predominantly Muslim Middle East and Central Asia puts stress on the fact that China cannot tamper or ignore the Uighur (Muslim) question without serious trade implications that could be disastrous for the country’s economy. The Central Asian governments have also adopted a “Go West” policy which is profoundly supported by China. […]
Aug 3 2012 | Posted in
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The five CAS states, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, have huge hydrocarbon reserves which China and other global powers want a piece of. Much of China’s foreign policy complements Gorbachev’s “Perestroika” (restructuring) and “Glasnost” (opening up) principles – an ideology that took practical meaning under the tutelage of Deng Xiao Ping. This major shift […]
Aug 2 2012 | Posted in
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The emerging energy nexus of China with the Central Asian States is now termed the New Great Game. China has its eyes set on Central Asia, thus prompting a New Great Game in a region where Europe, Russia and the US have sought power for a long time. Since the turn of the new millennium, […]
Aug 1 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan’s ambassador to China, Masood Ahmed Khan, has said that regular exchanges between forces of the two countries would deepen the strategic ties. While speaking at a Graduation Ceremony of the 2nd Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC)-Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Officer Development Program (APOD), the Pakistani envoy said it would give further push to the all-weather […]
Jul 30 2012 | Posted in
National,
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UN negotiations to draft the first international treaty on the multi-billion-dollar arms trade have ended without a deal, with some diplomats blaming the United States for the deadlock. UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Friday he was “disappointed” that member states failed to clinch an agreement after several years of preparatory work and four weeks of […]
Jul 28 2012 | Posted in
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Chinese Scientists visit Pakistan Museum A delegation of scientists from Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) visited Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), a subsidiary of Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Ministry of Science & Technology. The 15-member Chinese delegation of scientists headed by CAS President Dr. Chunli Bai, arrived Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) for participating in a one-day Bi-nationalConference. PSF Member Science […]
Jul 21 2012 | Posted in
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Dell, one of the biggest PC-making companies in the world, have started to digress from their primary business. According to the founder and CEO of the company, Michael Dell, the enterprise solutions are their new services portfolio. He clearly stated that Dell is no longer in the PC business. Since the iPad has instigated a […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
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