Monday, June 27, 2022

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                           AFGHANISTAN COAL EXPORTS RISE

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PM approves Afghan coal import in Pak rupee

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday taken a bold decision and approved the import of super-critical quality coal from Afghanistan... to generate electricity in Pakistan... He directed the railway ministry to take all-out measures for swift transportation of coal from Afghanistan to the power plants.

Prime Minister on Monday directed the authorities concerned to complete the under-construction model prison in the capital, which has been facing delay for the last 10 years.

Taking notice of the delay, the prime minister formed a six-member committee... The prime minister sought the report from the committee within a week.

Due to non-construction of the building, the Islamabad prisoners have been accommodated in Adiala Jail for the last six decades. 

He also lauded the inspirational journey of Ahmad Nawaz, the survivor of the Army Public School (APS) massacre, who has become the president of Oxford University’s Union.

Ahmad Nawaz, in response to the tweet thanked him:

“Thank you Prime Minister. An immensely huge honour to have your encouragement and to be able to inspire young people. I’m eternally grateful for the support and look forward to working on empowering many more people through this platform! A surreal experience,”