KP govt offers to set up cancer hospital in Kabul
The offer was made by the Chief Minister KPK, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur during his meeting with Afghan Ambassador Sardar Shakeeb here on Saturday.
'Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur extended an offer of cooperation for the establishment of a cancer hospital in Afghanistan and pledged full support in the field of agriculture,' said a statement issued by KPK House in Islamabad.
Chief Minister Gandapur also announced his intention to send a special delegation to Afghanistan that would act as a bridge between the peoples of Pakistan and Afghanistan fostering trust and harmony.
Afghan Embassy spokesperson stated that Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, met with the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gandapur.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on bilateral relations between the two countries, trade, transit, Afghan refugees, people-to-people connectivity, and other related matters.
??Both sides emphasised that Pakistan and Afghanistan share deep ties based on a shared line, common language, ethnic, tribal, and religious connections, which should be further strengthened through peace, brotherhood, and mutual respect.
KPK House spokesperson said, Chief Minister Gandapur held an important meeting with the Ambassador of Afghanistan Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, in which, bilateral relations mutual cooperation and regional stability were discussed in detail.
Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Information was also present during the meeting. He was assigned the responsibility to liaise with the relevant Afghan authorities on behalf of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to enhance practical and effective communication between the two sides.
Chief Minister Ali Amin offered assistance in establishing a cancer hospital in Afghanistan and assured full cooperation in the field of agriculture as well. He expressed his firm commitment that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government stands ready to play its role in the welfare and development of the Afghan people.
Both leaders have agreed that Pakistan and Afghanistan share a long border and deep-rooted linguistic, ethnic, tribal, and religious ties that must be further strengthened through peace brotherhood, and mutual respect. They emphasised the need to collectively counter external threats to ensure a safe stable and peaceful future for the next generations.
Ambassador Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb expressed gratitude to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for its care and support of Afghan refugees and reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening ties between the two neighbouring countries.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Business Recorder
17 minutes ago
- Business Recorder
Finance bill: FCCI says will protest against ‘black laws'
FAISALABAD: 'The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has decided to strongly protest against the black laws included in the Finance Bill 2025-26, however, the future course of action will be decided in consultation with business organisations.' This was stated by Acting President of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Qaiser Shams Gucha while addressing at a press conference after a joint meeting of business organisations recently. He said that Karachi, Lahore and Sialkot chambers have decided to go on strike on July 19 against 5 important provisions. We are against the provisions of A-37 and B-37 giving powers of arrest to the FBR and other serious punishments for the unity of the business community, but the final decision on the strike will be taken in consultation with local business organisations. He said that there is no discrimination between industrialists and traders as the new law will be equally applicable to the entire business community. He said that Karachi, Lahore and Sialkot Chambers have mentioned only five very serious provisions while dangerous provisions for arrest of owners are also being included in the proposed provincial labor laws and they will also demand their return among their demands during the protest. He said that the business community's reaction against the budget has reached the government and it is expected that the government will reconsider the demands of the business community, due to which there will be no need for a strike on July 19. They said that if their legitimate demands are not accepted, there will be a full-scale protest, the center of which will be the Ghanta Ghar Chowk in Faisalabad. Where there will be a joint protest by all organisations. They further said that we are with all the chambers of Pakistan and if the government does not accept our demands, we will go on a full-scale strike. However, he urged the government to immediately acknowledge the legitimate demands of the traders and industrialists so that the economy can continue to improve. He thanked the journalists for their cooperation and said that he would play his full role in conveying the legitimate demands of the business community to the higher authorities. Finally, Vice President Shahid Mumtaz Bajwa thanked the journalists. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
an hour ago
- Business Recorder
Centre's policies stalling Sindh's energy sector growth: Sharjeel
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that Sindh holds vast untapped resources capable of pulling Pakistan out of its persistent energy crisis, but federal government policies are stalling the province's energy sector growth. Speaking to the media, Memon emphasised that respecting provincial autonomy and giving Sindh authority proportionate to its resources could spark an energy revolution. He pointed out that over the past six years, 30 million tonnes of coal from Thar had been supplied to IPPs, generating 31 gigawatts of electricity, lighting up over 3 million homes. 'Thar coal can fulfil Pakistan's power needs for decades,' said Memon, stressing the long-term viability of local energy solutions. He added that the Sindh government is constructing a 105 km railway line to connect Thar coalfields with national and international markets, a transformative project for energy trade and logistics. Sindh is also moving toward renewable energy, with operational wind corridors, several solar projects underway, and the Nooriabad project already supplying 100 MW to Karachi. An Rs2.5 billion budget has been earmarked for future solar ventures. 'Two new solar parks for Karachi and others for Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana are being planned,' revealed Memon. He accused the federal government of deliberately obstructing Sindh's solar and wind initiatives, urging it to remove barriers and extend full cooperation. On governance, he addressed other pressing issues and said illegal constructions are being tackled across Sindh, with the SBCA issuing 37 demolition notices in Sukkur alone. He said flood threats loom with rising water levels in the Indus River and low-level floods reported at Guddu and Sukkur barrages. Relief camps have been activated. Post-monsoon health alerts issued due to a surge in gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, and viral infections; mobile clinics are operational. On vehicle plate reforms, Memon clarified the new plate scheme aims to modernise registration, prevent theft, and curb crime, calling the negative propaganda 'baseless.' Memon concluded by stating that public welfare should not be politicised, and the Sindh government is ready to address genuine public grievances. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
an hour ago
- Business Recorder
CM pays tribute to 22 Kashmiri martyrs of July 1931
LAHORE: 'Salute to every Kashmiri martyr, including 22 martyrs of July 13, 1931, who became the voice of truth against oppression,' said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on Kashmir Martyrs' Day. She added, 'Martyrs of Kashmir challenged Dogra Raj in 1931. Today Indian occupied forces are repeating the story of those atrocities.' She highlighted, 'Whether it was Dogra Raj or today's oppressive Indian army, they could never defeat the spirit of Kashmiris.' She said, 'Victims of Kashmiri martyrs say that chains can never imprison courage.' She added, 'Fragrance of freedom, loyalty and sacrifice has permeated the soil of Kashmir.' She underscored, 'Kashmir Martyrs' Day is not just a day, it is a call to awaken the conscience of the United Nations and the entire Muslim Ummah.' Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, 'US President Trump's recent statement on the solution of Kashmir issue is encouraging.' She added, 'Pakistan will continue to provide political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris at every forum.' She noted, 'Sacrifices of Kashmiri martyrs have shown the world that no coercion, and no power can keep them slaves.' The CM said, 'The entire Pakistani nation considers every suffering of their Kashmiri brothers as their own suffering.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
