Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia & CIS

Special Issue 2016

Visit: President of Belarus

Russia Pakistan Military Exercise

Celebration of Award for Mr. Habib Ahmed

Dr. Shahid Hasans Services Honored

Diplomatic Roundup of CIS countries

Social activities APGR&CIS , Friendship House ,

Chamber of Commerce,

Trade delegation to Russia and CIS Countries

Russian Film Festivals in Lahore / Karachi

RUSSIAN TROOPS IN PAKISTANJOINT EXERCISE : By Dr. Shahid Hasan

A series of war games known as Friendship 2016

kicked off at a Special Forces academy in Cherat.
During the ceremony, Russian forces showed Pakistanis their weaponry, including the VSS Vintorez
sniper rifle and the NRS-2 combat knife.
To start, over 40 soldiers from the two countries
took part in a mountain training exercise. Carrying
equipment weighing around 15kg, representatives
from the Southern Military Districts mountain infantry brigade based in Karachay-Cherkessiya
demonstrated how to make a safety mechanism
using a station knot.
Their Pakistani colleagues returned the favor,
showing them another safety mechanism using a
special rope with three knots. Both systems would
be useful under extreme circumstances, where
access to resources is limited.
Russian and Pakistani troops are taking part in the
Friendship 2016 war games, at an altitude of over
4,500 feet. Moscow and Islamabad are interested
in
deepening
military-to-military
relations, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia, Mr. Qazi
Khalilullah told the TASS news agency. This obviously indicates a desire on both sides to broaden
defense and military-technical cooperation.In
2014, Russia agreed to supply defense equipment
to Pakistan, and in 2015 Pakistan used the opportunity to buy four Mi-35 gunship helicopters. Also
in 2015, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif
visited Moscow and laid a wreath at the Tomb of

the Unknown Soldier.

Denis Manturov Appointed as Co Chairman Russia Pakistan

Intergovernmental Commission: By Dr. Shahid Hasan
President Vladimir Putin has nominated
Dr. Denis Manturov, Minister of Trade and
Industry, Russian Federation, as Co Chairman Russia Pakistan Inter governmental
commission
Mr. Denis Manturov, is an economist, born
on February, 23, 1969 in Murmansk. He
was graduated from Lomonosov Moscow
State University, with a major in Sociology
in 1994. He also graduated from the Russian Presidential Academy of National
Economy and Public Administration in
2006 with a major in Law. Mr. Denis Manturov has a Ph.D. in Economics. He served
as deputy CEO of Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant,
CCO of Mil Moscow
Helicopter Plant, CEO
of UIC Oboronprom,
deputy Minister of
Energy and Industry
of Russian Federation
and deputy Minister
of Trade and Industry
of Russian Federation.
Presently, he is now
serving as minister of
Trade and Industry of
Russian Federation.
Dr. Manturov was
awarded with Order
of Friendship, Order

of Honour and II class Medal of Merit

for the Fatherland. Mr. Habib Ahmed
Honorary Consul of Russian Federation, Lahore, Association of Pakistan
Graduates from Russia and CIS , Pakistan Russia Business Council and Pakistan Community Association Moscow has congratulated Dr. Denis
Manturov and express that he with
his good office, as Minster of trade
and industry, will lead intergovernmental commission in strengthening
bilateral relations between our countries.

Russian LNG: "Gazprom"

offer to Pakistan
The central office of PJSC "Gazprom" held a working
meeting of Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Board
with the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources of Pakistan Shahid Khakan Abbasi.
Both sides discussed prospective directions of cooperation. In particular, the possibility of supplying
Russian LNG to Pakistan and the participation of
"Gazprom" in projects for exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the country.

New & Views Russian Honorary Consul Lahore

Honorary Consul :
Hosted Reception for Mr. Yury P. Sentyurin
Mr. Yury P. Sentyurin- Deputy Minister of Energy of Russian Federation and Chairman
Russian-Pakistan
Working Group on Energy Cooperation t6ogather with delegation
from Rosteck-Global Resources, Charge D Affair of Embassy and Mr Habib Ahmed exchanged views on the development of Russian-Pakistani cooperation in the energy
field. In particular, special attention was paid to the participation of Russian companies in
projects in the energy sector of Pakistan. In addition, further cooperation in the framework of existing inter-agency and intergovernmental mechanisms of bilateral cooperation
before the end of 2016, were discussed. Mr. Habib Ahmed hosted reception in the honor of
visiting delegation

Dr. Shahid Hasan Participated in International Economic Forum

Dr Shahid Hasan, Chief organizer Association of Pakistan
Graduates from Russia and CIS participated in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in June 2016 at
the new site in the CEC "Expoforum".
Petersburg International Economic Forum held annually

since 1997, and its main audience were heads of state and
political leaders, heads of major Russian and foreign business, representatives of scientific and academic community, the media and civil society.
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Public Talk at ISSI : Pakistan-Russian Relations with

Ambassador of the Russian Federation
Pakistan is seen in Russia as an important
and reliable partner with whom relations
could be developed. He cited the geostrategic
position of Pakistan and challenges and interests shared by the two countries as the motivation for Moscow to work for better and
stronger bilateral relations.
Over the past few years, the two countries have
signed important agreements for military-tomilitary cooperation, and technical military cooperation, besides regularising meetings of the
Inter-Governmental
Commission
and
initiating a business
and investment forum. The two countries are also close
to
resolving
a
longstanding economic dispute that
led to freezing of
Russian
assets
worth $120 million
in Pakistan. A draft agreement has been initialled and a final accord is likely soon. The row
was a major obstacle to economic cooperation
between the two countries. Pre-requisites
have been met. the foundation has been laid
and there are chances of success, Mr Dedov
observed.

In a landmark defence
deal, Russia
last
year
agreed to sell
Mi-35 helicopters
to
Pakistan.
Technical
issues related
to delivery of
helicopters

are being discussed now, which may require

time, Mr Dedov said about the helicopters sale
describing it as a pilot deal. He hoped that the
cooperation (military hardware export) would
develop. Russia is also supporting Pakistans
entry into Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO). The diplomat said that Moscow was also
focusing on creating a positive atmosphere in
South Asia (in a reference to India-Pakistan
ties) and believes that the SCO could provide
the platform for fostering confidence and cooperation between Delhi and Islamabad. Mr
Dedov said that the upcoming SCO meeting in
Tashkent would provide a good opportunity
for a meeting between President Putin and
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The two leaders
last met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in
Ufa in July 2015.
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News & View s : Embassy of Pakistan to Russian Federation

Defence Day of Pakistan was observed on 14 September, 2016 in Moscow. The event was widely

attended by
representatives of the
Russian
Defence
Ministry,
foreign military
attaches, diplomatic corps,

Defence Day Celebrated in Moscow

scholars and journalists. The Pakistani community in Moscow, enthusiastically participated to celebrate which highlighted Defense Day. A higher level representation of Russian Armed Forces were significant it was reflection of
Russian-Pakistan military cooperation. A large number of
defense attaches of several countries were also present

Mr. Habib Ahmed Honorary

Consul of Russian Federation
Lahore , hosted dinner in the honor of Sardar Ayaz Sadiq , Speaker
National Assembly upon his
successful visit of Russia ,
Ambassador of Russian federation, diplomates of various countries, parliamentarian, official and
business community participated

RussiaPakistan: Turning a New Chapter

Ambassador Alexey Y. Dedov Visit to Lahore
Report: Ashique Hamdani

The Russian Ambassador participated in a

ceremonial reception on the occasion of presenting the Russian Presidents Special Medal t o the
Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Lahore Mr. Habib Ahmed on the 70th anniversary of
the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. H.E. Mr.
Alexey Y. Dedov also presented letters of commendation to Mr. Habib Ahmed and Dr. Shahid Hasan
for Contribution to Cooperation and Friendship
between Russia and Pakistan . Around 400 guests
attended the event including representatives from
political and business circles of Pakistan, Pakistani
graduates from Russian and the CIS countries universities and journalists. H.E. Mr. M.R. Rajwana
was the Chief Guest at the function

H.E. Mr. Alexey Y. Dedov, the Russian Ambassador

in Pakistan, visited Lahore, where he paid a courtesy call on
the Governor of Punjab, H.E. Mr.
M.R. Rajwana.
Both
sides discussed issues pertaining to
the positive
development of the
RussiaPakistan
relations.
They
noted
the growing
number of bilateral political contacts
during the last
months and
good
prospects for intensifying
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The major emphasis was put on discussing the plans on Russian companies participation in implementing various regional energy projects.
During his visit, The Russian ambassador visited the Government College University in Lahore and met the vice chancellor and other academic and administrative heads to talk
about dangers from linking Muslims to global terrorism,
including the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State
of Iraq and Syria. H.E. Alexey Yurivich Dedov said it was

wrong to associate Muslims with terror and the ISIS was a

much bigger threat than the al Qaeda. He also talked about the
terror army's exploitation of natural resources, including oil.
He discussed technical cooperation in several projects in Pakistan too. Vice Chancellor Professor Doctor Hassan Amir Shah
said it was the first visit by a Russian diplomat in the past
many years and hoped the latter would
His Excellency A.Y. Dedov was invited by Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) during his stay in Lahore. The ambassador stressed the need for frequent bilateral exchange of
delegations to promote Pak-Russia ties. He expressed the
views during his visit to Punjab Board of Investment and Trade
(PBIT) on Wednesday along with Consul General Oleg N Avdeev, Honorary Council Habib Ahmed and Trade representative Yury M. Kozlov.

trade zone between Russia, Pakistan and other trade partners

was also discussed. Chairman, PBIT, Abdul Basit said Russia
could evaluate the possibilities of collaboration with Pakistan
in marble and granite mining too. Oil and gas is another sector
where Russias experience and technology could help Pakistan,
he said.
The Russian Ambassador also held bilateral meetings at the
Trade and Commerce Chamber in Lahore, chaired the RussiaPakistan Friendship Forum meeting, participated in the launch
of the book My Last War by the Russian writer, General
(Retd.) M. Gareev (translated from Russian into Urdu by Mr.
Najamul Sahar Bhatta) and also made a speech at the two-day
Russian Cinema Festival launching ceremonythat took place at
the Lahore University.

The purpose of the visit was to discuss Pak-Russia trade possibilities. The delegation showed keen interest in importing citrus fruits from Pakistan, especially Kinow. They discussed Halal food trade between Punjab and Republic of Tatarstan. The
Ambassador proposed an annual forum to be held in Russia to
attract investments in the energy sector. The delegation invited PBIT to share potential projects and to interact with prospective investors in Russia. The possibility of declaring a free

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RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS

GCU

Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Yurivich Dedov visited the GC University Lahore and met with Prof Dr Hassan
Amir Shah Vice Chancellor and other academic and administrative heads.
The Russian ambassador said that there was a handsome
population of Muslims in Moscow and some other areas of
Russia. He also highlighted technical cooperation of Russia
in several projects in Pakistan. Alexey Y. Dedov expressed
his all-out support to GCU and other educational institutions
for establishing exchange programmes and academic linkages with Russian universities.
Speaking on occasion, Vice Chancellor
Prof. Dr. Hassan Amir Shah said it was the
first visit of a Russian diplomat of GCU in
the last many years, and hoped that Alexey
Yurivich Dedov would also spare time in
the near future to address the University
students on geopolitics and new trends in
Pak-Russia relations.
Later, the Russian ambassador visited the
Iqbal hostel where the great philosopher,
Allama Muhammad Iqbal, spend four
years of his student life. He also admired
the gothic architecture and green landscape of the GC University Campus.

My Last War
Translated in Urdu

Dr. Shahid Hasan Appreciated

for Services in Russia Pakistan
Relations
His Excellency Alexey Dedov Ambassador of Russian
Federation presented Awarded of Honor to Dr. Shahid
Hasan, Chief Organizer Association of Pakistan, Chief Editor Vipusknik , for his noteworthy contributions and
service in Russia Pakistan cultural and business relations .

The Urdu translation of Russian language book My Last War (Afghanistan

without Soviet) by Russian Army General Makhmut Akhmetovich Gareyev
by Dr Najamul Sahar, is published and launched. Russian Ambassador His excellency Alexey Y Dedov was the chief
guest on the occasion whereas Jamhoori Publication Chief Executive and renowned anchor Farrukh Sohail Goindi,
human rights activist IA Rahman, former minister Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali and journalist Sohail Warraich were also
present on the occasion. Dr Najamul Sahar, while addressing, said that he chose to translate this book because the
writer presented all matters of the Afghan war in a balanced manner. He added that the writers aim was to bring people of both the countries closer, as people of Pakistan need to understand the Russian people, their culture and lifestyles.
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Russian Film Festival inaugurated in Lahore

His
Excellency
Alexey Dedov suggested cooperation
between Russian
and Pakistan Film
Industry. He was
addressing an inaugural ceremony
of Russian Film
Festival at BZU
Lahore
campus.
He said that first
film in Russia was
displayed in 1896.
Russian film industry has strong
international traditions since 20th
Century. The Moscow International
Film
Festival began in Moscow
in
1935;
the Nika Award is
the main annual
national
film
award in Russia.
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Eminent film director and Chairman Pakistan Film

Producers Association, Mr. Syed Noor addressed
the Russia Film Festival and warmly welcome his
Excellency Ambassador. He appreciated organisers
of Film Festival and viewed that it would appear to
be a productive event for Pakistan film industry.
Mr. Noor said that Pakistan film industry remained

Syed Noor Warmly Welcomed

Russian Film Festival
in condition of destruction for many years but now
the rehabilitation process of film industry was
speeding up with every passing day. He said Russia
Pakistan co production can be a great sign for film
industry in Pakistan.

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Yuri Kozlov painting: Exhbition at COMSATS Institute

Report By Farrah Mahmood Adnan

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT)

welcomed art lovers from all walks of life to our Islamabad Campus as it kicked off a two-day Solo
Painting Exhibition of Russian Artist and Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in Pakistan, Mr.
Yuri Kozlov at COMSAT Art Gallery (CAG) in collaboration of Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia

& CIS Countries coordinated

by Dr. Shahid Hasan, Ashique
Hamdani and journalist Syed
Almas Kazmi. The Exhibition
was hosted by The Association of Pakistani Graduates
from Russia & CIS in joint collaboration with CAG and the
International Office.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Embassy of Russian Federation, H.E Alexey Dedov was
invited as the Guest of Honor to inaugurate the exhibit.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus, H.E Andrei Ermolovich also accompanied the Russian Ambassador among several other dignitaries from the
diplomatic circles.
Parliamentarian, Senator Sehar Kamran was also
among the guests who visited the exhibit and spoke
regarding the growing ties between the two countries.
She also appreciated the efforts of CIIT for their educational contributions and promotion of cross-cultural
understanding. While inaugurating the exhibition, the
ambassador commented on the breakthrough in bilateral relations in 2015 between Pakistan and Russia.

Both countries are now moving towards improved

relations, and cooperation in various areas is their priority, he said.
Head IO, Dr. Arshad S. Malik also apprised the officials
of the emerging ties of CIIT with a few educational and
research institutions in Russia and urged that broad
based academic ties between both countries are both
necessary and welcome. The Ambassador also met
with a few students, who are soon to disembark on
their first trip to Siberia to participate in an I.T Winter
School at Tomsk State University, and Advisor, Dr.
Mais Suleymanov, our foreign faculty from Azerbaijan.

Rector
(CIIT),
Dr. S.M.
Junaid
Zaidi,
flew in
from
Riyadh
where
he had
been at
a conference of the Federation of Universities of the Islamic
World (FUIW), and joined the dignitaries for refreshments.
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News& Views: APGR&CIS

Meeting of APGR&CIS, KPK

Chapter meeting held in
Peshawar : Report
Eng. Iftikhar Ali

opening of consulate of the Russian Federation

in Peshawar, increasing scholarships for Pakistan and especially for KP and other issues
which families and graduates from the states of
former Soviet Union faces and requested H.E
Ambassador to look into these and play his role
Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and CIS, for its resolution.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter organized a meeting in H.E Ambassador of the Russian Federation briefly disPeshawar in which representatives of graduates from
Russia & CIS of all districts of KP participated. H.E Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan, Mr. Alexey Y. Dedov was the chief guest at the occasion and was
accompanied by Mr. Youri M, Kazlov, Trade representative and Mr. Evgeny, counselor visa section.
Senior Graduates Dr. Khushal Khan, Dr. Shahid Hassan
and Engr. Iftikhar Ali, General Secretary Association of
Pakistani Graduates from Russia & CIS attended the
meeting. Engr. Iftikhar Ali, welcomed the honorable

guests and explained the role of the Association in

strengthening friendly relations between Pakistan and
Russia. He thanked Russian government for educating the
citizens of Pakistan who are now playing important role in
the different fields for the development of the country.
Dr. Khushal khan, described some important issues like

cussed the issues, issued

instructions to his team
for extending all possible help to the graduates
and their families. H.E
Ambassador also assured the graduates that
their issues will be resolved on priority and suggestions will be welcomed for
further assistance by the embassy. He also requested the
association to send a formal letter for increase of scholarships and mention the disciplines in which the scholarships shall be awarded. Mr. Alexy Y. Dedov appreciated
the role of the Association and thanked the organizers for
organizing such a beautiful event.
Dr. Khushal khan and Engr. Iftikhar
Ali presented the gift of handmade
carpets to H. E Ambassador of the
Russian Federation and his team.

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APGR&CIS Meeting held in

Islamabad:
Report Ashique Hamdani
A meeting of Association of Pakistani Graduates
from Russia and CIS countries from Punjab, KPK
and Kashmir Chapters held in Islamabad. Mr. Yury
Nikolaevich Zozulya , Director Russian Center for
Science and Culture Karachi was Chief Guest. Dr.
Sergei Baranov, Counsellor, Embassy of Russian
Federation Islamabad was also attended meeting.
Mr. Yury Nikolaevich Zozulya hopes for closer cooperation with Pakistan in the education sector. He
briefed delegates about Russian education policies
particularly in the area of scholarship and state
grant program. Russia and Pakistan having several
agreements to promote bilateral cooperation in
education, which in complying emerging dynamics,
becoming more important in future. He said we are
paying special attention to Soviet and Russian Graduates as state organization; we are limited toward
non-commercial activities only, in the context of
self-paid study programs. He said Vispusknik are
enabled to contribute for introducing Russian language and culture in Pakistan.
During the meeting, participants focused on scholarship,
organizational
issues and coordination
with Russian Center for
Science and Culture Karachi. Dr. Shahid Hasan,
Eng. Iftikhar Ali, Mr. Zahid Durani (MPA KPK),
Mr. Kushal Khan, mr.
Ashique Hamdani, Mr.
Saradr Abid Khan, Prof
Dr. Qaisrani, Dr. khwaja
Farid Tair Kakar Mr.
Javed Afraidi, Dr Pervez
Ghani, and
others participated in
debate. It
was highlighted that
regional
chapters of
Association
of Pakistan
Graduates
from Russia and CIS
countries
are having
vital role and scope of work with defined tasks and priorities program of Russia for foreign
to build trust between Russia and Pakistan. Mr. Ziauddin students.
Siddique Administrator Russian Center for Science & Culture
presented a briefing about procedure of state scholarship
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Dr. Sergei Baranov, Counsellor,

Embassy of Russian Federation
Islamabad was optimistic and
briefed about current development in political, economic, peace,
security and other areas of common interests. He observed that
current friendly trends which including cooperation in energy and
defence sector are sign of mutual
trust and further dimension of our relations. He observed that Association of
Pakistan Graduates from Russia and CIS
countries is playing very constructive role
for promotion of scientific, cultural, political and academic collaboration between
Russian Federation and Pakistan.
Dr. Shahid Hasan, Chief Editor Vipusknik
hosted dinner in the honor of Mr. & Mrs.
Yury Nikolaevich
Zozulya ,
Mr & Mrs.
Dr. Sergei
Baranov
and delegates of
meeting.

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Diplomatic News &

Views: CIS & Russia National Days Celebration

National Day of Russia celebrated in

Islamabad

Ambassador of Russian Federation

Alexey Dedov hosted a grand and
well attended reception to mark the
National Day of his country in Islamabad.
The official participation was not
only up to the mark but was the reflection of rapidly growing relations
between two countries. It was obvious that both countries were looking
to the past memory but moving in the right direction

to enhance the corporation in various fields.

Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif
was
the
chief
guest
on
the
occasion.
Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana,
Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai
and Minister for Planning, Development & Reform
Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister For National
Food Security Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, Additional Secretary for Foreign Affairs Rafi Ud din
Saddique, Director General for Foreign Affairs Shafqat
Ali
Khan
, National
Security
Advisor
Lieutenant General
(Retd) Nasir Janjua
were
some prominent governmental Officials present on
this
occasion.
Senator
Aitzaz Ahsan also participated.
Chinese
Ambassador Sun Weidong was the
only ambassador from Diplomatic Corp who was present on the stage with the
Russian ambassador and
Pakistan dignitaries. Russia,
Pakistan
and
Chinese

friendship for the future was in the air and felt by majority in the reception, expressing the hope that this
friendship will become a
symbol of peace and prosperity for the region. FPCCI
President Abdul Rauf Alam,
on this occasion, exchanged
views about the ways and
means to improve trade and
economic corporation between the two countries.
Abdul Rauf Alam is also planning to visit Russia with a
business
delegation.
Highlighting Pakistan-Russia growing relations, Alexey
Dedov said that three weeks earlier, Federal Minister
for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif had visited Russia, whereas National Security Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd) Nasir Janjua and Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai have retuned back
from Russia few days ago. Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Professor Ahsan Iqbal is the real
architect of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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Tajikistan Embassy celebrated national day

Tajikistans Ambassador Sherali Jonovov and his wife
welcomed hundreds of guests to an event to celebrate
Tajikistans 25th year as an independent state after the
fall of the Soviet Union. The representative of the Government of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Water and
Power, who is also Defence Minister, co-chairman of
the Intergovernmental Commission and the Joint Commission on energy and infrastructure between Tajikistan and Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif attended
the ceremony as a Chief Guest. At the event the Guest
of Honor was the Governor of Punjab province Malik
Muhammad Rafiq Rajwana, the Mayor of Islamabad
Ansar Aziz, Special Secretary of Foreign Ministry Waheed-ul-Hasan, and other management staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, president of the
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and
Industry Abdu Rauf Alam, representatives of other
government structures, members of the National Assembly and the Senate, the prominent personalities of
various political parties, heads of high education institutions, the highest officers of the Armed Forces, representatives of the business, academic and public circles,
the official delegation of Pakistans provinces, heads of
foreign diplomatic missions and international financial
institutions in Islamabad, heads of UN missions and its

Privatizations: Russian Investors Are

Invited
Pakistan hopes to see among the participants of the privatization of its state-owned assets, of investors from
Russia, told RIA Novosti, the Pakistani Minister for Privatization Mohammad Zubair to RIA Novosti.
The minister said that Pakistan has a successful experience of cooperation with Russian investors in the steel
and energy sectors, and is ready to strengthen cooperation in the framework of the privatization process underway in the country. Pakistan, offered the Russian Federation to take part in the privatization of oil and gas and
power companies.
"The Prime Minister of Pakistan is ready to open our
country for partners from Russia. We want to increase
the trade turnover between our countries, to increase
exports to the Russian Federation, as well as see the private Russian investors, including in privatization deals,
"- he said. "Our high-quality textiles is recognized worldwide. We would be happy to supply the goods to the Russian market. " Source: ria.ru

structures, the members of the Eastern poets family of

Allama Muhammad Iqbal and the ancestors of the famous thinker Sultan Bahu, members of the Tajik diaspora residing in Pakistan. On the eve of the event the
Pakistani media published articles on social and economic development and bilateral cooperation between
Tajikistan and Pakistan, including the energy sector.
The video-records of the process of celebration events
in Tajikistan were covered by state television.
The event was followed by the reception, publications

The Honorary Consul Mr. Habib

Ahmed visited Russia.
Mr. Habib Ahmed Honorary Consul of Russian Federation, Lahore Pakistan paid an official visit to Russia.
Accompanying with a business delegation including
Lt. Gen ( R) Mr. Haroon Asalm, Chairman Fauji Meat
Ltd, he travelled to Moscow, Kazan and Ufa to meet
the Russian authorities in Moscow, regional authorities in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, Russia Pakistan
business council, large sector of business communities and Pakistani community association in Russia.
Mr. Habib Ahmed held meetings with Chairman Tatarstan investment Agency, Minster of trade and Industry, Minister of Agriculture and President of Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He held
several meetings in Russia Federation Chamber of
Commerce and Industry. He hosted a dinner in the
honor of Ambassador of Pakistan which was attended by Deputy Head of the Mission and Defense Attache.
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News& Views: Russia-Pakistan

Friendship Forum Lahore

RPFF Hosted Reception in the

Honor of Russian Ambassador

Pakistan-Russia Friendship Forum Lahore hosted a colorful reception in the

honor of His Excellency Alexey Y.
Dedov, Ambassador of Russian Federation, at Bagh e Jinnah. A large number
of intellectuals, scholars, researchers,
journalists, artists, business community
and writers participated and raised
important issues of current international situation and importance of bilateral
relations between Russia and Pakistan.
Lahore, which always is a center of left
democratic political trends and trade
unions in Pakistan have bounded feeling for
Russia
since
the Soviet
times. A
few
notable
writers
presented
their
books
on Karl
Marx,
Lenin,
Soviet revolution and literature in Urdu languages. Russian Ambassador Alexey Y. Dedov expressed warm
words for hospitality and feelings of Lahore city. He
said that Russia feels Pakistan as a partner for peace
and development in this region. He spoke about increasing political ties that includes the recent visit of
parliamentarians, government officials and business
community of both countries. Dr. Iftikhar
Hussain Bokhari (President), Dr. Shahid Hasan, Mr.
Qadeer Saighol (Gen Secretary), Mr. Kaleem Ahmed
(Vice President), Khawaja Asif (Secretary), Ms Fatima
Ghazal, welcomed the guests of event.

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Ambassador His Excellency Dedov Visited KPK

His Excellency Alexey Dedov visited KPK, he conducted

several meeting including Governor, provincial minsters
and representative of business community. He addressed
a seminar in Peshawar University. The Director of the
Area Study Centre, Dr Sarfraz Khan, who warmly welcomed the Russian diplomat at the centre, expressed the
hope that the University of Peshawar and Russian Research bodies should revive memorandums of understanding signed earlier for conducting research on emerging issues and challenges in the region.
His Excellency Alexey Y. Dedov, Ambassador of Russian
Federation, visited Swat valley KPK. He was invited by

Mr. Amir Muqam Khan, Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan. District Nazim Swat hosted reception in the honor of
Russian Ambassador in scenic Miandam velley. His Excellency Alexey Y. Dedov, expressed a scope of cooperation in
tourism sector between
both countries. He admired natural beauty
and rich cultural heritage of Gandhara civilisation which can attract
visitors from all over
the world. Russian Am-

bassador was briefed about progress and achievement in rehabilitation of swat, which was

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APGR&CIS congratulates Vipusknik Mr

Kaushal Khan,
a horned Soviet/ Russian
graduate, for
electing Executive Member of KPK Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also holding Pakistan Best
Exporter Award (Gold medal). APGR&CIS wish his successes and expects he will contribute to increase
trade, investment and technical cooperation with CIS countries

Lahore:
Russian Trade
Representative
visited SMEDA

A delegation comprising Yury

M Kozlov, Russian Federation
trade representative in Pakistan, and Dr Shahid Hasan, visited SMEDA head office . Haroon Ahmad Khan, General
Manager Business and Sector
Development Services and Dr
Naeem Rauf, GM-Central Support, Small and Medium Enter-

H.E Ambassador of the Russian Federation

to Pakistan Mr.
Alexey Yurivich
Dedov
visited
Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
on
busy schedule.
During the visit
he meet with
Deputy Speaker
KP
Assembly
Dr. Meher Taj
Roghani
and
Minister
of
Education and
Energy & Power
Mr. Atif Khan.
Mr.
Evgeny
Consul Russian
Embassy,
Mr.
Youri
Kazlov,
Trade
Representative,
Dr.
Shahid Hassan
(Chief
Editor
Vipsknik), Engr.
Iftikhar
Ali
(General Secretary, APGR &
CIS) were also
accompanied
the
Ambassador.
Deputy
Speaker
requested to increase the scholarship for KP.
Later on the
Ambassador
met with Governor KP, Mr.
Zafar
Iqbal
Jhagra.

prise Development Authority (SMEDA) received the Russian

envoys along with Sheharyar Tahir, head External Relations
Department and Nadia Jahangir Seth, head Policy and Planning Division of SMEDA. The officials of SMEDA identified
previous working with Russia and proposed development of
direct linkages with SMEs and business organisations of Russia. He said there was a need for development of a joint information sharing platform. hand-holding of SMEs for visits,
joint ventures, investment programmes and SME development programmes.
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Marriage Ceremony of Aniqa Hasan , Daughter of Dr. Shahid & Mrs. Noreen Hasan held
in Islamabad Ambassador of Russian Federations His Excellency Dedov, Honorary Consul Mr. Habib Ahmed, foreign diplomates , members of APGRCIS, friend and warmly participated. APGRCIS congratulate with best wishes to Aniqa and Saqib for blessed and
happy family life

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President Alexander Lukashenko Visit;

Roadmap of Belarus- Pakistan Relations
By Asique Hamdani
In his previous visit,
President of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Alexander Lukashenko stressed
upon the need for a
"Roadmap of Cooperation between Belarus
and Pakistan in his previous visit to Pakistan.
Since then, both countries are eager to enhance their bilateral cooperation, which reflected during his current visit by signing seventeen agreements.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenkos second visit to Pakistan within sixteen months, together with more than 20 leading enterprise, has succeeded to establish mutually beneficial
opportunities. A large numbers of memorandum Understanding
(MOU) were signed between the two countries related to the
expansion of areas of cooperation in the field of air services, education, postal, customs banking and other sectors during this
high profile visit.
President of Belarus visited Pakistan twice, on 29 May 2015 and
again on 4 Oct 2016. Prime Ministers of both countries also have
visited to each other countries, which initiated joint ventures in
the textile, pharmaceutical and light industries while sharing
technological expertise with each
other. Pakistan maintains an Embassy in Minsk, Belarus in Islamabad.
Pakistan exported $15.23 million
worth of items to Belarus in 2014,
out of which 36% was rice, 9.27%
light pure woven cotton, 10.03%
styrene polymers, 7.43% edible
preparations, 4.48% leather apparel
and 4% citrus. Pakistans imports
from Belarus stood at $42.65 million
which mainly consisted of tractors
(62.04%), artificial filament yarn
(13.01%) and rubber tires (8.06%).
Belarus has lauded Pakistan's role
and efforts in bringing peace and
stability 26
to the world by countering

terrorism and offered his country's full

support in this fight.
During this visit, both Belarus and Pakistan re endorsed their mutual interest in
the development of friendly relations and specified the areas of
interaction, taking into account current global situation. President Alexander Lukashenko said I would like to say that our
approaches to the development of bilateral relations are affirmed since the previous meetings. I felt even more confident in
the sincere intent of our Pakistani partners to develop friendly
relations with Minsk relying on the principles of mutual trust
and cooperation
The President of Belarus jointly inaugurated together with prime
Minster of Pakistan, the 4th Pakistan-Belarus Investment & Business Forum. The leading Belarussian companies such as Minsk
Tractor Works, BelAZ, Minsk Automobile Plant, Amkodor, Bobruiskagromash and Gomselmash, participated in forum. In his
speech, President of Belarus encouraged Pakistani businessmen
to more broadly use Belarus industrial capabilities for the sake
of implementing various kinds of infrastructure projects, Large
Belarusian companies, which have earned a good reputation on
the international market, are ready to work with you. President
Lukashenko, who reached Islamabad after visiting China, also
were keen about participation of Belarus in the construction of
the Chinese-Pakistani Economic Corridor (CPEC),

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the Belarusian President said while addressing forum

Concrete steps should be taken to set up joint ventures for the
processing of meat and milk, baby food and tinned food. We
should definitely decide on 3-4 projects, which are important
for Belarus and Pakistan, and start implementing them immediately. Great accomplishments begin with small steps. These
examples will demonstrate to businessmen in Belarus and Pakistan how things should be done. Those, who will take care of
the projects, will be pioneers, pathfinders. Through them, Pakistan and Belarus will take a closer look at the capabilities of
each other.
President of Belarus emphasized Belarus and Pakistan should
step up efforts to enhance cooperation in science and technology. The Belarus-Pakistan center for the coordination of the
scientific, technological, and innovative cooperation was
opened during this visit, President Lukashenko said. We will
strengthen agricultural and industrial cooperation. In the near
future we will exchange the visits of specialists to expand cooperation in these areas.
According to President, in the near future serious progress can
be made into stepping up cooperation between banks, light &
textile industry, forestry industry, customs affairs, standardization and certification. The possibility of arranging direct air
flight between Belarus and Pakistan is under consideration.
The project fully depends on you. If you start travelling between Pakistan and Belarus, more than one flight will become
available, the President noted.
President of Belarus invited the businessmen to more actively
use the potential of interstate mechanisms, primarily the Belarusian-Pakistani intergovernmental commission on trade and
economic cooperation and working groups on industrial and
agricultural cooperation. About the cooperation between Belarus and Pakistan, the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said "Our
two countries have a warm, friendly and multifaceted relations
Pakistan is committed to building closer ties with Belarus in
all areas, including trade, economy, investment, industry, education, defense and agriculture, culture and other fields, the
momentum increased exchanges at the highest level between
the
two
countries

should be maintained. "

During high level official meetings both Belarus and Pakistan
signed a package of documents on the development of cooperation in various industries, including a memorandum of cooperation between the National Center of Marketing and Pricing
of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Trade
Development Authority of Pakistan, air transportation and
education agreements between the two governments.
President of Belarus and Prime Minster of Pakistan issued a
joint statement after the bilateral meeting includes strengthening "inter-parliamentary relations," trade and economic
relations, as well as the expansion of the legal framework of
bilateral cooperation between Belarus and Pakistan. Joint
statement highlighted the prospects of bilateral relations and
reaffirms the need to promote and deepen them in the best
interests of Belarus and Pakistan. President of Belarus invited
Prime Mister of Pakistan, which was accepted.
During visit President Alexander Lukashenko met with President Mamnoon Hussain and Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Both of two meetings
praised the high level of Belarus-Pakistan cooperation and the
resolution of the two countries to do their best to strengthen
partnership in trade, economy, science, culture, education,
and other fields. President Lukashenko appreciated outcomes
of this visit and said that it is extremely important for BelarusPakistan relations to be full of trust and real economic content. I would like to note once again that the Belarusian side
is open for intensive and scrupulous work with the Pakistani
private sector in all the mutually beneficial avenues of cooperation. The Prime Minister and I have agreed to raise BelarusPakistan trade up to $1 billion within four years. You are free
to make any arrangements you like, but the trade volume must
be at least $1 billion in four years,

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Business News & Views: Trade

Representations- CIS/ Russia
Diplomatic Visit, Chamber of Commerce,
Trade Bodies, Trade Delegation, Exhibition

H. .E Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan Mr.

Alexey Yurivich Dedov visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber
of Commerce and Industries (KPCCI) on May 11th, 2016.
Speaking to the business community during his visit to the
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(KPCCI), the envoy said, Moscow and Islamabad can come
closer by improving bilateral trade. Russia is taking interest in
enhancing trade with Pakistan. For this purpose, more steps
should be taken.
He informed that Pakistani traders and businessmen, especially of KP, had many opportunities to invest in Russia. Our
traders and businessmen are also keenly interested in investing in Pakistan, Dedov said. Besides others, KPCCI President
Zulfiqar Ali Khan, Trade Representative of Russian Federation
Yuri Kozlov, Counsel of the Russian Embassy Evgeny, coordinator of the Russian Delegation Dr. Shahid Hassan, General
Secretary Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia &
CIS Engr. Iftikhar Ali and prominent businessmen were also
present at the occasion.
Recalling big projects set up by the former USSR in Pakistan,
including Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), the Russian ambassador
said that Russia was still interested in launching mega projects in Pakistan.
Both the countries should work on removing hurdles in this
connection, he asserted.
Appreciating the ongoing military operation Zarb-e-Azb
against the terrorists, he expressed the hope that it would
bring economic prosperity to Pakistan.
He agreed with the idea of the KPCCI president about increasing exchange of business delegations between both the countries so that people to people contacts could improve.

H.E Alexey Y. Dedov warmly welcomed

in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of
Commerce and Industries (KPCCI)
Report Engr. Iftikhar Ali

As a result of this, businessmen of both the countries will get

an opportunity to get to know about investment opportunities
in each other countries, he noted.
Earlier in his welcome address, KPCCI President Zulfiqar Ali
Khan termed the visit of Russian Ambassador to KPCCI a good
omen and expressed the hope that interaction would be very
fruitful for the bilateral trade. We feel there is great potential
for bilateral trade in automobiles, construction, agriculture,
energy, IT, steel, furniture, household equipment, textiles,
meat and dairy sectors, the KPCCI president suggested.
He also appreciated Russian Federations decision of decreasing custom duty on Pakistani goods by 35 percent in the wake
of devastating floods in the country in 2010.
The KPCCI President also assured the visitors that for improving quantum of trade between the two countries, KPCCI was
ready to sign MoU with Russian Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry to enhance mutually beneficial relations
between the two countries.
He said that Pakistan
had offered lucrative
incentives to the foreign
investors.
Therefore, the Russian
investors should explore Pakistan for investment and joint ventures, he stressed.
The Russian Federation should import agricultural products and
fruits from Pakistan,
while it could export
fertilisers and petrochemical products to
Pakistan, he concluded.
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His Excellency Mr. ALEXEY DEDOV, Mr. Yuri Kozlov, Head of

the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation, Mr. Anton Chernov, First Secretary, Mr. Habib Ahmed, Honorary
Consul General, Dr. Shahid Hassan, coordinator, distinguished guests, and members of the Chamber.

AMBASSADOR MR. ALEXEY DEDOV

VISITED SAILKOT CCI

Russian Ambassador H.E Mr. Alexey Dedov, visited Sialkot

Chamber of Commerce and Industry and appreciated the efforts and pivotal role of Sialkot Chamber in the economic development of the country. He said Russia and Pakistan are

having important economic relationships. Mansoor Ahmed ,

President SCCI warmly welcomed His Excellency Mr. ALEXEY DEDOV, and presented a Documentary on industrial setup
and welfare work initiated by the business community of
Sialkot. He told that export products of Sialkot are supplied to
leading brands and buyers all over the world. Through export
of these items the city earns approximately US $ 2 Billion annually, There is huge scope for quality products of Sialkot in
Russia, which we need to, exploit to the maximum through

mutual cooperation.
Mr. Habib Ahmed, Honorary consul to Russia in his speech
appreciated the dynamics of Sialkot, Sialkot Industry, and
invited exporters of Sialkot to visit Russia, for B2B meetings
to make contacts with the Russian Business Community.
Omer Khalid, Mr. Adnan Sethi, Mr. Muhsin Gul, Mian Naeem
Javed and Dr. Aslam Darr applauded the detailed discussion
on mutual interest. They presented proposal of SCCI to build
Trade Center in Russia to create effective trade links, direct
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flight, banking and logistic issues.

private sector should play role to boost bilateral trade:

H.E A. Dedov at FCCI

The trade relations between Pakistan and Russia are growing satisfactorily at the government level and a huge investment of two billion dollars is indicative of this cooperation.
However, the private sector of two countries should also
come forward to play its role in giving a quantum jump to
the bilateral trade, said Russian Federation Ambassador
Alexey y. Dedov.
He was addressing a function organized by Faisalabad
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), which was also
attended by leading industrialists, traders and exporters of
the city.
He said that Russia started a number of energy projects
while an agreement was also signed to lay gas pipe line from
Karachi to Lahore and now the balance of trade is in favor of
Russia. However, the trade volume is still far less than their
potentialities of the two countries and business communities of the two countries should take necessary measures to
exploit this available potential.
He told that a ministerial level meeting will be held in Islamabad in November and December to remove the bottlenecks
hampering our bi lateral trade.
Regarding possibilities of MOUs, Preferential Trade Agreements (PTA) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA), he said that
in this connection negotiations at the official level are required. However, as regards cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries, it needs reliable and credible banking system. He told that government of Pakistan
was ready to open a branch of National Bank of Pakistan in
Moscow which will have salutary impact on the promotion
of bilateral trade between the two countries.
Regarding sanctions clamped on Turkey by Russia, he said
that it provides a unique opportunity to Pakistani exporters
to fill up this gap by making arrangements with their Russian counterparts particularly for the export of textile prod-

ucts.
The Russian
Ambassador
also assured
to provide a
list of Turkish companies which
have
been
banned for
exports
to
Russia.
He
also assured
cooperation for the exchange of trade delegations and organization of exhibitions in both countries.
Earlier, in his address of welcome Chaudhary Muhammad
Nawaz President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (FCCI) told that there are more than 5000 members within the fold of this chamber. They belong to all
business sectors of the city including textile, pharmaceutical, confectionary, foundry, garments, chemical, ginning
spinning, dairy products, agricultural engineering, information technology services, furniture, decorative paints and
packaging industry etc. He said that textile sector is the
mainstay of its economy and out of total textile exports of
13 billion dollars Faisalabad is contributing 6 billion dollars.
Similarly, Faisalabad is also ranked second in revenue generation after Karachi, he added.
Chaudhary Muhammad Nawaz said that Faisalabad Chamber has been trying its optimum best to develop direct business links with trade as well as business communities of the
other countries and in this connection as many as 6 trade
delegations have been sent to various international destinations during last few years.
Vice President Jameel Ahmed said that Pakistan and Russian
Federation enjoy good economic relations since 1948. The
trade volume between two countries in 2014 was US$ 412.5
million. It shows that Pakistani exports were $187.6 million against Russian imports of US$ 224.9 million. Thus the
balance of trade was in favor of Russia.
He said that there are vast prospects of expansion of bilateral trade including joint ventures in Textiles, agro-based
industry, livestock industry, leather goods, oil and gas, Information Technology and Tourism.
During question-answer session interested questions were
raised while Chaudhary Muhammad Nawaz president FCCI
presented FCCI shield to Alexey y. Dedov Ambassador of the
Russian Federation.

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Fauji Meat Ltd : Meeting with Rosselkhoznadzor

A working meeting took place in Moscow on August 17,
and was devoted to the discussion of cooperation between the Rosselkhoznadzor and Pakistani Veterinary
Competent Authorities. The representatives of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the RF,
Business Council for Cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan within the RF Chamber
of Commerce and Pakistani Company Fauji Meat
Limited also took part in the consultations.
Habib Ahmed noted that Pakistan is interested
in effective bilateral cooperation and expressed his
intention to facilitate the establishment of importexport operations beneficial for both sides. The Pakistani party informed about its interest to export high
quality halal meat products to Russia. The Rosselkhoznadzor explained the authorization procedure

for successful import substitution and export opportunities

for domestic producers. In this context bilateral market
of animal product access to the Russian and EAEU markets
development of both countries and investing of Pakistani
suggesting close cooperation of the veterinary competent aucapitals into Russian agriculture can become promising areas
thorities of exporting and importing countries. The Rosof the cooperation.
selkhoznadzor also noted that agriculture in the Russian Federation is actively developing now and that provides the basis

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FAUJI MEAT participated in World Food Exhibition

in World Food Forum which highlighted current and future
Representatives of Fauji Meat Ltd (FML) led by
Lt. Gen ( R) Mr. Haroon Asalm, Chairman Fuji
Meet Ltd participated in World Food Exhibition
and Forum in Moscow.
Fauji Meat Limited was incorporated in 2013 as
a public limited company. It is a part of Fauji
Group, the largest conglomerate in Pakistan
with production line in Fertilizer, Cement,
Food, Power generation, Oil & Gas, LPG marketing and distribution, Employment and Security services.

FML has set up a state-of-the-art Halal abattoir

and meat processing facility near Port Bin Qasim
Karachi (Pakistan) with an estimated project

trends of Russian food market, which has recently undergone fundamental changes. Amidst the current economic
conditions, some of the key issues for food industry businesses include maintaining volumes of production, expanding sales markets, and increasing products marketability.
All these issues are directly reliant on consumer demand,
which has fallen sharply. Considering the unfavourable economic situation, the food embargo, and high competition
on the domestic food market for producers, suppliers and
retail chains, consumer demand has become a starting point

cost of 75 million USD. The halal meat industry in Russia is

growing rapidly. About 12% of all meat produced in the
country is now officially certified as halal and, by 2020, this
figure could rise to 20%, as the largest agricultural holdings
plan to start production of halal poultry, beef or mutton.
Fuji Meat Ltd Pakistan funds great scope and has planned
to enter in Russian markets.
Representative of Fuji Meat Ltd Pakistan also participated

for building a development strategy for all market players.

Each company is trying to find a route to the consumer and
is creating a development strategy. The event was aimed
at senior managers from Russian and international companies involved in producing, processing and supplying food
products for the Russian market, as well as representatives
of national and regional authoritative bodies and retailers,
distributors, industry associations and the press.
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TDAP Explores Russian Market: Report by Dr. Shahid Hasan

A delegation of The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) with an aim to establish direct links between
the business communities in Russia, led by Chief Executive
SM Muneer visited Moscow and Kazan. Delegation found
out that Russian Federation, which is comprised of about
85 regions and offering a huge market for Pakistani products besides enormous demand for food, and pharmaceutical products. It was also highlighted that the demand for
Halal products in Muslim populated regions of Russia was
also rising. Dr. Shahid Hasan, Chief Organizer Association of
Pakistani Graduates from Russia and CIS also participated
in the delegation.
Pakistan delegation met with Mr. Denis Muntrov, Minister
of Industry and Trade of Russia, Mr. I. Mikhametdonov, Vice
Prime Minister of Republic of Bashkortostan along with
Director International Development Corporation of Republic of Bashkortostan in the office of International Development Corporation.
Mr. Denis Muntrov, Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia was requested in meeting by Mr. Farooq Afzal, Chairman Pak Russia Business to organize Road Show of MC21
and Sukhoee 100 planes in Pakistan and also convertibility
of Russian Ruble with Pakistani rupee. Mr. Denis Muntrov,
briefed deligation about current economic prospects between Russian federation and Pakistan and said that Russia was willing to sell helicopters, commercial planes MC21
and Sakhoee 100 super jet to Pakistan. He further told that
these planes are much fuel more fuel efficient than Air-bus
and Boeing and are economical as well. He also told that
LNG pipeline project by Russia in Pakistan is a great breakthrough in diplomatic and economic relationship.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Russia H.E. Qazi Khalil Ullah also

attended the meeting. Head of delegation Mr. SM Muneer,

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in his address, highlighted the problems being faced by Pakistani business community including non-tariff barriers.
He informed that delegation is visiting on special instructions of Prime Minister of Pakistan and offered cooperation
in developing a strategy for enhancing trade relations. Pakistani products have huge potential in textile, leather, footwear, rice and fruits and vegetables.
In a meeting with Mr. I. Mikhametdonov, Vice Prime Minister of Republic of Bashkortostan, Mr. Waheed Ahmed informed that Pakistan has exported 3500 containers of Mandarins and oranges. Pakistan is one of the leading exporters
of potatoes to Russia as well. Mr. I. Mikhametdonov, Vice
Prime Minister of Republic of Bashkortostan assured all
kind of assistance to Pakistani businessmen.
Mr. Ata Munim Shahid, Deputy Head of Pakistan mission in
Russia, Mr Waheed Ahmed, Chairman Fruits and Vegetables
Association and Mr. Farooq Afzal Chairman FPCCI Committee on Russia and Mr. Muhammad Irfan, Director Europe, TDAP were also present in meeting.
Chairman of FPCCI Standing Committee on Islamic Banking
& Takaful Mr. Mehmood Arshad, Founder of TAWUN, affiliated with Pak-Qatar Group in Pakistan, during the visit, a
Memorandum of Understanding between Islamic Business
And Finance Development Fund and TAWUN, was
signed. Mr. Linar Yakupov, President of IBFD Fund at the
occasion stated that he was sure that together with TAWUN
IBFD Fund will be able to provide all necessary support for
Russian financial institutions to launch Shariah-compliant
products and services attract new clients and explore new
markets, get additional funding and investments from OIC
countries.

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RFCCI- Welcomed TDAP Delegation

The Chamber of Commerce supported the proposal of the
Pakistani business delegation, of the need to develop bilateral trade and economic relations, in particular by simplifying the visa regime and establishing a sound banking system. This will help develop new export and investment projects between the two countries. This was stated by Advisor
to the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce
George Petrov in the Russian-Pakistani business forum, held
in the House, at Moscow
He noted that currently Russia has consistently pursued a
policy of providing comprehensive assistance to Pakistan. RF
CCI considers the relations between Russia and Pakistan as
friendly. In recent years the two countries built a constructive dialogue at the political level in both bilateral and multilateral formats, said Georgi Petrov.
Advisor to the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce said that the relations through the Russian and Pakistani business community have intensified after a visit to
Russia in May 2011, the President of Pakistan and the start
of the Russian-Pakistani Intergovernmental Commission
(IGC first meeting was held in September 2010 in Moscow,
the second. - in Islamabad in September 2012.).
However, Georgy Petrov noted that economic activity in general between Russia and Pakistan was negligible. In 2015,
bilateral trade turnover decreased by 13 percent compared
to 2014 and totaled US $ 396 million.. Russian exports to
Pakistan amounted to US $ 98 million (a decrease of 33.5
percent), while imports from Pakistan -. US $ 298 million
(decrease of 4 per cent).. However, in January-March 2016
there was 3 per cent increase in turnover compared to the
same period of 2015.
According to Georgy Petrov, the House, in the face of the
Russian-Pakistani Business Council (running since 2011)
was ready to render all possible assistance to the current
initiative of the delegation of Pakistan. However, he noted, bilateral contacts
with Pakistan on the lines of the RF CCI is
not of a regular nature (RF CCI partner
organization in Pakistan is the Federation
of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce
(FPTPP), with which an agreement on cooperation was signed in 1999.).
Georgi Petrov stressed, promising areas of
cooperation between the Russian Chamber
of Commerce in the exchange of business
information, participation in fairs and exhibitions, as well as cooperation between
regions, including investment promotion.
In turn, Minister-head of Pakistan's Trade
Development Authority of Muhammad
Sheikh Munir said that the composition of
the present Pakistani delegation in Russia

comprised of representatives of agricultural unit, including

producers and exporters of fruits and vegetables, producers
of sports clothing and household goods, dental equipment .
He said that the meeting with the head of the Industry and
Trade Minister Denis Manturov was productive and expressed hope that the joint turnover now will grow.
The head of the Pakistani delegation assured that the return
visit of the Minister Manturova in September this year in the
capital of Pakistan will only accelerate the implementation
of joint business projects. In particular, we are talking about
creating a joint Russian-Pakistani businesses, exhibitions (in
particular, in the near future in Moscow) (expressed by Russian company "Aeroflot" prior consent), the organization of
direct flights between the two countries. With regard to the
simplification of the visa regime, the head of the Industry
and Trade Ministry has promised to Pakistani counterparts
to involve the Russian Foreign Ministry and ensure the issuance of visas to Pakistani businessmen for one year (instead
of the current seven days).
In conclusion, Georgi Petrov expressed hope that Pakistan
will soon become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) and begin to work with Russia in the
framework of the integration of the organization.
The roundtable conference was attended by Head of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Alexei Idashkin, consultant of the Ministry of Economic Development Salavat Aklan, Head of Asia and the Americas,
Ministry of Industry and Trade Irina Smygalina Acting Chairman of the Board of ANO "Business Council for Cooperation with Pakistan," Sergei Vasiliev, business circles of
Russia and Pakistan. After the plenary part of the event,
meetings were held between the representatives of the companies in b2b format. Source: RF CCI press service, T. Abdullayev

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6th Azerbaijan-Pakistan intergovernmental commission

6th meeting of Azerbaijan-Pakistan intergovernmental
commission
was
held in Islamabad. From Azerbaijani side, the defense industry, telecommunications
and high technology, foreign affairs,
economy, culture and tourism, education, agriculture, education ministries, as well as representatives of the State Oil
Company and the Central Bank of the Republic. The delegation was led by the co-Chairman of Commission and the
Minister for Defense Industry Mr. Yavar Jamalov.
Pakistan delegation in commission was comprised upon
representatives of ministries oil and natural resources, for-

eign affairs, finance, science

and technology,
defense production, trade, culture and senior
officials led by
Co-Chairman,
Federal Petroleum and Natural
Resources Mr.
Shahid Abbasi khakan Abbasi.
The head of the Azerbaijani delegation to the 6th session of
the Commission Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and
the minister was received by President Mamnoon Hussein.
Both countries signed protocol of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan
bilateral economic, scientific, cultural, tourism and communication.

Ambassador Ali Alizadeh, presented

Credentials to the President of
Pakistan.
At the meeting held after the ceremony of presentation
of credentials to the President of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, Ambassador Ali Alizadeh ambassador to Pakistan said its my honor to represent Azerbaijan in Pakistan. He conveyed greetings of President of Azerbaijan
with great importance to relations with Pakistan, a
friendly and fraternal country for Azerbaijan. The development of relations between the two countries at the
highest level, to support each other in international affairs, the two countries, noting that the development of
these relations and stressed the special role of the Presidents of Azerbaijan.

Ambassador of Azerbaijan, met with

Newly appointed, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ali Alizadeh, was invited by the Federal Minister Ishaq Dar, during the meeting, the two countries support each other on a regular basis, the current situation of
Kashmir and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the leaders of
the two countries play an important role in the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation in Pakistan, implementation of
various humanitarian and social projects planned to be
implemented in the future of high-level trips started talking about the financial background of such a warm and
friendly relations, stressed the importance of enhancing
economic and trade ties.
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Pakistan-Russia agreed
to modernize the
Jamshoro Power Plant
Russia and
Pakistan
have agreed
to start negotiations
on cooperation in the
modernization
of
Jamshoro
Power
Plant,
in
Pakistan's Sindh province, reported the Ministry of Water and Energy of Pakistan. The agreement was reached at the talks between Pakistani Deputy Minister Mohammad Yunus Daghi
and his Russian counterpart Yuri Sentyurin,
which took place in Islamabad.
"This is the most cost-effective project, which
could be invested by Russia. The project will be
the replacement of inefficient equipment with
more powerful turbines ", - quotes the words of
the local press Daghi. In turn, Senturin said that
the Russian side "burning desire" to participate
in the project of modernization of the Jamshoro
Power Plant and "exploring ways to finance it."
"Cooperation between the two countries is
deepening by the day, and under favorable conditions, domestic investors will be very much
interested to explore the possibilities of the
energy sector in Pakistan," - he added.
In addition, Daghi also invited Russia to participate actively in the project CASA-1000 (Central
Asia - South Asia), which provides for the generation of electricity in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and its further transportation to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
"Work on the project CASA-1000 has already
begun. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will supply
electricity with hydroelectric power plant in
Pakistan in the summer months, from May to
October. However, from October to April, the
power line will be available for electricity supplies from Russia ", - said Daghi. Source: RIA

Ambassador of Turkmenistan met

Speaker National Assembly

While speaking to Ambassador of Turenistan Mr. Atadjan

Movlamov, the Speaker remarked that Turkmenistan held a
unique importance in Pakistans strategic calculations for
regional cooperation. He highlighted that Pak-Turkmenistan
relations were grounded in shared perspective on regional
challenges and stronger cultural affinities and urged the
need for taking this relation to a new height. He outlined
that TAPI pipeline was not just an energy pipeline but a
milestone in forging greater integration between South and
Central Asian nations. He remarked that Pakistan confidently counted on Turkmenistans cooperation for restraining
Pakistans energy dip.Mr. Atadjan Movlamov highly appreciated Pakistans renewed shift in policy to focus on Central
Asia and its endeavors for facilitating infrastructural connectivity. He reaffirmed his commitment for expanding trade
and cultural relations with Pakistan and urged the need for
greater exchanges of Parliamentary delegations. He further
added that Turkmenistan aspired to deepen people to people
contacts with Pakistan for strengthening bilateral relations

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Kashmir Conflict: Russia Can Play a Constructive Role

President Masood Khan
Association of Pakistani
Graduate from Russia and
CIS countries were invited
to participate at Breakfast
with Jang Group to attend
the discussion with Azad
Jammu and Kashmir
President Masood Khan.
Mr. Khan said that Kashmiris are seeking UNmandated right to selfdetermination. He viewed
Russia, China and other
countries can play a constructive role to resolve
conflict in South Asia. Addressing theme Kashmir is- Hamdani attended this event.
sue; challenges, implications and solutions,. Representative of Association of Pakistan Graduates from
Russia and CIS, Dr. Shahid Hasan and Ashique

Pakistan invites Russia to join CASA-1000

Pakistan invited Russia to join the Central Asia-South Asia
(Casa-1000) project for non-hydel part as the room existed for transmission of electricity from October to May
when the hydel generation remained low in the central
Asian states. Secretary Ministry of Water and Power Muhammad Younus Dagha extended the invitation to Russian Deputy Minister for Energy Yuri Sentyurin in a meet-

ing held here. Both the sides agreed to enter into negotiations for 600MW gas fired power plant at Jamshoro on
Russian funding, said a press release issued here.n Highlighting the importance of CASA-1000 project, the secretary said that work had already been started on the project.
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Russian Consul General address

IoBM Conference The State of
PAKISTANS ECONOMY: Issues and
Challenges in the 21st Century
International Conference on The State of PAKISTANS ECONOMY: Issues and Challenges in the
21st Century began at the Institute of Business
Management (IoBM) in Karachi. The Consul General of the Russian Federation in Karachi Mr. Oleg
N. Avdeev, the guest of honour at the Inaugural ses-

Karachi Reception on
Diplomat's Day
The Consulate General of the Russian
Federation in Karachi gave a Reception
on the occasion of
the Diplomats Day.
A special issue of the
Ambassador magazine dedicated to the
Diplomats Day was also published on
the occasion.
The Chief Guest of the Reception was
Honble Mr. Agha Siraj Durrani,
Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of
Sindh. The function was also attended
by Honble Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro,
Senior Minister, Government of Sindh,
members of the Consular corps of Karachi, businessmen, cultural and media

sion, addressed the participants of the conference.

Ambassador (r) Syed Hasan Javed, a leading expert
in international relations; Khalid Rahman, Director General, Institute of Policy Studies; Mr. Talib
Syed Karim, Rector & Executive Director, Institute
of Business Managemen; Dr. Shahida Wizarat,
Dean, Director Research, Chief Editor PBR & HoD
Economic Department, IoBM; Dr. Natalia Zamaraeva, Senior Researcher, Institute of Oriental
Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences and other
noted Pakistani economists and public personalities took part in the Conference,

personalities.
Mr. Oleg N. Avdeev addressed the guests of the Reception. Also speaking on the occasion Honble Mr.
Agha Siraj Durrani, Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, highly appreciated Russia-Pakistan cooperation in various spheres.

Russian School Karachi Celebrated

The Day of Knowledge

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Senator Sehar Kamran at

SCO Forum Sochi: Prospects of Cooperation

The international forum themed "On the second track. Role of civil society and public diplomacy in the further development and expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organi-

zation" held in Tuesday in Russia's Black Sea city, Sochi.

Senator Sehar Kamran (TI) had the
privilege to speak at the two-day international agenda forum titled On
the Second Track, the Role of Civil
Society and Public Diplomacy in the

Further Development And Expansion Of The

SCO at Sochi.
The purpose of
the forum, was
exchange
of
views of experts
and
scientific
community
of
Russia,
China,
India, Pakistan,
Central Asia and
other countries
on the development
of
the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization to strengthen regional security and solve
complex
social
and
economic
problems. Within two days about 300 representatives of
SCO memberstates discussed
the prospects of
their activities'
expansion amid
the
changing
political
and
economic situation
in
the
world.
The
event was held
under the auspices of the
Public Chamber
of the Russian
Federation and
with the support of the Russian
Foreign
Ministry.

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Scope of Kazakhstan Pakistan

Agriculture Cooperation: Ambassador H.E. Bakhitbek Shabarbayev met with Minster of
Food security & Research
Federal Minister for National Food security & Research,
Mr. Sikander Hayat Khan Boson had a brief meeting with
the Ambassador of Kazakhstan Mr. Bakhitbek Shabarbayev on 13th April at Ministers office. In the meeting prospects about the OIC Ministers conference in Astana,
were discussed, along with the Agriculture Ministers
conference there would be first session of General Assembly of the Islamic Organization for Food Security
(IOFS). The Federal Minister in his meeting with the Kazak Ambassador discussed the prospects of the coming
conference in which the Minister will attend the number
of side meetings as well, as there are participants from
30 other states at the forum. Although Pakistan has not
joined the IOFS, but Kazakhstan is pursuing the matter
and hence invited Pakistan to attend the first session.
Minister in his meeting expressed hope that relations
between the two countries would strengthen and he
would meet with the Kazakhstans Agriculture Minister
and discuss matters of mutual importance. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan has supported the establishment of IOFS. In the said meeting it was resolved by
the both sides that the important decisions would be
taken and the upcoming OIC conference would not only
be a powerful forum for Pakistan but will bring the two
countries closer. The Minister thanked the government
of Kazakhstan for extending the invitation to participate
in the coming events.

PTDC: Promotion of Pakistan,

Uzbekistan tourism
The Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development
Corporation (PTDC) Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor Khan has
said that there is an immense potential for joint promotion of tourism between Uzbekistan and Pakistan being
the sharers of many common cultural values of brotherhood.
In a meeting with Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Pakistan Furqat A. Sidikov in Islamabad on Wednesday, that the MD PTDC
said that the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan can be further enhanced by promoting each others
tourism destinations among nationals of both the countries.
Abdul Ghafoor Khan said that PTDC and Uzbekistan Tourism
Authority may enter in to a Memorandum of Understanding,
in which, the articles for possible areas of joint tourism promotion will be added. He said that being one of the most
blessed tourism destinations of the World, Pakistan can truly
be a most favourite destination for Uzbek nationals.
The Uzbek envoy said that the prominent shrines of Imam Al
-Bokhari and Hojja Daniyar, Mausoleums of At-Tirmizi and
At-Muturidi attract thousands of Muslims from around the
world. He said that Uzbekistan has won many awards in
sports and they are also promoting sports tourism.
Furqat A. Sidikov said that entering in to Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) on tourism cooperation will definitely
increase tourist flow between the two brotherly countries.
He said that since its independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has
developed its tourist industry within a span of only five
years.
The ambassador invited Managing Director PTDC to visit
Uzbekistan and experience the development and environment maintained by Uzbekistan.

Turkmenistan Media Forum :

Global Sustainable Transport Conference
A Media Forum was held in the capital city of
Turkmenistan ahead of the first-ever Global Sustainable Transport Conference, which is to be
held in Ashgabat in the coming November. The
forum is attended by representatives of 10 international organizations, as well as journalists and
reporters representing more than 65 mass media
outlets from some 30 countries.As part of the
first session, the forum participants listened to
the reports by representatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
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and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the
Organization for Cooperation between Railways
(OSJD). The Media Forum participants exchanged
views on a number of current issues relating to
establishment of the modern legal framework for
cooperation in the transport sector, as well as activities on the expansion of the transport corridors infrastructure.
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Global Ring Economic Forum (GREF) is a policy think

tank formed by a group of leading businessmen, ex-civil
and military officials and scholars to work on national
strategic economic issues. GREF main direction of activities is to provide advisory and consultative services to
governments for making policy framework on related
issues and lobbying for Pakistan in member countries.
Initially, GREF main focus was linking Pakistan with China,
Iran, Russia and Turkey which will enhance to Afghanistan,
and CIS countries. GREF is making effort to identify, promote
and facilitate in developing strategic economic interests of
these countries, which will help towards achieving stability
and security of the region. GREF delegations met and discussed issues of their interest with several high level dignities including Mr. Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of National Assembly,
Prof. Mr. Ahsan Iqbal; Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Lt. Gen. (R) Nasser Khan Janjua; National

Security Advisor to Prime Minster of Pakistan Air Marshal

Asad Lodhi HI(M); Vice Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force,
H.E Mr. Mehdi Honardoost, Ambassador of Islamic Republic
of Iran; Ambassador of Russian Federation, H.E Mr. Alexey Y.
Dedov, H.E. Mr. Yu Boren; Consul General of People Republic
of China, H.E. Mr. Muhammad Hussain Bani Asadi; Consul
General of I.R Iran, H.E Mr. Sha Zukuan Former Ambassador,
and President Pak China Friendship Association China.
GREF has established academic and research collaborations
with Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Area
Study Centre (Russia, China and Central Asia), University of
Peshawar and GTTN, National University of Sciences and
Technology (NUST).

Ashique Hamdanis Article Published in

Urdu Daily Express
An analytical article on CPEC/OBOR project Chinese vision of Globalization written by Mr. Ashique Hamdani , member Editorial Board
of Vipusknik has been published in Urdu daily newspaper Express
in Sunday edition, on 4th September 2016. Article covers role of Communist Party of China, evolution of Chines state and society and
emerging trends in getting a stronger role in global politics. This article can be downloaded from website by clicking following link:https://www.scribd.com/document/328741123/One-Belt-One-Road-Chinese-Vision-of-Globalisation
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PAKISTAN - UZBEKISTAN STAND FOR CORDIAL CO- sured that on behalf of

the Embassy His ExcelOPERATION AMBASSADOR FURQAT SIDIQOB
lency Ambassador would

His Excellency Mr. Furqat

Sidiqov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan , Mr. Zafarbek AKHMEDOV,
DHM/ First Secretary of Uzbekistan Embassy, Mr. Muzaffar Turaev, Attache of the Uzbekistan
Embassy and Mr. Hamid
Mehmood, Representative of
Uzbekistan Airways in Pakistan
visited SCCI.
Mr.
Muhammad
Sarfraz
Butt, Acting President, Sialkot
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) warmly welcomed the guests.
His Excellency Mr. Furqat Sidiqov, said that relation
between Pakistan and Uzbekistan are always
marked by cordial, warmth and close cooperation in
many fields and the two countries are sharing similar views on major regional and International issues
and collaborate closely with each and others he as-

try his level best to enhance the economic cooperation and interaction between the business communities of both countries which would hopefully result to increase turnover of bilateral trade of two
countries. Mian Muhammad Riaz, Mr. Mohsan
Gul,Ch. Muhammad Yousaf, Mr. Adnan Sethi, Syed
Ahtesham Gilani, Vice President SCCI, and Mr. Umer
Khalid participated in question answer session

Tajikistan Delegation
visited Tomb of
Allama Iqbal
Delegation from Tajikistan
visited the mausoleum of Dr
Allama Muhammad Iqbal, to
offer prayers and to pay, respect to this great personality
of Pakistan.
The Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal is a both the grand structures (the Mosque and
simple but impressive structure located in the Fort) face each other.
Iqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan. Iqbal Park is
one of the largest urban parks in Pakistan
in the Hazuri Bagh lawn between the Badshahi Mosque and the Lahore Fort where
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RUSSIAN CENTRE FOR SCIENCE & CULTURERCSC

(FRIENDSHIP HOUSE') Karachi
International Youth Day Celebrated
International
Youth Day was
celebrated in
the RCSC in
Karachi
on
20th August.
Minister
for
Social Welfare
Sindh
Ms.
Shamim Mumtaz was the
Chief-guest of the program. In their
speeches, the minister and RCSC
representatives underlined the significance of Pakistani young people
in social, cultural, sport and educa-

tional activities, which make them

free from terrorism, criminal, drugs
etc.

Expat Family Excursion of Karachi Museums

The Russian Centre of Science and Culture, with the
help of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Karachi, organized a
museum tour for children of
compatriots residing in Pakistan with visits to the National Museum of Pakistan,
the house-museum of Muhammad
Ali
Jinnah
and "Mohatta Palace".
The event was attended by 18 children
and their parents.
During the visit, children were told about the history of
Pakistan, the inhabitants of the land; people, arts, crafts and their traditions. At the
house-museum of the father of the nation

Russian Navy day

Celebrated in
Karachi
Navy Day of Russia was celebrated at Russian Center for Science
and Culture Friendship House.
APGRCIS also participated. It was
addressed by Mr. Yuri Zozulya;
Director FH, Madam Ekterina
and Dr. Zahid Hasan,

Muhammad Ali Jinnah the Children of

Russian compatriot were told about
life and struggle of the founder of Pakistan about the history of this museum.
The exhibition of sculptures left from colonial times was shown to them.

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RCSC celebrated Independence Day of

Pakistan
Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia & CIS(APGRCIS) with
the collaboration of the Russian Center of Science and Culture organized a reception at the premises of the Friendship House to celebrate
the Independence Day of Pakistan on 13th August 2016. Dr. Zahid Hasan- Chairman APGRCIS has conducted the official part of the event
and the speeches made by Mr. Andrey Fedorov- Acting Consul General
of the Russian Consulate in Karachi, Professor Dr. Touseef Ahmed
Khan- Juornalist and Madam Ekterina of the Russian Center of Science
and Culture. Many graduates and other guests has participated in at
the Reception. Pictures of the events are below.

Russian Film Show in Karachi

The RusVisit to Moscow sian CulPakistan Russia Business Forum hosted dinner in
honour of Miss Natalia -Trainer from Russia along
tural Cenwith Dr IMRAN of JOFA Group at Creek Club.
A
Visual
Presentation
tre hosted a talk
Visit to
Moscow - A
Visual Presentation with writer Rumana Husain who was invited to
Moscow to present a paper on the theme of cultural diversity at the Second Silk Road Cultural Forum. Rumana Husain is the author of a coffeetable book: Karachiwala - a subcontinent within a city (2010) that documents Karachi's diverse communities. She has also authored another
book, Street Smart professionals on the street Rumana has written and
illustrated over 60 childrens books and developed numerous teachers
manuals for several publishers including the Oxford University Press,
Danesh Publications, ERDC, Kathalya Publications (Nepal), Nami Childrens Books (South Korea), Butterfly Works (The Netherlands), Pratham
Books (India, and the Bookgroup, which she co-founded in Karachi in
1988 and was its Director from 1996 until 2000.

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News& Views: Pakistani Expat in Russia and CIS :

Report By Khamdani Yesteak
India-Pakistan exhibition "Fairy East ." , supported by the tion. The Executive Director of the Russian Business Counmunicipal enterprise of Pskov " North-West center of soci- cil for Cooperation with Pakistan Zahid Khan thanked the
ology and marketing ", held in Pskov at Ice . Welcoming the Pskov authorities for the opportunity to hold a trade fair in

participants, Deputy Mayor of Pskov Sergey

Gavrilov
noted
that this
is an opportunity
to see the culture of the
east, without leaving
the city. Your Fair
brought in gloomy ink
Pskov October and flavors of distant southern countries. Pskov
have become accustomed to your products
and foodstuffs, in great
demand among the
population use spices
and tea. But most importantly, that the peoples of our countries are finding
common ground, continuing the friendship and cooperation ", - said Sergey Gavrilov and thanked the Indian and
Pakistani representatives for the organization of the exhibi-

the regional center, " We are very

expensive business and friendly
contacts
with
Russia. In Pskov,
we once again
greeted warmly
and cordially. "
With words of
welcome
and
good wishes of
the trade to the
Indian and Pakistani guests addressed the Pskov
City Duma deputy
Valery Foresters, Head of Consumer Market and Services
Administration of the city of Pskov Andrei Sukmanov, Director of MP " North-West center of sociology and market47
ing ".

Community meeting in Moscow

Pakistan Student s Assocation

Moscow celebrated Pakistan Day

Pakistan Youth Community Petersburg Russia Hosted Invest in Pakistan Conference in Sankt Petersburg

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obituary
Shirin Banu Metil

APGRCIS express its solidarity with

Soviet/ Russian Alumni Association
of Bangladesh and our deepest condolence to bereaved family of Shirin
Banu Metil, a Soviet Alumni, who
has died in Bangladesh.

Arif Ali Khan

Arif Ali Khan,

Soviet era Pakistan graduate
from PFUR,
died in Karachi.
He was born
and raised in
Karachi. He
was very active during his students
life in Moscow and graduated in Russian Literature and Philology. Association of Pakistan Graduates from
Russia and CIS countries participated in his funeral. It was very sad and
painful sentimental moment for his
friends and fellows, as he was being
laid to rest. Members of APGR&CIS
were remembering his wonderful
and gentle soul, which will forever
remain in our hearts, stayed after funeral for a long time and remembered
Arif as a respectable human being and sincere friend.

Abdul Sattar Edhi remembered in Russia

Lenin Peace Prize honored and legendary Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, who devoted his life for the helpless and poor community, died at the age of 88 at a Karachi
Hospital. He was known as living saint for his noble cause and
humanist values.
He was founder of Edhi Foundation which provides food, shelters, and rehabilitation centres all across Pakistan and other
countries. Edhi foundation runs 330 welfare centres in Pakistan, both in urban and rural areas to help mentally ill individuals and drug addicts. Since its beginning, the foundation has
rescued more than 50,000 orphans, and 20,000 abundant infants, while it has trained more than 40,000 nurses. Moreover,
it also helps people to settle in their lives after being affected
by natural disasters such as floods and droughts. Several relief

operations have been run by the

Foundation in the countries of
Africa, Middle East, US, and Eastern Europe etc., to help make
living conditions better for people there.
His death was heard sadly in
Russia, Embassy of Pakistan and
local office of Pakistani News
channel Such TV organised condolence events in Moscow, which
was largely attended by Russian
and foreigners

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Aslam Azhar, a leading broadcaster and a progressive ideologue, passed away at the age of
83. Having a great experience in
broadcasting and theatre, he
was offered with a pilot project
of three months at Radio Pakistan in 1964. As result of the
endless efforts of Azhar and his
team, the project turned out to
be a great success.

Islam AbduganiIslam Abduganiyevich

yevich Karimov
was the first presiKarimov
dent of Uzbekistan,
earlier he was the
President of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic was the
last First Secretary of the Communist Party of Uzbekistan.
He was fonder of People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (PDP). He served his nation, country and people with
economic growth, peace stability and development. Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia & CIS countries express it deep feeling with people of Uzbekistan to
bare this pain.

With an intelligent mind and

excellent abilities, this Pakistani
writer quickly gathered a team of writers, cameramen,
artists and designers and developed stations at Lahore,

Mairaj Muhammad Khan

Aslam Azhar

Karachi and Quetta for the purpose of bringing some quality programs. Other initiatives for which he must be credited include the 1982-83 award ceremony of PTV, in 1970
marathon transmission of elections, Music 89 as well as the
Lahore Islamic Summit. Other famous works include
Roobroo which was hosted by Mohsin Sherazi and Khuda
ki Basti.

Mairaj Muhammad Khan has left a legacy of principled,

progressive struggle. He became prominent in 1968
against the Ayub regime as a student leader and then he
played a critical role in the formation of the PPP. Later
his role in the MRD against the Zia dictatorship was
amongst the most prominent ones. His last decades
were spent in political disillusionment. He became a
member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf before leaving
it in 2003 over political differences. He struggled for
democracy and the rights of workers throughout his
political life. Over his life, he spent over 13 years in jail
for resisting military dictatorships and heavy-handed
state rule. He suffered various injuries after numerous
beatings and torture. In the face of innumerable suffering, Mairaj remained committed to his ideals and refused to compromise to those in power. In his death, we
have lost a man who was committed to democracy, the
working class and oppressed nationalities. His life is a
lesson to those who still desire a more progressive Pakistan.
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