Pak-China Business Forum from March 23-26, 2013

Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is organizing Pak-China Business Forum & Expo from March 23-26, 2013 at Pak-China Friendship Center, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.

The main objective of this forum is to promote academia-industry collaboration in business and the economic sector for mutual benefit of the two countries. The objectives set forth for the Pak-China Business Forum are as under:
•    To provide a platform for interaction between Chinese and Pakistani entrepreneurs and businessmen.
•    To explore possibilities of attracting FDI from China.
•    To provide business opportunities for Pakistani entrepreneurs.
The event will comprise project exhibition, seminars, workshops and industrial academic exhibition of various products of different sectors. Major Chinese and Pakistani companies, small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs, universities, and research and development organizations will attend the forum. 



Prospective Participants

Following are the people likely participating in the Pak-China Business Forum 2013:
•    Chinese firms (around 50)
•    Chinese firms active in Pakistan
•    Pakistani business houses/SMEs
•    Universities and R&D organizations with products in the thematic areas.

Highlights

•    B2B Meetings
•    Textile Pavilion
•    Seminars
•    Food Court
•    Culture Show 3 Nights (Chinese performers and Pakistani performers)
•    Renewable Energy Technologies
•    New Energy Technologies
•    Information and Communication Technologies
•    Water Conversation Purification and Sanitation
•    Biomedical Materials
•    General [1]

Opening Ceremony of Pak-China Business Forum 2013 will be held on Saturday March 23rd, 2013 at 1000 hours (at Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad)

 

The official time would be from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on all four days of the event. The Rent of the stall is from Rs. 10,000 for all days of the event.

Why participate?

The main features of the event include:

• An exhibition of products, processes and technological ideas developed at CIIT and other participating organizations;
• Products display by the local and Chinese businesses;
• Seminars, workshops and road shows;
• Side meetings with Chambers of Commerce & Industry and related government entities.



Long Live Pak-China Friendship



*The exhibition will be open to the general public. [2]

When The Hail Hit Islamabad March 14, 2013

HAIL and the BeautifuL city ISLAMABAD, PakistaN

The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad turned white today (14.03.2013) when heavy hailstorm coupled with rain lashed the cities, bringing the mercury down and making the weather a pleasant.

Light rain continued after the hailstorm and people along with their children came out of their houses and enjoyed the weather. They were seen on the roadsides taking pictures of hailing that was spread everywhere on green belts, car parking, open areas and roofs of buildings.
Hail spread everywhere looked just like snow, said a shopkeeper in Blue Area, Tofial Rehman, and added, “It is ironic that the skies have joined in the celebrations of the masses on getting rid of the corrupt government that was a burden on the shoulders of the citizens.”

Rabia Jamal, a costumer to Super Market, recalling her previous trip to Murree to enjoy snowfall there said she had come to the market for shopping, when heavy hailstorm started.
“We don’t know it is good or bad for agriculture sector but it is fascinating to see hail spread everywhere,” she added. 

On the other hand, traffic came to a standstill during the hailstorm and several commuters got off their cars to enjoy the weather and started taking pictures and recorded videos to capture the beautiful moment.


After the end of hailstorm, the business activities in various parts of the city remained low while the sale of chicken soup, pakoras, samosas, dry fruit and tea and coffee was high as huge rush of customers was witnessed outside the outlets.
Met Office official said the hailstorm will have negative impact on crops while the rain would be beneficial for agriculture sector, adding that it would also increase the water level in reservoirs.