We will never forget help, support of China

PESHAWAR: The NWFP(PUKHTUNKHWA) Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani has said, modern China has brought with it economic development, prosperity and peace in its neighbour, and in Pakistan, having historical bonds of relationship with it, we consider this development a great and valuable change. Talking during a reception arranged by NWFP Chapter of Pak – China Friendship Association; a volunteer organization, at Frontier House, the Governor said, “for us rising China as economic power has been a very pleasant phenomena, which, he remarked, is indeed an historical one”. Ambassador of China in Pakistan Lu Zhauhai accompanied by owners and senior officials of a number of Chinese companies working in Pakistan attended the ceremony, besides the office bearers of the association. Referring to the help and contribution of China in the economic development of Pakistan, the Governor especially referred to certain institutions including Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila, and said, “all these are the great gifts through which we have benefited a lot and through which we have made further industrialization and established a number cement and sugar factories and manufactured heavy construction machineries. The Governor also mentioned the recent wave of terrorism and extremism and said, despite facing many difficulties and critical problems, including the loss of precious lives, the Chinese engineers continued their services in different parts of the country and we really appreciate their sacrifices in this respect. He also pointed out, the situation in NWFP is improving and we have started focusing on other pressing issues of rehabilitation and socio economic development of the people. “We hope, things are developing positively and we would have more significant contribution of Chinese friends in economic development of our country, especially in this province”. On the diplomatic front, the Governor said, China has always stood with us in every hour of test and we will never forget the help and support our Chinese brothers. The Governor also appreciated the role and services of the Pak – China Friendship Association in developing people to people relationships between both the countries. The Chinese Ambassador Mr. Lu Zhauhai also spoke on this occasion and appreciated the efforts of the Association in developing better understanding at people to people level between both the countries and bringing them more closer to each other. Earlier Tasleem Advocate, President and Ali Nawaz Gilani, Secretary of the Association welcoming the guests highlighted the aims and objectives as well as achievements of the Association since its creation in 1971. “People of both the countries have great respect and regards for their friendship”, they said. Later the Governor formally cut a cake to mark the ceremony. Ambulances, medical equipment handed over to Fata Secretariat The NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani on Tuesday handed over ambulances and state of the art medical equipment worth Rs.500 million to the Additional Chief Secretary FATA at a simple ceremony held here at Governor’s House. These Ambulances and equipment would be supplied to different medical facilities in FATA including Frontier Regions. Earlier, the Governor inspected the huge lot of equipment including medical, electro-medical and surgical as well as stationery and electronic items and furniture and fixtures. Seven Ambulances fully loaded and equipped with state of the art machinery and facilities also comprised the lot. Director Health FATA Dr. Fawad Khan briefed the Governor about the importance and usage of different diagnostic and treatment equipments. The Governor expressed the hope that provision of these equipment to FATA hospitals would further improve and augment the Medicare facilities for the tribal people. He reiterated the govt.’s commitment to the provision of state of the art medical facilities to the tribal populace at their door steps and urged the medical staff posted in the Agencies and FRs to work honestly and devotedly to mitigate the sufferings of tribesmen particularly in the health sector. Secretary to Governor Arbab Mohammad Arif besides heads of health institutions in tribal Agencies and FRs and officials of Health department FATA attended the ceremony. Meanwhile, Peshawar based Principal Officer of US Consulate Ms. Lynne Tracy had a farewell call on NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor's House, here on Tuesday. She remained with Governor for some time and discussed matters of mutual interest. The Governor appreciated her role and services in fulfillment of her responsibilities and wished her success in future as well. He also presented a shield as memorandum of her visit to the Governor's House.