PM Kakar arrives in Beijing China- Belt and Road Forum

Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar of Pakistan is attending the third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in China after being invited by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping.

When he arrived, he was greeted by some high-ranking Chinese officials, including the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan and the Ambassador of Pakistan to China.

The Prime Minister has a team with him, made up of top government officials. He will speak at the BRF about global economic connectivity.

During his visit, PM Kakar will have discussions with China's top leaders, including President Xi Jinping. They will talk about ways to improve trade and cooperation between China and Pakistan and will also discuss big global issues.

Apart from the Chinese leadership, PM Kakar will also meet leaders from other countries attending the forum. He will spend time with top businesspeople from China and lead a discussion on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is a major trade project between the two countries.

PM Kakar will also visit Urumqi in Xinjiang, China. There, he will meet local leaders and give a talk at a university.

This trip happens as both countries celebrate 10 years of the CPEC project, which is part of China's bigger Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Petrol Prices in Pakistan

 The government has cut petrol prices by Rs40. Now, petrol will cost Rs283.38 per litre instead of Rs323.38. Diesel prices have also been reduced by Rs15, making it Rs291.18 per litre for the next two weeks.

Earlier this month, petrol prices had been decreased by Rs8, making it Rs323.38 per litre. At the same time, diesel prices dropped by Rs11 to Rs318.18 per litre, and kerosene oil became cheaper by Rs7.53, costing Rs237.28 per litre.

Murtaza Solangi, the Information and Broadcasting Minister, stated that transportation companies should now reduce their charges because of these fuel price cuts. He emphasized the importance of local authorities ensuring these savings benefit the public. He mentioned this on a platform like Twitter, reminding transporters to lower their rates as the government has reduced fuel costs.