Chinese consul general announces Rs300m aid for flood affected people.

LAHORE: Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren called on Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his office and announced giving Rs300 million aid for rehabilitation of flood affected people on behalf of the Chinese Consulate General in Lahore.

He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and properties due to floods in Punjab and reiterated the commitment to cooperate for the rehabilitation of the affected people. It was further agreed to accelerate the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), investment and promotion of bilateral cooperation in education and other sectors.

The CM thanked the Chinese leadership and people for their cooperation to assist the flood victims, while Zhao Shiren appreciated the public-centric approach of Parvez Elahi and observed that he has shown good performance in a short period.

The CM appreciated the cooperation extended by China to flood victims. The Chinese cooperation with the flood victims is praiseworthy, he said, and mentioned that rehabilitation work has been started in the province.

Zhao Shiren announced giving consul general scholarships to the students of Punjab, adding that assistance would be provided for the improvement and rectification of CCTV cameras of Punjab Safe Cities Authority. In addition, an MoU would also be signed for joint training to expedite the organizational capacity of the Punjab police; he said and assured of cooperation for the development of infrastructure, power plants, education, health and dam...