Chinese Consul General Pledges Rs300 Million For Flood Victims.

LAHORE -- Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren called on Punjab Chief Minister Ch Parvez Elahi at his office on Thursday and extended a message of good wishes on behalf of the Chinese government and the ambassador of China to Pakistan.

He expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of life and property due to floods in Punjab and reiterated the commitment to cooperate for the rehabilitation of the affectees. It was further agreed to accelerate the CPEC project, investment and promotion of bilateral cooperation in education and other sectors.

The Chinese Consul General announced giving 300 million rupees aid for affectees' rehabilitation on behalf of the Chinese Consulate General in Lahore. 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.

Talking on this occasion, the CM appreciated the cooperation extended by China to flood victims and lauded the relief goods sent by the country. 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...