LAHORE:A memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed between China and Pakistan soon to declare Lahore and Chinese industrial city Yantai as twin cities.

In this regard, a 13-member delegation, representing Yantai administration met senior officials of the City District Government of Lahore (CDGL) at Town Hall on Tuesday.

Headed by Du Yong Gang, the delegation discussed objectives of declaring Lahore and Yantai as twin cities with the CDGL delegation, headed by District Coordination Officer retried Capt Muhammad Usman.

“Since China and Pakistan are very close friends, we want to assist you in developing Lahore on the pattern of modern industry and infrastructure as developed already in our city—Yantai,” Mr Gang said while speaking on the occasion.

He said the Yantai administration also planned to help the government in supplying the maximum electricity for Lahore-based industry besides establishing industrial units for manufacturing mobile phone and other electronics products locally.

He said besides industry, the social and cultural norms of Yanati would also be introduced in Lahore.

The DCO also highlighted importance of Lahore, saying that the CDGL would introduce its social, customs, traditions and culture in Yantai city.

Both the delegations exchanged souvenirs.

PRICES: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yaseen and Lahore DCO retired Capt Muhammad Usman visited various parts of the city to check prices of essential commodities on Tuesday.

They visited Kahna and Baghbanpura fruit and vegetable markets and checked quality of commodities. They also inspected rate lists and asked the customers about the prices.

On receiving complaints, the minister sought registration of cases against the shopkeepers involved in overcharging.

AUCTION: The open auction of tenancy rights of the highest Rooftop Restaurant in the city, built at the 10th floor of Park & Ride Plaza, Liberty Market, will be held on Sept 25 (tomorrow) at LDA Community Centre, New Muslim Town.

Tenancy rights of the rooftop restaurant, covering 9,000 square feet, will be auctioned for a period of 10 years.

According to an LDA spokesman, the successful bidder will avail the facility of first six months’ rent-free use of the site. Bid starting price will be Rs60 per square foot per month.

Every participant of the auction shall have to deposit Rs500,000 in advance in the form of cash or pay order with National Bank of Pakistan at its booth to be established at the venue of the auction. The successful bidder shall have to deposit Rs4m within seven of auction (including holidays).

Published in Dawn, September 24th, 2014

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