KARACHI: Russia intends to open its markets for Pakistan’s products and services, Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) Chairperson Naheed Memon said on Thursday.

A statement released by the SBI said a roadmap for cooperation between Saint Petersburg and Sindh in different sectors would be decided through agreements expected to be inked next week.

Ms Memon said that a delegation from Russia is due to arrive in Pakistan on the occasion of 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia.

The delegation, led by Vice Governor Saint Petersburg Movchan Sergei Nikolaevich, is expected to visit the country next week to enter various agreements for the purpose.

Published in Dawn, April 20th, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

Weathering the storm
Updated 29 Apr, 2024

Weathering the storm

Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Afghan repatriation
29 Apr, 2024

Afghan repatriation

COMPARED to the roughshod manner in which the caretaker set-up dealt with the issue, the elected government seems a...
Trying harder
29 Apr, 2024

Trying harder

IT is a relief that Pakistan managed to salvage some pride. Pakistan had taken the lead, then fell behind before...
Return to the helm
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Return to the helm

With Nawaz Sharif as PML-N president, will we see more grievances being aired?
Unvaxxed & vulnerable
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Unvaxxed & vulnerable

Even deadly mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria have vaccines, but they are virtually unheard of in Pakistan.
Gaza’s hell
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Gaza’s hell

Perhaps Western ‘statesmen’ may moderate their policies if a significant percentage of voters punish them at the ballot box.