PESHAWAR: A ceremony was held at China Window, a cultural center in Peshawar, to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival. Chief Secretary (CS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry and IG Police Akhtar Hayat Khan attended the ceremony as chief guests, said a handout. Former world squash champion Qamar Zaman and a large number of people from various walks of life attended the event. A cake-cutting ceremony marked the celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry emphasized the enduring Pakistan-China friendship, describing it as “higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the seas.” He highlighted the cultural bond between the two nations, as reflected in mutual participation in each other’s festivities, such as the Chinese New Year celebrations taking place across Pakistan. On behalf of the people of Peshawar and KP, he extended heartfelt congratulations to the Chinese people. IG Police Akhtar Hayat Khan stressed the importance of sharing joy and strengthening ties between Pakistan and China. He also acknowledged China’s significant contributions to Pakistan’s economic development, particularly through the CPEC project, which has bolstered economic activities nationwide. DLP Report
