ISLAMABAD
\nPakistan and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation in agricultural machinery manufacturing, technical collaboration and phased localization initiatives during a high-level Pakistani delegation\u2019s visit to Jiangsu, China.
\nAccording to an official statement from National Food Security and Research, the MoU was signed between a Pakistani private sector company, Kingsbridge Ventures and China\u2019s Changfa Group, a leading manufacturer of tractors, harvesters, diesel engines and other agricultural machinery, as both countries moved to deepen cooperation in agricultural mechanization and modern farming technologies.
\nPakistan\u2019s Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held talks with Chinese companies on joint ventures, technology transfer and local assembly of agricultural machinery in Pakistan, according to a Gwadar Pro\u2019s report.
\nAs per the statement of the ministry, discussions focused on providing Pakistani farmers with affordable and modern farming equipment while promoting mechanized agriculture and boosting productivity. The Pakistani delegation also visited Star Charge Group to discuss the use of smart energy technologies for agricultural infrastructure and rural development projects.
\nDuring a separate meeting with Changzhou Mayor Zhou Wei and senior officials, both sides discussed agricultural innovation, technology-driven development and investment opportunities. Rana Tanveer Hussain said \u201cmodern agricultural machinery was essential for increasing productivity, reducing costs and ensuring sustainable food security in Pakistan\u201d.
\nHaroon Akhtar Khan said \u201ccooperation with Chinese companies would help strengthen local manufacturing capacity and support long-term economic growth through modern technologies\u201d. Travis Head and his wife Jessica have been subjected to a barrage of online abuse after the Australian cricketer was embroiled in a spat with India great Virat Kohli during an IPL match.
\nThe players clashed during the T20 match between Head\u2019s Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kohli\u2019s Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. Heated words were exchanged between the two before Kohli was dismissed for 15 and his team slumped to a 55-run defeat. As the two sets of players lined up for the post-game handshakes, Kohli ignored Head\u2019s outstretched arm but shook hands with the other players.
\nThe Instagram accounts for Head and Jessica have since been flooded with abusive comments, apparently from fans of the former India captain. Jessica told The Advertiser newspaper that her friends and family had also received hateful private messages. \u201cI woke up to my socials blasting… we are fine but they are attacking my friends and family,\u201d she said Monday, according to the reports.
\n\u201cPassion will always be part of sport, but so is remembering there are real people and families behind the game. \u201cHopefully this encourages more kindness, and support for one another.\u201d She also said it felt like \u201ca repeat of the abuse that happened after the World Cup\u201d, referring to the 2023 50-over tournament when Australia beat hosts India in the final in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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