ISLAMABAD: China’s largest e-commerce company, Alibaba Group, expressed its interest in establishing business in Pakistan.
The Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on the sidelines of Boao Forum for Asia on Tuesday, in China.
“Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi congratulated Alibaba Group for joining the ranks of companies valued at more than $500 billion,” PM Abbasi’s office said in a statement late on Tuesday night.
Prime Minister Abbasi welcomed Alibaba to start business in Pakistan and invited Ma to visit the country, the statement said.
Ma briefed PM Abbasi on the performance, achievements, and future targets of the Alibaba Group.
The Prime Minister was also apprised of the online trade, micro-financing and public welfare activities of the group.
Ma appreciated Pakistan’s potential in benefiting from the technologies offered by his company.
The Pakistan Prime Minister said that Alibaba’s impressive performance was an indication of the opportunities available in the digital age.
He informed Ma that Pakistan’s e-commerce market was expected to grow in the near future. He added that the highly skilled Pakistani human resource was a power resource for development of the digital economy.
China’s Alibaba Group interested in establishing business in Pakistan
China’s Alibaba Group interested in establishing business in Pakistan
- Prime Minister Abbasi welcomed Alibaba Group to start business in Pakistan and invited Jack Ma to visit Pakistan.
- Jack Ma appreciated Pakistan’s potential in benefiting from the technologies offered by his company.
Pakistan U19 to open tri-series against Afghanistan on Saturday in Zimbabwe
- Pakistan enter the tournament as U19 Asia Cup champions after beating India by 191 runs in Dubai
- The tri-series is seen as key preparation for next month’s U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s under-19 cricket team will begin their tri-series campaign against Afghanistan on Saturday in Harare, using the tournament as a key preparation for next month’s ICC Men’s U19 World Cup co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Pakistan, the reigning ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup champions, are competing in the 50-over tri-series alongside Afghanistan and hosts Zimbabwe, with each team playing the others twice before the top two advance to the final on Jan. 6.
Pakistan won the eight-team Asia Cup in Dubai earlier this month, beating India by 191 runs in the final, and will play a minimum of four matches in the tri-series, starting at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
“The Asia Cup was a good win for us and the players showed great morale and intensity,” Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf said, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “The tri-series is very important for the players and will help us find the right combinations ahead of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup.”
Pakistan will face Zimbabwe on Dec. 29 before meeting Afghanistan again on Jan. 2, followed by a second match against the hosts on Jan. 4. Matches will be played across venues in Harare, including Harare Sports Club, Prince Edward School and Sunrise Sports Club.
The tri-series is being seen as an important warm-up ahead of the U19 World Cup, which will be held from Jan. 15 to Feb. 6. Pakistan are placed in Group C and will play all their group-stage matches in Harare.
“The conditions here are similar and will be beneficial for our World Cup preparations,” Yousaf said. “Both teams in the tournament are strong and competitive and we respect every opposition as we look forward to a competitive event.”
Pakistan will open their World Cup campaign against England on Jan. 16, followed by matches against Scotland and Zimbabwe, with the Super Six stage beginning on Jan. 25 and the final scheduled for Feb. 6 at Harare Sports Club.
