Direct containerised shipping service inaugurated.

While the details of the agreement were not disclosed, Dr Malik revealed that a substantial investment of $ 10 billion in the refinery sector is imminent in Pakistan. In a bid to enhance energy growth and achieve a sustainable GDP growth rate of at least 5 percent, Pakistan is set to enter into a comprehensive energy agreement with Central Asian countries, including Russia. Russia to commence direct shipping service by 25th He stated that to meet the energy requirements of Pakistan's growing population, a consistent annual growth rate of 7.5-10 percent in the energy sector is needed to support a GDP growth of 5 percent. [Extracted from the article]