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Pakistan envoy wants collaboration with Nigeria on beauty raw material strengthened
Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, says the collaboration between his country and Nigeria on raw material for beauty products should be strengthened to enhance investments in the country.
The envoy said this on Wednesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the ongoing Beauty West Africa (BWA) exhibition in Lagos.
NAN reports that the 7th edition of the beauty show is termed as the biggest of its kind in recent times, and it has more than 300 exhibitors from 52 countries in attendance.
The countries include Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Korea, Egypt, China, India, Europe, the Middle East, and South America among others.
According to Khan, the collaboration is a win win situation where the exchange of goods and services is the bedrock of the relationship of Nigeria and Pakistan.
“Nigeria has got a lot of stuff available in terms of raw materials for the beauty products, hence the need for collaboration. Pakistani investors can come and make investments over here.
“They can establish some small manufacturing units, which in turn both countries can benefit from this kind of joint ventures and joint collaboration, so it has to be a win win situation for both sides.”
The envoy said that the existing cultural similarities between both countries for ages had created the platform for the exchange at the BWA show.
NAN reports that the envoy also met with the representatives of Pakistani companies, NAFDAC, United Bank for Africa, as well as legal practitioners and clearing agents on the ease to do business in Nigeria.
Speaking to NAN, some Pakistani exhibitors lauded the organisers of the exhibition for creating a platform for about 52 countries to showcase their beauty products in Nigeria.
They said that the platform provided opportunities to connect and network with one another.
NAN reports that the event, which is a free-to-attend, also features beauty conferences, seminars with demonstrations, as well as showcase beauty products.
NAN
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Pakistan Accuses India of Provocation, Condemns Missile Strike and Drone Incursions
Joel Ajayi
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, Rt. Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, has strongly condemned the Indian missile attack on the night of May 7, which struck nine locations across Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 37 civilians, including women and children.
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the High Commission described India’s allegations as baseless, devoid of truth, and filled with propaganda.
High Commissioner emphasized that Pakistan’s commitment to peace should not be misconstrued as a sign of weakness.
According to the statement, the High Commission categorically rejected the “irresponsible and unfounded” accusations propagated by Indian media, which claimed that Pakistan was responsible for attacks on Pathankot, Jaisalmer, and Srinagar.
“The statement labeled these claims as politically motivated and part of a reckless propaganda campaign aimed at maligning Pakistan.”
It further stated that the repeated pattern of making accusations against Pakistan without credible investigation reflects a deliberate strategy to manufacture a pretext for aggression and destabilize the region. Such behavior, the Commission warned, not only threatens regional peace but also exposes a troubling tendency to exploit misinformation for political and military gains.
“We urge the international community to take serious note of this dangerous behavior and to advise India to act with restraint and responsibility,” the statement read.
It concluded by affirming that “any escalation based on false pretenses will be met with full resolve and determination to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The Commission reiterated that while Pakistan remains vigilant and committed to peace, it will not be provoked, intimidated, or misled, and reserves the right to respond to any acts of aggression. The allegations were rejected in the strongest possible terms.
It is worth recalling that on Thursday, India accused Pakistan of launching drone and missile attacks on three military bases in Indian territory and Indian-administered Kashmir—an allegation Islamabad promptly denied.
Meanwhile, Pakistan claimed it had shot down 25 Indian drones in recent hours, while New Delhi has remained publicly silent on the matter
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