ANKARA Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday left here for home after concluding his three day official visit. Turkish Minister for Science, Industry and Technology Faruk Ozlu saw off the Prime Minister at the Esenboga Airport. Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey, Sohail Mahmood was also present. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Begum Kalsoom Nawaz,… Continue reading PM leaves for home after three day Turkey visit
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Pakistan world’s largest host of refugees : UNHCR
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Pakistan continued to host the largest number of refugees in the world (1.45 million), nearly all from Afghanistan, said a report of United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Pakistan has generously hosted the world’s largest refugee population for three decades, and it was essential to mobilise more support from the… Continue reading Pakistan world’s largest host of refugees : UNHCR
Aalam is a born devotee of Kashmir movement: Gilani
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Syed Ali Gilani in Indian occupied Kashmir, has said that senior Hurriyet leader, Masarrat Aalam Butt, is a born devotee of Kashmir movement and he is a person who has been always at the forefront of the struggle. According to Kashmir Media Service ,… Continue reading Aalam is a born devotee of Kashmir movement: Gilani
Operation against terrorists to be taken to its logical conclusion: Abid Sher
SIALKOT, Feb 24 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power, Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali said on Friday that the government would take the Pak armed forces operation aganinst terrorists to its logical conclusion in order to weed out terrorism, and militancy from the country. He was talking to journalists at Nandipur (Gujranwala) here on… Continue reading Operation against terrorists to be taken to its logical conclusion: Abid Sher
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Feb 24 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Friday. LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL US DOLLAR BONDS VIDE SBP F.E. CIRCULAR NO.42 & 21.07.98 & 04.08.98 RESPECTIVELY. LIBOR VALUE 6 MONTHS US DOLLAR 1.3629 24.02.17 CONVERSION RATES FOR 24TH FEBRUARY… Continue reading Foreign exchange rates
China extends support to “Raad ul Fasaad” military operation against terrorism in Pakistan
BEIJING (China), Feb 24 (APP): China on Friday extended its support to military operation “Raad ul Fasaad” launched to eliminate residual threat of terrorism and extremism across Pakistan besides ensuring security of borders. “China understand and support necessary measures taken by Pakistan to consolidate its position in counter terrorism operations, maintain domestic security and stability… Continue reading China extends support to “Raad ul Fasaad” military operation against terrorism in Pakistan
Govt, Army committed to defeat terrorism: Baloch
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Minister for SAFRON Lt. General (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch on Friday said the government and Pakistan Armed Forces were committed to flush out the menace of terrorism from the country. He said terrorism was an issue of national importance and the valiant Pak Armed forces had rendered countless sacrifices in the… Continue reading Govt, Army committed to defeat terrorism: Baloch
CPEC added new chapter in Pak China long history, close partnership: Masood Khalid
BEIJING (China), February 24 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid Friday said China’s ‘Western Development Strategy’ was closely linked to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which had added a new chapter in the long history of the close and comprehensive partnership. “I am confident that as we move forward, the Chinese economy will… Continue reading CPEC added new chapter in Pak China long history, close partnership: Masood Khalid
India should have an open mind toward CPEC: Global Times
BEIJING (China), February 24 (APP): Many observers consider the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) an important opportunity, not only for the potential economic benefits it brings to China and Pakistan, but also because it allows greater cooperation among nations in the region. Yet, it has made neighboring India apprehensive. New Delhi fears that by promoting… Continue reading India should have an open mind toward CPEC: Global Times
CPEC opens door to foreign investment in Pakistan: People’s Daily
BEIJING (China), February 24 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project under the “Belt and Road” initiative, has opened door to foreign investment in Pakistan and brought more development opportunities for the country. In May this year, China will host in Beijing the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which aims to… Continue reading CPEC opens door to foreign investment in Pakistan: People’s Daily
Banking sector in Xinjiang steps up funding to support Belt, Road projects
BEIJING (China), February 24 (APP): Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region’s banking sector has stepped up efforts to support the “One Belt and One Road” initiative by providing loans to projects under the framework, head of the Xinjiang office of the China Banking Regulatory Commission Wang Junshou said. Addressing a press conference here Friday,… Continue reading Banking sector in Xinjiang steps up funding to support Belt, Road projects
Ayaz Sadiq calls for boosting Pakistan, Portugal ties through parliamenty, economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Friday said Pakistan attached immense importance to Portugal and wanted to take existing warm bilateral relations to new heights through parliamentary and economic cooperation. He was speaking to Charge ‘d Affaires of Portugal Joao Paulo Marques Sabido Costa in Parliament House, according to a press… Continue reading Ayaz Sadiq calls for boosting Pakistan, Portugal ties through parliamenty, economic cooperation
Pakistan’s KSE Index has soared 500 percent since 2009: Forbes report
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (APP): Pakistan’s stock mark rose 56 percent in the last twelve months and investors’ perception about the potential of Pakistani economy could take the equity market much higher, according to a report published this week in online US magazine Forbes. The benchmark KSE Index had risen 500 percent since 2009 making the… Continue reading Pakistan’s KSE Index has soared 500 percent since 2009: Forbes report
Marriyum urges restraint and responsibility whilst reporting on Terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Minister of state for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyam Aurangzeb in a brief interaction with the media in Islamabad vehemtly condemned the Defence Lahore incident. She Appreciated the role of the media whilst reporting on the terrorist attacks, the minister said that the media had demonstrated great sense of responsibility… Continue reading Marriyum urges restraint and responsibility whilst reporting on Terrorism
Dar, President FPCCI discuss economic situation
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) Zubair Tufail here on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and exchanged views on economic situation of country. Zubair appreciated the measures taken by the government for promoting exports and said they would further contribute… Continue reading Dar, President FPCCI discuss economic situation
Pakistan, Turkey agree on close cooperation in counter-terrorism
Shumaila Andleeb ANKARA, Turkey, Feb 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildrim on Thursday said both Pakistan and Turkey were facing the threat of terrorism and expressed the commitment for close cooperation to fight menace for region’s peace. In a joint press stake-out following the co-chairing of 5th High Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting,… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey agree on close cooperation in counter-terrorism
Elements upset with Pakistan’s progress, behind recent terror attacks: PM
ANKARA, Turkey, Feb 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said some elements, upset with the progress of Pakistan, were behind the current spate of terror incidents in country and expressed government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism at all costs. “With our firm resolve, we will defeat those who are not digesting Pakistan’s success on different… Continue reading Elements upset with Pakistan’s progress, behind recent terror attacks: PM
Pakistan, Turkey agree to strengthen close cooperation at regional, int’l fora
ANKARA, Feb 23 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey Thursday agreed to strengthen close cooperation at regional and international fora, particularly UN, OIC, ECO, and the D 8 Organization, through mutual support for joint initiatives, policies and candidacies. It was agreed during the 5th meeting of Pakistan Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) held in Ankara… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey agree to strengthen close cooperation at regional, int’l fora
India needs introspection: Peace in the region in India’s own interest as well : FO
ISLAMABAD, Feb. 23 (APP): Indian attempts to play victim, would have credibility, if Indian allegations were not motivated by the desire to malign Pakistan and India’s own record was clean, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said on Thursday. In the weekly media briefing here, he said that Pakistan was a victim of terrorism and has… Continue reading India needs introspection: Peace in the region in India’s own interest as well : FO
PM visits Turkish parliament
ANKARA, Turkey, Feb 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday visited the Turkish parliament in solidarity with the parliamentarians who stood steadfast against the failed coup against democracy in July 2016. Prime Minister visited the site of parliament’s building which was damaged by the bombing of military jets. He placed flowers at the ground… Continue reading PM visits Turkish parliament
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
