KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed the confidence that the the country’s exports volume would be doubled over the next five years with the support of business community. He said the government, in consultation with the business community, would chalk out a comprehensive policy framework to increase the exports that… Continue reading Government committed to double exports’ volume in 5 years: PM
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Opposition collaboration vital for overcoming national hurdles: Kundi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Faisal Karim Kundi, a senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), called upon opposition parties on Wednesday to engage in dialogue to navigate the country through its challenges. Addressing a press conference along with Nadeem Afzal Chan and Syed Sibtal Bukhari, he emphasized that opposition parties must refrain from engaging… Continue reading Opposition collaboration vital for overcoming national hurdles: Kundi
President lauds IIUI’s role in promotion of higher education; assures support
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday lauded the role of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) in the promotion of higher education in the country and assured his all-out support for the institution’s uplift. The president said this in a meeting with IIUI President Professor Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi and Rector… Continue reading President lauds IIUI’s role in promotion of higher education; assures support
Qaiser, delegation discus investment potential in KPT, other ports
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): A delegation of Hutchison Group, a globally renowned network in port and logistics operations called on Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Wednesday and discussed investment potential expansion projects in Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and possibly other strategic ports across the country. The meeting was attended by Federal… Continue reading Qaiser, delegation discus investment potential in KPT, other ports
Experts urge IMF, other finance institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):Experts at a high-level policy forum on Wednesday demanded of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other global finance lending institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan keeping in view the plight of the common masses and the prevailing economic conditions of the country. The forum titled: ‘Prosperity for Pakistan: Reforms… Continue reading Experts urge IMF, other finance institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan
Federation, provinces to jointly overcome biggest challenge of economic stability: PM
KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the economic stability was a biggest challenge for the country at the moment that could be overcome with the coordinated efforts of the federation and the provinces. “We should work together to serve the country and for the development of the provinces as with the… Continue reading Federation, provinces to jointly overcome biggest challenge of economic stability: PM
COMSTECH organizes Certificate Course on Neurology in Kampala, Uganda
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):COMSTECH in collaboration with Equator University of Science and Technology, Masaka, and Habib Medical School, Islamic University in Uganda, Kampala organized a two-day certificate course on Neurology. The course was arranged at Islamic University in Uganda, said a news release. Speaking on the occasion, Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary… Continue reading COMSTECH organizes Certificate Course on Neurology in Kampala, Uganda
Law Minister meets IPC delegation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):A delegation from the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) met with Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar here on Wednesday. The delegation was led by IPC President Abdel Rahim Maaia and included Secretary General Sitara Ayaz, Assistant Secretary General Ijlal Ali Khan and Deputy Speaker Jordan. The IPC delegation briefed … Continue reading Law Minister meets IPC delegation
Book ‘Physics and Cosmology’ exploring science, spirituality conduits launched at IPRI
Book ‘Physics and Cosmology’ exploring science, spirituality conduits launched at IPRI
E&T Deptt checked 2895 vehicles, removed 1066 tinted glasses in ICT
E&T Deptt checked 2895 vehicles, removed 1066 tinted glasses in ICT
Playback singer Ahmed Rushdi remembered
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):Renowned playback singer Ahmed Rushdi, who mesmerized audiences with his beautiful songs was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Wednesday. Born on April 24, 1934, in Hyderabad, he was considered the first pop singer of Pakistan. He started his career by singing in Radio Pakistan Karachi’s programme “Bachon Ki… Continue reading Playback singer Ahmed Rushdi remembered
Pakistan, Iran agree on swift FTA finalisation, target $10 b trade over five years
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistan and Iran agreed to expeditiously finalize the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and boost their bilateral trade to USD10 billion over the next five years through joint economic projects, setting up of joint border markets, economic free zones, and new border openings. The bilateral ties and cooperations were discussed during the… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran agree on swift FTA finalisation, target $10 b trade over five years
NCHR expresses solidarity with slain Policeman guarding Sikh shopkeeper
PESHAWAR, Apr 24 (APP):National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) KP stands in solidarity with police personnel who was killed while protecting a Sikh shopkeeper. In a press statement issued here on Wednesday, National Commission for Human Rights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Commissioner, Tariq Javed strongly condemned the incident and demanded that the culprits be brought to justice.… Continue reading NCHR expresses solidarity with slain Policeman guarding Sikh shopkeeper
CM KP holds first meeting of tourism dept, vows to promote tourism sector
PESHAWAR, Apr 24 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Wednesday presided over the first meeting of the Department of Tourism and set new targets to develop the tourism sector in the province on modern lines. The Chief Minister was briefed about the working administrative affairs of the tourism department and development projects… Continue reading CM KP holds first meeting of tourism dept, vows to promote tourism sector
PM Shehbaz visits Mazar-e-Quaid, pays homage to father of nation
PM Shehbaz visits Mazar-e-Quaid, pays homage to father of nation
Int’l Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace observed
Int’l Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace observed
Iranian President leaves after 3-day Pakistan visit
Iranian President leaves after 3-day Pakistan visit
Iranian President reiterates commitment to promote bilateral relation with Pakistan
Iranian President reiterates commitment to promote bilateral relation with Pakistan
President Raisi accorded warm welcome on arrival in Karachi
President Raisi accorded warm welcome on arrival in Karachi
FM Dar speaks to overseas Pakistanis via Zoom
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday addressed the overseas Pakistanis living in 35 countries at a Zoom Conference organized by the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz International Affairs Chapter. “It was pleasure addressing this evening our diaspora/representatives in 35 countries at a Zoom Conference organized PML-N International Affairs Chapter,” the minister wrote on… Continue reading FM Dar speaks to overseas Pakistanis via Zoom