Prime minister extends greetings to Turkey on 98th Republic Day

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday extended his felicitation to the government and people of Turkey celebrating Republic Day on the day. On October 29, 1923, republic’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk officially declared the name of the nation and proclaimed the country’s status as a republic. Following a vote in the Grand… Continue reading Prime minister extends greetings to Turkey on 98th Republic Day

Support package affirms that Saudi Arabia has always backed Pakistan, says envoy

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Saudi Arabia’s support package of $4.2 billion for Pakistan’s economy is an affirmation of the close relations between the two countries, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lt. Gen. (R) Bilal Akbar said. Saudi Arabia pledged the assistance to Pakistan as the Saudi Fund for Development on Wednesday announced the issuance of the… Continue reading Support package affirms that Saudi Arabia has always backed Pakistan, says envoy

India’s recent missile test to further vitiate political, security environment in South Asia: FO

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said that the recent test fire of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 by India would further vitiate the political and security environment in South Asia. “We are concerned at India’s jingoistic pursuit of lethal weapons, which coupled with its hostile posturing vis-à-vis neighbours, further imperils peace and stability in… Continue reading India’s recent missile test to further vitiate political, security environment in South Asia: FO

US sudden withdrawal, Ghani’s “capitulation” begot chaos in Afghanistan: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the sudden withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and the “capitulation” of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and other top officials were the main reasons behind the chaotic situation in the war-torn country. “Pakistan advocated consistently withdrawal [of American forces] but [told them to]… Continue reading US sudden withdrawal, Ghani’s “capitulation” begot chaos in Afghanistan: Qureshi

Rahmatullil Alamin Authority to help eliminate sectarianism, acquaint youth of Islamic values: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that the establishment of Rahmatullil Alamin Authority would help eliminate sectarianism as well as acquaint the youth of Islamic culture and history. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to get an update on the establishment of the Authority, said it was of critical importance for… Continue reading Rahmatullil Alamin Authority to help eliminate sectarianism, acquaint youth of Islamic values: PM

41 top level positions lying vacant in 68 organisations; Cabinet Committee informed

APP23-281021 ISLAMABAD: October 28- Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National ,Heritage and Culture, Shafqat Mahmood chairs the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Institutional reforms at Cabinet Division .APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):The Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms was informed on Thursday that around 41 top level positions from 68 Public sector organisations are lying vacant due to different reasons. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood at the Cabinet division. The meeting was… Continue reading 41 top level positions lying vacant in 68 organisations; Cabinet Committee informed

Prime minister updated on privatization of loss-making enterprises

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Minister for Privatisation Mohammad Mian Soomro and Finance Advisor Shaukat Fayaz Tarin Thursday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here wherein they discussed the matters pertaining to the privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises. They updated the prime minister on the privatization process of the loss-making enterprises. The prime minister directed the… Continue reading Prime minister updated on privatization of loss-making enterprises

Swati reiterates govt’s commitment towards resolving Kashmir issue

Swati reiterates govt’s commitment towards resolving Kashmir issue

ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Wednesday reiterated the government’s firm commitment to continue working for settling the Kashmir issue as per the aspirations of Kashmiri people and accordance with the resolutions of United Nations. In a Kashmir’s Black Day message issued here, the minister said October 27 was the darkest day… Continue reading Swati reiterates govt’s commitment towards resolving Kashmir issue

Pakistan-cosponsored UN peacekeeping meeting ends; urges multilateral approach for safer world

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (APP):A two-day UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Conference concluded Tuesday, with Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram saying that it deemed multilateral approach as “critical” to building a safer world through peacekeeping, the world body’s flagship enterprise. The conference, jointly organized by Pakistan and the Netherlands, discussed ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Protection’ of peacekeepers… Continue reading Pakistan-cosponsored UN peacekeeping meeting ends; urges multilateral approach for safer world

Ten of thousands of women killed, tortured, raped in reign of terror in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) over the years had become the worst nightmare for Kashmiri women as Indian forces subjected tens of thousands of them to severe human rights abuses including rape, torture and murder. Indian forces had sexually assaulted and gang-raped more than 11,000 women in illegally Occupied… Continue reading Ten of thousands of women killed, tortured, raped in reign of terror in IIOJK

PM urges international community to stop India’s human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the international community to play its role in putting pressure on India to stop the human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In a message on the occasion of Kashmir Black Day, he said the world should help secure the right of Kashmiris… Continue reading PM urges international community to stop India’s human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir

PM congratulates cricket team over win against New Zealand

In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “Congratulations Team Pakistan. Bowling again was outstanding. A good team will analyse its mistakes when it loses. A great team does a thorough analysis of its game even when it wins.”

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President lauds Pakistani cricketers for winning performance

In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “Outstanding my dear Green Shirts. You continue with your winning spree and took your disappointment of NZ cancelled tour on the ground. Excellent performance by Haris Rauf with the ball & then Asif Ali with the bat at the end who made sure of our… Continue reading President lauds Pakistani cricketers for winning performance

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PM, Prince of Wales discuss upcoming UN Climate Change Conference

Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciated the leading role being played by the United Kingdom as the President of COP-26 and hoped that the COP would help translate political commitments into tangible actions and to put in place ambitious, practical, and effective climate action. He also underscored that every nation must play its due role in… Continue reading PM, Prince of Wales discuss upcoming UN Climate Change Conference

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PM congratulates President of Uzbekistan on election win

He said that this impressive victory reflected again the trust and confidence of the people of Uzbekistan in President Mirziyoyev’s leadership. The Prime Minister underlined the importance of enhanced trade and economic linkages, and reiterated Pakistan’s support to the Trans-Afghan railway project to advance the agenda of regional connectivity. The two leaders agreed to continue… Continue reading PM congratulates President of Uzbekistan on election win

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Begum Alvi stresses on preserving unique arts, crafts

Begum Samina Arif Alvi addressing the book launching ceremony of Behbud's book "Embroidering Dreams", in Islamabad, on 26-10-2021.

She was speaking at the launch of the book “Embroidering Dreams” by the Behbud Association, here. She expressed pleasure at the launch of the book saying the book was published with mind and spirit by the Behbud Association of Pakistan. She said, “I have known of Behbud’s work over the past several years and recently… Continue reading Begum Alvi stresses on preserving unique arts, crafts

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PM felicitates Chinese president on Communist Party’s centenary celebrations

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping and congratulated him on the centenary of the Communist Party of China besides its unprecedented victory in eradicating absolute poverty. PM Khan spoke to President Xi on telephone and appreciated China’s stellar development in four decades of reforms, the PM… Continue reading PM felicitates Chinese president on Communist Party’s centenary celebrations

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FM arrives in Iran on two-day visit

TEHRAN (Iran), Oct 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived in the Iranian capital on a two-day official visit. At the Imam Khomeini International Airport, the foreign minister was received by Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Muhammad Ali Husseini, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Rahim Hayat Qureshi and senior Foreign Ministry officials. During his visit to… Continue reading FM arrives in Iran on two-day visit

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Pakistan keen to further strengthen bilateral ties with Uzbekistan in diverse fields: President

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday expressed Pakistan’s keenness to further strengthen bilateral relations with Uzbekistan in diverse areas including trade, energy, agriculture, education, science and technology, infrastructure and transportation. He said Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoyed close, friendly and fraternal relations based on shared faith, culture and heritage, he added. The President… Continue reading Pakistan keen to further strengthen bilateral ties with Uzbekistan in diverse fields: President

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