PM chairs briefing on CPEC

APP123-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Prime Minister Imran Khan receives briefing on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday chaired a briefing on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) here at the PM Office. The prime minister was briefed in detail about various projects under the umbrella of CPEC in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure development, road and rail network, establishment of special economic zones and development of… Continue reading PM chairs briefing on CPEC

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President-elect Arif Alvi visits family of martyred Capt Tauqir

APP106-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - President-elect Dr Arif Alvi offering prayers during his visit to the home of Shaheed Capt. Towqeer Akhtar. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):President-elect Dr Arif Alvi Thursday visited the family of martyred Captain Tauquir Akhtar here in connection with the Defence of Pakistan Day to pay tribute to those who had sacrificed their lives for the country. During his interaction with the family of the martyred army officer, the president-elect said the sacrifices of… Continue reading President-elect Arif Alvi visits family of martyred Capt Tauqir

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FM for continued demonstration of international solidarity for Afghan refugees

APP89-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi and Under Secretary General for UN Office of the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi at Foreign Office. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi while underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to a dignified and voluntary return of Afghan refugees, Thursday underlined the need for continued demonstration of international solidarity, based on the long-standing principle of shared responsibility. The Foreign Minister expressed these views during a meeting with UN High Commissioner for Refugees… Continue reading FM for continued demonstration of international solidarity for Afghan refugees

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Pakistan attaches great importance to its cordial relations with Saudi Arabia: Khattak

APP95-06 RAWALPINDI: September 06 - Nawaf Al Malki, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called on Federal Minister for Defence, Pervez Khattak at Ministry of Defence. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak Thursday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its cordial relations with Saudi Arabia and desired to further expand its cooperation in all fields. He was speaking in a meeting with Saudi ambassador Nawaf Al Malki, who called on him here. Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Ikram-ul-Haq… Continue reading Pakistan attaches great importance to its cordial relations with Saudi Arabia: Khattak

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Pak-China friendship based on shared principles: Fawad

APP108-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Ambassador of China Yao Jing called on Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said Pakistan enjoyed special relationship with China based on shared principles and common interests which formed the foundation of cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields. The ties had withstood the vicissitudes of time, he said while talking to Ambassador of… Continue reading Pak-China friendship based on shared principles: Fawad

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Peace in country due to sacrifices of armed forces: Fawad

APP103-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain participating in Radio Pakistan's special transmission in connection with Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday the government will provide all necessary resources to the armed forces for ensuring defence of the motherland. He was speaking in special transmission of Radio Pakistan’s News and Current Affairs Channel to mark Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan at National… Continue reading Peace in country due to sacrifices of armed forces: Fawad

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Nation, armed forces to spare no effort to protect motherland : PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that observance of Defence Day of Pakistan in fact is reiteration of the message to the enemy forces that the entire Pakistani nation along with its armed forces will spare no effort to protect the motherland. “Furthermore, we all collectively will face our problems following the… Continue reading Nation, armed forces to spare no effort to protect motherland : PM

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Day of renewal of pledge to make Pakistan an invincible welfare state: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that September 6 was the day of renewal of the pledge that with the spirit of 1965 war , the nation would stand united,demonstrate harmony and cohesion and make Pakistan an invincible welfare state. In a statement,Chaudhry Fawad said that… Continue reading Day of renewal of pledge to make Pakistan an invincible welfare state: Fawad

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At UN, Pakistan calls for resolving Kashmir & Palestine disputes for world peace

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 6 (APP):On the eve of the 73nd session of United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan has called for strengthening the world body’s role in conflict resolution, while spotlighting Kashmiri people’s decades-long struggle for their right to self-determination in Indian occupied Kashmir. “We must summon the collective will to address protracted and complex disputes… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan calls for resolving Kashmir & Palestine disputes for world peace

President urges for emulating September spirit to foil enemies’ nefarious designs

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain has called upon the nation for carrying on the spirit of September by forging unity among its ranks and fostering collective consciousness and wisdom because these traits were imperative to defeat the evil designs and conspiracies of the enemies. “6th September is a landmark in the history of Pakistan.… Continue reading President urges for emulating September spirit to foil enemies’ nefarious designs

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Pak wants cementing of relationship with US based on respect: PM

APP72-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 - US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said Pakistan looked forward to strengthening its relationship with the US based on trust and respect. Prime minister Khan said his government’s agenda was focussed on human development and poverty alleviation for which peace and stability in the region was a pre-requisite. He was talking to US… Continue reading Pak wants cementing of relationship with US based on respect: PM

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Ministry of Information has key role in perception management, projecting true image of country: PM

APP74-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 - Prime Minister Imran Khan chairing a briefing of Information & Broadcasting Division at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the Ministry of Information had a key role in perception management and projecting true image of the country. “While keeping pace with the highly sophisticated world of information today, we must safeguard our society from cultural onslaught that endangered our cultural values, norms and the… Continue reading Ministry of Information has key role in perception management, projecting true image of country: PM

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Cabinet okays formation of special unit, whistle-blower law to recover embezzled public money

APP14-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability, Mirza Shahzad Akbar addressing a press conference. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):The Federal Cabinet Wednesday decided to constitute a special unit at the Prime Minister House and promulgate a whistle-blower law for early recovery of the public money embezzled through corruption and the wealth stashed abroad illegally. Briefing newsmen here after the Cabinet meeting, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussian and… Continue reading Cabinet okays formation of special unit, whistle-blower law to recover embezzled public money

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Pakistan to continue to extend moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiris: PM

APP73-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 - President Azad Jammu & Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan would continue to extend its moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir in their struggle for the right to self-determination. He called upon the international community to take immediate notice of the human rights violations in the Indian occupied Jammu and… Continue reading Pakistan to continue to extend moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiris: PM

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Pakistan wants sustainable ties with US based on mutual respect: Qureshi tells Pompeo

APP34-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 - Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and US Secretary of State Michael Richard Pompeo holding delegation level talks at Foreign Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said Pakistan looked forward to building sustainable ties with the United States based on mutual trust and respect. The foreign minister told this to US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo during a delegation level talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the discussions,… Continue reading Pakistan wants sustainable ties with US based on mutual respect: Qureshi tells Pompeo

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Pak-US talks positive development; break disrupted bilateral engagement: FM

APP63-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi briefs the media during a press conference at Foreign Office. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Describing the visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the bilateral discussions as “a positive development”, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Wednesday said it broke the “disrupted bilateral engagement” as the two sides expressed willingness to move forward. “I presented Pakistan’s view-point with fortitude, dignity and responsibility,” Qureshi told a… Continue reading Pak-US talks positive development; break disrupted bilateral engagement: FM

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Qureshi, Eto explore possibilities of further strengthening Pak-Japan ties

APP57-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 - Chairman Japan-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship League, Seishiro Eto called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi at Foreign Office. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chairman of the Japan-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship League (JPPFL) Seishiro Eto on Wednesday held in-depth discussions on the entire gamut of Pakistan-Japan bilateral relations and deliberated on the various possibilities of deepening existing ties in diverse areas including trade, investment, education and cultural cooperation. The two sides… Continue reading Qureshi, Eto explore possibilities of further strengthening Pak-Japan ties

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Govt to make every effort to preserve literary, cultural heritage: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday said the work of poets and literary figures reflected eras of civilization and the government would make every endeavour to preserve the country’s literary and cultural heritage. Addressing a reference held here in the memory of renowned poet Ahmad Faraz, the… Continue reading Govt to make every effort to preserve literary, cultural heritage: Shafqat

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Govt assures investors of full support for timely completion of energy projects

APP45-05 ISLAMABAD: September 05 – President and CEO of the China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited, Qin Goubin called on the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Asad Umar. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Asad Umar said that the government wanted timely completion of all projects under the energy corridor and assured all possible support to investors in this regard. The Minister was talking to a three member delegation of China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited, led by… Continue reading Govt assures investors of full support for timely completion of energy projects

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Xi congratulates Dr Alvi on election as Pakistan’s president

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BEIJING, Sept. 5 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to Dr Arif Alvi on his election as Pakistan’s new president. “China and Pakistan are good neighbours, good friends and good brothers that treat each other with all sincerity and share weal and woe, and the friendship between the two countries has remained… Continue reading Xi congratulates Dr Alvi on election as Pakistan’s president

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