By Shahid Saleem Khan ISTANBUL, Oct 20 (APP): With focus on upgrading its communications, energy infrastructure, and enhancing regional connectivity under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan on Friday sought enhanced trade and economic partnerships with D-8 member states through stronger rail, road, air and sea links ,a win-win for all. “Connectivity-led growth is a good… Continue reading PM addresses D-8 Istanbul Summit; seeks enhanced Pak-D8 members trade, economic partnerships
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Globally ‘Polio day’ to be celebrated on October 24
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Like other parts of the globe, World Polio Day will be celebrated in Pakistan on Tuesday (Oct 24) to create awareness about the hazards of the crippling disease. According to a report aired by a private news channel , the purpose behind observing the World Polio Day is to create awareness among… Continue reading Globally ‘Polio day’ to be celebrated on October 24
Most of foreign investment came to Pakistan through CPEC: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that most of the foreign investment came to Pakistan through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Talking to a delegation of students in Islamabad on Friday, Interior minister said connectivity through this mega project would enhance trade opportunities for Pakistan with 70 per cent of the… Continue reading Most of foreign investment came to Pakistan through CPEC: Ahsan
Marriyum refutes the notion of Sharif family avoiding courts
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to the media outside the accountability court on the eve of appearance of Captain Safdar here Thursday strongly refuted the notion that the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the members of his family were trying to avoid the courts.… Continue reading Marriyum refutes the notion of Sharif family avoiding courts
Ahsan asks FIA to stop zero tolerance policy towards corruption
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Minister for Interior Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) should adopt zero tolerance policy towards corruption to eliminate this menace. The minister visited the headquarters of Federal Investigation Agency here and presided over the meeting of FIA and reviewed its performance. The minister said black sheep would be… Continue reading Ahsan asks FIA to stop zero tolerance policy towards corruption
Pakistan Condemns Terrorist Attack at afghan army base in Kandahar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Pakistan Thursday strongly condemns the terrorist attacks that targeted the Afghan National army base in Maiwind District in Kandahar Province. According to messege of foreign office, “We express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.” we are also grieved at the… Continue reading Pakistan Condemns Terrorist Attack at afghan army base in Kandahar
Bilateral ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to further expand with each passing day: President
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would further expand and deepen with each passing day. He stated that both countries were linked together in historical, religious and cultural relations and the people of the two countries enjoy sincere fraternal relations. The President said this… Continue reading Bilateral ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to further expand with each passing day: President
PM arrives in Turkey to attend 9th D-8 Summit
ISTANBUL , Oct 19 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was accorded a very warm welcome as he arrived here Thursday to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the 9th D-8 Summit being held in this historic Turkish city from October 19 to 21. He was received at the Ataturk International airport by Deputy Governor of Istanbul Mehmet… Continue reading PM arrives in Turkey to attend 9th D-8 Summit
Ahsan takes notice of suspension of educational activities in QAU
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday took notice of suspension of educational activities in the Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. He has taken the notice on the request of Minister of State for Education Baligh-ur-Rehman. In a statement issued here, Ahsan Iqbal directed Islamabad Capital Territory Administration to take immediate legal action against… Continue reading Ahsan takes notice of suspension of educational activities in QAU
Recent Pak-US engagements productive for mutual relations: FO
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):The foreign office spokesperson here Thursday termed the recent engagements between the officials of Pakistan and USA as productive for bilateral relationship. During the weekly media briefing, the spokesperson said the recent developments from both sides have produced positive results especially owing to the visit of US delegation to Pakistan and the… Continue reading Recent Pak-US engagements productive for mutual relations: FO
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua launches “Pakistan Alumni Society of Sri Lanka” in Colombo
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):With the vision of “Re-Connecting the Alumni for Greater Collective Good”, the “Pakistan Alumni Society of Sri Lanka (PASS)” has been launched at a local hotel in Colombo. According to a message received here, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan,Tehmina Janjua was the chief guest on the occasion and launched the alumni society in… Continue reading Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua launches “Pakistan Alumni Society of Sri Lanka” in Colombo
Pakistan says it has taken action to prevent non-state actors from acquiring chemical arms
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 19 (APP):Pakistan has taken steps to prevent non-state actors from obtaining and using chemical and biological weapons, a senior Pakistani diplomat has told the United Nations, while sharing international community’s concern over the danger of such arms falling into the wrong hands. “We have taken a series of measures to counter this… Continue reading Pakistan says it has taken action to prevent non-state actors from acquiring chemical arms
Pakistani envoy raises India’s LoC violations with President of UNGA
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 19 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, has drawn the attention of UN General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak, to India’s continuing violations of the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region, and urged him to play a role in calming the situation that poses a threat to… Continue reading Pakistani envoy raises India’s LoC violations with President of UNGA
Country rediscovering its original narrative: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Minister for Information, Broadcasting and national Heritage Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, addressing a seminar on climate change jointly organized by the CPNE and UNDP, said that after checking the phenomenon of terrorism the country was fast moving towards rediscovering its original narrative. She said that as a result of the successes achieved in… Continue reading Country rediscovering its original narrative: Marriyum
Federal cabinet strongly condemns Indian firing across LoC
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::The federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday strongly condemned the unprovoked firing by Indian security forces across the Line of Control (LoC), wounding innocent civilians including women and children. The cabinet prayed for swift recovery of the injured, the PM Office media wing said in a press release.… Continue reading Federal cabinet strongly condemns Indian firing across LoC
Karachi to be made center of peace, prosperity: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that Karachi was the economic hub of Pakistan and it was a collective target to make the city of lights the center of peace and prosperity. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of MQM – Pakistan, headed by D.Farooq Sattar, which called… Continue reading Karachi to be made center of peace, prosperity: PM
Finance Minister briefed on IMF, WB annual meetings
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar was briefed on Wednesday about the recently concluded annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Tariq Bajwa, and Finance Secretary Shahid Mahmood briefed the minister about the discussions the Pakistani delegation have had with WB and… Continue reading Finance Minister briefed on IMF, WB annual meetings
Pakistan aims to rank itself in top 50 competitve countries by 2025
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Pakistan will be aiming to rank itself in the top 50 most competitive countries by 2025, as measured by the Global Competitive Index (GCI). According to Vision 2025 document of the Ministry of Planning, at present Pakistan compares poorly on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) versus the average… Continue reading Pakistan aims to rank itself in top 50 competitve countries by 2025
PM to lead Pakistan delegation at D-8 Summit in Turkey
ISTANBUL (Turkey), Oct 18 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will arrive here Thursday to lead Pakistan’s delegation for the 9th D-8 Summit being held here on October 20. This is Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s first visit to Turkey since assuming his office. He would be interacting with the leaders of D-8 Member States on… Continue reading PM to lead Pakistan delegation at D-8 Summit in Turkey
Political stability imperative for sustained economic development: President
BANNU, Oct 18 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain said here Wednesday that political stability was pre-requisite for sustainable economic progress, development, prosperity and promotion of quality education especially of science and technology was vital , in order to take the country to the new heights of glory. The President was addressing students, parents and faculty members of… Continue reading Political stability imperative for sustained economic development: President
