French business delegation to visit Pakistan for strengthening business ties

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ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 (APP): Several French companies have shown keen interest to build new partnerships in Pakistan and to strengthen the already existing business relations in various sectors of economy. A business delegation from France would be visiting Pakistan in the first half of next year to promote and strengthen business relations, Thierry Pflimlin, President Pakistan… Continue reading French business delegation to visit Pakistan for strengthening business ties

US Consul General wishes ‘Eid Muabark’; breakfasts on ‘Nihari’

US Consul General wishes 'Eid Muabark'; breakfasts on 'Nihari'

LAHORE, Sept 16 (APP): US Consul General to Lahore Yuriy Fedkiw wished the heartiest Eid greetings to Pakistani friends and colleagues and expressed his excitement on celebrating his first Eid in Lahore. In a video message posted on the US Consulate Lahore facebook page on Friday, the US diplomat is heard wishing Eid in Urdu “Meri taraf se ap… Continue reading US Consul General wishes ‘Eid Muabark’; breakfasts on ‘Nihari’

Majority satisfied with overall quality of democracy: PILDAT survey

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): According to a nation-wide public opinion poll conducted by PILDAT, a majority of 54 percent Pakistan’s population expressed satisfaction with the democratic system. PILDAT conducted the survey at the end of the third year of the current federal and provincial governments, June 2015-May 2016, said a press release issued here on… Continue reading Majority satisfied with overall quality of democracy: PILDAT survey

PM for timely execution of power generation projects

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday called for effective future planning and timely execution of ongoing power generation projects in the country. The Prime Minister said besides ensuring affordable and sufficient electricity for the people, arrangements need to be made for the future power needs of the country in view of… Continue reading PM for timely execution of power generation projects

Government determined to end power load-shedding: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was determined to eliminate power load-shedding from the country and provide cheap electricity to domestic consumers. Talking to Chairman WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) Lt. General (R) Muzammil Hussain here at PM House, the Prime Minister said generation of clean electricity and water storage would… Continue reading Government determined to end power load-shedding: PM

Railways begins inquiry as train mishap in Multan leaves 4 persons dead

4 killed, many injured as Awam express collides with goods train

MULTAN, Sept 15 (APP): Federal Government Inspector of Railways Mian Arshad reached Multan for investigation into an accident involving two trains that left four persons dead and another 31 injured on Thursday. Three passengers of 14 Down Awam Express died and 31 others were injured after it collided with a stationary goods train near Buch… Continue reading Railways begins inquiry as train mishap in Multan leaves 4 persons dead

PM grieved over loss of lives in train accident

ISLAMABAD Sept 15 (APP) : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in train accident in Multan. “The Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and grant of courage and forbearance to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss,” a statement… Continue reading PM grieved over loss of lives in train accident

French manufacturers invited to set up automobile plants in Pakistan

Govt takes concrete measure to bring structural changes for sustainable economic development: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar invited leading French automobile manufacturers to set up their automobile manufacturing plants in Pakistan. Dar offered the invitation during his meeting with leading French automobile manufacturers, Renault and Peugeot, in Paris on Wednesday. He invited them to set up their manufacturing plants in the light… Continue reading French manufacturers invited to set up automobile plants in Pakistan

Malala urges world leaders to provide education for refugee children

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 15 (APP): Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has urged world leaders to guarantee all refugee children access to a full 12-year education. The United Nations is hosting on September 19 the first summit on refugees and migrants, which will be followed the next day by… Continue reading Malala urges world leaders to provide education for refugee children

US-based Muslim Alliance plans Task Force to Highlight atrocities in Indian held-Kashmir

WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (APP): American Muslim Alliance, a US-based organization, will launch a massive task force to highlight Indian atrocities in the Indian-held Kashmir and muster support for call of freedom by the oppressed Kashmiri people. The Alliance has held protests in Chicago to draw attention to the ongoing wave of violence in the occupied valley unleashed by… Continue reading US-based Muslim Alliance plans Task Force to Highlight atrocities in Indian held-Kashmir

Ayaz meets Chairman Standing Committee of NPC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Zhang Dejiang at the Great Hall of the People. The two sides reiterated their commitment to the timely completion of various projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridors (CPEC). It was underscored that… Continue reading Ayaz meets Chairman Standing Committee of NPC

At UN, Pakistan asks Afghanistan not to allow use of its territory for cross-border attacks

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 15 (APP): A top Pakistani diplomat has called on Afghanistan to ensure that its territory is not used by anyone to foment terrorism, saying Pakistan continues to encounter threats from the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) and its backers from across the border. Speaking in the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi also… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan asks Afghanistan not to allow use of its territory for cross-border attacks

Pakistan, OECD sign Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters

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PARIS, Sept 14 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday became a signatory to the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Angel Gurria signed the convention in a dignified ceremony in Paris. OECD invitation to Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan, OECD sign Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters

Pakistan concerned over passage of US law allowing litigants relief against foreign entities

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday said that the promulgation of national laws with extra-territorial application sets a dangerous precedent that is likely to further complicate an already complex global environment. Pakistan has been closely following developments leading to the passage of a law by the US Congress, which allows civil litigants relief against… Continue reading Pakistan concerned over passage of US law allowing litigants relief against foreign entities

Finance Minister asks French investors to invest in Pakistan

PARIS, Sept 14 (APP): Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presented a strong case about Pakistan’s economic turnaround during the last three years. He was addressing a large gathering of senior executives of more than sixty leading French companies, who had gathered at a business and investment event,… Continue reading Finance Minister asks French investors to invest in Pakistan

People are with PM, like his policies: Talal

PML-N to take legal action against Imran Khan: Talal

ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (APP): PML N Member National Assembly Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said people of the country are with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and liked his government’s policies. Opponents of PML N and its leadership deliberately wanted to create unrest for achieving their desired objectives, he said talking to a private news channel. He said people… Continue reading People are with PM, like his policies: Talal

Govt planning to establish technical, vocational institutes along CPEC route

ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (APP): The government is planning to establish technical and vocational institutes along China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route in collaboration with China. According to official documents, the institutes would be set up at Gilgit,Mansehra, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Quetta and Gwadar. The CPEC would open new vistas of development and prosperity and offer… Continue reading Govt planning to establish technical, vocational institutes along CPEC route

71st UN General Assembly opens; new President to push for implementing 17 global development goals

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 14 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly Tuesday opened its 71st session, with an emphasis on ensuring the implementation of the new global development goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 17 aspirational “global goals” were adopted by the 193-member last… Continue reading 71st UN General Assembly opens; new President to push for implementing 17 global development goals

International probe into killings in Kashmir a must now: UN rights chief

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 14 (APP): The deteriorating situation in Indian-held Kashmir has now made it crucial to establish an independent, impartial and international mission, the UN human rights chief has said, while regretting India’s lack of response to his request for access to its controlled part of the disputed state. High Commissioner Zeid Raad Al-Hussein told the Geneva-based… Continue reading International probe into killings in Kashmir a must now: UN rights chief

Sartaj Aziz to lead Pakistan delegation at 17th NAM Summit