ISLAMBAD , Jun 06 (APP) : State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Sunday the PTI government was trying its level best to pass on minimum impact of global inflation to its masses. He said the incumbent government was trying to control inflation rate in Pakistan, adding focused policies were being launched… Continue reading Govt trying its level best to pass on minimum impact of global inflation: Farrukh Habib
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UN report reiterates threats posed to Pakistan’s security by Afghan-based TTP, JuA terrorists
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 04 (APP): A new United Nations report on Afghanistan highlights the continued and ever-growing cross-border terrorist threat posed by proscribed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which according to the report, continues to operate from the eastern Nangarhar province of neighbouring country. The 12th report of the UN monitoring team on Afghanistan submitted to the… Continue reading UN report reiterates threats posed to Pakistan’s security by Afghan-based TTP, JuA terrorists
Bilawal should help clear foreign debt by returning public money stashed in Swiss banks: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Jun 4 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday asked Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto to help the government clear foreign debts by bringing back the looted public money stashed by his father Asif Ali Zardari abroad. “If you (Bilawal) are really concerned about the foreign loans then… Continue reading Bilawal should help clear foreign debt by returning public money stashed in Swiss banks: Farrukh
Exports touch US$22.563 billion during July-May 2020-21: Razak Dawood
ISLAMABAD, Jun 4 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razaq Dawood Friday said the country’s exports had increased by 14 percent to US$ 22.563 billion during July to May 2020-21, as compared to the same period in FY 2019-20. On a monthly comparison with last year, in May 2021 the… Continue reading Exports touch US$22.563 billion during July-May 2020-21: Razak Dawood
Online Roundtable Discussion: Relevance of Climate Change as a Non-Traditional Security Challenge for Pakistan: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, June 02 (APP): The Islamabad-based think-tank, the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Pakistan and Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) jointly organized an interactive online roundtable discussion on the topic of “Climate Change as a Non-traditional Security Challenge for Pakistan. The purpose of the roundtable discussion was to elaborate on climate change and its… Continue reading Online Roundtable Discussion: Relevance of Climate Change as a Non-Traditional Security Challenge for Pakistan: Speakers
CDA launched plantation drive along Srinagar Highway
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Excessive plantation and beautification work by Environment Staff West of Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad is underway right on Srinagar Highway. CDA, In its drive to make the Islamabad the beautiful has launched massive cleanliness drive across the capital today which were participated jointly by Environment staff West and Parks Directorate… Continue reading CDA launched plantation drive along Srinagar Highway
Foreign remittances may touch $ 28 bln by June end: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday expressed the hope that the foreign remittances would touch 28 billion dollars mark by the end of June. Addressing a news conference here at the National Press Club, he said the overseas Pakistanis had full trust in the leadership of… Continue reading Foreign remittances may touch $ 28 bln by June end: Farrukh
Dr. Shahzad for further enhancing Pak-Malaysia economic, trade ties
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem has emphasized to further enhance bilateral trade, investment and tourism between Pakistan and Malaysia. He said the present state of bilateral economic ties did not commensurate with the potential and there was need to explore possibility of cooperation in diverse fields.… Continue reading Dr. Shahzad for further enhancing Pak-Malaysia economic, trade ties
Incompetent, corrupt provincial govt ruined Sindh: Dr. Shahbaz Gill
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill said on Monday that the incompetent and corrupt provincial government of mafia has ruined Sindh province. In his reaction to statement of Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, he said instead of serving the people, the… Continue reading Incompetent, corrupt provincial govt ruined Sindh: Dr. Shahbaz Gill
Govt releases Rs707.783mln funds for aviation sector projects in 11 months
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The government has released so far funds amounting to Rs 707.783 million, during the current fiscal year, to execute around 15 aviation sector projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2020-21). According to the official data as of May 21, an amount of Rs707.783 million has been released against the… Continue reading Govt releases Rs707.783mln funds for aviation sector projects in 11 months
COVID-19 claims 57 lives, infects 3,060 more people
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The national tally on Monday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 62,917 with 3,060 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,693 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Fifty-seven corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 52 of whom were under treatment in hospital… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 57 lives, infects 3,060 more people
Asad inaugurates Gas supply for two villages of Ghotki distt
SUKKUR, May 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted development in Sindh. Talking to Media, after inaugurating the Gas Supply for two villages Sultan Waso and Gulbahar near Qadirpur Gas Field in Ghotki district on Monday, he said that the provincial government of the… Continue reading Asad inaugurates Gas supply for two villages of Ghotki distt
Exports increase 16.57% to Rs3.359 trillion in 10 months; 116% in April
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The exports from Pakistan in rupee term increased by 16.57 percent during the first ten months of the current fiscal year as compared to corresponding period of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The exports from the country during July-April (2020-21) were recorded at Rs3,359,862 million as against Rs2,882,285… Continue reading Exports increase 16.57% to Rs3.359 trillion in 10 months; 116% in April
Economy put on right track despite challenges : Farrukh Habib
FAISALABAD, May 22 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has put the national economy on the right direction and its tangible results are being acknowledged by the leading national and international economists. This was stated by State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib while talking to the media before inaugurating Corona Ward at National Hospital, here… Continue reading Economy put on right track despite challenges : Farrukh Habib
4 % GDP growth rate to be achieved in current FY: Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Saturday said that four per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate would be achieved during the current fiscal year. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said all GDP growth related targets had been achieved. “There are many analyses that the growth rate will… Continue reading 4 % GDP growth rate to be achieved in current FY: Hammad Azhar
Pakistan witnesses strong growth despite tough IMF Programme: Shaukat Tarin
ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said Saturday that Pakistan witnessed a strong V-Shaped growth despite being in a tough International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. In a tweet here the minister said that IMF programme was necessitated by unsustainable current account deficit and falling foreign currency reserves, and a… Continue reading Pakistan witnesses strong growth despite tough IMF Programme: Shaukat Tarin
UN urged to help end miseries of Kashmiri prisoners, support peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Speakers at a seminar on Saturday urged the United Nations (UN) to take notice of the deteriorating condition of Kashmir prisoners to get them released immediately and support in ending Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. They were speaking at a seminar titled “Unabated Torture & Killings in Indian Occupied Kashmir”… Continue reading UN urged to help end miseries of Kashmiri prisoners, support peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute
UN food agency moves to support families affected by Israeli attacks on Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (APP): Responding to rising humanitarian needs brought about by the escalation of Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, the World Food Programme (WFP), a Rome-based UN agency, Monday began providing emergency assistance to support families, amid fears of low food stocks and rising prices. The cash support from the UN agency,… Continue reading UN food agency moves to support families affected by Israeli attacks on Gaza
Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (APP): Although coronavirus cases and deaths continue to decline globally for a second consecutive week, the UN health agency chief said Monday that “a huge disconnect” is mounting between some highly vaccinated countries, which see the pandemic as largely resolved, while huge waves of infection continue to grip others where shots… Continue reading Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries: WHO
Pakistani nation stands by Palestinian people: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that the people of Palestine have a support of the people and government of Pakistan at all levels. The minister said this in a meeting with Palestinian ambassador Ahmed Rabai during his visit to Palestinian Embassy on the day of… Continue reading Pakistani nation stands by Palestinian people: Fawad
