FM Dar, Czech counterpart discuss bilateral issues, reaffirm to promote cooperation

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky on Wednesday discussed the key bilateral issues. They also reaffirmed commitment to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, economy, investment and people-to-people exchanges. The foreign minister, on his X account, said that he was pleased… Continue reading FM Dar, Czech counterpart discuss bilateral issues, reaffirm to promote cooperation

PM reaffirms significance of Pak-Turkmenistan longstanding, historic ties

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the significance of longstanding, historic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Turkmenistan. He also underlined that there was a need to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the domains of trade, energy and connectivity. The prime minister expressed his views during a meeting with… Continue reading PM reaffirms significance of Pak-Turkmenistan longstanding, historic ties

Pak Ambassador meets HBL Country Manager, CE EPC in Brussels

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, Amna Baloch on Wednesday visited Brussels Branch of HBL, Pakistan and met Country Manager Hans Ottema. The HBL has been active since 1970s and it continued operations in Brussels, Pakistan Embassy posted on X. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing engagements and… Continue reading Pak Ambassador meets HBL Country Manager, CE EPC in Brussels

Development of Balochistan, among govt’s top priorities: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that the development and prosperity of Balochistan province were among the top priorities of the government. He stressed upon maximum utilization of the natural resources in the province so that it could be used for its development and said that in that regard,… Continue reading Development of Balochistan, among govt’s top priorities: PM

Pakistan, KSA call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, regret int’l community’s failure

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday, while regretting the failure of the international community to ensure ceasefire in Gaza, demanded its immediate enforcement, opening of a humanitarian corridor and averting of famine that was leading to a catastrophe. Addressing a joint presser along with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince… Continue reading Pakistan, KSA call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, regret int’l community’s failure

Pakistan, KSA resolve to further build strong partnership, promote economic cooperation

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, along with his delegation, called on President Asif Ali Zardari.

ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday reiterated their resolve to build a strong partnership and further promote economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. This was discussed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan… Continue reading Pakistan, KSA resolve to further build strong partnership, promote economic cooperation

Saudi FM arrives on two-day visit

Saudi FM: File

ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, leading a high-level delegation, on Monday, arrived here on a two-day visit. Upon arrival at the airport, the Saudi Foreign Minister was received by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other senior officials. The Saudi Foreign Minister is heading… Continue reading Saudi FM arrives on two-day visit

PM directs for vital measures to reduce power price per unit for common man

ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed for drastic measures including shifting of imported coal run plants, improvement in power supply system, setting up cost effective and renewable energy plants and functioning of solar projects to reduce cost of electricity per unit thus benefiting the ordinary people. The prime minister… Continue reading PM directs for vital measures to reduce power price per unit for common man

PM arrives Pakistan after concluding visit to KSA

LAHORE, April 08 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Monday, arrived here after wrapping up his three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Earlier upon his departure at the Jeddah International Airport, the prime minister was seen off by Governor Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, PM Office Media Wing said… Continue reading PM arrives Pakistan after concluding visit to KSA

PM leaves for Makkah to perform Umrah

MADINA MUNAWARAH, 07 Apr (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday left for Makkah where he would perform Umrah. The prime minister was accompanied by his cabinet members, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.

PM renews pledge to ensure health facilities to all

ISLAMABAD, 07 Apr (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday renewed the commitment of the Government of Pakistan to provide and ensure health facilities for all of our population. “Towards our destination of a healthier nation, I once again reiterate the commitment to transform Pakistan’s healthcare sector at all levels that will ensure that… Continue reading PM renews pledge to ensure health facilities to all

PM strongly condemns terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat; lauds security forces’ operation in DIKhan

ISLAMABD, April 06 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned a terrorist attack on police personnel in district Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The prime minister prayed for the high ranks of Shaheed DSP Gul Muhammad Khan, Naseem Gul, constable and others and expressed sympathies with the bereaved families, PM Office Media Wing… Continue reading PM strongly condemns terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat; lauds security forces’ operation in DIKhan

PM departs to KSA in a commercial airline

ISLAMABD, April 06 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a commercial airline for a visit from April 6 to 8. This would be the prime minister’s first foreign visit since his election. He is accompanied by federal ministers Including Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Aurangzeb,… Continue reading PM departs to KSA in a commercial airline

Pakistan denounces Indian minister’s provocative remarks; says it stands resolute to safeguard its sovereignty

ISLAMABD, April 06 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday denounced the provocative remarks made by the Indian Defence Minister during a recent televised interview, in response to a media revelation regarding India’s clandestine operations within Pakistan. “Pakistan stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty against any act of aggression, as demonstrated by its… Continue reading Pakistan denounces Indian minister’s provocative remarks; says it stands resolute to safeguard its sovereignty

Pakistan expresses condolences over loss of lives in Turkiye

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Pakistan has sent its deepest condolences and heartfelt grief over the loss of precious lives in a deadly fire in central Istanbul, Turkiye, the other day. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their bereaved families. The people and government of Pakistan stand with their Turkish brothers and sisters… Continue reading Pakistan expresses condolences over loss of lives in Turkiye

PM for mechanism to double country’s exports in five years

ISLAMABAD, April 02 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed for formulation of a strategy aimed at two-fold increase in the country’s exports within next five years. He also asked the Ministry of Trade for compiling of such a strategy in consultation with the successful entrepreneurs and stakeholders. The prime minister chaired a… Continue reading PM for mechanism to double country’s exports in five years

Speaker NA calls on President

ISLAMABAD, April 02 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. During the meeting, the speaker congratulated the president on assuming his office, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. Matters related to parliamentary affairs and legislation were also discussed during the meeting.

PM assures foolproof security arrangements for Chinese nationals; March 26 culprits to get exemplary punishment

DASU, 01 April (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured foolproof security measures for the Chinese nationals working on Dasu Hydropower Project as well as across the country and resolved to ensure exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of March 26 Bisham incident. Addressing a gathering of the Chinese nationals working on the power… Continue reading PM assures foolproof security arrangements for Chinese nationals; March 26 culprits to get exemplary punishment

Pakistan attaches high importance to its ties with US: PM responds to President Biden’s letter

ISLAMABAD, March 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan attached high importance to its ties with the United States of America. Responding to a letter of US President Joe Biden, the prime minister said that both countries had been working together on various significant initiatives in energy, climate change, agriculture, health… Continue reading Pakistan attaches high importance to its ties with US: PM responds to President Biden’s letter

PM reiterates resolve for social, economic uplift of all minorities

LAHORE, March 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed the resolve to work for the social uplift and integration of all the minorities in Pakistan. “I extend my heartful greetings to the Christian community of Pakistan and around the world, on the occasion of Easter,” the prime minister said in a message.… Continue reading PM reiterates resolve for social, economic uplift of all minorities

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