ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday underscored the need to create awareness and undertake comprehensive efforts to prevent cardiovascular diseases in Pakistan. He urged the need to educate people about adopting healthier lifestyles to prevent heart diseases in the country. The president expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation… Continue reading President for comprehensive efforts to prevent heart diseases
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President highlights significance of enhanced aerial connectivity
ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday underlined significance of enhancing aerial connectivity with different countries and said that with increase in people to people contacts, potential of Pakistan’s tourism sector could be adequately tapped. The president expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of Air Asia Aviation Group (AAAG)… Continue reading President highlights significance of enhanced aerial connectivity
Delay in tax cases: PM directs to suspend Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, officials
ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday took notice of the “willful” delay in tax cases and ordered for suspension of Commissioner Inland Revenue Islamabad and other relevant officials. While issuing a directive for the suspension of all the relevant officials, the prime minister also asked for initiating an inquiry against… Continue reading Delay in tax cases: PM directs to suspend Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, officials
President warmly receives Iranian President Dr Raisi
ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that he was honoured to welcome President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, on his arrival at the President’s House. “We expressed satisfaction at the trajectory of bilateral ties and agreed to further strengthen our dialogue and cooperation to reinforce existing ties,” a post… Continue reading President warmly receives Iranian President Dr Raisi
PM welcomes Iranian President in Persian language
ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday warmly welcomed Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in Persian language. During their joint press stakeout, the prime minister recited Allama Muhammad Taqi Bahar’s Persian verses about Pakistan, in which the poet had invoked divine blessings for the country, PM Office Media Wing said… Continue reading PM welcomes Iranian President in Persian language
PM, President Raisi condemn Israel’s indiscriminate use of force in Gaza; reiterate call for immediate ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Monday expressed strong and unequivocal condemnation of the indiscriminate use of force by Israeli occupation authorities in Gaza for over seven months. They reiterated the call for international efforts to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, lifting of the… Continue reading PM, President Raisi condemn Israel’s indiscriminate use of force in Gaza; reiterate call for immediate ceasefire
Pakistan sends humanitarian assistance tranche for Gaza: FM
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that Pakistan dispatched 8th tranche of humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. The 400 tons assistance consisted of winterized tents, tarpaulins, blankets, medicines and food supplies through sea, the foreign minister posted on his X account. “The shipment will be received… Continue reading Pakistan sends humanitarian assistance tranche for Gaza: FM
Iranian President to arrive Pakistan on Monday
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi will arrive here on Monday on an official visit from April 22 to 24. During the visit, President Raisi will meet the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Senate and Speaker, National Assembly. He will also visit Lahore… Continue reading Iranian President to arrive Pakistan on Monday
PM renews pledge to realize Allama Iqbal’s vision of Pakistan
LAHORE, April 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal had dreamt of a ‘Pakistan’ that would be a cradle of peace, political forbearance and brotherhood and stressed upon renewing of pledge to achieve Iqbal’s vision by making strenuous efforts. He said that Allama Iqbal wanted the youth to… Continue reading PM renews pledge to realize Allama Iqbal’s vision of Pakistan
President summons Senate session on April 25
ISLAMABAD, April 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a session of Senate on April 25, Thursday at 04:00 p.m. which was earlier convened for April 22. The president summoned the session under Article 54 (1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release on Saturday.
FO says listing of commercial entities on allegations takes place without sharing evidences
ISLAMABAD, April 20 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson on Saturday, commenting upon reports of United States’ decision to impose sanctions against commercial entities on allegations of links with Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, said that such listings had taken place in the past without sharing any evidence whatsoever. Responding to media queries, the spokesperson, in a press… Continue reading FO says listing of commercial entities on allegations takes place without sharing evidences
President condemns terrorist attack on Customs officials in DIKhan
ISLAMABAD, April 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday condemned a terrorist attack on Customs officials in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The president expressed his condolences with the bereaved families and paid tribute to the sacrifices of Customs officials who laid down their lives while performing their duties, President Secretariat Press Wing said… Continue reading President condemns terrorist attack on Customs officials in DIKhan
Pak-China ties rapidly growing due to CPEC, Chinese language further fostering them: PM
ISLAMABAD, April 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the economic and cultural relationships between Pakistan and China were rapidly growing due to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In a message on global observance of Chinese language as one of the largest dialects for communication, he said that a sufficient number… Continue reading Pak-China ties rapidly growing due to CPEC, Chinese language further fostering them: PM
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
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
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
- President lauds IIUI’s role in promotion of higher education; assures support
- Ambassador Hashmi greets China on Space Day
- Students of different colleges and universities viewing bikes during road show regarding Chief Minister’s Youth Initiative Program to provide bikes by Government of Punjab at Abbasia Campus, the Islamia University Bahawalpur.
- PSX turns bullish, gains 692 more points
- Director Directorate of Workers Education Rai Muhammad Akbar briefs the participants during “cleanliness drive in honour of mother earth” & Solidarity with sanitation workers joint collaboration of Komatsu Pakistan Soft (KPS) and Directorate of Workers Education (DWE) at G-8 Markaz.
