FM Jilani, Iranian Ambassador discuss bilateral ties between Pakistan, Iran

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, on Wednesday, reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries. The Iranian ambassador called on the foreign minister, Foreign Office Spokesperson posted on X. During the meeting, they agreed to maintain positive momentum in the… Continue reading FM Jilani, Iranian Ambassador discuss bilateral ties between Pakistan, Iran

Pak, Chinese sides hold bilateral consultations on arms control, non-proliferation

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan and China during the 8th round of two-day Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation, held in Beijing, discussed a broad spectrum of related topics and the regional and global security situation. Mohammad Kamran Akhtar, Additional Secretary (Arms Control & Disarmament/Policy Planning) from Pakistan and Sun Xiaobo, Director General,… Continue reading Pak, Chinese sides hold bilateral consultations on arms control, non-proliferation

Senator Mandviwala calls on Caretaker PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Senator Saleem Mandviwala on Wednesday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. The senator felicitated the prime minister on assuming the office and extended his best wishes, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The caretaker prime minister thanked Mandviwala for his good wishes.

Pakistan to host UN Peacekeeping Ministerial preparatory meeting on Aug 30-31

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan will host a preparatory meeting of the forthcoming United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial in Islamabad on August 30-31. The meeting will be held under the theme of “Safety and Security of UN Peacekeepers.” Japan is a co-host of the meeting being held at the Centre for International Peace and Stability… Continue reading Pakistan to host UN Peacekeeping Ministerial preparatory meeting on Aug 30-31

Caretaker govt’s efforts to give a fillip to industrial revolution in Balochistan: PM Kakar

QUETTA, Aug 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday said that the interim government, during its short period, would make all out efforts to spur industrial revolution in Balochistan. He said that under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, efforts would be made so that Balochistan province could be benefited from the foreign investment.… Continue reading Caretaker govt’s efforts to give a fillip to industrial revolution in Balochistan: PM Kakar

Caretaker PM wants regular research, innovation as outcome of higher education

QUETTA, Aug 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday stressed upon formulation of a planning to ensure that higher education at the universities level should become a regular base for the latest research and innovative achievements. He said that graduated students should be equipped with the professional skill-sets to meet the requirements of… Continue reading Caretaker PM wants regular research, innovation as outcome of higher education

Caretaker PM assures resolution of all issues of Balochistan

QUETTA, Aug 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday assured of resolution of all issues of Balochistan province and said that Pakistan’s progress and development was linked with the development of the province. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of the elders of the province that called on him to felicitate… Continue reading Caretaker PM assures resolution of all issues of Balochistan

PM for creation of job opportunities in Balochistan

QUETTA, Aug 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday underlined the need for creation of jobs and livelihood opportunities in Balochistan through an effective strategy. He directed for keeping a balance in the budget and expenditures through a better mechanism in the future and stressed upon proper utilization of resources. The prime minister… Continue reading PM for creation of job opportunities in Balochistan

Protection, security of masses, country among govt’s top priorities: PM

QUETTA, Aug 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that protection and security of the country and nation, besides maintaining secure environment for the public, were among the top priorities of the government. The prime minister chaired a meeting to review the security situation in the country, especially in Balochistan province, PM… Continue reading Protection, security of masses, country among govt’s top priorities: PM

PM Kakar summons emergency meeting over power price, consumers’ bills

QUETTA, Aug 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has summoned an emergency meeting on Sunday in Islamabad over the price of electricity and consumers’ bills. The prime minister has directed the ministry of energy and the power distributions companies to present detailed briefing over the issue, PM Office Media Wing said in a press… Continue reading PM Kakar summons emergency meeting over power price, consumers’ bills

Pakistan welcomes Danish govt’s proposed law, outlawing burning of Holy Quran, divine books

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday welcomed a reported decision of the Denmark Government to propose a bill, which would outlaw the burning of the Holy Quran and other divine books, believing it as “a step in the right direction”. “Pakistan has always maintained that desecration and burning of holy scriptures constitute a serious… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes Danish govt’s proposed law, outlawing burning of Holy Quran, divine books

Caretaker govt to focus on revenue generation, human resource development: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that the interim government would focus more on rationalizing the expenditures, generations of revenue and development of human resource during its short constitutional period. Talking to a delegation of students from Harvard University US, the prime minister said that in Pakistan, about 9… Continue reading Caretaker govt to focus on revenue generation, human resource development: PM

President for exploring new horizons with export compatible products

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday stressed upon the business and industrialist communities to explore new avenues in the global market by introducing innovative value addition goods to supplement country’s exports, besides enhancing their outreach in the world. The president was addressing 2nd Achievement Recognition Ceremony of Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and… Continue reading President for exploring new horizons with export compatible products

Caretaker govt to ensure transparent, impartial election process: PM Kakar

KARACHI Aug 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday reiterated that the interim government would ensure holding of the upcoming general elections in the most transparent and impartial manner, accepted to all. Talking to media after visiting Mazar-e-Quaid to pay tribute and offer Fateha, the prime minister said that the caretaker government… Continue reading Caretaker govt to ensure transparent, impartial election process: PM Kakar

President approves appointment of Chief Justice Peshawar High Court

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan as the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court. The president accorded his approval to the appointment of CJ Peshawar High Court under Article 175 A (13) of the Constitution and on the advice of the prime minister, President… Continue reading President approves appointment of Chief Justice Peshawar High Court

PM expresses grief over martyrdom of security personnel in S. Waziristan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday expressed his deep grief over shahadat of six personnel of Pakistan Army during an exchange of firing with terrorists in Asman Manza, South Waziristan. The personnel of armed forces who embraced martyrdom, were the pride of the nation and motherland, PM Office Media… Continue reading PM expresses grief over martyrdom of security personnel in S. Waziristan

Chairperson NCRC calls on Caretaker PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Chairperson of the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) and former senator Ayesha Raza Farooq on Tuesday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar. During the meeting, the chairperson felicitated the prime minister on assuming his office and expressed good wishes, PM Office Media Wing said in a… Continue reading Chairperson NCRC calls on Caretaker PM

PM Kakar assures all-out efforts for addressing Balochistan issues

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday assured of making all- out efforts, on part of the government, for the resolution of issues of Balochistan province. The prime minister was talking to a six-member delegation from Balochistan province led by Sardar Kamal Khan Bangulzai, a former MNA, that called on… Continue reading PM Kakar assures all-out efforts for addressing Balochistan issues

Caretaker PM thanks KSA leadership for facilitating Pakistani pilgrims

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday thanked the Saudi leadership for making excellent arrangements for Hujjaj from all over the world during the Hajj season, particularly for the Pakistani pilgrims. He expressed the hope that Pakistani Hajj and Umrah pilgrims would continue to receive special treatment from the Saudi… Continue reading Caretaker PM thanks KSA leadership for facilitating Pakistani pilgrims

PM Kakar reiterates govt’s resolve to protect minorities

JARANWALA , Aug 21 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday assured all the minority communities in the country that the government was committed to protect their lives and properties, and the perpetrators of heinous attacks against them would be brought to justice. Addressing a gathering of the Christian community members, he said,… Continue reading PM Kakar reiterates govt’s resolve to protect minorities

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