President for further boosting of bilateral ties with UAE in diverse fields

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday emphasised the need for further boosting of bilateral ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the areas of trade, economy, aviation, renewable energy, climate change and human resource development for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. The president expressed these… Continue reading President for further boosting of bilateral ties with UAE in diverse fields

Country’s future links with well educated youth: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that country’s future hinged upon well educated and skilled youth of the country and for provision of quality education, the federal government would facilitate the high achievers with scholarship scheme to get education in the well reputed global educational institutes. The prime minister… Continue reading Country’s future links with well educated youth: PM

Speaker Punjab Assembly calls on PM

LAHORE, March 16 (APP): Speaker of Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, on Saturday, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The speaker congratulated the prime minister on assuming the office and expressed his good wishes, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. During the meeting, the overall situation in the country including… Continue reading Speaker Punjab Assembly calls on PM

PM strongly condemns terrorist attack in North Waziristan

ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack in North Waziristan. The prime minister expressed his deep grief and sorrow over shahadat of seven personnel, including two officers, of the security forces, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. He said that martyred jawans… Continue reading PM strongly condemns terrorist attack in North Waziristan

President condemns terrorist attack in Mir Ali

ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday condemned a terrorist attack in Mir Ali, North Waziristan and paid tribute to shaheed officers and personnel of Pakistan army. He also reiterated the resolve to eradicate terrorism forever, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. The president expressing condolences, prayed for the… Continue reading President condemns terrorist attack in Mir Ali

Efforts to combat Islamophobia anchored in int’l human rights: Amb Bilal

ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Office at Geneva Bilal Ahmad has emphasized that efforts to combat Islamophobia were anchored in foundational principles of international human rights. Addressing a special event on international day to combat Islamophobia, he underscored the need to reinvigorate ⁠the political consensus and take concrete… Continue reading Efforts to combat Islamophobia anchored in int’l human rights: Amb Bilal

Railways minister calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Minister for Railways Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters pertaining to his ministry. The prime minister congratulated the minister on assuming his office and extended best wishes, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. During the meeting, matters… Continue reading Railways minister calls on PM

PM reaffirms to ensure timely implementation of CPEC initiatives

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasised that his government would work tirelessly to ensure timely implementation of the initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He stressed that Pakistan was keen to move to the next phase of CPEC, including operationalisation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to facilitate… Continue reading PM reaffirms to ensure timely implementation of CPEC initiatives

PM hopeful of Pak-Gulf trade to surpass $1 bn annually

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that once the Pakistan-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Free Trade Agreement come into effect, the existing bilateral trade volume of USD 1 billion per annum had the potential to enhance manifold. The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with Commander of the… Continue reading PM hopeful of Pak-Gulf trade to surpass $1 bn annually

PM assures of resolution of KP’s feasible demands

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured that all justified demands of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province would be met while keeping in view the current financial situation of the country. Welcoming Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the prime minister said that all the four provinces were the components… Continue reading PM assures of resolution of KP’s feasible demands

PM for a complete roadmap to enhance IT exports

ISLAMABAD, March 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed for submission of a comprehensive roadmap to boost IT exports. He said the government would take steps to fully avail of the billion dollars potential of the country for IT exports, besides, the young people would be provided with required facilities of education,… Continue reading PM for a complete roadmap to enhance IT exports

President Zardari decides not to draw his salary

ISLAMABAD, March 12 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has decided, in view of the prevailing economic challenges, that he will not draw his presidential salary. “He took this decision to encourage prudent financial management in the country. The President considered it essential not to burden the national exchequer and preferred to forgo his salary,” President… Continue reading President Zardari decides not to draw his salary

Ramazan Relief Package to provide succour to poor masses: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the incumbent government had announced a historic Ramazan Relief Package to provide succour to the masses facing price hike. He said Pakistan was facing economic challenges and he was aware that it had increased problems for the masses and appealed to the well to… Continue reading Ramazan Relief Package to provide succour to poor masses: PM

PM desires constitution of a committee to control prices of daily commodities

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed for immediate constitution of a committee to check the prices of daily commodities and edibles. He also directed for strict action against the unnecessary price hike and illegal profiteering and said that no leniency would be tolerated in this regard. The prime minister… Continue reading PM desires constitution of a committee to control prices of daily commodities

Elite classes don’t require subsidies, tax collection vital for national economy: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday regretted that elite classes in the country had monopoly over the 90 percent resources of the country and stressed that they did not deserve any subsidies. The prime minister said that they required to control the issue of tax evasion and power and gas… Continue reading Elite classes don’t require subsidies, tax collection vital for national economy: PM

President stresses upon empathy for vulnerable sections of society during Ramazan

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP):  President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon realizing the plight of poor, orphans, destitute and vulnerable segments of society during the holy month of Ramazan by extending all possible support to them. He also appealed to the well to do and prosperous people to contribute towards this noble cause by giving… Continue reading President stresses upon empathy for vulnerable sections of society during Ramazan

PM directs uninterrupted gas, power supply during Ramazan

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed for ensuring uninterrupted gas and power supply to the consumers during the holy month of Ramazan. He also directed for provision of every possible facilities to the private sector, local and foreign investors in the exploration of gas and oil, refining and distribution… Continue reading PM directs uninterrupted gas, power supply during Ramazan

PM thanks President Muizzu, President Wikremesinghe , PM Pushpa Kamal, PM Sheikh Hasina for their congratulatory messages

ISLAMABAD, March 10 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday thanked President of the Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wikremesinghe, Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina for their congratulatory messages on his election as Prime Minister. In separate posts on X,… Continue reading PM thanks President Muizzu, President Wikremesinghe , PM Pushpa Kamal, PM Sheikh Hasina for their congratulatory messages

PM felicitates Zardari on his election to Office of President

ISLAMABAD, March 09 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday congratulated Asif Ali Zardari, President of PPPP, on his election to the office of President of Pakistan, for a second term. The prime minister said that the members of the National Assembly, Senate and the four provincial assemblies had reposed confidence in Asif Ali… Continue reading PM felicitates Zardari on his election to Office of President

Zardari returns to Office of President for second time

ISLAMABAD, March 09 (APP): Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP), on Saturday, received majority votes of the electoral college, comprising the parliament and provincial assemblies, paving way for him to assume the office of President of Pakistan, for the historic second time in country’s parliamentary history. The members of the ruling… Continue reading Zardari returns to Office of President for second time

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