FM discusses post-flood recovery with UNSG

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardsri on Wednesday held a telephonic call with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and discussed post-flood recovery in Pakistan, food security for developing countries and Black Sea Grain Initiative. On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister said that he thanked the UNSG for his leadership and… Continue reading FM discusses post-flood recovery with UNSG

Pakistan slams Indian defence minister’s provocative remarks

ISLAMABAD, July 26 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the provocative remarks made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Drass, Ladakh, boasting readiness to cross the Line of Control and reminded the Indian leadership that it was fully capable of defending against any aggression. “We counsel India to exercise utmost caution as its belligerent rhetoric… Continue reading Pakistan slams Indian defence minister’s provocative remarks

Economic progress linked with business community’s performance: PM

ISLAMABAD, July 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that while it was the government’s responsibility to provide an enabling environment and maximum facilitation, the economic progress of the country was linked with the business community’s performance and output. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister referred to his  interaction with the… Continue reading Economic progress linked with business community’s performance: PM

Govts, donors working on project for construction of 2mn housing units for flood affected people: PM

KARACHI, July 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the federal and provincial governments in collaboration with the donors were working on a project for the construction of 2 million housing units for the flood affected people in Sindh. He said after the last year’s unprecedented devastating floods, the federal government… Continue reading Govts, donors working on project for construction of 2mn housing units for flood affected people: PM

PM for extensive export policy; assures all out support of federal govt

KARACHI, July 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed upon formulation of a comprehensive export policy and assured that the present government would make every effort to facilitate the exporters, traders, industrialists and businessmen. He said that port city of Karachi had always been a gateway and home to exporters, traders and… Continue reading PM for extensive export policy; assures all out support of federal govt

FS, UN Special Coordinator on Afghanistan discuss coherent global engagement

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan and UN Special Coordinator on Afghanistan, Feridun Sinirlioglu on Tuesday discussed the importance of a coherent international strategy to engage with the Afghan interim government. During the meeting, the foreign secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective and priorities in the context of Afghanistan, Foreign Office Spokesperson posted in… Continue reading FS, UN Special Coordinator on Afghanistan discuss coherent global engagement

Pak, IFAD ink agreement to further boost cooperation

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Alvaro Lario on Tuesday signed a “Host Country Agreement” between Pakistan and IFAD. Under the agreement, the country office of IFAD will be set up in Islamabad. “The agreement will formalize the already existing substantial cooperation between Pakistan… Continue reading Pak, IFAD ink agreement to further boost cooperation

FM Bilawal felicitates Wang Yi on his appointment as Chinese FM

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday congratulated Wang Yi on his appointment as China’s Foreign Minister. On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister praised Wang Yi as ‘an astute and seasoned diplomat’ with whom he had the distinct pleasure of interacting twice last year. “I’m confident that under his watch… Continue reading FM Bilawal felicitates Wang Yi on his appointment as Chinese FM

FS reaffirms Pak’s commitment to ‘Engage Africa’ objectives

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to vigorously follow the objectives of the “Engage Africa” initiative and to increase trade, investment, tourism and people-to-people contacts. The foreign secretary held a roundtable discussion with the envoys of the African Union here, Foreign Office Spokesperson posted on her Twitter… Continue reading FS reaffirms Pak’s commitment to ‘Engage Africa’ objectives

President dismisses false harassment complaint against DG National Assembly

ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has dismissed a false workplace harassment complaint against the Director General of the National Assembly Secretariat (NAS) by a female employee, saying that no one was allowed to abuse the process of law. He observed that the female employee could not prove the charges of harassment at… Continue reading President dismisses false harassment complaint against DG National Assembly

Governor Punjab calls on PM

LAHORE, July 24 (APP): Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman on Monday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. During the meeting, the current situation in the country particularly, the administrative matters and law and order situation in Punjab province were discussed, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. Separately, a delegation of… Continue reading Governor Punjab calls on PM

President for enhancing trade, economic linkages with Ethiopia

ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday asked Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Ethiopia to foster trade and economic linkages with Ethiopia by facilitating and enhancing interactions between business communities of the two countries.   He also urged the ambassador to work towards increasing trade volume with Ethiopia by reaching out to their businesspersons for… Continue reading President for enhancing trade, economic linkages with Ethiopia

PM urges masses to defeat political masquerades of PTI in elections

FAISALABAD: July 23 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is addressing a public gathering during groundbreaking ceremony for dualization of a road from Faisalabad Bypass to Motorway (M-3) via Satiana. APP

FAISALABAD, July 23 (APP) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged the people to avenge the rigging of 2018 general elections with the power of their mandate during the upcoming general elections by defeating the political masquerades of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He said during 2018 rigged polls, Imran Niazi and his clique was brought… Continue reading PM urges masses to defeat political masquerades of PTI in elections

President praises Hamza Khan on winning World Jn. Squash Championship

ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday appreciated Hamza Khan for winning the first World Squash Championship 2023 for Pakistan. On his Twitter handle, the president said that Pakistan had an unprecedented and yet unmatched supremacy in squash. “I had personally watched many finals among our giants. After a long time a… Continue reading President praises Hamza Khan on winning World Jn. Squash Championship

PM vows to eradicate economic woes, poverty, price hike

ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reiterated the resolve by promising the people to eradicate economic woes, poverty and inflation from the country. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister thanked Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who on his request, extended relief to the provincial government employees and… Continue reading PM vows to eradicate economic woes, poverty, price hike

PM felicitates Hamza Khan on winning World Junior Squash Championship

LAHORE, July 23 (APP) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated Hamza Khan on clinching the title of World Junior Squash Champion, 2023. The prime minister thanked the new champion for winning the title for Pakistan after a gap of 37 years and observed that his win had reminded the triumph of Jansher Khan in… Continue reading PM felicitates Hamza Khan on winning World Junior Squash Championship

Healthy diet campaign being launched to provide information about food ingredients to public: PM

ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that under his direction, a ‘Sehatmand Ghiza, Tandrusti Sadaa (Healthy diet, Health forever’ campaign was being launched all over Pakistan that would help consumers to get information about the food ingredients served to them. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said under the drive, every… Continue reading Healthy diet campaign being launched to provide information about food ingredients to public: PM

PM expresses deep grief over death of Sheikh Muhammad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his deep grief over the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member of the royal family of Qatar. On his Twitter handle the prime minister said “I extend my deepest condolences to H.H. Sheikh… Continue reading PM expresses deep grief over death of Sheikh Muhammad

PM underlines significance of continuity of policies thru charter of economy, democracy

LAHORE: July 22 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing the ceremony of merit-based distribution of laptops to high- achieving students of Danish School under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme. APP

LAHORE, July 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday once again called for a charter of economy and democracy for the sake of continuity of policies and for the prosperous future of the country. Addressing a ceremony to award laptops to talented students of Danish Schools System, the prime minister regretted that the… Continue reading PM underlines significance of continuity of policies thru charter of economy, democracy

PM wants people to espy performance of PML-N, PTI govts before taking decision in upcoming elections

SHARQPUR, July 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged the people to consider the facts involving pathetic and poor performance of corruption tainted government of Pakistan Teheek-e-Insaf with that of Pakistan Muslim League-N which had always been the pioneer of mega development projects. He said they would accept public mandate in the… Continue reading PM wants people to espy performance of PML-N, PTI govts before taking decision in upcoming elections

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