PM prods cabinet members to immediately move towards meeting five year roadmap targets

LAHORE, March 30 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged his cabinet members to immediately commence work towards achieving the targets set in a five-year roadmap as shared with all the relevant ministries. Addressing a meeting of the cabinet, the prime minister said that he had shared broad parameters of five-year plan with… Continue reading PM prods cabinet members to immediately move towards meeting five year roadmap targets

Pakistan wants to further enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 30 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday while noting the historic cordial ties between Pakistan and Russia, said that Pakistan wanted to enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia in a number of areas particularly in energy, trade and investment. The prime minister expressed deep condolences on the loss of precious lives in… Continue reading Pakistan wants to further enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia: PM

PM reaffirms Pakistan’s firm support to global efforts for peace, stability

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s firm support to global efforts for peace and stability without compromising on the security of its people, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Addressing an Iftar dinner hosted in honour of the members of the diplomatic corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the… Continue reading PM reaffirms Pakistan’s firm support to global efforts for peace, stability

Ambassador Atif highlights booming bilateral ties between Pak, Ethiopia

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan in Ethiopia Atif Sharif has praised Pakistan’s cordial relations with Ethiopia and shared that opening of Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad, inauguration of direct flights and rising trade flows were signs of booming bilateral relationship. The ambassador underscored the historical significance of Pakistan Day and paid tribute to the… Continue reading Ambassador Atif highlights booming bilateral ties between Pak, Ethiopia

FM Dar, Dr Abdullatif agree to further enhance mutual cooperation between Pak, Bahrain

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Wednesday discussed entire gamut of the bilateral relations and looked to enhance mutual cooperation in different sectors. The foreign minister, on X, said that it gave him immense pleasure to receive congratulatory telephone… Continue reading FM Dar, Dr Abdullatif agree to further enhance mutual cooperation between Pak, Bahrain

Pak ambassadors express condolences to Russian govt., people

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner in the United Kingdom Dr Muhammad Faisal on Wednesday visited the Russian Embassy in London to convey Pakistan’s condolences to the Russian people and government on the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow. On X, the High Commission said, signing the condolence book, Dr Faisal said “We strongly condemn… Continue reading Pak ambassadors express condolences to Russian govt., people

President strongly condemns attack on Chinese nationals

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday strongly condemned an attack on the Chinese nationals in Bisham and expressed his deep grief and sorrow over casualties. The president also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved Chinese families and the Government of China, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. The… Continue reading President strongly condemns attack on Chinese nationals

FM Dar, Uzbek counterpart discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov on Tuesday discussed the bilateral ties and all areas of mutual interest between the two countries. On his X account, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that he was delighted to receive telephone call from his brother Uzbek FM Saidov. “Thanked… Continue reading FM Dar, Uzbek counterpart discuss bilateral ties

PM announces significant incentives for highest tax payers

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday while terming the highest tax payers as ‘heroes of the nation’ announced significant incentives including issuance of blue passport to them and conferring of Pakistan Honour Cards and honourary title of ambassadors of the country upon them. Addressing a ‘Tax Excellence Awards’ ceremony held… Continue reading PM announces significant incentives for highest tax payers

PM directs swift action against tax defaulters, evaders

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed initiation of action on emergency basis against tax defaulters and evaders. The prime minister directed for constitution of a committee to identify the hurdles and responsible in the track and trace system. The committee would identify the hurdles and people involved in tax… Continue reading PM directs swift action against tax defaulters, evaders

Wafaqi Mohtasib disposes of 193,028 complaints in 2023

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): Wafaqi Mohtasib of Pakistan has processed a record 194,099 complaints against the maladministration of government departments in 2023, which is 18% higher than the previous year. Out of these, 193,028 complaints were disposed of which is 22% higher than the year 2022. This was reported by Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi… Continue reading Wafaqi Mohtasib disposes of 193,028 complaints in 2023

President confers military awards upon officers of Pakistan Armed Forces

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday conferred insignias of military awards upon 42 officers of Pakistan armed forces. The Presidential Investiture ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in connection with Pakistan Day and was attended by senior officers of Pakistan armed forces, government officials and families of the recipients of the awards.… Continue reading President confers military awards upon officers of Pakistan Armed Forces

President confers civil awards on Pakistanis, foreign nationals on Pakistan Day

ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday conferred Pakistan’s highest civil awards on a number of citizens of Pakistan as well as foreign nationals in recognition of their distinction, excellence, contributions and show of valour in different fields. The awards were conferred at an investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr which was… Continue reading President confers civil awards on Pakistanis, foreign nationals on Pakistan Day

FM underlines significance of economic-diplomacy to attract investments

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday stressed that in addition to conventional diplomacy, Pakistan needed to prioritize economic-diplomacy in the current circumstances. In this regard, he said all missions of Pakistan abroad should focus on attracting investments, the foreign minister said while interacting with officers of Pakistan High Commission in London,… Continue reading FM underlines significance of economic-diplomacy to attract investments

PM lauds security forces for thwarting terrorist attack on Gwadar Complex

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated security forces for thwarting a terrorist attack on Gwadar Port Authority Complex. The prime minister commended the valour and professional skills of the personnel and officers of the police and security forces. He also paid tribute to shaheed security forces personnel who laid… Continue reading PM lauds security forces for thwarting terrorist attack on Gwadar Complex

FM conveys Nowruz greetings

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday extended his heartfelt wishes for a joyous and blessed Nowruz to everyone marking this festival, symbolizing new beginnings and renewed hope. “May the coming year be abundant in peace and happiness for all,” the foreign minister in a post on X said.

President strongly condemns terrorist attack on Gwadar Port Authority Complex

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday strongly condemned a terrorist attack on Gwadar Port Authority Complex. He also highly appreciated the prompt response of the security forces and said that their valiant security forces manifested courage and will. The president also vowed to counter terrorist elements with full force, President Secretariat… Continue reading President strongly condemns terrorist attack on Gwadar Port Authority Complex

PM for inclusion of global experts in economic reforms consultation process

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday decided to include global experts and all stakeholders in the consultation process aimed at improving the economic health and financial stability of the country. The prime minister would oversee the implementation of these economic reforms. The prime minister chaired a meeting on economic revival… Continue reading PM for inclusion of global experts in economic reforms consultation process

PM meets javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem; praises his achievements

ISLAMABAD, March 19 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday praised Pakistan’s ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem for achieving a historic feat of winning a silver medal in the World Athletics Championship 2023. During a meeting with Arshad Nadeem, the world famed javelin throwing athlete, the prime minister praised his efforts to clinch the… Continue reading PM meets javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem; praises his achievements

Pakistan highly values its ties with Bahrain: President

ISLAMABAD, March 19 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan attached great value to its fraternal ties with Bahrain which were based on shared religion, culture and history. He also highlighted the need to translate the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain into a mutually rewarding economic partnership. The president expressed these… Continue reading Pakistan highly values its ties with Bahrain: President

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