Author: Irfan Khan

Journalist with a baggage of 25 years of experience in national, political, judicial, constitutional and international affairs. Extensively covered events, developing news and happenings with pieces of articles and analysis.

FM Bilawal launches global ‘Automation of Power of Attorney’

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday launched global “Automation of Power of Attorney” to facilitate overseas Pakistanis with provision of automated attestation services at their doorsteps. In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the foreign minister said that the future belonged to technology and its utilization would… Continue reading FM Bilawal launches global ‘Automation of Power of Attorney’

President underlines need for attitudinal change towards family planning

ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday called for bringing attitudinal change in society towards family planning to advance reproductive health and effectively manage the growing population in Pakistan. He said the rapid population growth was placing tremendous strain on the national resources, and family planning was the key intervention to check… Continue reading President underlines need for attitudinal change towards family planning

Pakistan to continue assisting quake-affected people of Turkiye, Syria: PM

LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan would continue assisting the quake-affected brethren and sisters of Turkiye and Syria by sending the relief aid. He said that the fund established for the earthquake-affected people of Turkiye would also be utilized to support the quake victims of Syria. The… Continue reading Pakistan to continue assisting quake-affected people of Turkiye, Syria: PM

Pak-US mid-level defence dialogue on Feb 13-16: FO

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): The second round of ‘Pakistan-US Mid-Level Defence Dialogue’ is scheduled from February 13-16 in Washington DC. “Pakistan’s inter-agency delegation, led by the Chief of General Staff, will comprise of senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Joint Staff Headquarters and three Services Headquarters. The US multi-agency team will be represented… Continue reading Pak-US mid-level defence dialogue on Feb 13-16: FO

President condemns terrorist attack on security convoy

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday condemned a terrorist attack on the convoy of security forces in Mir Ali, North Waziristan. The president reiterated the collective resolve of the nation to completely root out terrorists. He also paid tribute to Shaheed security personnel and expressed deep grief over his death, President… Continue reading President condemns terrorist attack on security convoy

Minister briefs PM about donations for quake victims of Turkiye, Syria

LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain on Sunday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and apprised him of the donations by the educational institutions in Islamabad for the earthquake-affected people of Turkiye and Syria. During the meeting, matters related to federal education and professional training were… Continue reading Minister briefs PM about donations for quake victims of Turkiye, Syria

President felicitates Iran on 44th anniversary of Revolution 

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi, on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan, has felicitated Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, on the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.   In his message to the leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, the president said that the… Continue reading President felicitates Iran on 44th anniversary of Revolution 

PM offers all possible support in Syrian quake relief efforts

ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called Syrian Arab Republic Prime Minister Hussein Arnous to extend heartfelt sympathies to the brotherly Syrian people on the human and material loss in the wake of recent devastating earthquake. The prime minister offered all possible support in the relief efforts, PM Office Media… Continue reading PM offers all possible support in Syrian quake relief efforts

PM felicitates Iran on National Day

ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday extended felicitations on behalf of the Government of Pakistan and its people to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iranian people on the observance of their National Day and the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. In his felicitation message, the… Continue reading PM felicitates Iran on National Day

PM takes notice of lynching of a man in Nankana Sahib

ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took notice of an extra-judicial killing of a person in the jurisdiction of Nankana Sahib police station. The prime minister also directed an investigation into the incident, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The prime minister said that rule of law… Continue reading PM takes notice of lynching of a man in Nankana Sahib

Pakistani’s donation for quake-affected people of Turkiye, Syria moves PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that he was deeply moved by the example of an anonymous Pakistani who walked into the Turkish embassy, in the US and donated $30 million for the earthquake victims of Turkiye and Syria. On his Twitter handle, he said that these were such… Continue reading Pakistani’s donation for quake-affected people of Turkiye, Syria moves PM

Pakistan dispatches over 200 tons of relief items including winterized blankets to Turkiye

ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): In line with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s directive, about 200.7 tons of relief assistance including 18 tons of winterized tents had been sent to the quake-affected people of the brotherly country Turkiye. The request for tents was made by the Turkish government to save hundreds of thousands of the quake-affected… Continue reading Pakistan dispatches over 200 tons of relief items including winterized blankets to Turkiye

Collective efforts, sacrifices, hard work keys to overcome difficulties: PM 

LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that no doubt, they were passing through hard times, but it was his firm conviction that with collective efforts, sacrifices and hard work, they would overcome these difficulties.  The prime minister said all segments of the society, including the elite class, would have to… Continue reading Collective efforts, sacrifices, hard work keys to overcome difficulties: PM 

Pak-Netherlands consultations review bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): The 10th round of Pakistan-Netherlands bilateral political consultations held in Hague on Wednesday reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Netherlands as well as regional and multilateral issues of common interest. The two sides expressed satisfaction over the momentum in bilateral cooperation and resolved to further enhance… Continue reading Pak-Netherlands consultations review bilateral ties

Public welfare, national progress among govt’s priorities: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that public welfare and national progress were among the priorities of the federal government and Pakistan Muslim League-N. The prime minister was talking to former members of the Punjab provincial Assembly, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. Former MPAs including… Continue reading Public welfare, national progress among govt’s priorities: PM

PM for translating solidarity into tangible, timely material support for quake victims of Turkiye, Syria

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the international community to translate their solidarity with the earthquake victims of Turkiye and Syria into tangible and timely material support. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said that after 24 hours, the devastating earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria, scenes of death… Continue reading PM for translating solidarity into tangible, timely material support for quake victims of Turkiye, Syria

PM Relief Fund for Turkiye’s earthquake victims established

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): A relief fund for the quake victims of Turkiye was formally established under the direction of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. A notification in this regard was issued by the Office of the Controller General of Accounts. The fund “G-12166” was created under title “PM’s Relief Fund for Turkiye… Continue reading PM Relief Fund for Turkiye’s earthquake victims established

Pakistan stands in firm solidarity with Turkiye in wake of earthquake

ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson on Monday reiterated that Pakistan stood in complete solidarity with the brotherly people of Turkiye in the wake of unprecedented natural calamity. “Beyond the immediate relief effort, we will continue to work with Turkiye in the post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction phases,” the spokesperson said in a press release.… Continue reading Pakistan stands in firm solidarity with Turkiye in wake of earthquake

World should focus on overcoming issues of hunger, poverty: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that the world was facing the challenges of hunger, poverty, and illiteracy that could be overcome by spending almost a trillion dollars, which was far less than the military spendings by the developed world.He said the priority of the world should be to address… Continue reading World should focus on overcoming issues of hunger, poverty: President

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