ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed their condolences to Turkiye over loss of precious lives in Istanbul blast. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister expressed his deep anguish over the explosion at Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul and conveyed condolences to the brotherly people of… Continue reading President, PM express condolences over loss of lives in Istanbul blast
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President, PM feel proud over Green Shirts’ fight back in ICC T20 final
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday praised the fighting spirit of Pakistan cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final against England. On their Twitter handles, the president and the prime minister observed that the national team played well despite posting a low… Continue reading President, PM feel proud over Green Shirts’ fight back in ICC T20 final
Conferment of Canada’s Gairdner Global Health Award on Pakistani doctor hailed
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer A. Janjua has hailed the conferment of Canada’s annual Gairdner International Award on eminent Pakistani healthcare professional Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta for his development and evaluation of evidence-based interventions in child and maternal health for marginalised populations. Dr. Bhutta was presented the award in Toronto by… Continue reading Conferment of Canada’s Gairdner Global Health Award on Pakistani doctor hailed
President sees mutually agreed date for general elections, a way to reduce political heat
LAHORE, Nov 12 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that all stakeholders might sit together and decide upon a mutually agreed date for the next general elections which should be held in a free, fair and transparent manner. He hoped that it would help reduce the political temperature in the country. The president… Continue reading President sees mutually agreed date for general elections, a way to reduce political heat
MoS meets US Director Office of Foreign Assistance
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar met Director, Office of Foreign Assistance in the US State Department Dafna H. Rand. She thanked the US for its valuable support in the aftermath of recent devastating floods, Foreign Office Spokesperson said on Twitter handle on Wednesday.
PM conveys heartiest felicitation to Pak women team for series sweep
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Pakistan women cricket team for registering a clean sweep against the visiting Ireland women team in one-day international tri-match series and making the nation proud. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister posted, “Heartiest congratulations to Pakistan Women Cricket Team for a clean… Continue reading PM conveys heartiest felicitation to Pak women team for series sweep
President for financially sustainable, viable development projects
PESHAWAR, Nov 9 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday stressed upon the need to undertake financially sustainable and viable development projects, besides reducing pilferage in government departments’ expenditures to enhance efficiency and reduce the financial burden on governments. He said that better planning and implementation of development projects by the trained and qualified development… Continue reading President for financially sustainable, viable development projects
FM, Egyptian counterpart discuss bilateral ties, global issues
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Hassan Shoukry discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on the regional and international issues of mutual interest. They held a meeting on the sidelines of COP27 World Leaders Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release… Continue reading FM, Egyptian counterpart discuss bilateral ties, global issues
FM arrives KSA on a two-day visit
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday arrived Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a two-day official visit. The foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart will discuss the Pak-Saudi ties. During the visit, the foreign minister will co-chair Joint Sub-Committee meeting of the Political and Security pillar of the Saudi-Pakistan Supreme… Continue reading FM arrives KSA on a two-day visit
PM appreciates Pak cricket team for semi final win
ISLAMABAD, Nov 09 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated performance of Pakistan Cricket team and for securing a berth in the final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister noted qualities of passion, commitment and discipline which were manifested by the national team in the semi… Continue reading PM appreciates Pak cricket team for semi final win
PM concludes his two-day visit to Egypt
SHARAM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday wrapped up his two-day visit to Egypt where he attended the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit, COP-27. During his two-day visit to Sharm El-Sheikh, the prime minister participated in several high-level events, held bilateral meetings with his counterparts and also interacted with… Continue reading PM concludes his two-day visit to Egypt
PM writes letter to CJP, pleading to form Judicial Commission over Wazirabad incident
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in a letter, addressed to Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Atta Bandial, has pleaded for formation of a ‘Judicial Commission’ comprising all the available judges of the apex Court to unearth facts behind a firing incident targeting Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan in Wazirabad. The… Continue reading PM writes letter to CJP, pleading to form Judicial Commission over Wazirabad incident
PM stresses upon global collective efforts to support climate-hit developing countries
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed that climate change impacts had provided an opportunity to the global community to cease upon and chart a course to secure its future and support the vulnerable communities in the countries like Pakistan. Addressing a high-level segment of COP 27, titled… Continue reading PM stresses upon global collective efforts to support climate-hit developing countries
COP-27 must take bold decisions to address climate change: PM
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored that COP-27 must take bold decisions to address climate change, particularly in the context of climate justice, adaptation and establishing a dedicated financing facility for climate-induced loss and damage. The prime minister met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of… Continue reading COP-27 must take bold decisions to address climate change: PM
PM welcomes inclusion of ‘loss, damage issue’ as COP-27 agenda item
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored that the vulnerable developing countries such as Pakistan were already witnessing unprecedented devastating impacts of climate change, even though they have contributed very little to it. He underlined that the issue of ‘Loss and Damage’ was one of the key priorities… Continue reading PM welcomes inclusion of ‘loss, damage issue’ as COP-27 agenda item
President for a committee to develop mental health helpline
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday suggested that a committee might be constituted by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on mental health to provide counselling and services to those people who were facing mental health issues or disorders. The committee comprising members from the public and private stakeholders… Continue reading President for a committee to develop mental health helpline
Pakistan, EU partners in achieving common objectives: PM
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan and the European Union were important partners in achieving common goals. He met with European Union Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of COP27. The prime minister appreciated the spirit of the European Union countries to help the… Continue reading Pakistan, EU partners in achieving common objectives: PM
PM says he will urge world to deliver on its climate finance, loss fund commitment
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that he would urge the world, as Chair of G-77, to deliver on its commitment on climate finance and loss and damage fund. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said without financial support, the developing countries would continue to remain exposed to… Continue reading PM says he will urge world to deliver on its climate finance, loss fund commitment
President, Prime Minister rejoice at Pak cricket team’s win
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday appreciated Pakistan Cricket Team for their performance in a crucial super stage fixture against Bangladesh, and notching a place in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 being underway in Australia. On his Twitter handle, the… Continue reading President, Prime Minister rejoice at Pak cricket team’s win
PM arrives in Egypt to attend Climate Implementation Summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov 6 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday arrived here in Egypt to participate in the “Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit” being held on November 7-8. The high level officers of the government of Egypt and officers of the Pakistan embassy including the ambassador received the prime minister who was accompanied by… Continue reading PM arrives in Egypt to attend Climate Implementation Summit
