Pakistan fully committed to address climate change issue

ISLAMABAD, June 5 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Sunday said that Pakistan was fully committed to take ambitious actions to address climate change and environmental hazards. “Going forward, we reaffirm our resolve in taking action on combating climate change, protecting biological diversity, and reversing ecosystem degradation,” the spokesperson said in a press release in connection with… Continue reading Pakistan fully committed to address climate change issue

President for sustainable consumption practices to address climate change

ISLAMABAD, June 5 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday said that the adverse impacts of climate change needed to be reversed by adopting sustainable consumption practices, protecting natural water resources, ensuring fertile soil and taking collective transformative action on a global scale by developing partnerships with all concerned authorities to save our planet Earth. The… Continue reading President for sustainable consumption practices to address climate change

Hard work, integrity, sacrifices shape nations: PM

LAHORE, June 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said that nations were not formed on the basis of construction of magnificent buildings, but hard work, integrity and sacrifices coupled with use of latest knowledge and technology always evolved them. Addressing an inauguration ceremony of Indus hospital, the prime minister also stressed upon the… Continue reading Hard work, integrity, sacrifices shape nations: PM

PM directs for provision of two helicopters to control Patnai fire

ISLAMABAD, Jun 05 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday directed for provision of two helicopters to extinguish forest fire in Patnai area of Swat. The prime minister issued direction on the request of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). A request was made for support in controlling the fire, considering the dry weather and blowing… Continue reading PM directs for provision of two helicopters to control Patnai fire

President returns Elections (Amendment) Bill; observes amendments passed in haste

ISLAMABAD, June 4 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has returned the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022, observing that the amendments had been passed by the parliament in haste and without due diligence. The bill was returned in terms of Clause (1) (b) of Article 75 of the Constitution to the Prime Minister for reconsideration and detailed… Continue reading President returns Elections (Amendment) Bill; observes amendments passed in haste

President returns Accountability (amendment) bill to PM for reconsideration

ISLAMABAD, June 4 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has returned the National Accountability (Amendment) Bill to the Prime Minister while observing that Article 46 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan had been violated as he was not informed about this legislative proposal before bringing the bill to the parliament. The Article 46… Continue reading President returns Accountability (amendment) bill to PM for reconsideration

KSA to host 4th OIC conference on mediation

ISLAMABAD, June 4 (APP): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday will host two-day Fourth Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference highlighting OIC’s role in maintaining regional and global peace and security. The conference titled “Experiences and Prospects” would be organized by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the OIC in Jeddah,… Continue reading KSA to host 4th OIC conference on mediation

Protest in front of Indian consulate in Chicago decries Yasin Malik’s sentence

ISLAMABAD, June 4 (APP): A joint Kashmiri and Sikh protest in front of the Indian Consulate General in Chicago, US vehemently denounced the unjust life sentence given to Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik by an Indian court. A large number of people belonging to Kashmiri and Sikh communities, carrying placards and banners, shouted slogans against the… Continue reading Protest in front of Indian consulate in Chicago decries Yasin Malik’s sentence

PTI govt. miserably failed to complete any project in Gwadar: PM

ISLAMABAD, June 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that despite wasting billions of rupees and precious time, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government could not complete any project for resolution of water and electricity issues for the locals who rendered great sacrifices for Gwadar Port.In a series of tweets, the prime minister referred… Continue reading PTI govt. miserably failed to complete any project in Gwadar: PM

President strongly condemns killing of ten Kashmiri youth

ISLAMABAD June 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday strongly condemned the killing of ten Kashmiri youth in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The president said that the Indian occupation forces had been targeting the innocent Kashmiri youth on the pretext of carrying out so-called search operations. He called upon the international… Continue reading President strongly condemns killing of ten Kashmiri youth

PM for building of robust Pak-Turk partnership

ANKARA, June 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday underscored the importance he attached to building a robust economic partnership as a central component of the strategic relationship between Pakistan and Turkey. The prime minister held a one-on-one meeting with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which was followed by delegation-level talks between the… Continue reading PM for building of robust Pak-Turk partnership

PM, President Erdogan reaffirm to upgrade bilateral ties to new heights

ANKARA, Jun 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wednesday renewed their pledge to upgrade the excellent bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries to new heights by infusing new vigour of bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. Addressing a joint press stakeout after holding a meeting, Prime Minister… Continue reading PM, President Erdogan reaffirm to upgrade bilateral ties to new heights

President Erdogan warmly receives PM

ANKARA, June 1 (APP): President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wednesday warmly received Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at the Presidential Complex. The prime minister arrived at the Presidential Complex to meet the Turkish president. On the occasion, national anthems of the both countries were played and the prime minister inspected the… Continue reading President Erdogan warmly receives PM

PM leaves for Turkey on three-day official visit

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday departed to Turkey on a three-day official visit. Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister for Investment Board Chaudhry Salik Hussain, PM’s Special Assistants Tariq Fatemi and Fahad Hussain also accompanied the prime minister. While Foreign Minister Bilawal… Continue reading PM leaves for Turkey on three-day official visit

Time ripe for Pak-Turkey to further leverage on excellent bonds: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said that time has arrived for Pakistan and Turkey to further leverage on their excellent bonds to upgrade the bilateral ties as era of regional connectivity and shared development called for fresh approach. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister posted his views prior to… Continue reading Time ripe for Pak-Turkey to further leverage on excellent bonds: PM

President approves Baligh’s appointment as Governor Punjab

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Monday approved the appointment of Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman as Governor Punjab. The president accorded his approval on the advice of the prime minister in terms of Article 48 (1) read with Article 101 (1) and Article 101 (5) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of… Continue reading President approves Baligh’s appointment as Governor Punjab

Pakistan; largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said that Pakistan was the largest contributor to the UN Peacekeeping missions in the world as it had so far provided about 200,000 personnel. Such a gesture also manifested Pakistan’s desire and efforts for peace, the prime minister said in a message on the International… Continue reading Pakistan; largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions: PM

Audiotape exposes IK’s hypocrisy: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said that the recently surfaced purported audiotape exposed Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan’s hypocrisy and double standards. The prime minister, on his Twitter handle, said that in the surfaced audiotape the PTI chairman allegedly sought NRO for himself and his previous government. IK manufactured a… Continue reading Audiotape exposes IK’s hypocrisy: PM

PM felicitates newly elected CPNE office-bearers

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE). The prime minister extended his congratulatory message to CPNE president Kazim Khan, senior president Ayaz Khan, secretary general Aamir Mahmood and other elected members of the body. The prime minister said… Continue reading PM felicitates newly elected CPNE office-bearers

Let us turn Pakistan into country where public service defines politics: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday underlined to turn Pakistan into a country where public service delivery was regarded as the definition of politics. In a tweet, the prime minister expressed his opinion over the state of politics and society. “Let us turn Pakistan into a country where difference of opinion… Continue reading Let us turn Pakistan into country where public service defines politics: PM

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