PM for instant implementation of UNSC resolution on Gaza

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday hailed the UN Security Council’s resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and called for its immediate implementation to bring an end to the Israeli forces’ barbarism against the Palestinians. The prime minister, addressing the Tax Excellence Award distribution ceremony here, said enforcement of the resolution… Continue reading PM for instant implementation of UNSC resolution on Gaza

President lauds valour of security forces to foil Turbat terror attack

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday lauded the security forces for their successful operation to foil a terrorist attack at the Naval Base in Turbat. The president, in a statement, said that timely and effective action by the security forces to thwart the attack was appreciable. He also lauded the valour… Continue reading President lauds valour of security forces to foil Turbat terror attack

President emphasises increasing economic, cultural ties with Cote d’Ivoire

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that Pakistan enjoyed cordial relations with Cote d’Ivoire and underscored the need to enhance economic and cultural ties with the West African nation for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The president said this while talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Cote… Continue reading President emphasises increasing economic, cultural ties with Cote d’Ivoire

Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi holds flag-hoisting ceremony

NEW DELHI, Mar 23 (APP): The High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi on Saturday hosted a flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate the National Day of Pakistan with a patriotic zeal. The Charge d’ Affaires of Pakistan to India Saad Ahmad Warraich hoisted the national flag at the Chancery lawn. The messages of the president and prime… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi holds flag-hoisting ceremony

Pakistan High Commission holds flag-hoisting ceremony in Singapore

ISLAMABAD,Mar23 (APP): A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan House in Singapore to commemorate the 84th National Day of Pakistan. The high commission’s staff and prominent members of the Pakistani community in Singapore attended the ceremony. High Commissioner Rukhsana Afzaal hoisted the flag to the tune of the National Anthem, followed by the messages of the… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission holds flag-hoisting ceremony in Singapore

Pakistan’s UAE envoy emphasises unity, tolerance to face economic challenges

ABU DHABI, Mar 23 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi on Saturday emphasised the need of unity, tolerance and harmony in society to counter formidable economic challenges and make Pakistan a stable and prosperous country. The ambassador addressing a ceremony to commemorate Pakistan Day held at the embassy,… Continue reading Pakistan’s UAE envoy emphasises unity, tolerance to face economic challenges

Pakistan not to compromise its sovereignty, tolerate any destabilizing efforts: President

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that Pakistan was a peace-loving and responsible nuclear state but it would neither make any compromise on its sovereignty nor would tolerate any efforts of terrorists or any group aimed at destabilising it. “Pakistan wants relations with all our neighbors. We are a peace-loving… Continue reading Pakistan not to compromise its sovereignty, tolerate any destabilizing efforts: President

Dar advocates “aggressive” financing to developing world for nuclear energy projects

BRUSSELS, Mar 22 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishq Dar on Friday called for “aggressive” financing by International Financial Institutions and multilateral development organisations for developing countries to help them launch nuclear energy projects. The foreign minister, in a video message after attending the First Nuclear Energy Summit held by the Blegian government and the… Continue reading Dar advocates “aggressive” financing to developing world for nuclear energy projects

PM strongly condemns terror attack on military convoy in DI Khan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place in Dera Ismail Khan targeting a military convoy. According to the police report, the convoy was on its way to Tank from Dera Ismail Khan when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the convoy, resulting… Continue reading PM strongly condemns terror attack on military convoy in DI Khan

China to assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation: Vice Premier

BRUSSELS, Mar 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday held a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing wherein the latter underlined that China would assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation. In the meeting held on the sidelines of the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, both sides agreed on the importance… Continue reading China to assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation: Vice Premier

Pakistan not invaded Afghanistan but acted against terrorists’ hideouts: FO

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said that the intelligence-based operation it had carried out on March 18 was not an invasion of Afghanistan but an action against the sanctuaries of terrorists hiding inside Afghanistan and posing threats to Pakistan’s security. “Pakistan has not invaded Afghanistan. We have no designs against Afghanistan… The operation… Continue reading Pakistan not invaded Afghanistan but acted against terrorists’ hideouts: FO

President Zardari for expanding scope of Pak-Japan cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for expanding the scope of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan across a wide spectrum of areas, especially trade, investment, economy, culture and people-to-people contacts. The president, talking to the Ambassador of Japan Mitsuhiro Wada, who called on him, said that Pakistan was a… Continue reading President Zardari for expanding scope of Pak-Japan cooperation

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz extend greetings on Nowruz

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended their heartfelt greetings to all those who are celebrating the “ancient and cherished” tradition of Nowruz in Pakistan and around the world. “I extend my heartfelt greetings to all celebrating the ancient and cherished tradition of Nowruz. May this… Continue reading President Zardari, PM Shehbaz extend greetings on Nowruz

PM for early conclusion of Pak-UK Enhanced Strategic Partnership agreement

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressing the desire to elevate the Pakistan-UK relationship to the next level, emphasized the importance of early conclusion of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership (ESP) agreement. The prime minister, in a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, who called on him, highlighted the government’s priorities, in… Continue reading PM for early conclusion of Pak-UK Enhanced Strategic Partnership agreement

PM directs formulation of constitutional, legal amendments package for judicial reforms

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the special committee concerned to formulate a package of constitutional and legal reforms to bring in judicial reforms in the country. The prime minister, chairing the maiden meeting of the special committee on legal and judicial reforms, also instructed the committee to formulate a… Continue reading PM directs formulation of constitutional, legal amendments package for judicial reforms

PM, cabinet members forego salaries, perks to promote austerity

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the federal cabinet on Wednesday decided to voluntarily forego their salaries and perks as part of the government’s efforts to promote austerity. The decision was made in a cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister which took up different agenda items including the briefing… Continue reading PM, cabinet members forego salaries, perks to promote austerity

PM for efforts to implement Pak-Kuwait $10b agreements signed last year

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for concerted efforts to ensure the early implementation of seven agreements worth US$ 10 billion signed between Pakistan and Kuwait in November last year. The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Ambassador of the State of Kuwait… Continue reading PM for efforts to implement Pak-Kuwait $10b agreements signed last year

Pakistan envoy advocates for strategic alignment, financial compliance at UNESCO

PARIS, Mar 19 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad emphasising the alignment of the UN agency’s strategic direction with its objectives said the frameworks needed to be in place to ensure compliance in meeting obligations in observance of financial regulations. The ambassador, presenting Pakistan’s perspective at 219… Continue reading Pakistan envoy advocates for strategic alignment, financial compliance at UNESCO

PM felicitates Islamabad United over PSL 9 win; says cricket unites whole nation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated the Islamabad United team for winning the 9th Pakistan Super League, saying that the cricket was a uniting factor for the whole nation. In the last ball thriller, Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans by two wickets in the PSL final at National Bank Stadium,… Continue reading PM felicitates Islamabad United over PSL 9 win; says cricket unites whole nation

Dar, UAE FM discuss sustained momentum of multi-tiered cooperation: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Friday received a congratulatory telephone call from Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the conversation, the two foreign ministers discussed the sustained momentum of multi-tiered cooperation between the two countries, Foreign Minister Dar wrote on his… Continue reading Dar, UAE FM discuss sustained momentum of multi-tiered cooperation: PM

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