PM announces Daanish Schools expansion to realise Quaid’s Pakistan dream

ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced that the federal government would establish Daanish Schools in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and remote areas of Balochistan and Sindh to fulfill the aspiration of Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan by delivering quality education to children coming from economically disadvantaged families. “This is not the fault… Continue reading PM announces Daanish Schools expansion to realise Quaid’s Pakistan dream

PM strongly condemns Khzdar, Kuchlak bomb blasts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the bomb blasts that took place in the Khuzdar and Kuchlak areas of Balochistan. The prime minister, in a statement, expressed grief over the loss of precious lives and prayed for peace to the departed souls besides sympathising with the bereaved families.… Continue reading PM strongly condemns Khzdar, Kuchlak bomb blasts

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia affirm commitment to expedite first wave of $5b investment package

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, Apr 8 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud here wherein the two countries affirmed their commitment to expediting the first wave of the previously discussed investment package worth $5 billion. The bilateral ties and regional as well as global… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia affirm commitment to expedite first wave of $5b investment package

PM performs Umrah; prays for country’s progress, oppressed Kashmiri, Palestinian Muslims

MAKKAH AL- MUKARRAMAH, Apr 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday performed Umrah and offered Nawafil inside Kaaba as he was granted access inside Baitullah, as a special gesture. The prime minister, who is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, performed Tawaaf – the circumambulation of Kaaba – and other rituals. The… Continue reading PM performs Umrah; prays for country’s progress, oppressed Kashmiri, Palestinian Muslims

President Zardari to address parliament’s joint session on Apr 16

ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to address the joint session of the parliament on April 16, to mark the beginning of the parliamentary year, following the general elections. The joint session of the parliament will be held on Tuesday (April 16) at 1600 hours, according to a President House press… Continue reading President Zardari to address parliament’s joint session on Apr 16

CJCSC briefs President Zardari about security situation, armed forces’ preparedness

ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza on Friday called on President Asif Ali Zardari and briefed him about the security situation of the country as well as the operational preparedness of the armed forces. In the meeting, the CJCSC also highlighted that the armed forces… Continue reading CJCSC briefs President Zardari about security situation, armed forces’ preparedness

Pakistan, Hungary agree to foster trade, cultural collaboration

BRUSSELS, Apr 4 (APP): Pakistan and Hungary on Thursday agreed to foster bilateral collaboration in the avenues of trade, education and culture. The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch and the Permanent Representative of Hungary to the EU Bilant Odor. They… Continue reading Pakistan, Hungary agree to foster trade, cultural collaboration

Israel’s adventurism in region unacceptable; must be held accountable: FO

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday strongly condemning the recent attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria said the Israeli “adventurism” in the region was unacceptable. The Foreign Office spokesperson, in her weekly press briefing, said Israel must be held accountable for its irresponsible attack for its unabated atrocities… Continue reading Israel’s adventurism in region unacceptable; must be held accountable: FO

PM directs to build Daanish Schools in all three GB divisions

ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to build Daanish Schools across all three divisions of Gilgit Baltistan to impart world-class education and accommodation facilities to students from low-income groups. The prime minister, in a meeting with GB Chief Minister Gulbar Khan who called on him, also constituted… Continue reading PM directs to build Daanish Schools in all three GB divisions

PM visits embassy to condole five Chinese nationals’ killing; assures high-level probe

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the Chinese embassy here to convey condolence over the killing of five Chinese nationals in a terrorist attack in Bisham, and assured a swift and high-level probe into the incident. The prime minister, in an interaction with the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong sympathised with… Continue reading PM visits embassy to condole five Chinese nationals’ killing; assures high-level probe

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

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