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

Japanese firm hosts first-ever paid interns from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): A Japanese firm has accepted the first-ever group of paid interns from Pakistan for training in mechanical engineering. “Efforts made by the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo to explore opportunities for Pakistani youth in Japan continue to bear fruit. For the first time, a Japanese company has accepted six paid interns… Continue reading Japanese firm hosts first-ever paid interns from Pakistan

Pakistan envoy, Nepalese FM discuss bilateral ties, cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi on Thursday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Narayan Kaji Shreshtha. He felicitated the foreign minister on assuming the office and conveyed the best wishes of the Pakistani leadership, according to a press release. In the meeting, they also… Continue reading Pakistan envoy, Nepalese FM discuss bilateral ties, cooperation

PM pays surprise visits to Utility Stores to inspect Relief Package implementation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday paid surprise visits to different Utility Stores across the federal capital to inspect the execution of the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package. During the visit, the prime minister interacted with the beneficiaries of the scheme and inquired whether they faced any issues while benefiting from… Continue reading PM pays surprise visits to Utility Stores to inspect Relief Package implementation

PM visits Asfandyar Wali’s residence to condole over his wife’s demise

CHARSADDA, Mar 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited the residence of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Asfandyar Wali Khan to condole over the death of his wife. The prime minister interacted with Asfandyar Wali’s son and ANP leader Aimal Wali Khan. He offered Fateha and prayed for peace for the departed soul. He… Continue reading PM visits Asfandyar Wali’s residence to condole over his wife’s demise

Air Chief calls on Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu on Monday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here. The Air Chief congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz on assuming the office, a PM Office press release said. In the meeting, they discussed the professional matters of the Pakistan Air Force.

Prime minister grieved over death of Asfandyar Wali’s wife

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grief over the death of Awami National Party leader Asfandyar Wali Khan’s wife. Sympathising with the bereaved family, he prayed to Allah Almighty for forgiveness of the departed soul and patience to the family members.

President Zardari condoles over death of Asfandyar Wali’s wife

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed condolence over the death of Awami National Party leader Asfandyar Wali’s wife. “My sympathies and prayers go to the bereaved family,” the president said, according to a President House press release. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and… Continue reading President Zardari condoles over death of Asfandyar Wali’s wife

President Asif Zardari presented guard of honour

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday was presented guard of honour here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, a day after he was sworn in as the 14th President of Pakistan. The president arrived at the forecourt of the presidency in the horse-driven buggy. After the national anthem, he inspected the guard of honour… Continue reading President Asif Zardari presented guard of honour

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