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

Women’s self-dependence inevitable for country’s socio-economic development: Samina

RAWALPINDI, Mar 8 (APP): First Lady Samina Arif Alvi on Friday said that the self-dependence of women was inevitable for the socio-economic development and prosperity of any country. The first lady, addressing a seminar held in connection with International Women Day at Rawalpindi Women University in collaboration with SOS Foundation, said Islam had granted full… Continue reading Women’s self-dependence inevitable for country’s socio-economic development: Samina

President Arif Alvi presented farewell guard of honour

ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday was presented a farewell guard of honor at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, marking the culmination of his term. The smartly turned-out contingents of the armed forces presented the guard of honor which was reviewed by the outgoing president. The national anthem was played as the president stood… Continue reading President Arif Alvi presented farewell guard of honour

PM thanks world leaders for good wishes on assumption of office

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed gratitude to the world leaders for extending felicitations and prayers for him on the assumption of office. The prime minister took to X to thank the leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin… Continue reading PM thanks world leaders for good wishes on assumption of office

PM, COAS discuss security, army’s professional matters

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister’s House. In the meeting, they discussed the Pakistan Army’s professional as well as the security-related matters, a PM Office press release said. The army chief also congratulated Prime Minister… Continue reading PM, COAS discuss security, army’s professional matters

SC opinion on Bhutto’s trial sets a new history and tradition: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulating the leadership and workers of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said by admitting the mistake in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s trial, the Supreme Court’s opinion on the presidential reference had set a new history and tradition. The prime minister congratulated Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, President-designate Asif… Continue reading SC opinion on Bhutto’s trial sets a new history and tradition: PM

Govt resolved to promote local languages, cultures of all regions: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extending greetings on the Saraiki Culture and Saraiki Ajrak Day being observed on Wednesday, reiterated that the incumbent government would play its role in promoting the local languages, literature, and cultures of all the regions in the country. The prime minister, in his message, said that all… Continue reading Govt resolved to promote local languages, cultures of all regions: PM

PM announces relief package for Balochistan’s rain-hit areas

GWADAR, Mar 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday unveiled a relief package for people of the rain-hit areas of Balochistan, announcing Rs 2 million each for the families of the deceased, Rs 0.5 million for the injured, and Rs 750,000 for those whose houses were completely damaged. The prime minister who arrived here… Continue reading PM announces relief package for Balochistan’s rain-hit areas

PM seeks damages assessment report on Balochistan’s rain-hit areas

GWADAR, Mar 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday assuring the government’s all-out efforts for rescue and relief of rain-hit people of Gwadar and South Balochistan directed the authorities concerned to formulate a report based on the assessment of the damages to private properties. The prime minister, who was given a briefing about the… Continue reading PM seeks damages assessment report on Balochistan’s rain-hit areas

Putin congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on election as PM

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 5 (APP): President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Tuesday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Russian president highlighted the friendly nature of Russia-Pakistan relations and wished Shehbaz Sharif every success in his important capacity as head of government, the Embassy of Russia in Islamabad said on… Continue reading Putin congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on election as PM

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