India’s illegal, unilateral actions of 2019 vitiated atmosphere for dialogue: FM

He was talking to a delegation of the Azad Kashmir chapter of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) here. The 10-member delegation was led by APHC Convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar. The minister said India would have to go back to the drawing board of August 4, 2019 for any meaningful bilateral engagement. The meeting with APHC’s… Continue reading India’s illegal, unilateral actions of 2019 vitiated atmosphere for dialogue: FM

PM holds Imran responsible for torching of Corps Commander House

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits Jinnah House Lahore set ablaze by violent mob on 9th May. Lahore, May 13th, 2023.

LAHORE, May 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday said that Imran Niazi was responsible for the barbaric act of torching of Corps Commander House in Lahore as he planned and instigated the act of arson. Talking to the media during his visit to the Jinnah House, the prime minister said the planners,… Continue reading PM holds Imran responsible for torching of Corps Commander House

PM condemns allegations of Imran Niazi against army chief

ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the allegations of Imran Khan against the army chief. In a statement here on Friday, he said the statement of Imran Niazi against the Pakistan army was proof of his low-minded mentality. This statement was a confession of the mastermind of the tragic incidents of… Continue reading PM condemns allegations of Imran Niazi against army chief

Pakistan to continue moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiris: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here on Thursday held a meeting with leaders of Azad Kashmir chapter of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and discussed matters related to Jammu and Kashmir. The convener of Azad Kashmir APHC chapter Mehmood Ahmed Saghar led the delegation. Bilawal Bhutto said he reiterated… Continue reading Pakistan to continue moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiris: Bilawal

Pakistan to continue raising voice against HR abuses in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Pakistan will continue to raise its voice against grave and systematic human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Speaking during the weekly press briefing here on Thursday, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, “We will also continue to extend political, diplomatic and moral support to our Kashmiri brothers… Continue reading Pakistan to continue raising voice against HR abuses in IIOJK

PM, Maulana Fazlur Rehman discuss prevailing political situation

Chairman JUIF and Chairman Pakistan Democratic Movement Maulana Fazal Ur Rehman calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on 11th of May, 2023.

ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with chief of Pakistan Democratic Movement Maulana Fazlur Rehman here on Thursday and held a detailed discussion on the current political situation in the country. During the meeting, they strongly condemned the attacks of workers of Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) on state… Continue reading PM, Maulana Fazlur Rehman discuss prevailing political situation

PM condemns Imran’s act of maligning, threatening army, intelligence agency

ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Imran Niazi’s act of routinely maligning and threatening Pakistan Army and Intelligence Agency for the sake of petty political gains was highly condemnable. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “Imran’s leveling of allegations without any proof against Gen Faisal Naseer and… Continue reading PM condemns Imran’s act of maligning, threatening army, intelligence agency

Pakistan, Scotland to hold investment conference: PM

LONDON, May 7 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Pakistan and Scotland will hold a conference to attract investment in the fields of trade, education, technical training and renewable sources of energy.After meeting with First Minister of Scotland Hamza Yousaf here, he told media that he had constructive talks with the First Minister who… Continue reading Pakistan, Scotland to hold investment conference: PM

ASEAN team wins President’s Bodyguard Polo Cup

President Dr Arif Alvi handing over the President's Bodyguard Polo Cup 2023 to the winning team, ASEAN Polo, at Islamabad Club Polo Ground, Islamabad, on 07-05-2023.

ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): ASEAN Polo team outperformed Pakistan Air Force Team here on Sunday in the final and won trophy of President’s Bodyguard Polo Cup 2023.President Dr. Arif Alvi was the chief guest at the final match and gave the winning trophy to the ASEAN team in a prize distribution ceremony after the game.… Continue reading ASEAN team wins President’s Bodyguard Polo Cup

Pakistan, China to work for peaceful, stable Afghanistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said the 5th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held in Islamabad on Saturday underscored the unwavering consensus of Pakistan and China to work for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan in the interest of Afghan people. In a tweet on the social media platform Twitter, he said,… Continue reading Pakistan, China to work for peaceful, stable Afghanistan: PM

Nawaz Sharif disqualified on basis of false, baseless allegations: PM

LONDON, May 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was disqualified on the basis of false and baseless allegations and Imran Niazi was imposed on the country in 2018 through a conspiracy. Talking to media here, he said an incompetent person Imran Niazi severely damaged the economy and the… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif disqualified on basis of false, baseless allegations: PM

FMs of Pakistan, China, Afghanistan discuss terrorism, trade

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan Saturday held discussions covering areas of political engagement, counter-terrorism, trade and connectivity. Pakistan hosted the 5th China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers dialogue here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir… Continue reading FMs of Pakistan, China, Afghanistan discuss terrorism, trade

PM hails WHO’s declaration of end of COVID-19, praises medical community

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ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said the declaration of World Health Organization (WHO) about the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency after three years was a tribute to the outstanding services of scientists, doctors, and health professionals. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “WHO’s declaration of… Continue reading PM hails WHO’s declaration of end of COVID-19, praises medical community

Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to strengthen ties, robustly implement CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Pakistan and China Saturday here reaffirmed resolve to further strengthen their time-tested and All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership through continued close consultations at the leadership level, enhanced practical cooperation and robust implementation of the CPEC projects. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Qin Gang made… Continue reading Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to strengthen ties, robustly implement CPEC projects

PM meets world leaders

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Brazil H.E Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the sidelines of Coronation of King Charles III. London, 6th of May, 2023.

LONDON, May 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday met different world leaders on the occasion of coronation of King Charles III. The prime minister met with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Sri Lanka Wickremesinghe, President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema, President of… Continue reading PM meets world leaders

PM attends coronation of King Charles III

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met King Charles III on the sidelines of a meeting of leaders of Commonwealth countries held in London on Friday.

LONDON, May 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif represented Pakistan at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III here on Saturday. The coronation is the first occasion in 70 years that a British monarch has been anointed. Earlier, his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II had ascended the throne in 1953. Prime Minister Shahbaz… Continue reading PM attends coronation of King Charles III

Begum Samina Alvi inaugurates int’l food festival

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi inaugurating an international food festival, at a hotel, in Islamabad, on 06-05-2023.

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): First Lady Begum Samina Alvi Saturday inaugurated an international food festival here at a local hotel.Members of the diplomatic corps based in Islamabad, their families, and people from different walks of life visited the festival.At the festival, stalls of traditional dishes from various countries were set up. After formally commencing the… Continue reading Begum Samina Alvi inaugurates int’l food festival

Onus on India to create conducive environment for dialogue: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD, May 5 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday said meaningful dialogue with India would be difficult unless it reviewed its unilateral actions of August 5, 2019, on Jammu and Kashmir. The minister, in an interview with BBC, said in the circumstances onus was on India to create a conducive environment for bilateral… Continue reading Onus on India to create conducive environment for dialogue: Bilawal

PM, SG Scotland discuss Commonwealth affairs

London: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets Secretary General of Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland on the sidelines of a meeting of the leaders of Commonwealth countries (5.5.23).

LONDON, May 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and cordial meeting with Secretary General of Commonwealth of the Nations Ms. Patricia Scotland on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Leaders’ Event that took place here on Friday to welcome King Charles III in the latter’s capacity as the new Head of the… Continue reading PM, SG Scotland discuss Commonwealth affairs

Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to work together for regional peace, prosperity

State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Mr Qin Gang, along with his delegation called on President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, on 05-05-2023.

ISLAMABAD, May 5 (APP): Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their resolve to work together for promoting regional peace and prosperity and for jointly coping with external challenges. Both sides emphasised the need to further advance and deepen bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, economy, culture and defence for the mutual benefit of the two… Continue reading Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to work together for regional peace, prosperity

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