NEC directs priority financial allocations for merged, backward districts

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):National Economic Council (NEC) Monday here directed that the development targets for all new merged and backward districts should be met on priority basis with appropriate financial allocations in the next budget. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was chairing meeting of the council. Federal ministers Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Sami Saeed, Shahid Ashraf… Continue reading NEC directs priority financial allocations for merged, backward districts

Pakistani ambassador hosts dinner for Akhuwat Foundation

ZURICH, Jan 20 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to Switzerland Aamir Shouket hosted a dinner Friday night here for Akhuwat Foundation. According to a post of the ambassador on X, about 150 people representing Pakistani diaspora and other Swiss guests attended the event. Dr Amjad Saqib, Chairman Akhuwat Foundation briefed the audience on work his organization is… Continue reading Pakistani ambassador hosts dinner for Akhuwat Foundation

Pakistan, China stood together to safeguard common interests: Sun Weidong

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday said Pakistan and China stood together to safeguard their common interests and would continue to support each other on issues of significance. He was speaking at the inauguration of a photo exhibition and CPEC library at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here. He said… Continue reading Pakistan, China stood together to safeguard common interests: Sun Weidong

Diplomats engage to normalise Pakistan, Iran relations

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Pakistani and Iranian diplomats engaged Friday in a flurry of diplomatic activity to normalise relations of the two countries and de-escalate tension. The signs of rapprochement became public when Iranian diplomat Seyed Rasoul Mousavi in a post on X told that “an hour ago, foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan had a… Continue reading Diplomats engage to normalise Pakistan, Iran relations

Amna Baloch, Finnish envoy discuss ties

BRUSELLS, Jan 19 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch Friday met here with Permanent Representative of Finland to European Union Markku Keinänen. They discussed matters of regional and global importance and strengthening of engagements of Pakistan and Finland. She also met with Barbara Dietrich, CEO of Diplomatic World… Continue reading Amna Baloch, Finnish envoy discuss ties

Ambassador commends EU Parliament for condemning human rights abuses in IIOJK

BRUSSELS, Jan 18 (APP):The ambassador of Pakistan to European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch Thursday here expressed gratitude to the EU parliamentary recommendations for shedding light on the alarming situation and human rights abuses in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The recent EU parliamentary recommendations of January 17 2024, to the… Continue reading Ambassador commends EU Parliament for condemning human rights abuses in IIOJK

Seminar on role of women in peace, nation building organized in Turbat

Turbat, Jan 18 (APP): A seminar was organized here on Thursday on the role of women in peace and nation building. About 400 girl students and faculty participated in the seminar held at Sheikha Fatima bin Mubarak Cadet College Turbat through Voice of Balochistan (VoB). The students came from University of Turbat, Government Girls College… Continue reading Seminar on role of women in peace, nation building organized in Turbat

Delegates from Africa arrive for 3rd Engineering Show in Lahore

Lahore, Jan 18 (APP):Around 50 delegates from Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone and Guinea are arriving here for the 3rd Engineering and Healthcare Show from Jan 18-20. Business to business sessions and industry visits have been organized for these delegates, who are interested in agri machinery, cosmetics, kitchenware, construction, home appliances, surgicals and pharmaceutical products from… Continue reading Delegates from Africa arrive for 3rd Engineering Show in Lahore

Amna Baloch meets Latvian envoy

BRUSSELS, Jan 15 (APP):Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch called on the Permanent Representative of Latvia to the Political and Security Committee of the European Union ambassador Ivars Lasis here on Monday. They discussed latest regional and international issues and agreed to enhance engagements in future.

PM congratulates Sheikh Hasina on re-election

ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The prime minister, in a post on the social media platform X, said, “I congratulate Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. I wish Sheikh Hasina a successful… Continue reading PM congratulates Sheikh Hasina on re-election

Pakistan to always champion Jammu & Kashmir cause: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said that Pakistan would always champion the Jammu and Kashmir cause and its resolution as per the United Nations Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. He was speaking at the ongoing Envoys’ Conference being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Continue reading Pakistan to always champion Jammu & Kashmir cause: PM

Pakistan sends relief goods for people of Gaza

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):The government of Pakistan dispatched the third consignment of relief goods for the people of Gaza on Monday. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani sent off the cargo with a special Pakistan air force aircraft at Noor Khan Airbase. According to Foreign Office, after arrival at Al Arish airport in Egypt, the consignment… Continue reading Pakistan sends relief goods for people of Gaza

Govt to look into complaints about hurdles in electoral process: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Saturday assured that the government would investigate the complaints about hurdles to stop some people from taking part in the electoral process. In an interview with a private television, he said, “People are free to vote for the candidates of their choice. There is no policy to… Continue reading Govt to look into complaints about hurdles in electoral process: PM

Citizens of all faiths enjoying equal rights in Pakistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Saturday reiterated that citizens of all faiths including Hindus, Sikhs and Christians were enjoying equal rights in Pakistan with dignity and the government would ensure protection of their places of worship. Speaking at an event organized to celebrate Christmas here, he felicitated the Christian community on behalf… Continue reading Citizens of all faiths enjoying equal rights in Pakistan: PM

FM offers condolences on demise of Amir of Kuwait

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani Thursday visited Kuwaiti embassy here to offer condolences on the sad demise of late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Foreign Minister Jilani lauded the visionary leadership of the late Amir and admired him as a well-wisher of Pakistan who made a sterling contributions… Continue reading FM offers condolences on demise of Amir of Kuwait

PM dispels doubts about election on Feb 8

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Thursday said there should be no doubt about polls on February 8 as the election process had started with the candidates filing their nomination papers and the political parties busy in building narratives to attract voters. In an interview with a private television channel, he said it was… Continue reading PM dispels doubts about election on Feb 8

President urges property developers to explore investment opportunities abroad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday here urged entrepreneurs and property developers to enter into joint ventures with foreign companies to attract foreign investment, laying the groundwork for renaissance of Pakistan. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of 3rd Pakistan International Property and Construction Expo, he said all across the world major developments were… Continue reading President urges property developers to explore investment opportunities abroad

Pakistan committed to deepen ties with Norway: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep commitment to further strengthening relations with Norway in all spheres. In a post on social media platform X, he said, “On this 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Norway, I reaffirm Pakistan’s deep commitment to further strengthening this partnership… Continue reading Pakistan committed to deepen ties with Norway: PM

PM visits Kuwait to offer condolences on demise of Amir Nawaf

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 18 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited Kuwait on Monday to offer condolences over the sad demise of the Amir His Highness Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. During his meeting with the new Amir His Highness Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, the Prime Minister offered sincerest and heartfelt condolences on behalf of himself,… Continue reading PM visits Kuwait to offer condolences on demise of Amir Nawaf

Kashmir issue to be raised internationally with renewed vigour: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Friday said that the government in consultation with the Kashmiri leadership would raise the Kashmir issue at the international forums with renewed vigour. The prime minister, in an interview with the AJK PTV, said the Kashmiri diaspora had a vital role to play in raising the… Continue reading Kashmir issue to be raised internationally with renewed vigour: PM

Author: Munir Hussain