Child education imperative for progress of Pakistan: Begum Samina

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi Monday said education of young generation was imperative for progress of Pakistan. Speaking at an event for the children of schools organized by Lift Welfare Foundation, she said education and training of the new generation was guarantee for development of a country. She underlined the need for encouraging informal education.… Continue reading Child education imperative for progress of Pakistan: Begum Samina

FM congratulates President Xi on reelection as General Secretary CPC

ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday felicitated President Xi Jinping on his re-election as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “Heartiest felicitations to President Xi on reelection as CPC General Secretary. It reflects the enduring confidence of… Continue reading FM congratulates President Xi on reelection as General Secretary CPC

Pakistan exits FATF’s grey list: FO

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Friday decided by consensus that Pakistan has completed all substantial, technical and procedural requirements of both 2018 and 2021 action plans.

FATF puts Pakistan on white list: Hina Khar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar Friday said Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Pakistan from the grey list, acknowledging the country’s significant progress in improving anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regime. In a press briefing here, she said “I am pleased to announce… Continue reading FATF puts Pakistan on white list: Hina Khar

Hina Khar discusses ties with French minister, business leader

PARIS, Oct 21 (APP):Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar Friday here met Thierry Pflimlin, President France-Pakistan Business Council; François Bitouzet, Managing Director VivaTech; delivered a talk at Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po University; and met a delegation of Association of Grandes Ecoles and Campus France.In her meeting with Thierry Pflimlin,… Continue reading Hina Khar discusses ties with French minister, business leader

Pakistan rejects malicious campaign by Indian media ahead of FATF plenary meeting

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Pakistan Thursday categorically reject the orchestrated malevolent campaign against Pakistan by Indian media ahead of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting.Responding to media questions on various news items published by Indian media ahead of the FATF Plenary meeting, the Spokesperson of the Foreign Office stated, “This is not the… Continue reading Pakistan rejects malicious campaign by Indian media ahead of FATF plenary meeting

President urges parties to evolve consensus on early elections

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi Thursday urged the political parties to evolve consensus on the holding of early elections. The president, in an interview with a private television channel, said, “There will be no issue if elections were held a few months before the scheduled time.” The second tier of political parties… Continue reading President urges parties to evolve consensus on early elections

PM announces 20,000 internships for engineers, scholarships for top universities

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday announced initiatives of providing 20,000 internships to young engineers and 75 scholarships to students for studies in the top universities of the world. The Ministry of Planning and Development will carry out the youth initiatives, which also include spending of Rs 40 billion in 20 most… Continue reading PM announces 20,000 internships for engineers, scholarships for top universities

Diplomatic Corps bids farewell to former FS Sohail Mahmood

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Diplomatic Corps in Islamabad here Monday held a reception to bid farewell to former foreign secretary Sohail Mahmood of Pakistan.Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov of Turkmenistan and Ambassador Per Albert Ilsaas of Norway arranged the reception for the former foreign secretary. In his speech on the occasion, former foreign secretary Sohail Mehmood spoke… Continue reading Diplomatic Corps bids farewell to former FS Sohail Mahmood

Hina Khar, French parliamentary leaders discuss ties

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, held meetings on Monday with Christian Cambon, President Commission for Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces of the French Senate and Jean-Louis Bourlanges, President Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly and discussed matters of mutual interest.The meetings were held at… Continue reading Hina Khar, French parliamentary leaders discuss ties

OICCI for heavy penalties on IPR breach

KARACHI, Oct 17 (APP): Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) – the collective body of over 200 top foreign investors, has recommended a substantial increase in penalties to ensure Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection which is imperative to attract foreign direct investment in high-value research-based products and services in Pakistan. Sharing the results… Continue reading OICCI for heavy penalties on IPR breach

Coalition govt rejects demand for early elections

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):The coalition government Monday categorically rejected the demand of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek I Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan for early elections and said the allies would decide about the timing of elections in the country. In a joint statement, the government allies said no group on the basis of its power would be… Continue reading Coalition govt rejects demand for early elections

President condoles loss of lives in Turkiye coal mine explosion

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has expressed his sincere condolences and solidarity with the victims of a mine explosion in the northern state of Bartin in Turkiye, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of its people. The President prayed that Allah Almighty may bless the departed souls with eternal… Continue reading President condoles loss of lives in Turkiye coal mine explosion

PM condoles demise of senior journalist Khawaja Farrukh Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of senior journalist Khawaja Farrukh Saeed. In a message of condolence here on Sunday, he said Khawaja Farrukh was a prominent leader of journalists of Pakistan, particularly of Punjab. The PM said all his life he did journalism based… Continue reading PM condoles demise of senior journalist Khawaja Farrukh Saeed

PM calls for collective steps to ensure food security

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday called for collective steps to ensure food security in the world.In tweets on social media platform Twitter on the occasion of World Food Day, he said the recent devastating floods in Pakistan had destroyed standing crops on millions of acres. He said an agricultural country like… Continue reading PM calls for collective steps to ensure food security

Bilawal extends best wishes to Communist Party of China on 20th National Congress

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday extended his best wishes to the Communist Party of China (CPC) on its 20th National Congress. In a message, Bilawal Bhutto said throughout its history, the Chinese Communist Party had made enormous contributions to the progress and prosperity of the Chinese nation and… Continue reading Bilawal extends best wishes to Communist Party of China on 20th National Congress

President directs Silk Bank to refund Rs 200,000 with profit to bank fraud victim

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has upheld a decision of the Banking Mohtasib (BM) and directed the Silk Bank Ltd (SBL) to refund the bank account of a fraud victim with Rs 200,000 along with the remaining profit till the date the amount is credited to his bank account. The President said… Continue reading President directs Silk Bank to refund Rs 200,000 with profit to bank fraud victim

PM holds PTI responsible for economic difficulties of people

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday held the previous government of Pakistan Tehreek I Insaf (PTI) responsible for the economic difficulties of the common man and expressed determination to take Pakistan out of economic hardship. Addressing Mufti Mehmood conference here, he said the previous government violated the agreement with International Monetary Fund… Continue reading PM holds PTI responsible for economic difficulties of people

Pakistan embassy wins People’s Choice Award at Chef Challenge in Washington

Pakistani street food featuring samosa, chicken tikka, Ghulab Jaman, Firni and Karak Chai were served at 2022 Embassy Chef Challenge held at Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (APP): Pakistan won second place for the People’s Choice Award at the 2022 Embassy Chef Challenge held at Smithsonian Museum here. The event was part of the 2022 Events DC International City Food Festival organized to celebrate food, culture and entertainment highlighting the diverse communities in the capital city of the United… Continue reading Pakistan embassy wins People’s Choice Award at Chef Challenge in Washington

Bilawal writes to President UNSC, SG UNGA on alarming situation in IIOJK

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has addressed a letter to the President of the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary General drawing attention to the alarming situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), especially India’s ongoing unlawful measures to change the demographic structure of the occupied… Continue reading Bilawal writes to President UNSC, SG UNGA on alarming situation in IIOJK

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