NSC reviews law & order situation; vows to ensure security of people’s lives, property

The National Security Committee (NSC) on Friday reviewed the overall law and order situation in the country and vowed to ensure the security of people’s lives and property at every cost.
The meeting presided over by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was attended by Federal Ministers, Services Chiefs, heads of intelligence agencies and senior officials.

Pakistan asks India to investigate custodial death of Kashmiri leader Altaf Shah

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Pakistan Friday asked the Indian government to immediately investigate the custodial death of Kashmiri leader Altaf Ahmed Shah and hold to account all those responsible for the tragedy.Speaking at the weekly press briefing here, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened at the inhuman custodial death of Hurriyat leader Altaf… Continue reading Pakistan asks India to investigate custodial death of Kashmiri leader Altaf Shah

PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to cooperation in Asia

APP10-131022 KAZAKHSTAN: October 13 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in a group photo with leaders of the participating countries in 6th CICA Summit, Astana. APP/ZID/MOS

According to the Foreign Office, during the plenary proceedings, the Prime Minister, inter alia, made a statement articulating Pakistan’s key priorities and perspectives on a host of issues. Pakistan’s commitment to the principles and purposes of CICA was reaffirmed. On the sidelines of the Summit, the Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of… Continue reading PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to cooperation in Asia

Relief assistance flight from France arrives

KARACHI, Oct 13 (APP): The second relief assistance flight from France landed at Jinnah International Airport here Thursday night.The relief goods for the flood affectees include water purification unit and ancillary equipment.The Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “the relief assistance from France is welcomed with warmth and gratitude.”

PM, Uzbek President review bilateral ties

ASTANA, Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) here in Kazakhstan on Thursday and discussed matters of mutual interest. They reviewed bilateral relations with a special focus on… Continue reading PM, Uzbek President review bilateral ties

Coalition govt working on Thar coal, solarization projects: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said the coalition government was working diligently on Thar coal and solarization projects to generate electricity. In tweets on the social media platform Twitter, he said, “This will substantially bring down the cost of electricity and provide relief to citizens. My appreciation for Sindh government and… Continue reading Coalition govt working on Thar coal, solarization projects: PM

President calls on political parties to resolve issues of economy, elections

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Monday called on the parties across the spectrum to sit together and resolve issues related to the economy and elections in a bid to end political polarization. The president, in an interview with a private television channel, said dialogue was necessary for settling political issues between the… Continue reading President calls on political parties to resolve issues of economy, elections

Governor Punjab presents cheques to PM for flood affectees

LAHORE, Oct 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman here on Sunday and exchanged views on the political matters in the country.The Governor Punjab presented cheques to the Prime Minister from different universities of Punjab province for the relief fund for flood affectees. The Governor presented cheques… Continue reading Governor Punjab presents cheques to PM for flood affectees

Pakistan rejects India’s remarks on Bilawal’s press stakeout in Germany

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP): Pakistan Sunday rejected the unwarranted remarks made by the Official Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the recent Joint Press Stakeout of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Germany, during the official visit of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Berlin. The Foreign Office in a statement… Continue reading Pakistan rejects India’s remarks on Bilawal’s press stakeout in Germany

PM takes notice of fire in Centaurus Mall

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while taking notice of the eruption of fire in Centaurus Mall in Islamabad on Sunday, directed officials of departments of the federal government to immediately take action to avert further disaster. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he expressed sorrow over the incident of fire… Continue reading PM takes notice of fire in Centaurus Mall

President felicitates nation, Islamic Ummah on blessed arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi felicitated the Pakistani nation and Islamic Ummah on the occasion of the blessed arrival of the ‘mercy for all the worlds’ and the last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).In a message on the occasion of 12 Rabiul Awal, he said the arrival of the Prophet (PBUH) was good tidings… Continue reading President felicitates nation, Islamic Ummah on blessed arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) blessing for suffering humanity: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said humanity was waiting for centuries for the arrival of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so that he could dismiss dark clouds of ignorance, oppression, cruelty, and exploitation.In a message on the occasion of 12 Rabiul Awal, he said our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) arrived in the world on… Continue reading Arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) blessing for suffering humanity: PM

Pakistani rupee best performing currency against dollar: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said it was grace of Allah that Pakistani rupee was the best performing currency against the dollar in the world. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said in one week, the rupee appreciated against the dollar by 3.9 percent and at the end… Continue reading Pakistani rupee best performing currency against dollar: PM

PM orders resolution of issues of farmers on priority

LAHORE, Oct 8 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday chaired an important meeting on the package for farmers and directed that the issues of the farmers should be resolved on priority basis.It was decided in the meeting that the issue of wheat support price will be brought under discussion in the meeting of… Continue reading PM orders resolution of issues of farmers on priority

PM directs for uninterrupted gas supply to consumers in winter season

LAHORE, Oct 8 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting here on Saturday regarding the supply of gas in the country and directed that the uninterrupted supply of gas to consumers should be ensured in the winter season.He ordered the supply of gas to domestic consumers according to their needs.He also directed for formation… Continue reading PM directs for uninterrupted gas supply to consumers in winter season

No peace in SA without resolution of Kashmir dispute: FM

APP63-071022 GERMANY: October 07- Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and German Foreign Minister Alena Bearbouck during joint stakeout Press Conference at Berlin. APP

BERLIN, Oct 7 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday said that peace in South Asia was not possible without the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions, international law and in accordance with wishes of the Kashmiri people. Speaking at a press conference along with… Continue reading No peace in SA without resolution of Kashmir dispute: FM

PM congratulates women cricket team for win against India

ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday congratulated the Pakistan women cricket team for its win against India in the T20 match of the Asia Cup. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “Consistency and hard work are ingredients for success. Congratulations to our women cricket team for beating the arch… Continue reading PM congratulates women cricket team for win against India

Bilawal thanks Germany for 60 million euros aid for flood victims

BERLIN, Oct 7 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while thanking the German government for its assistance for flood affectees in Pakistan, Friday said the total amount of aid from Germany had reached 60 million euros. Talking to media, he said he held a positive meeting with the German Foreign Minister and they discussed… Continue reading Bilawal thanks Germany for 60 million euros aid for flood victims

Germany pledges additional 10 million euros for flood victims

BERLIN, Oct 7 (APP):Germany Friday pledged additional ten million euros aid for emergency care and services for flood victims of Pakistan especially for children.German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced the financial assistance at a joint press conference along with her Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here.Expressing sympathy with the families suffering due to the devastating… Continue reading Germany pledges additional 10 million euros for flood victims

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Bilawal Bhutto seeks climate justice for people of Pakistan

BERLIN, Oct 7 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday said as his country produced less than one percent of the global carbon footprint so he wanted climate justice for the people of Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference along with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock here after their bilateral meeting, he said,… Continue reading Bilawal Bhutto seeks climate justice for people of Pakistan

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