President asks govt, opposition to hold talks on economy, elections

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday said he was trying to make the government and the opposition sit together and find a middle ground to resolve issues.Talking to a private television channel, he said negotiations would benefit everybody and would help in resolving major issues facing the country.The government and the opposition should… Continue reading President asks govt, opposition to hold talks on economy, elections

Protest held in Geneva against human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir

GENEVA, Sep 23 (APP): During the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council here, various human rights organizations have protested against the ongoing atrocities on the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government and the Indian Army. During the session from September 19 to 21, tents and posters… Continue reading Protest held in Geneva against human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir

Bilawal seeks climate justice for Pakistan

NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said he wanted climate justice for people of Pakistan as carbon footprint of his country was only 0.8 percent of the total carbon emissions of the world.While speaking about massive floods in Pakistan, during an event organized by the Council on Foreign Relations… Continue reading Bilawal seeks climate justice for Pakistan

PM meets UN Secretary General, emphasizes Pakistan’s extreme vulnerability to climate change

NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres here on Thursday and emphasized Pakistan’s extreme vulnerability to climatic changes despite its minimal contribution to global carbon emissions. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).… Continue reading PM meets UN Secretary General, emphasizes Pakistan’s extreme vulnerability to climate change

EU President assures PM of aid for flood victims

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday here held a meeting with President of European Union Ursula von der Leyen and discussed matters of mutual interest. According to the Media Wing of the Prime Minister Office, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. In a tweet the… Continue reading EU President assures PM of aid for flood victims

No peace between Pakistan, India without resolution of Kashmir issue: Bilawal

NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said Pakistan desired peace with India but it was evident that unless the Kashmir dispute was resolved, there would be no durable peace between the two countries. He was delivering an opening statement as chair of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers… Continue reading No peace between Pakistan, India without resolution of Kashmir issue: Bilawal

Bill Gates assures PM of supporting Pakistan during challenging time

APP60-220922 New York: September 22 - Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 77th Session of UNGA. APP

NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday met Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to discuss the recent devastation caused by flooding in Pakistan, which has displaced 33 million people, as well as polio eradication and primary health services in the country.   The prime minister updated Mr Gates… Continue reading Bill Gates assures PM of supporting Pakistan during challenging time

Bilawal, Wang Yi share views on bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation

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NEW YORK, Sep 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral ties.During the meeting that took place on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the two sides had a comprehensive… Continue reading Bilawal, Wang Yi share views on bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation

Hina Khar calls for affirmative measures to ensure education for girls

NEW YORK, Sep 19 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar Monday here underlined the need for affirmative measures at the national, regional and international levels to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for girls.She was delivering a statement on behalf of G77 and China at the “Transforming Education Summit 2022” at… Continue reading Hina Khar calls for affirmative measures to ensure education for girls

PM interacts with world leaders, former UK PMs, opposition leader, Mayor of London

LONDON, Sep 19 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday here interacted with world leaders, United Kingdom’s former prime ministers and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at a reception hosted by the British Foreign Secretary.  The British Foreign Secretary hosted the reception at Church House in honor of the foreign guests participating in Her Majesty… Continue reading PM interacts with world leaders, former UK PMs, opposition leader, Mayor of London

PM condoles with King Charles III

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LONDON, Sep 19 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with King Charles III here on Sunday during the reception hosted by the King for the visiting dignitaries. Extending condolences over the passing of his mother Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Prime Minister observed that the late monarch was a source of inspiration and… Continue reading PM condoles with King Charles III

PM meets Nawaz Sharif, says govt providing assistance to flood affectees

LONDON, Sep 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with the former prime minister and Quaid Pakistan Muslim League(N) Nawaz Sharif here on Sunday and exchanged views on different matters. Later talking to mediamen, he said friendly countries were extending assistance for the flood affectees.The PM said the relief goods were arriving on… Continue reading PM meets Nawaz Sharif, says govt providing assistance to flood affectees

PM arrives in London to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

LONDON, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday arrived here to attend state funeral of late Queen Elizabeth II. David Gordon-MacLeod, Special Representative of the British Foreign Secretary received the Prime Minister at the airport. At the invitation of the British government, the prime minister, during his visit to the United Kingdom, will… Continue reading PM arrives in London to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

Restoration of electricity underway in Sindh on instructions of PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): On the special instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the work on Dadu-Johi 132 kilovolt electricity transmission line was continuing.The restoration of the Dadu-Johi transmission line would revive the supply of electricity to towns of Johi, Wahi Pandhi and surrounding areas hit by unprecedented floods. The feeder of Gorakh hill station… Continue reading Restoration of electricity underway in Sindh on instructions of PM

Inclement weather hampers PM’s visit to Mianwali, Tank

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday could not visit the flood-affected districts of Mianwali in Punjab province and Tank in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province due to inclement weather. The prime minister was scheduled to visit Mianwali and then Tank, but his helicopter returned to Islamabad from Mianwali due to bad weather.… Continue reading Inclement weather hampers PM’s visit to Mianwali, Tank

Indian govt unnerved by referendum on Khalistan: Dr. Sandhu

President Council of Khalistan, Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu, MD

TORONTO, Sep 16 (APP): President Council of Khalistan Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu said the Indian government was unnerved by the upcoming referendum on Khalistan to be held in Toronto, Canada on September 18. In an interview on Friday here, he said all attempts of the Indian government to make the referendum unsuccessful had failed.He said… Continue reading Indian govt unnerved by referendum on Khalistan: Dr. Sandhu

Ministry holds briefings on CPEC for diplomatic missions

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted briefings on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for resident diplomatic missions of several countries from East and Central Asia and the Middle East. Chaired by the Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific), two rounds of briefings were convened on September 15 and 16, 2022. The panel of briefers… Continue reading Ministry holds briefings on CPEC for diplomatic missions

Japanese legislator expresses solidarity with flood affectees

TOKYO, Sep 16 (APP): Member of the House of Representatives of Japan and Chairman Japan-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship League (JPPFL) Seishiro Eto visited the Embassy of Pakistan here to express solidarity with the flood affectees on behalf of the Japanese Government here on Friday. The Japanese government will provide all possible support to flood affectees, he… Continue reading Japanese legislator expresses solidarity with flood affectees

Pakistan urges world to ask India to stop HR violations in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Pakistan Thursday strongly urged the international community to call upon India to end its gross and systematic violations of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), revoke its illegal and unilateral actions since 5 August 2019, and free all political prisoners including the true Kashmiri leaders.Speaking at the… Continue reading Pakistan urges world to ask India to stop HR violations in IIOJK

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