Author: Munir Hussain

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest. The ambassador conveyed the congratulations of the Turkmen leadership to the Prime Minister on his appointment to the august office. The warm wishes were reciprocated by the Prime Minister. During the… Continue reading PM, Turkmenistan envoy discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Monday said Election Commission would decide about the date for the upcoming elections. In an interview with a private television, he said Parliament had passed a law according to which Election Commission had the power to announce the date for new elections. Speculation regarding the elections should end… Continue reading Election Commission to decide polls date: PM

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Sunday said a task force headed by the finance minister would determine sizes of federal and provincial governments, look at options to better manage pension funds, besides making efforts to rationalize public expenditure and increase revenue. In an interview with a private television, he said, “We are convinced that there is… Continue reading Task force to determine sizes of federal, provincial govts: PM

  ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Saturday here declared that there would be no compromise on the writ of the state and nobody would be allowed to impose its agenda through use of force and barrel of the gun. Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani conveyed the declaration on behalf of the… Continue reading No compromise on writ of state: SIFC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): As part of the ongoing campaign against smuggling and hoarding in the country, a crackdown was conducted on Saturday against profiteers in different parts of Sindh. During the raids, 43983 bags of fertilizers were confiscated in Naushero Feroze. The fertilizer included both Urea and DAP. Similarly in Sukkur, the law enforcement… Continue reading Crackdown against smuggling, hoarding continues in Sindh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Pakistan’s ambassador to Belgium Amna Baloch had a productive virtual meeting with Dr. Sabieh Anwar of the Khwarizmi Science Society on Friday to enhance scientific collaboration. They discussed the upcoming Lahore Science Mela 2023 and identified areas of research cooperation between Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at Lahore… Continue reading Pakistani envoy to Belgium discusses scientific collaboration

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):A Jirga of notables and elders of Chitral and Swat held on Friday at Darosh fort vowed that the people of Chitral particularly youth were ready to fight along the Pakistan army and security forces. They condemned the terrorism of Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan and expressed solidarity with Pakistan army. The participants… Continue reading Jirga of notables, elders in Chitral vows to fight along Pakistan security forces

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Bekerl Friday called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani at Ministry of Foreign Affairs here. During the meeting, wide range of bilateral and regional topics came under discussion. They agreed to enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation especially in fields of trade, investment and cultural… Continue reading FM, Ethiopian envoy discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Pakistan Friday asked India to honour its obligations under international human rights and humanitarian laws and bring an end to the egregious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Addressing the weekly press briefing here, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, “Grave and systematic violations of human rights… Continue reading Pakistan asks India to stop human rights violations in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Wednesday condoled the demise of federal secretary interior Abdullah Khan Sumbal. In a message, he prayed Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant patience to the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude. He said Abdulllah Khan Sunbal was a very capable… Continue reading PM condoles death of secretary interior

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):A delegation of Huawei Pakistan led by its Chief Executive Officer Ethan Sun called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Wednesday and discussed prospects of investment of his company in Pakistan. During the meeting, Ethan Sun informed the PM about the work being done by Huawei for the promotion and… Continue reading PM, CEO Huawei Pakistan discuss investment opportunities

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Wednesday here directed that a national industrial policy should be formulated as soon as possible to spur economic growth and increase industrial production. He issued the directive during a briefing on the performance and targets of Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industries and Production. He asked… Continue reading PM directs framing of industrial policy to spur economic growth

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):Ambassador of Kuwait Nassar Abdulrahman Almutairi called on Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani Friday here. Salient aspects of bilateral cooperation geared to further strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kuwait were discussed at the meeting.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani Friday here held a meeting with ambassador of Turkiye Dr. Mehmet Paçaci and discussed matters of mutual interest. They reviewed Pakistan-Turkiye ties and reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. They expressed satisfaction at convergence of views on all major regional… Continue reading FM, Turkish envoy discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will visit Nairobi, Kenya to participate in the Africa Climate Summit to be held on September 4 to 6. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will accompany the prime minister. During a weekly press briefing on Friday, the Foreign Office spokesperson said the visit would be taking place at… Continue reading PM to visit Nairobi to attend Africa Climate Summit

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):High Commissioner of the United Kingdom Jane Marriott called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan and the UK had longstanding relations and said that his government would continue to further strengthen these bilateral ties. He conveyed his good… Continue reading Govt to strengthen ties with Britain: PM