ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari received a telephone call from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Saturday and thanked him for Turkiye’s timely dispatch of the team for flood relief assistance at the outset. The Foreign Minister highlighted that since June 2022, Pakistan had witnessed the highest rainfall on record. This… Continue reading Bilawal thanks Turkish FM for timely relief assistance for flood affectees
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India declares mentally unsound person as terrorist to defame Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Another proof of the Indian government’s nefarious propaganda to defame Pakistan has come to fore as it is presenting a mentally unsound Pakistani national as a terrorist. Tabarak Hussain, a resident of Sabzkot village of Kotli in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and mentally unsound, was shot at and arrested in injured… Continue reading India declares mentally unsound person as terrorist to defame Pakistan
PM, UAE President discuss delivery of assistance in flood-affected areas
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, telephonically called Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday and conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious lives due to torrential rains and flash floods in different parts of Pakistan. The UAE President expressed firm solidarity with the… Continue reading PM, UAE President discuss delivery of assistance in flood-affected areas
President Erdogan commiserates with PM on loss of lives in floods
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saturday in a telephone call commiserated with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the loss of lives and extensive damage due to severe rainfall and floods and said his country would always support Pakistan. The Prime Minister briefed the Turkish President on the latest situation of… Continue reading President Erdogan commiserates with PM on loss of lives in floods
Iran’s President assures all-out support to PM for flood relief
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): President of Iran Syed Ebrahim Raisi Saturday during a telephone call with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, conveyed solidarity with Pakistan and assured of all-out support in relief assistance in all areas. The Prime Minister thanked President Raisi for his sympathy on the flood situation, stressing that Pakistan had been enduring… Continue reading Iran’s President assures all-out support to PM for flood relief
OIC SG asks member states to help flood affectees in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): The Secretary-General of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the casualties, massive destruction of property and loss of life resulting from the floods in Pakistan. In a statement, the OIC said, “the Secretary-General offers sincere condolences to the government and people of… Continue reading OIC SG asks member states to help flood affectees in Pakistan
Turkiye to send humanitarian aid to flood affectees in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Turkiye is preparing to extend relief to Pakistanis affected by the flood and will send a Turkish aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Pakistan. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Saturday said, “We are deeply saddened that the severe flood disasters, which are ongoing and intensified in the… Continue reading Turkiye to send humanitarian aid to flood affectees in Pakistan
Allied govt vows to defeat PTI conspiracy to sabotage IMF programme
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): The allied parties in the government on Friday in a joint statement stated that the country was bracing for a devastating situation caused by floods but at this difficult stage, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa indulged in politics and refused to implement the condition laid down in the agreement with the… Continue reading Allied govt vows to defeat PTI conspiracy to sabotage IMF programme
FS, ambassadors hold briefing session on flood relief efforts in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Friday here held a briefing session with Pakistan’s ambassadors and head of missions in various capitals regarding the current calamity faced by the nation due to unprecedented monsoon floods. He highlighted the efforts led by the Government of Pakistan with the help of development partners including the… Continue reading FS, ambassadors hold briefing session on flood relief efforts in Pakistan
Pakistan asks int’l community to hold India accountable for HR violations in IIOJK: FO
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan on Friday expressed deep concern over the gravely disturbing developments and increasing intolerance in India and reiterated its call to the international community to hold India accountable for gross and systematic violations of international humanitarian law, especially in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Speaking at a weekly press… Continue reading Pakistan asks int’l community to hold India accountable for HR violations in IIOJK: FO
Pakistan: EU allocates €1.8 million in humanitarian assistance for flood victims
The European Union is providing €1.8 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by flash floods across large parts of Pakistan. The aid funding will assist affected people in some of the hardest-hit districts of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, said: “Unusually heavy monsoon rains led to deadly… Continue reading Pakistan: EU allocates €1.8 million in humanitarian assistance for flood victims
In India, Hindu extremists unleash an anti-Muslim pogrom
The release of 11 men convicted of the rape and murder of a Muslim family testifies to a climate of impunity towards those who persecute this religious minority. This is a matter that India had forgotten. A crime that resurfaced on August 15 when the authorities of Gujarat, a state in the west of the… Continue reading In India, Hindu extremists unleash an anti-Muslim pogrom
President, First Lady host dinner for children to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Arif Alvi Thursday hosted a dinner for orphans and special children on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their wedding. The President and the First Lady cut a cake to celebrate their wedding anniversary. The President said he wanted to celebrate the happy… Continue reading President, First Lady host dinner for children to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
International institutions announce $500 mln for flood affectees on appeal of PM
The international organizations and financial institutions Thursday announced immediate assistance of more than 500 million dollars for the flood victims on the appeal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The PM chaired an important meeting with the international donors here for providing relief to the flood victims. The representatives of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank,… Continue reading International institutions announce $500 mln for flood affectees on appeal of PM
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack on hotel in Mogadishu: FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Pakistan Monday strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia which had resulted in the loss of innocent lives and injuries to many others. In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “We express heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack on hotel in Mogadishu: FO Spokesperson
President grieves over martyrdom of nine soldiers in traffic accident
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi expressed grief over the martyrdom of nine soldiers of the Pakistan army in a traffic accident in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.In a statement here on Sunday, he expressed sympathy with the heirs of the martyred and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant fortitude to them to bear… Continue reading President grieves over martyrdom of nine soldiers in traffic accident
Begum Samina Alvi distributes rickshaws among persons with disabilities
KARACHI, Aug 21 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi Sunday here distributed rickshaws among persons with disabilities.The rickshaws were specially manufactured for special people and could be completely driven with hand.In her brief remarks, Begum Alvi said these modern rickshaws would help persons with disabilities to become self-sufficient. She advised that all possible efforts should… Continue reading Begum Samina Alvi distributes rickshaws among persons with disabilities
PM grieved over accident of army vehicle, condoles martyrdom of nine soldiers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief and sorrow over the accident of an army vehicle near Bagh in Azad Kashmir.In a statement here on Sunday, he condoled with the families of the nine soldiers who were martyred in the accident.He said the nation saluted the sons who were martyred while performing… Continue reading PM grieved over accident of army vehicle, condoles martyrdom of nine soldiers
Pakistan condoles loss of life in tragic accident in Turkiye
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Pakistan Saturday condoled the loss of life in a tragic accident in Turkiye.In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic traffic accident in Gaziantep, Turkiye, resulting in the loss of a number of precious lives and injuries to many more. We seek… Continue reading Pakistan condoles loss of life in tragic accident in Turkiye
Bilawal to visit European countries from August 22
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake official visits to Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway from 22-26 August 2022, on the invitation of his counterparts. These countries are part of the Foreign Minister’s first visit to Europe since assuming office.Besides consolidating and expanding bilateral cooperation with these important partners, the visits… Continue reading Bilawal to visit European countries from August 22
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
