ISLAMABAD Aug 26 (APP): Special Inspector Gneral for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) in its reports over the years assessed that the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) were ill prepared to put up a fight against the Taliban forces, according to Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). SIGAR was created to provide independent and objective… Continue reading Afghan army was ill prepared to counter Taliban: SIGAR
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India discriminating against Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): There are around 10,000 Afghan refugees in Delhi, 90% of whom belong to Hindu and Sikh community. Indian government had been showing discrimination to Afghans by only allowing the Hindu and Sikh refugees while discouraging other religions and ethnicities. This indicated the discriminatory and Hindutva mindset of Indian leadership. In addition… Continue reading India discriminating against Afghan refugees
Dialogue with India possible only if situation in Kashmir improves: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that dialogue between Pakistan and India will only take place if there were improvement in the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The minister, in an interview with Khaleej Times, said Kashmir was not a bilateral issue but it was an internationally recognized issue,… Continue reading Dialogue with India possible only if situation in Kashmir improves: Qureshi
India represses dissent by imposing unlawful restrictions: Amnesty International
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Amnesty international in its latest report has highlighted the shrinking space for freedom of expression in India. Indian authorities repressed dissent through unlawful restrictions on peaceful protestors and by silencing critics. Human rights defenders, including students, academics, journalists, and artists, were arbitrarily arrested, often without charge or trial. The report pointed… Continue reading India represses dissent by imposing unlawful restrictions: Amnesty International
Universal coverage to revolutionize health sector: PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said the universal health coverage would revolutionize the health sector in the country and protect the poor against economic fallout of contracting a disease. Speaking after launching the Pakistan Medical Commission Online here, he said despite limited resources, Pakistan was moving towards full universal health… Continue reading Universal coverage to revolutionize health sector: PM
Punjab Govt announces Rs 5.5 bln special Ramzan package, prices of items to be reduced by 25%
LAHORE, Apr 9 (APP):Punjab’s Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan Friday announced a special Ramazan package worth Rs 5.5 billion for the people of province, saying the prices of essential commodities, including chicken, fruits, pulses, vegetables, ghee and eggs, would be reduced by 25 percent. Addressing a press conference along with Special Assistant to the Punjab… Continue reading Punjab Govt announces Rs 5.5 bln special Ramzan package, prices of items to be reduced by 25%
President of Niger, Pakistani envoy discuss bilateral ties
Ambassador of Pakistan Ahmed Ali Sirohey Friday held a meeting with President Republic of Niger Bazoum Mohamed and discussed matters of mutual interest. During the courtesy call in Niamey, Ambassador conveyed message of greetings and goodwill for peaceful transfer of power and his election as President of Niger, which he very warmly reciprocated. Ambassador… Continue reading President of Niger, Pakistani envoy discuss bilateral ties
Pakistan shifts priorities from geopolitical to geoeconomics: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi Thursday held a virtual meeting with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Secretary General Kanni Wignaraja and discussed matters of mutual interest including the ongoing projects of the UNDP. Wignaraja was also the Director Regional Bureau for Asia Pacific. The resident representative of UNDP in… Continue reading Pakistan shifts priorities from geopolitical to geoeconomics: FM Qureshi
President Alvi urges Ulema, Mashaikh to follow COVID-19 SOPs
President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the Ulema and Mashaikh to play their leading role in implementing COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during Ramzan in mosques and Imambargahs. He advised the Ulema to get themselves vaccinated and act as role-models in following all SOPs to contain the spread of the virus amidst the 3rd wave… Continue reading President Alvi urges Ulema, Mashaikh to follow COVID-19 SOPs
PM to converse with public in live broadcast on Sunday
ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold conversation with the public and respond to their questions on telephone during a live broadcast on television, radio and digital media at 11.30 a.m on Sunday, April 4. The public can contact the Prime Minister on phone number 051-9224900.
- Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese security
- Pakistani players celebrated the wicket of New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell catch Babar Azam ball by Shadab Khan during the Fifth Twenty20 International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Qaddafi cricket stadium
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
