Govt to establish Danish schools in Islamabad, other areas of country: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will establish new Danish schools in remote areas of Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and other areas of the country including Islamabad where the children will get state of the art free education, boarding, and food facilities. He was talking to… Continue reading Govt to establish Danish schools in Islamabad, other areas of country: PM

PM directs for fool-proof security of Chinese nationals

ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed all the security agencies to ensure fool-proof security arrangements for the Chinese nationals working on various projects in Pakistan. Chairing a meeting regarding security situation in the country, the prime minister said he had decided to personally review the meetings with respect to the… Continue reading PM directs for fool-proof security of Chinese nationals

Amna Baloch calls on EU’s special envoy on human rights

BRUSSELS, Apr 5 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch Friday called on European Union’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Olof Skoog in Brussels and discussed matters of mutual concern. In the meeting, they also discussed ongoing engagement tracks and agreed to strengthen Pakistan-EU relations.

PM to visit Saudi Arabia from April 6-8, likely to meet Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman

ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6 to 8 April 2024, during the last days of Ramadan. This would be the Prime Minister’s first foreign visit since his election. During his visit, he will perform Umrah and offer prayers at the Masjid Nabwi Al-Sharif,… Continue reading PM to visit Saudi Arabia from April 6-8, likely to meet Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman

Chinese Ambassador calls on President Asif Ali Zardari

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, Thursday called on President Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The meeting discussed matters of mutual interest, besides underscoring the need to increase counter-terrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing to overcome the menace of terrorism. The president assured the ambassador that Pakistan… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador calls on President Asif Ali Zardari

New IMF programme crucial for economic stability: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the government was planning to enter a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which he said, was very important to consolidate the country’s economy. “With the new IMF programme, the international institutions will have more trust on us and we will be… Continue reading New IMF programme crucial for economic stability: PM

PM calls for immediate end to genocidal war against innocent Palestinians

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli brutalities in Gaza that had continued relentlessly since October 7, 2023, called for an immediate end to the genocidal war against the brave and innocent Palestinian people. He was talking to Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabei… Continue reading PM calls for immediate end to genocidal war against innocent Palestinians

PM pays tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday paying tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th death anniversary said he played a very important role in promoting democracy and democratic traditions in Pakistan. “Due to the efforts of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Pakistan got the 1973 constitution which was agreed upon… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th anniversary

COAS meets President, apprises operational preparedness against conventional threats

ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) Wednesday called on President Asif Ali Zardari, at the Presidency and apprised him about the ongoing Army operations against terrorism highlighting the operational preparedness against conventional threats. In the meeting, the COAS extended felicitations on his appointment as the President… Continue reading COAS meets President, apprises operational preparedness against conventional threats

President for promoting trade, business linkages with Singaporean businesses

Pakistan's High Commissioner-designate to Singapore, Ms Rabia Shafiq, called on President Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, on 03-04-2024.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday urged Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Singapore to work for the promotion of bilateral trade and business linkages with Singaporean businesses, besides encouraging them to benefit from Pakistan’s investment-friendly policies. Talking to Pakistan’s newly-appointed High Commissioner, Rabia Shafiq, who called on him, the President highlighted the… Continue reading President for promoting trade, business linkages with Singaporean businesses

UAE is second home to 1.8 mln Pakistanis contributing towards its development: Consul General Hussain

DUBAI, Apr 2 (APP): Pakistan’s Consul General Hussain Muhammad on Tuesday said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was a second home to about 1.8 million Pakistanis who were positively contributing towards its development. “We are obviously grateful to the host country for utilising services of these Pakistani who are a source of livelihood for about… Continue reading UAE is second home to 1.8 mln Pakistanis contributing towards its development: Consul General Hussain

Prime minister terms promotion of foreign direct investment as top priority

ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country to transform challenges into opportunities was top priority of the government. He was chairing a high level meeting to review progress on foreign investment. The meeting reviewed in detail the progress on the memorandum of… Continue reading Prime minister terms promotion of foreign direct investment as top priority

PM felicitates newly elected senators

ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday felicitated the newly elected senators on their success and expressed good wishes. In his congratulatory message, the prime minister said the Senate elections were the continuation of democratic process. He hoped that senators will play their role for the uplift of the constitution and… Continue reading PM felicitates newly elected senators

Iranian ambassador calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP): Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday and discussed matters of mutual concern. The prime minister thanked the President of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, for his congratulatory message and telephone call to him following his re-election. He underscored… Continue reading Iranian ambassador calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Ambassador Rathore concludes his tenure in Spain

MADRID, Apr 1 (APP): Ambassador Shujjat Rathore bid a heartfelt farewell as he concluded his tenure as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Spain. In his farewell remarks, Rathore expressed gratitude for the support and cooperation received during his time in Spain, emphasizing the strengthening of ties between the two nations, according to a statement issued on Monday.… Continue reading Ambassador Rathore concludes his tenure in Spain

Pakistan envoy attends ceremony to honour victim of Moscow terror attack

MOSCOW, Apr 1 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali took part in the ceremony to commemorate the victims of the deadly terrorist attack that occurred at the Crocus City Hall, Moscow. The ambassador laid flowers at the impromptu memorial during the solemn ceremony on 30 March 2024. “We share the grief of the… Continue reading Pakistan envoy attends ceremony to honour victim of Moscow terror attack

US President Joe Biden writes to PM Shehbaz, assures US full support in confronting challenges

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): President of the United States Joe Biden, in his first communication with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after assumption of his office, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected government of Pakistan. In his letter to the prime minister, President Biden reiterated the US’ unwavering commitment to standing… Continue reading US President Joe Biden writes to PM Shehbaz, assures US full support in confronting challenges

No political, bureaucratic interference be allowed in anti-smuggling move: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government will not allow any political or bureaucratic interference in its move to curb smuggling, corruption, power theft and tax evasion in the country. “No political and bureaucratic influence will be allowed to interfere in this major surgery which we have to… Continue reading No political, bureaucratic interference be allowed in anti-smuggling move: PM

President for developing Pakistan’s gems and jewellery sector

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for focusing on the development of the Gems and Jewellery sector of the country, saying that exporting value-added products could help Pakistan earn valuable foreign exchange. He also urged the need for better marketing and projection of gemstone products from Pakistan to tap into… Continue reading President for developing Pakistan’s gems and jewellery sector

President for further boosting bilateral cooperation with UK

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) enjoy cordial relations, rooted in history and shared legacy, which have been reinforced by high-level interactions and people-to-people contacts over the years. He stressed the need to further strengthen trade and economic ties for the mutual benefit… Continue reading President for further boosting bilateral cooperation with UK

Author: Najam ul Hassan