ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Wednesday pointed out key measures to promote women entrepreneurship and their participation the country’s development process. Speaking at an international conference on “Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship (GWE) 2023” here, she said, the government institutions must work to create an environment that is conducive to women economic participation.… Continue reading First Lady points out key measures to promote women entrepreneurship
Author: Najam ul Hassan
Najam ul Hassan is a Sr. Reporter who reports on Prime Minister, President, Foreign Office, and special assignments.
President felicitates Pakistan Special Olympics team on winning medals in international event
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday felicitated the members of Pakistan Special Olympics team on winning medals in the Special Olympics games recently held in Berlin. Talking to the members of Pakistan’s Special Olympics Team who participated in Berlin Special Olympics, President Alvi and First Lady Begum Samina Alvi appreciated the Pakistan… Continue reading President felicitates Pakistan Special Olympics team on winning medals in international event
President stresses special measures for welfare of elderly, poor
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed the government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to work together for the welfare of poor people and the elderly in the society. Talking to a delegation of Old Age Home, Aafiyat Multan here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said Islam gave utmost importance to respect… Continue reading President stresses special measures for welfare of elderly, poor
Interim government fixes Diyat amount at Rs 67,57,902 for FY24
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):On the recommendation of the finance ministry, the Interim Federal Cabinet on Tuesday fixed the amount of Diyat, which is equal to 30,630 grams of silver, at Rs 67,57,902 for the year 2023-24. The meeting of the cabinet was held here under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq. During the meeting,… Continue reading Interim government fixes Diyat amount at Rs 67,57,902 for FY24
Caretaker govt to fulfill constitutional requirement of assisting electoral process: Kakar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said the caretaker government’s prime mandate was to assist, and monitor the electoral process which was the constitutional requirement. He said keeping in mind the prime mandate, the caretaker government would monitor its day-to-day activities to the best of its abilities. “We are here as… Continue reading Caretaker govt to fulfill constitutional requirement of assisting electoral process: Kakar
Caretaker PM directs for immediate rescue of people stuck in chairlift
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed the rescue agencies to ensure immediate evacuation of eight school children and teachers stranded in a chairlift in Pashto area of Battagram. The prime minister has directed National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and all other relevant rescue agencies… Continue reading Caretaker PM directs for immediate rescue of people stuck in chairlift
British Envoy calls on Jalil Abbas Jilani
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):British High Commissioner in Pakistan Jane Merriot called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani here on Friday and discussed matters relating to mutual interests. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They also deliberated upon expanding bilateral cooperation in various areas including… Continue reading British Envoy calls on Jalil Abbas Jilani
“No Leniency!” President enhances penalty upon woman harasser
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi has enhanced the penalty for workplace harassment, imposed upon the Director for Human Resource Management (HRM) in NEPRA, to “dismissal from service”. He held that sending text messages to a female colleague, asking her to stay in the office beyond office hours with an ulterior motive, making unwanted… Continue reading “No Leniency!” President enhances penalty upon woman harasser
Caretaker PM vows to implement former govt’s commitments; ensure rule of law, financial discipline
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar vowed on Friday to comply with the commitments made by the previous government on national and international levels with different forums, besides ensuring rule of law and financial discipline during the interim period. “We do not have perpetual mandate to serve the nation but during the given… Continue reading Caretaker PM vows to implement former govt’s commitments; ensure rule of law, financial discipline
Jalil Abbas Jilani assumes charge as Caretaker Foreign Minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani took the charge of his office on Friday. Foreign Minister Jilani, who had taken oath along with other cabinet members on Thursday, has an extensive expertise of foreign affairs. He served as foreign secretary in 2012-13, besides Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, European… Continue reading Jalil Abbas Jilani assumes charge as Caretaker Foreign Minister
Govt to ensure full use of SIFC forum for economic development: Kakar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said that the government would ensure full use of the forum of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to carry forward the development agenda. Terming the SIFC a ray of hope for Pakistan’s economic development, the prime minister said the government would focus on development of… Continue reading Govt to ensure full use of SIFC forum for economic development: Kakar
Pakistan determined to protect rights of religious minorities: FO
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said Pakistan was fully determined to protect and promote the constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms of the individuals belonging to religious minorities. In a statement, she said as a country of law and constitution, Pakistan could not accept the intolerant and violent acts on… Continue reading Pakistan determined to protect rights of religious minorities: FO
Federal Insurance Ombudsman building confidence among public to get speedy justice: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said the Federal Insurance Ombudsman was doing major work in building confidence among the general public to get speedy justice by following easy steps. The president said only few percent people knew about the ombudsman’s role mainly because of less marketing and awareness campaigns. He said… Continue reading Federal Insurance Ombudsman building confidence among public to get speedy justice: President
Samina Alvi for creating awareness to ensure special person’s rights
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Wednesday urged the relevant officials authorities, media, civil society, health institutions and welfare organizations to organize awareness campaigns to ensure basic rights of the persons with disabilities.She also called upon the government institutions to increase facilities to address the social and health issues being faced by… Continue reading Samina Alvi for creating awareness to ensure special person’s rights
President stresses adopting preventive measures to avoid diseases
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said adopting preventive measures could help people avoiding or minimizing intensity of diseases, and improving the overall health condition of the population of the country. Health and education are the two basic sectors which needed to be put on top priority because nations always build on… Continue reading President stresses adopting preventive measures to avoid diseases
Mir Sarfraz Domki, Shakeel Durrani call on PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):Former Provincial Minister Mir Sarfraz Chakar Domki and Agha Shakeel Durrani called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Wednesday. The two leaders congratulated the Caretaker PM on assuming the office and extended best wishes to him, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The caretaker prime minister… Continue reading Mir Sarfraz Domki, Shakeel Durrani call on PM
Jam Kamal calls on Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Former Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Tuesday and discussed matters relating to mutual interests. During the meeting, Jam Kamal congratulated Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on assuming the charge of Caretaker PM. He also extended best wishes to him. Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq thanked Jam Kamal for… Continue reading Jam Kamal calls on Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
GB Governor calls on Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Governor Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on here Tuesday and congratulated him on assuming the charge of Caretaker PM. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar thanked the GB Governor on extending best wishes to him. The GB Governor said selection of a caretaker prime minister from Balochistan province would… Continue reading GB Governor calls on Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
Shehbaz Sharif given guard of honuor at PM House
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Outgoing Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday was given guard of honour at the Prime Minister House here as he handed over the responsibilities of his office to the newly appointed Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the guard of honour as the contingents of the… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif given guard of honuor at PM House
Relations with Russia, priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy: Shafqat Ali Khan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Shafqat Ali Khan on Monday said relations with Russia was the priority of Pakistan foreign policy. Addressing an event in Moscow, Russia to mark 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence, the Ambassador said that relations between Pakistan and Russia are on very positive trajectory. He expressed confidence in further… Continue reading Relations with Russia, priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy: Shafqat Ali Khan
