Author: Najam ul Hassan

Najam ul Hassan is a Sr. Reporter who reports on Prime Minister, President, Foreign Office, and special assignments.

Dar, Britain’s Foreign Secretary discuss ways to further enhance bilateral relations

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received a telephone call from Britain’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs Lord David Cameron, and expressed resolve to enhance bilateral relations in diverse areas. “Today, I received a telephone call from Lord David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and… Continue reading Dar, Britain’s Foreign Secretary discuss ways to further enhance bilateral relations

Barrick Gold delegation calls on PM, says Reko Diq project feasibility to be completed this year

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): A delegation of Barrick Gold Company led by Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow met Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Friday and informed that the feasibility of the Reko Diq project in Balochistan would be completed by end of current year. The prime minister said Reko Diq project would prove to… Continue reading Barrick Gold delegation calls on PM, says Reko Diq project feasibility to be completed this year

President approves remission for prisoners on Pakistan Day, Eid ul Fitr

ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved remission for the prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day annually observed on March 23 and Eid ul Fitr. The president granted a remission of 90 days each, for both occasions in sentences exercising his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution and Rule 15-A… Continue reading President approves remission for prisoners on Pakistan Day, Eid ul Fitr

National Party delegation calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): A delegation of the National Party called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday and discussed matters relating to mutual concerns. The delegation congratulated the prime minister on assuming the charge of his office. In the meeting, matters regarding the situation of law and justice in Balochistan and the issues… Continue reading National Party delegation calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif

FM Dar, UAE minister desire to enhance bilateral ties in diverse areas

BRUSSELS, Mar 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Almazrouel Suhail on the margins of the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels and reviewed the state and potential of bilateral relations. In the meeting, they expressed their desire to further enhance Pakistan-UAE relations particularly trade and investment… Continue reading FM Dar, UAE minister desire to enhance bilateral ties in diverse areas

PM vows to tackle economic challenges, protect vulnerable

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was going to take tough economic decisions to steer the country out of crisis assuring to protect downtrodden segments of the society. He said that the burden of these measures would primarily fall on the wealthy and elite, with safeguards in place… Continue reading PM vows to tackle economic challenges, protect vulnerable

PM calls upon nation to become part of government’s Green Pakistan initiative

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called upon the provincial governments, civil society and all the citizens to become partners of the government’s quest for Green Pakistan. “Today is about investing in our future. I urge the nation to synergize their efforts in safeguarding this invaluable resource and ensure its… Continue reading PM calls upon nation to become part of government’s Green Pakistan initiative

Dar arrives in Brussels to attend first Nuclear Energy Summit

BRUSSLES, Mar 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived here to attend the First Nuclear Energy Summit on Thursday. He was received by Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch. Besides participating in the Summit, Foreign Minister Dar will hold bilateral meetings with leaders and foreign ministers of participating… Continue reading Dar arrives in Brussels to attend first Nuclear Energy Summit

PM announces zero tolerance against power thieves, tax evaders

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressing resolve to streamline the country’s economy by bringing strict reforms in all public departments, said the government will adopt zero tolerance policy against power thieves, tax evaders and corrupt elements. He said the new government with fresh mandate will work diligently to enhance foreign direct… Continue reading PM announces zero tolerance against power thieves, tax evaders

FM Dar to attend Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is traveling on Wednesday to participate in the First Nuclear Energy Summit, scheduled to be held in Brussels on March 21. Besides participating in the Summit, Foreign Minister Dar will hold bilateral meetings with leaders and foreign ministers of participating countries, a press release issued by… Continue reading FM Dar to attend Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels on Thursday

PM visits residences of Captain Ahmed Badar Shaheed, Lt. col Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed

TALAGANG, Mar 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday visited the residence of Captain Ahmed Badar Shaheed to offer his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family. Expressing sympathies with the bereaved family, the prime minister said he was very impressed by their patience and determination. Earlier, the prime minister also visited the residence of… Continue reading PM visits residences of Captain Ahmed Badar Shaheed, Lt. col Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed

PM expresses sorrow over death of PML-N leader Raja Waqar Mumtaz

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of district president Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Islamabad Raja Waqar Mumtaz. In his condolence message, the prime minister expressed sympathies and prayed for grant of courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss with equanimity. He… Continue reading PM expresses sorrow over death of PML-N leader Raja Waqar Mumtaz

President Zardari welcomes interaction between PM, CM KP

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday welcomed the recent interaction between the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. “It is high time we start thinking of working towards healing the divisions Pakistan has been going through”, he added. The president… Continue reading President Zardari welcomes interaction between PM, CM KP

Qatari envoy calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif

Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater Thursday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The prime minister thanked the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, for their warm… Continue reading Qatari envoy calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif

President Zardari thanks President Xi Jinping for felicitations on re-election

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for extending him warm congratulations on his re-election as the President of Pakistan. While replying to President Xi’s letter, the president expressed his commitment to working closely with the Chinese President to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen the all-weather partnership, and foster… Continue reading President Zardari thanks President Xi Jinping for felicitations on re-election

PM visits USC outlets to inspect Relief Package implementation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday paid surprise visits to different Utility Stores across the federal capital to inspect the execution of the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package. During the visit, the prime minister interacted with the beneficiaries of the scheme and inquired whether they faced any issues while benefiting from… Continue reading PM visits USC outlets to inspect Relief Package implementation

Dar receives congratulatory messages from world FMs

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has received congratulatory messages from his counterparts of various countries on assuming his office. Foreign Minister of Czech Republic Jan Lipavsky, congratulating Ishaq Dar on his appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said Czechia and Pakistan had long enjoyed friendly and constructive relations. Foreign… Continue reading Dar receives congratulatory messages from world FMs

Rizq, Coca Cola to distribute 8 million meals this year

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP): Coca-Cola Pakistan with Rizq, a local non-profit organization will continue their shared vision of a hunger-free Pakistan for the fourth consecutive year. Starting from this Ramadan, the partnership aims to distribute over 8 million meals across 9 cities benefitting more than 150,000 people throughout the year. Additionally, through GroRizq- Kissan Dost Program,… Continue reading Rizq, Coca Cola to distribute 8 million meals this year

Pakistan envoy calls on Vietnam President

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Vietnam, Samina Mehtab called on President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong in Hanoi for a farewell meeting. During the call on, both sides reviewed the overall bilateral ties, with special emphasis on political relations and economic cooperation. Ambassador Samina Mehtab expressed the desire of the Government of… Continue reading Pakistan envoy calls on Vietnam President

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