PM directs formulation of proposal to cut govt spending, reform economic structure

ISLAMABAD, Mar 5 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to formulate proposals for reducing government expenditures and overhauling the country’s economic structure. He also directed to immediately initiate the process of complete digitization and automation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which he himself would oversee. Chairing a high… Continue reading PM directs formulation of proposal to cut govt spending, reform economic structure

Tajik President congratulates PM Shehbaz, both leaders vow to enhance bilateral cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 5 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon on Monday, congratulating him on his re-election as Prime Minister. The prime minister thanked the Tajik President for his felicitations and good wishes. While fondly recalling President Rahmon’s last visit to Pakistan in 2022, the prime… Continue reading Tajik President congratulates PM Shehbaz, both leaders vow to enhance bilateral cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on taking constitutional oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP):Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his taking the constitutional oath. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Crown Prince wished Sharif success,… Continue reading Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on taking constitutional oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan

Malaysian PM congratulates PM Shehbaz on assuming office

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim on Monday congratulated the newly-elected Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on assuming the charge of his office. The Malaysian prime minister, in a telephonic call, expressed best wishes for him and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked his Malaysian counterpart,… Continue reading Malaysian PM congratulates PM Shehbaz on assuming office

Shehbaz sees off outgoing PM after farewell guard of honour

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): A smartly turned out contingent of the three services on Monday presented a farewell guard of honour to outgoing Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saw him off after the guard of honour and farewell meeting with the staff of Prime Minister Office.

Shehbaz Sharif presented guard of honour at PM House

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was presented a guard of honour on Monday as he arrived at the PM House soon after taking oath of his office here at the President House. The national anthem was played and a smartly turned out contingent of the three services presented him salute. He inspected… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif presented guard of honour at PM House

Pink salt be projected as Pakistani product in world markets: President Alvi

KHEWRA, Feb 29 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday underlined the need for projecting pink salt as a Pakistani product in potential global markets after its value addition in line with the international standards. “A significant amount of foreign exchange can be earned by adding value to the local raw salt and making various products,”… Continue reading Pink salt be projected as Pakistani product in world markets: President Alvi

Pakistan envoy participates in France International Agricultural Show

PARIS, Feb 28 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad attended the “France International Agricultural Show” which is celebrating its 60th edition in Paris. On the occasion, he held interaction with various agriculture and livestock professionals. According to a press release received here on Wednesday, the meetings of delegation of Pakistan Federal Ministry of… Continue reading Pakistan envoy participates in France International Agricultural Show

Sports promote peace, love amongst people: Hussain Muhammad

DUBAI, Feb 23 (APP): Consul General at Pakistan Consulate General Hussain Muhammad on Friday said that cricket and all other sports give the message of peace and promote love amongst people by dispelling misunderstandings and hatred. He was speaking as Chief Guest at the post match presentation ceremony of Pakistan-India Blind Cricket T-20 international series,… Continue reading Sports promote peace, love amongst people: Hussain Muhammad

Kartarpur Corridor symbol of peace, Pakistan always welcome Sikh Yatrees: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said the Kartapur Corridor was a symbol of peace and Pakistan always welcomed Sikh Yatrees to visit their sacred places extending them all possible facilities. During his visit to Kartarpur Corridor in Narowal, the president said that Pakistan, through the corridor had sent a message… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor symbol of peace, Pakistan always welcome Sikh Yatrees: President

Caretaker setup leaves behind useful strategy safeguarding national interests: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP):Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said the caretaker setup in a short span of time had left behind a useful strategy for the upcoming elected government that would ensure public welfare and protect national interests. “The caretaker government always gave priority to national interests while taking policy decisions as it believed… Continue reading Caretaker setup leaves behind useful strategy safeguarding national interests: PM

PM expresses gratitude to cabinet members, officers, staff for successful operations of caretaker setup

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday extended gratitude to the cabinet members, officers, and staff at the PM office for their significant contributions that had played a pivotal role in the successful operations of the government setup. He said the the collective efforts and teamwork had propelled the administration towards achieving… Continue reading PM expresses gratitude to cabinet members, officers, staff for successful operations of caretaker setup

Mineral sector achieving new development goals under SIFC: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said Pakistan’s mineral sector, valued in billions of dollars, was achieving new heights of development under Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). He was talking to a delegation of Miracle Salt Collective Inc which called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here. During the meeting… Continue reading Mineral sector achieving new development goals under SIFC: PM

Pakistan’s envoy presents credentials to Timor-Leste President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia Ameer Khurram Rathore on Wednesday presented his diplomatic credentials to President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos Horta in Dili. During the meeting, the ambassador conveyed best wishes from the leadership of Pakistan to President Jose Ramos Horta. President Jose Ramos Horta graciously reciprocated the… Continue reading Pakistan’s envoy presents credentials to Timor-Leste President

Pakistan Pavilion inaugurated at World Trade Center Dubai

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to United Arab Emirates Faisal Niaz Tirmizi Monday inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at the World Trade Center Dubai. On this occasion, he visited various stalls and had detailed discussions with the Pakistani exhibitors. According to the Press Counselor of Pakistan in Dubai, the Pakistani ambassador to the UAE also… Continue reading Pakistan Pavilion inaugurated at World Trade Center Dubai

Caretaker setup resolves major long-standing issues to ensure economic stability: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said that the caretaker government had resolved major long-standing problems in a short span of time to move the country towards economic stability. He said the caretaker setup also provided all possible facilities on priority to the international investors and business community to attract maximum… Continue reading Caretaker setup resolves major long-standing issues to ensure economic stability: PM

Cabinet approves appointment of Syed Tariq Muhammad as MD Baitul Maal

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):The Federal Cabinet on Thursday approved the appointment of Syed Tariq Muhammad ul Hassan as Managing Director Pakistan Baitul Maal. The decision was taken on the recommendation of ministry of poverty alleviation and social security, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister House Media Wing. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq… Continue reading Cabinet approves appointment of Syed Tariq Muhammad as MD Baitul Maal

President for enabling environment to nurture youth’s intellectual abilities

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):President Arif Alvi on Thursday called for providing an enabling environment for youth to nurture their intellectual abilities and benefit from their innovative ideas for the country’s prosperity. He said that Pakistani youth were blessed with enormous potential, brilliant minds, and bright ideas, however, they needed an appropriate platform to transform their… Continue reading President for enabling environment to nurture youth’s intellectual abilities

President stresses to nurture ‘intellect & innovative ideas’ for national progress

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday underlined the need for nurturing the ‘intellect ability’ and ‘innovative ideas’ of the educated youth to achieve the required goals of national progress and prosperity. “Pakistan does not lack solutions [to confronted issues] but the doers,” he said while addressing the award distribution ceremony of the… Continue reading President stresses to nurture ‘intellect & innovative ideas’ for national progress

FTO decides Rs 17,742.16 million refund claims in 2023

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has addressed the grievances of the taxpayers by processing 8,963 cases with an implementation status of 94.07% during 2023 as compared to 73.29% last year. Likewise, requests for refund claims were also decided to the tune of Rs. 17,742.16 million in 2023 and the due amount… Continue reading FTO decides Rs 17,742.16 million refund claims in 2023

Author: Najam ul Hassan