As the cases of Omicron declining in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the government ensured protection of economically weaker segment through its policy of smart lockdown instead of going for complete shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FM, Egyptian Envoy discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Ambassador of Egypt, Tarek Dahroug called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi here on Thursday. The focus of discussion was on further strengthening Pakistan-Egypt relations. Expressing satisfaction at the growing cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt, the Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of enhanced interactions at leadership level, greater people-to-people contacts,… Continue reading FM, Egyptian Envoy discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties
Approval of 70,000 housing projects worth Rs. 1.4 trillion to create 1.2 million jobs: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the approval of over 70,000 housing projects worth Rs 1.4 trillion so far will have an overall impact of Rs 7.3 trillion on construction industry besides creating 1.2 million jobs. It is the government’s huge achievement that out of 80,000 applications, 35,420 applications… Continue reading Approval of 70,000 housing projects worth Rs. 1.4 trillion to create 1.2 million jobs: PM
PM directs PTI MPs to activate party workers for upcoming LG elections in Punjab
FAISALABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the elected representatives of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) to activate party workers to ensure victory in the upcoming Local Government elections in Punjab. He also directed them to speed up mass-contact campaign in their respective constituencies and work for early redresssal of people’s problems in… Continue reading PM directs PTI MPs to activate party workers for upcoming LG elections in Punjab
Pakistan-UK strategic partnership deepening in diverse fields: Envoy
LONDON, Feb 2 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Moazzam Ahmad Khan has stated that as the United Kingdom was Pakistan’s strategic partner, this partnership was deepening through growing linkages in diverse fields. UK, being the 3rd largest export market for Pakistani products, accounted for approximately 8% of Pakistan’s global exports, he added. The High… Continue reading Pakistan-UK strategic partnership deepening in diverse fields: Envoy
Promotion of tourism, allied sectors in AJK among govt’s foremost priorities: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) had a lot of tourism potential, the promotion of tourism and other allied sectors was among the government’s foremost priorities. The development of tourism sector in the valley besides improving infrastructure and economy will also help create… Continue reading Promotion of tourism, allied sectors in AJK among govt’s foremost priorities: PM
Pakistan, Turkey discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation in diverse areas
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey on Tuesday reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations as well as opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in diverse areas including trade, investments and economic cooperation. The two sides reviewed the relations during the Bilateral Political Consultations held at the Foreign Office. Pakistan side was led by Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation in diverse areas
FS, Turkish Deputy FM agree to further fortify Pakistan-Turkey cooperative ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Friday had telephonic conversation with Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkey Sedat Onal and exchanged views on further fortifying Pakistan-Turkey bilateral cooperative ties. During the telephonic conversation, Foreign Secretary Suhail Mahmood and Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal shared perspectives on regional and international matters and agreed to… Continue reading FS, Turkish Deputy FM agree to further fortify Pakistan-Turkey cooperative ties
PM for strengthening parliament’s role for country’s progress
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday emphasized on the importance of strengthening the role of parliament and effective legislation for the progress of country. He was talking to Special Assistant to PM on Political Affairs and Chief Whip Malik Amir Dogar, who called on him here. Matters relating to Thursday’s National… Continue reading PM for strengthening parliament’s role for country’s progress
Pakistan’s economy remains on path to ‘robust recovery’: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 14 (APP):Pakistan’s economy remains on a relatively “robust recovery path”, the United Nations has said in its flagship World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report. “After an economic expansion of 4.5 per cent in 2021, GDP growth is projected at 3.9 per cent in 2022, driven by private consumption, record-high remittances and… Continue reading Pakistan’s economy remains on path to ‘robust recovery’: UN report
Finance (Supplementary) Bill-2021 sails through NA with majority vote
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 by majority vote with certain government amendments amid opposition parties’ sloganeering. All the amendments moved by the opposition parties including Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz had been rejected with the majority vote. The speaker ordered the vote-count for two… Continue reading Finance (Supplementary) Bill-2021 sails through NA with majority vote
Dr. Ramesh Kumar briefs PM about best arrangements for Hindu pilgrims
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. During the meeting, Dr. Ramesh Kumar apprised the Prime Minister of the best arrangements made by the government in terms of religious tourism and for arrival of delegations of Hindu Yatrees (pilgrims) as well… Continue reading Dr. Ramesh Kumar briefs PM about best arrangements for Hindu pilgrims
MNAs Dr. Aamir Liaquat, Basit Bukhari call on PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain and Basit Bukhari separately called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. Federal Ministers Asad Umar and Chaudhry Fawad Hussain were also present in the meetings during which matters relating to the respective constituencies and the ongoing development projects were… Continue reading MNAs Dr. Aamir Liaquat, Basit Bukhari call on PM
Pakistan rejects Indian Army Chief’s baseless allegations, claims of `launch pads’, `training’ camps across LoC
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday categorically rejected the Indian Army Chief’s fallacious comments made at a press conference, insinuating the presence of so-called “launch pads” and “training” camps across the Line of Control (LoC). “There is nothing new about the Indian General’s unfounded allegations, as these are a part of the malicious anti-Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian Army Chief’s baseless allegations, claims of `launch pads’, `training’ camps across LoC
Govt to retain tax exemptions on laptops, solar panels, bread, milk: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Shaukat Tarin on Thursday said the government had decided not to withdraw exemptions of taxes on basic items such as milk, bread, laptop and solar panels.Winding up the debate on the Finance Supplementary Bill, 2021 in the National Assembly, the finance minister said the… Continue reading Govt to retain tax exemptions on laptops, solar panels, bread, milk: Tarin
Defence Minister, MNAs Iqbal Afridi, Afzal Khan call on PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak and Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Muhammad Iqbal Afridi and Muhammad Afzal Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. Minister for Planning Asad Umar and Special Assistant to PM Malik Amir Dogar were also present in the meeting during which political matters… Continue reading Defence Minister, MNAs Iqbal Afridi, Afzal Khan call on PM
PM directs MNAs to focus on addressing people’s problems
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed the Members of National Assembly (MNAs) to pay special attention to addressing the problems of people in their respective constituencies. He also directed the MNAs belonging to Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) to further organize and operationalize the party in their constituencies on political grounds. The… Continue reading PM directs MNAs to focus on addressing people’s problems
President for enhanced trade, economic cooperation with South Korea, Algeria
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday stressed for enhanced relations with the Republic of Korea and Algeria in diverse fields with particular focus on trade and economic cooperation for mutual benefit. He was talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Korea Nabeel Munir and Ambassador-designate to Algeria Dr Muhammad Tariq,… Continue reading President for enhanced trade, economic cooperation with South Korea, Algeria
PM chairs CCI meeting; conduct of 7th Population & Housing Census approved
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): The Council of Common Interests (CCI) during its 49th meeting held here Thursday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair approved the conduct of 7th Population and Housing Census as well as the establishment of “Census Monitoring Committee”. The committee will be chaired by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, all Provincial Chief… Continue reading PM chairs CCI meeting; conduct of 7th Population & Housing Census approved
Pakistan to benefit from UNWTO expertise in transforming tourism sector: FM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday and congratulated him on his re-election for the next four-year term, i.e. 2022-2025. Commending the productive role of UNWTO, the UN special agency, in promoting tourism and preserving… Continue reading Pakistan to benefit from UNWTO expertise in transforming tourism sector: FM
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