ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed to speed up measures for the promotion of coastal tourism along with ensuring environmental protection. The Prime Minister gave this direction during a meeting with Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi and Executive Member of the American Business Council of Pakistan Adnan… Continue reading PM for promoting coastal tourism, ensuring environmental protection
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PM, Moonis Elahi, Khusro Bakhtiar discuss govt-allies cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Minister for Water Resources Chaudhry Moonis Elahi and Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday. Besides political situation in the country, matters relating to strong relations and mutual cooperation between the government and allied parties were discussed in the meeting.
Consolidation of peace, stability in Afghanistan to help prevent possible exodus of Afghans: FS
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Tuesday emphasized that consolidation of peace and stability in Afghanistan, including by ensuring the averting of a humanitarian crisis and economic collapse, would go a long way in preventing a possible exodus of Afghans from their country. He expressed these views during the meeting with a… Continue reading Consolidation of peace, stability in Afghanistan to help prevent possible exodus of Afghans: FS
Settlement of Thor & Harban tribes’ dispute good news on Diamer Bhasha Dam: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the settlement of decade-old Thor and Harban tribes’ dispute will allow smooth and timely completion of Diamer Bhasha Dam. It will also pave way for the settlement of boundary dispute between Gilgit Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Imran Khan said in a twitter post.… Continue reading Settlement of Thor & Harban tribes’ dispute good news on Diamer Bhasha Dam: PM
Sania Nishtar briefs diplomats on Declaration on Establishing a Global Social Protection Knowledge Platform
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): Special Assistant to PM on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr. Sania Nishtar on Monday briefed the Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad here at Foreign Office on the “Declaration on Establishing a Global Social Protection Knowledge Platform.” The Declaration is being steered by Pakistan in New York, in collaboration with… Continue reading Sania Nishtar briefs diplomats on Declaration on Establishing a Global Social Protection Knowledge Platform
Pakistan strongly condemns killing of three more Kashmiris in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned Indian occupation forces’ persistent killing spree resulting in the martyrdom of three more Kashmiris today in Badgam district in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “Indian spate of state terrorism has raised the toll of extra-judicial killings to 11 in first seven days of… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns killing of three more Kashmiris in IIOJK
IIOJK presents sad face of human tragedy: Fawad
BERLIN, Jan 7 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said that IIOJK presented a sad face of human tragedy, political havoc and a constant denial of human rights to generations of innocent Kashmiris by fascist Indian regime. “Jammu and Kashmir is not a territorial dispute, but a matter of the… Continue reading IIOJK presents sad face of human tragedy: Fawad
President appoints Seedullah Yusufzai as Member PARC BOG
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday appointed Muhammad Saeedullah Yusufzai as Member of Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Board of Governors (BOG). The President made the appointed under Section 10 of Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Ordinance 1981.
PM, Suri discuss parliamentary matters, reorganization of PTI in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly Muhammad Qasim Khan Suri called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday. Besides, parliamentary matters, reorganization of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) in Balochistan and further activating the party members in the province were discussed in the meeting.
Despite challenges, Pakistan expected to achieve over 4% economic growth: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that despite the 2018 worst balance of payment crisis, economic problems due to COVID-19, high commodity prices in international market and direct and indirect impact of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Pakistan was expected to achieve over 4% economic growth – which is a major… Continue reading Despite challenges, Pakistan expected to achieve over 4% economic growth: PM
Shah Mahmood Qureshi appointed Vice Chairman PTI
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has appointed Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi as the party’s Vice Chairman. A notification dated December 26, 2021 was issued by the PTI Secretariat here on Thursday. Meanwhile Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a statement said that his appointment as the party’s Vice Chairman was an… Continue reading Shah Mahmood Qureshi appointed Vice Chairman PTI
Govt ensuring completion of basic amenities’ projects on priority basis: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the government was ensuring on the completion of people-oriented projects of basic amenities like health, education, low-cost housing, social projects and clean water on priority basis. The Prime Minister was talking to Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, who called on him here. Matters… Continue reading Govt ensuring completion of basic amenities’ projects on priority basis: PM
Pakistan looks forward to sustainable economic relations with Oman: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Pakistan was looking forward to a sustainable economic relation with Oman with increased trade and investment “Pakistan and Oman have decades old ties based on common culture, brotherhood and people to people contacts,” he added. The Prime Minister was talking to a delegation… Continue reading Pakistan looks forward to sustainable economic relations with Oman: PM
Pakistan committed to forge deeper trade, investment cooperation with Oman: FM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday emphasizing country’s focus on geo-economics, economic security and regional connectivity, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to forge deeper economic, trade and investment cooperation with Oman, commensurate with excellent bilateral ties. The Foreign Minister was talking to Chairman of Oman Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Engr. Redha… Continue reading Pakistan committed to forge deeper trade, investment cooperation with Oman: FM
Govt fulfilling its promise of low cost housing for poor, middle classes: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that with the provision of 12,400 low-cost and quality apartments to residents of Islamabad Kachi Abadis (slums) for the first time in country’s history, the government was fulfilling its promise of low-cost housing for the poor and middle classes. “Loans of Rs. 38 billion… Continue reading Govt fulfilling its promise of low cost housing for poor, middle classes: PM
President Alvi again tested positive for COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday said that he has again tested positive for the COVID-19. “I have tested +ive for Covid again. Had a sore throat since 4-5 days & was getting better. Felt mildly feverish for a few hours two nights ago. No other symptoms,” President Alvi said in… Continue reading President Alvi again tested positive for COVID-19
President seeks Omani businessmen investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday asked the Omani businessmen to invest in Pakistan and benefit from its liberal and investment-friendly policies. The confidence of foreign investors had considerably increased over the policies of Pakistan, which provided a conducive business environment, he added. The President was talking to the visiting Omani… Continue reading President seeks Omani businessmen investment in Pakistan
PM for early completion of RUDA, CBD, Nullah Lai Expressway projects
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday called for early completion of the government’s flagship urban development projects including RUDA and CBD in Lahore and Nullah Lai Expressway in Rawalpindi. “Urban development through modern real estate projects like Ravi Urban Development Aurhority (RUDA), Central Business District (CBD) Walton and Nullah Lai Expressway… Continue reading PM for early completion of RUDA, CBD, Nullah Lai Expressway projects
Govt taking steps to tap huge potential of tourism in AJK, Northern Areas, GB: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the government was taking numerous steps to tap the huge potential of tourism in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Northern Areas and Gilgit Baltistan. The provision of jobs to the local people through eco-tourism and the protection natural beauty of these areas were among… Continue reading Govt taking steps to tap huge potential of tourism in AJK, Northern Areas, GB: PM
President for enhancing Pakistan-Greece trade, tapping potential in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the need for enhancing bilateral trade between Pakistan and Greece, and tapping the potential of cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and tourism. Pakistan highly valued its ties with Greece and wanted to further expand bilateral cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest,… Continue reading President for enhancing Pakistan-Greece trade, tapping potential in diverse fields
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
