Pakistani nation can achieve progress by following teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH): PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated that Pakistanis as a nation can only achieve progress by following the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Prime Minister was talking to renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel, who called on him here. Matters relating to the proposed role… Continue reading Pakistani nation can achieve progress by following teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH): PM

PTI govt saves public money in highways’ construction: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday congratulated the Ministry of Communication and National Highway Authority (NHA) for saving public money through transparency and digitization and achieving 138% reduction in the cost of constructing four-lane highway when compared with PML-N government. Imran Khan in a twitter post also mentioned 125% increase in… Continue reading PTI govt saves public money in highways’ construction: PM

Transparency, accountability must for inclusive, sustainable development: FM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday underlined that inclusive and sustainable development was not possible unless transparency and accountability were ensured. He was addressing the inauguration session of two-day International Seminar on the theme of “Combating Corruption – A Prerequisite for the full enjoyment of all Human Rights and… Continue reading Transparency, accountability must for inclusive, sustainable development: FM

Pakistan remains committed, stands in solidarity with Kashmiris: Ambassador Janjua

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union Zaheer A. Janjua on Wednesday said that Pakistan remained fully committed and stood in solidarity with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters. “We will continue to extend all moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris till the realization of their inalienable right to… Continue reading Pakistan remains committed, stands in solidarity with Kashmiris: Ambassador Janjua

FM hosts luncheon in honor of GCC Secretary General

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi hosted luncheon in the honor of Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. Heads of the Diplomatic Missions of the GCC Member States in Islamabad were also invited at the luncheon, Foreign… Continue reading FM hosts luncheon in honor of GCC Secretary General

China ready to embrace green, inclusive, open, clean Winter Olympics

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): As the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is around the corner, China’s preparation for the Games has entered the final stage. In his New Year address last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country would spare no effort to present a great Winter Olympics to the world. “The world is turning its eyes to China,… Continue reading China ready to embrace green, inclusive, open, clean Winter Olympics

Pakistan, GCC finalize Joint Action Plan for Strategic Dialogue to deepen cooperation in diverse fields

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in line with their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Strategic Dialogue, on Wednesday finalized the Joint Action Plan for Strategic Dialogue (2022-2026). The Action Plan, which provides an institutional approach to deepen cooperation in various fields including Political; Security; Trade and Investment; Agricultural and… Continue reading Pakistan, GCC finalize Joint Action Plan for Strategic Dialogue to deepen cooperation in diverse fields

President for imparting latest IT skills to GB youth

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday urged the need for imparting the latest Information Technology (IT) skills to the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan and increasing the number of skilled graduates to meet the rising demand of the market and industry. He said that steps were being taken to enhance the quality and… Continue reading President for imparting latest IT skills to GB youth

Uplift of Balochistan people among govt’s top priorities: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting to review the progress on development projects in Balochistan at Islamabad on 5th January, 2022.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that uplift of the people of Balochistan was among top priorities of the government. The government has prioritized the development projects according to their impact on the livelihood of the people of Balochistan, he added. The Prime Minister was chairing a meeting to review… Continue reading Uplift of Balochistan people among govt’s top priorities: PM

Int’l community, UN must take action on India’s war crimes in IIOJK: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday urged the international community especially the United Nations to take action on India’s war crimes in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “The international community, especially the UN must take action on India’s war crimes and the crimes against humanity in IIOJK, as Kashmiris… Continue reading Int’l community, UN must take action on India’s war crimes in IIOJK: PM

India not to succeed in misleading int’l community over its state-terrorism in IIOJK: President

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi has stated that no amount of Indian attempts will succeed in misleading the international community and glossing over India’s state-terrorism being perpetrated with shameless impunity in IIOJK. “Pakistan calls upon the international community to hold India accountable for the egregious human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied… Continue reading India not to succeed in misleading int’l community over its state-terrorism in IIOJK: President

Durable peace in South Asia contingent upon peaceful resolution of J&K dispute: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan while reminding the world community that it cannot abandon its moral and legal responsibilities towards Kashmiris, has stated that durable peace in South Asia was contingent upon peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with international legitimacy. “The importance of the inalienable right to self-determination… Continue reading Durable peace in South Asia contingent upon peaceful resolution of J&K dispute: PM

UN must live up to its promise of granting right to self-determination to Kashmiris: FM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has stated that the United Nations must live up to its promise of granting right to self-determination to Kashmiris. “Self-determination is one of the fundamental rights codified in all major human rights instruments as well as the United Nations Charter. The denial of this right… Continue reading UN must live up to its promise of granting right to self-determination to Kashmiris: FM

PM for early completion of ongoing development projects in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed for early completion of the all ongoing development projects in Balochistan to provide relief to the common man. The Prime Minister was talking to Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha, who called on him here. Matters relating to development of the province particularly Northern… Continue reading PM for early completion of ongoing development projects in Balochistan

Foreign Secretary greets FO Christian employees at special cake-cutting ceremony

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Tuesday greeted the Christian employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a special Christmas/New Year cake-cutting ceremony held here. The Foreign Secretary and all participants joined in praying for Pakistan’s continued progress and prosperity as well as the well-being of its people.

PM, Dr. Naveed Sherwani discuss development of high-tech industries in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday had a meeting with President Open Forum Dr. Naveed Sherwani, who along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ch. Fawad Hussain and Chairman Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) Amer Ahmed Hashmi called on him here. Matters relating to the development of semi-conductor and high-tech industries… Continue reading PM, Dr. Naveed Sherwani discuss development of high-tech industries in Pakistan

PM for early completion of work on South Punjab Secretariat

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiyar calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad on 4th January, 2022.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed for early completion of the ongoing development projects particularly South Punjab Secretariat to ensure ease and facilitation of the people of that area. He also directed to further strengthen and operationalize Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) in South Punjab. The Prime Minister was talking to Minister… Continue reading PM for early completion of work on South Punjab Secretariat

Conservation of ecosystem must to protect future generations: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday highlighting the importance of increased forestation and conservation of ecosystem in tackling the challenges of climate change urged the nation to play their role in protecting the country’s environment for future generations. “As Pakistan, despite contributing less than 1% in world carbon emissions, is unfortunately… Continue reading Conservation of ecosystem must to protect future generations: PM

President for increasing trade crossing points with neighbors bordering Balochistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday called for increasing trade crossing points along the border with neighboring countries in Balochistan, saying, it would greatly help generate economic activities and enhance the quantum of exports. He asked the concerned organizations to take steps for facilitating the importers and exporters of the border… Continue reading President for increasing trade crossing points with neighbors bordering Balochistan

Agriculture sector in Pakistan to be revolutionized: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan chairing a meeting on Agriculture Transformation Plan in Islamabad on 3rd January 2022.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP):  Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that with the introduction of better mechanization tools and ICT-enabled extension services, agriculture sector in Pakistan will be revolutionized.  “Olive cultivation and shrimp farming on commercial scale are need of the hour to ensure food security in the country. It will also help in… Continue reading Agriculture sector in Pakistan to be revolutionized: PM

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