China provides two bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines to world: President Xi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday highlighting the importance of unity, solidarity and cooperation in building a world community with shared future said that China has to date provided two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 120 countries and international organizations. “Only through unity, solidarity and cooperation can countries… Continue reading China provides two bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines to world: President Xi

PM, Chairman PCB discuss next PSL, overall cricket structure

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Rameez Raja called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday. During the meeting, views were exchanged about the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season as well as the overall cricket structure in the country. The Prime Minister accorded an in-principle approval for the construction of Cricket… Continue reading PM, Chairman PCB discuss next PSL, overall cricket structure

PM directs PTI MPAs to beef up contacts with masses for party’s victory in Punjab LG elections

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed all the PTI MPAs from Punjab to beef up their contacts with masses to ensure the party’s electoral victory in the next local government elections in the province. The Prime Minister was presiding over a meeting of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Members of the Provincial… Continue reading PM directs PTI MPAs to beef up contacts with masses for party’s victory in Punjab LG elections

Foreign Secretary thanks OIC Heads of Mission for successful OIC-CFM meeting

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Friday said that Pakistan would continue to work with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to devise practical pathways to assist Afghan brethren. The Foreign Secretary said this as he invited Heads of the OIC resident Missions, here to thank them for the Member States’ support… Continue reading Foreign Secretary thanks OIC Heads of Mission for successful OIC-CFM meeting

Provincial Ministers for Sports, Forests call on PM

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP): Punjab Provincial Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Rai Taimoor Khan and Minister for Forests Muhammad Sibtain Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and briefed him about the performance of their respective ministries. The Prime Minister while appreciating the performance of two departments directed the ministers to… Continue reading Provincial Ministers for Sports, Forests call on PM

PM for providing budget for all public welfare projects in Punjab on priority basis

LAHORE: December 31 - Prime Minister Imran Khan chairing a meeting regarding Punjab Development Budget. APP

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed to provide the required budget for all public welfare projects on priority basis so as to ensure effective public service through timely completion of these projects in good way. He also directed to make more effective public awareness campaign about the welfare-oriented development projects.… Continue reading PM for providing budget for all public welfare projects in Punjab on priority basis

Govt focusing on development, welfare of downtrodden: PM

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the government was focusing on the development and welfare of downtrodden segments of society. “The model of Riyasat-e-Madina emphasizes much on taking care of the poor and have-nots in the society”, he added. The Prime Minister expressed these views while inaugurating Panahgah Lahore… Continue reading Govt focusing on development, welfare of downtrodden: PM

70 mln people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by end 2021: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the government has completed its target of fully vaccinating 70 million people against COVID-19 by the end of 2021. “To achieve this, our federal government alone procured vaccines worth almost Rs 250 billion and provided free vaccines to citizens in all the provinces,”… Continue reading 70 mln people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by end 2021: PM

Pakistan envoy in Belgium holds `Khuli Katchery’ with diaspora

BRUSSELS, Dec 30 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, Zaheer A. Janjua, on Thursday held the 12th monthly Khuli Katchery in virtual format with Pakistani diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg. During the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings on the occasion of Christmas, Jinnah Day and New Year to the participants… Continue reading Pakistan envoy in Belgium holds `Khuli Katchery’ with diaspora

PTI country’s most popular, organized political force: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Thursday said that PTI was the country’s most popular and well-organized political force. “We are heading towards achieving the target of empowering the masses politically and administratively at lowest level,” Imran Khan said while presiding over an important meeting of the… Continue reading PTI country’s most popular, organized political force: PM

Pakistan strongly condemns India’s unrelenting killing spree in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the extra-judicial killing of six Kashmiri youth in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) by the Indian occupation forces in the last two days. In the escalating campaign of repression in IIOJK, including fake encounters and so-called cordon-and-search-operations, at least 24 Kashmiris have been… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns India’s unrelenting killing spree in IIOJK

Pakistan envoy in UK holds ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with diaspora

LONDON, Dec 29 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to UK Moazzam Ahmad Khan held 11th virtual ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with the British Pakistani community on 28 December 2021. Diaspora members virtually attended the event and sought redressal of their problems regarding visas, National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOPs), Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs), passports and property matters.… Continue reading Pakistan envoy in UK holds ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with diaspora

PM witnesses signing of MOU for Universal Health Coverage in Punjab, ICT

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an MoU between the Federal Government, Government of Punjab and State Life Insurance for implementation of Universal Health Coverage of Sehat Sahulat Program in Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a simple ceremony… Continue reading PM witnesses signing of MOU for Universal Health Coverage in Punjab, ICT

PM for celebrating Pakistan’s Diamond Jubilee 2022 in befitting manner

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called for holding Pakistan’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in a befitting manner to highlight the country’s distinctive identity, culture and unique location. “On the occasion of country’s 75th independence anniversary, there is a need to tell youth about the aim Pakistan’s creation and the true message… Continue reading PM for celebrating Pakistan’s Diamond Jubilee 2022 in befitting manner

Extrajudicial killings; India trying to teach patriotism to people of IIOJK by using guns

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): With the continued extrajudicial killing of innocent Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), India was trying to teach patriotism to the people of IIOJK by using guns. The much worsening situation in the IIOJK has also forced Farooq Abdullah, considered as a pro-Indian politician in IIJOK, to… Continue reading Extrajudicial killings; India trying to teach patriotism to people of IIOJK by using guns

President approves conferment of Tamgha-e-Shujaat on Adnan Malik

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday accorded approval for the conferment of Tamgha-e-Shujaat on Adnan Malik, the hero of Sialkot incident. The conferment of civil award was approved by the President under Article 259 (2) of the Constitution. Adnan Malik, who tried to protect Priyantha Kumara – the Sri Lankan citizen… Continue reading President approves conferment of Tamgha-e-Shujaat on Adnan Malik

Govt implementing agriculture transformation plan on priority basis: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the present government, for the very first time in country’s history, had chalked out a comprehensive agricultural transformation plan and was implementing it on priority basis. Mechanization of agriculture sector, provision of quality seed, efficient water management system and assistance in livestock farming… Continue reading Govt implementing agriculture transformation plan on priority basis: PM

President urges int’l community to take notice of grave human rights violations in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the international community to take notice of the grave human rights violations being committed by the Indian Security Forces against the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He said that India had unleashed a reign of terror against the innocent people… Continue reading President urges int’l community to take notice of grave human rights violations in IIOJK

PM welcomes President Putin’s statement about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday welcomed President Vladimir Putin’s statement about Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), saying, it reaffirmed his message that “insulting our Holy Prophet (PBUH) is not freedom of expression.” “We Muslims, especially Muslim leaders, must spread this message to leaders of the non-Muslim world to counter… Continue reading PM welcomes President Putin’s statement about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

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