ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt. Gen. ® Muzammil Hussain called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday and briefed him about the progress of various projects being executed under WAPDA including Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dams. The Prime Minister expression satisfaction over the performance of WAPDA in… Continue reading PM briefed about progress of Diamer Bhasha, Mohmand Dams projects
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Pakistan on track to surpass last year’s production statistics of major crops, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Wednesday told that the country was on the path of easily surpassing the previous year’s production statistics of major wheat, rice, sugarcane and maize crops recorded at 27.5 Million Tons (MT), 8.4 MT, 81 MT and 8.4 MT, respectively. The Prime Minister was told this… Continue reading Pakistan on track to surpass last year’s production statistics of major crops, PM told
All stakeholders to be taken into confidence for census, PM tells MQM delegation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that all stakeholders will be taken into confidence for census. During the present government, institutions were independent, he added. The Prime Minister was talking to a delegation of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), which called on him here. Minister for Information Technology Syed Ameen-ul-Haq, Khalid… Continue reading All stakeholders to be taken into confidence for census, PM tells MQM delegation
PM, MNA discuss reconstitution of committee for axle load control management
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Member National Assembly (MNA) Sher Ali Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday and matters relating to development schemes in his constituency and reconstitution of committee for Axle Load Control Regime. The Prime Minister stressed for timely completion of the ongoing development schemes in the constituency for the… Continue reading PM, MNA discuss reconstitution of committee for axle load control management
PM for effective measures to ensure productive utilization of national assets
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed to take effective measures to ensure the productive utilization of national assets. He also directed to focus on the development of tourism sector in the country by fully benefitting from Pakistan’s precious historic and cultural assets. The Prime Minister was talking to Finance Minister… Continue reading PM for effective measures to ensure productive utilization of national assets
Int’l community should fully support Afghan people at this critical juncture: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Afghanistan required immediate provision of humanitarian assistance and that the international community should fully support the Afghan people at this critical juncture. Qureshi said this as he received Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Dr. Ali Bagheri Kani here. Sharing… Continue reading Int’l community should fully support Afghan people at this critical juncture: FM Qureshi
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to preserve empty niches of two giant Bamiyan Buddhas
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has said that it will preserve the empty niches of the two giant Buddhas in Bamiyan – destroyed in March 2001. “As an Islamic Emirate’s official in Bamiyan, I am trying my best to preserve these priceless and historical monuments of our province,” Mawlawi Saif-ul-Rahman Mohammadi,… Continue reading Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to preserve empty niches of two giant Bamiyan Buddhas
Govt taking measures to fully establish supremacy of law, justice in country: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the government was taking measures to fully establish the supremacy of law and justice in the country. “Our model of governance is Riasat-e-Madina, the golden principles of which were a welfare state and the rule of law,” he maintained. The Prime Minister was… Continue reading Govt taking measures to fully establish supremacy of law, justice in country: PM
Pakistan wants lasting peace in Afghanistan, desires representative govt: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan wanted lasting peace in Afghanistan and desired a representative government there in line with the aspirations of the Afghan people. The Prime Minister was chairing a review meeting on the current situation in Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi briefed the… Continue reading Pakistan wants lasting peace in Afghanistan, desires representative govt: PM
Qureshi hopes, new setup in Afghanistan to strive for peace, work towards betterment of all Afghan people
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday hoped that the new setup in Afghanistan would make concerted efforts for peace and stability as well as work towards the betterment of all Afghan people. He noted that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was in Pakistan’s best interest as well as the… Continue reading Qureshi hopes, new setup in Afghanistan to strive for peace, work towards betterment of all Afghan people
PM for taking special care of facilities for people staying at Panagahs
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed for taking special care of the facilities provided to people staying at Panagahs (shelter-homes). Since the government was setting an example by constructing the Model Panagahs , philanthropists and Overseas Pakistanis will also join the government in this cause, he added. The Prime Minister… Continue reading PM for taking special care of facilities for people staying at Panagahs
President for promoting higher education to put country on fast track of socio-economic development
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday urged the need for promoting higher education to put the country on fast track of socio-economic development. He underscored the need for enhancing the volume of hybrid education which was cost-effective and would help increase the number of highly educated and skilled professionals in the… Continue reading President for promoting higher education to put country on fast track of socio-economic development
Talented youth country’s most valued assets; govt ensuring supremacy of merit: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday describing talented youth as one of “our most valued assets” said that the government was ensuring supremacy of merit in the country. “Pakistan is fortunate as the major portion of its population comprises youth. Pakistan is rich in resources and the talented youth is one of… Continue reading Talented youth country’s most valued assets; govt ensuring supremacy of merit: PM
Rathore hails role of Pakistani diaspora in Canadian politics, public life
OTTAWA, Sep 30 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Canada Ameer Khurram Rathore has lauded the role and contribution of Pakistani diaspora in the political and public life in Canada. He said that the recent showing of the Pakistani diaspora in the electoral process in Canada, particularly the participation of nearly 30 persons in the electoral… Continue reading Rathore hails role of Pakistani diaspora in Canadian politics, public life
Acting FM of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan fetes diplomats
KABUL, Sep 30 (APP): Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi hosted a dinner reception for the diplomats in Kabul on Thursday. Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate Mullah Bradar was the guest of honor at the dinner reception, which was attended by diplomats of various including… Continue reading Acting FM of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan fetes diplomats
Succession Certificate counter inaugurated at Pakistan High Commission London
LONDON, Sep 30 (APP): Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Muhammad Tariq Malik together with High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan inaugurated the Succession Certificate Counter here at Pakistan High Commission on Thursday. As a first step, this facility will enable overseas Pakistanis from Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad to process their Succession Certificates within 15 days… Continue reading Succession Certificate counter inaugurated at Pakistan High Commission London
State Bank launches `Roshan Apna Ghar’ scheme for non-resident Pakistanis: Ambassador Janjua
BRUSSELS, Sep 30 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Zaheer A Janjua on Thursday said that the State Bank has launched ‘Roshan Apna Ghar’ Scheme for non-resident Pakistanis for acquisition of residential and commercial properties in the country. Launching of the scheme was part of the government’s recent initiatives to facilitate the Non-Resident Pakistanis… Continue reading State Bank launches `Roshan Apna Ghar’ scheme for non-resident Pakistanis: Ambassador Janjua
RUDA to showcase Pakistan’s largest theme park project in Dubai Expo, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Thursday briefed about the plan of Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) to build Pakistan’s largest theme park in collaboration with IMG Dubai Theme Park. RUDA will showcase this theme park project – planned over 2000 kanals of land on the Ravi river front – in… Continue reading RUDA to showcase Pakistan’s largest theme park project in Dubai Expo, PM told
Denmark FM due in capital today on two-day official visit: FO
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark Jeppe Kofod will arrive here Thursday on a two-day (September 30 – October 1) official visit of Pakistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi. The two Foreign Ministers will exchange views… Continue reading Denmark FM due in capital today on two-day official visit: FO
Int’l community should engage with Taliban govt, not repeat past mistakes: Pakistan Envoy
LONDON, Sep 29 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan has called upon the international community to engage with the Taliban government, for durable peace in the region and beyond, and not to repeat the mistakes of past by abandoning the country. He expressed these views at reception hosted by Pakistan High Commission to commemorate… Continue reading Int’l community should engage with Taliban govt, not repeat past mistakes: Pakistan Envoy
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