FM Qureshi for providing unconditional humanitarian assistance to Afghan people

NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday emphasized the need for sustained engagement, renewal of developmental partnerships, and provision of unconditional humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. He expressed these views during the meeting with Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) here on the side-lines of… Continue reading FM Qureshi for providing unconditional humanitarian assistance to Afghan people

PM, Governor Sindh discuss progress of federal govt’s development projects in Karachi

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and Senator Saifullah Niazi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday. The progress of ongoing federal government’s development projects in Karachi were discussed in the meeting. Besides, the inauguration of Karachi Circular Railway, after its early completion, was also discussed in the meeting.

Pakistan to continue to raise its voice for Kashmiris till they get right of self-determination: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan will continue to raise its voice for Kashmir in the world till the Kashmiris get their right of self-determination. He was talking to President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, who called on him here. During the meeting,… Continue reading Pakistan to continue to raise its voice for Kashmiris till they get right of self-determination: PM

Roshan Digital Accounts attract US $ 23 billion from Overseas Pakistanis, PM told

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Wednesday told that with a total of 204,000 Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) opened by Overseas Pakistanis, an amount of US $ 23 billion has so far been deposited in RDAs. The Prime Minister was told this by Governor State Bank Raza Baqir, who called on… Continue reading Roshan Digital Accounts attract US $ 23 billion from Overseas Pakistanis, PM told

President calls for training of students, volunteers to tackle natural calamities

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday stressed on the need of training the country’s students and volunteers to tackle natural calamities in an appropriate way. He was talking to Regional Director of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Alexander Matthews, who called on him here. Chairman… Continue reading President calls for training of students, volunteers to tackle natural calamities

President for providing support, conducive environment to start-ups

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday emphasized the need of providing support and conducive environment to start-ups through trainings, investor linkages and mentorship programs for the country’s socio-economic development. He said that right policies had been put in place to enable young entrepreneurs to play their part in Pakistan’s prosperity, adding that… Continue reading President for providing support, conducive environment to start-ups

PM to sign two-year performance agreements with federal ministers tomorrow

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a bid to further improve the performance of federal ministries and transform the country’s governance system, will sign two-year (2021-23) performance agreements with federal ministers at a ceremony on Wednesday The signing of agreements was part of the Prime Minister’s comprehensive Civil Service Reforms Agenda, under… Continue reading PM to sign two-year performance agreements with federal ministers tomorrow

Developed countries must take lead in raising their climate change ambitions: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday stressed that the developed countries must take lead in raising their climate ambitions, both for emissions reduction and increased financial flows to the developing countries. Emphasizing that commitments made under the Paris Agreement must be fully implemented, he expressed concern over unrealized climate finance pledges… Continue reading Developed countries must take lead in raising their climate change ambitions: PM

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to upgrade ties to “long-term strategic partnership” level

DUSHANBE, Sep 17 (APP): Pakistan and Tajikistan, building on the previous understandings and given the strong desire of two countries to further promote mutual cooperation in diverse areas, have decided to upgrade the bilateral relations to the level of a long-term strategic partnership. The decision was taken during the two-day (September 15-17) official visit of… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to upgrade ties to “long-term strategic partnership” level

Pakistan, Tajikiostan sign agreements, MOUs for cooperation in diverse fields

DUSHANBE, Sep 17 (APP): Pakistan and Tajikistan Friday signed various agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for cooperation in diverse areas including trade, investment, banking, tourism, information and broadcasting etc. Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Emomali Rahmon witnessed the signing of documents at a ceremony held here at Qasr-e-Millat after holding one-on-one meeting and… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikiostan sign agreements, MOUs for cooperation in diverse fields

Afghanistan passing through defining moment; inclusive govt must to achieve sustainable peace: PM

DUSHANBE, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday stressed that the establishment of an inclusive government with all ethnic groups on board was a must to achieve sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan, which was passing through a defining moment. “Peace and stability in Afghanistan is not only important for Pakistan and Tajikistan… Continue reading Afghanistan passing through defining moment; inclusive govt must to achieve sustainable peace: PM

Afghan students having valid admission documents to be facilitated to join studies in Pakistan

KABUL, Sep 17 (APP): Pakistan Embassy in Kabul has stated that Afghan students having valid documents of admission in Pakistani academic institutions will be facilitated to join their studies. For this purpose, the Afghan students have been requested to register with the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul. “The Afghan students having valid admissions in… Continue reading Afghan students having valid admission documents to be facilitated to join studies in Pakistan

PM gets a warm welcome at Tajikistan Presidential Palace

DUSHANBE, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was accorded a red carpet welcome as he arrived here at Qasr-e-Millat presidential palace to hold talks with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan. The Prime Minister, upon arrival at Qasr-e-Millat, was warmly received by President Emomali Rahmon and the two leaders shook hands. The Prime Minister was… Continue reading PM gets a warm welcome at Tajikistan Presidential Palace

Urgent steps essential to prevent humanitarian crisis, stabilize economy in Afghanistan: PM

DUSHANBE, Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said it was essential to take urgent steps to stabilize the security situation in Afghanistan, prevent humanitarian crisis and stabilize the economy. He stressed that there was an opportunity to finally end the conflict and war in Afghanistan after 40 years. The Prime Minister expressed… Continue reading Urgent steps essential to prevent humanitarian crisis, stabilize economy in Afghanistan: PM

Pakistan has vital stake in Afghanistan peace, stability: High Commissioner

LONDON, Sep 16 (APP): High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan on Thursday stressed that Pakistan, as a country most affected by decades-long instability in Afghanistan, had a vital stake in peace and stability in that country. Pakistan not only continued to host over 4 million Afghan refugees, but had also suffered 80,000 casualties and economic losses… Continue reading Pakistan has vital stake in Afghanistan peace, stability: High Commissioner

Pakistan committed to enhance ties with Belarus in all fields of mutual interest: PM

DUSHANBE, Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Pakistan was committed to further enhancing its relations with Belarus across all fields of mutual interest, including trade, investment, agriculture, industry and defence. The Prime Minister said this during the meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko held here in the capital of… Continue reading Pakistan committed to enhance ties with Belarus in all fields of mutual interest: PM

Pakistan rejects Indian media’s baseless claims on so-called `terror module’

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday rejecting Indian media’s baseless claims about busting of so-called ‘terror module’ said that propagation of false news was India’s state policy steered by its pliant media. “We emphatically reject the Indian media’s baseless claims that Indian authorities have busted a so-called ‘terror module’ having alleged links with Pakistan,”… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian media’s baseless claims on so-called `terror module’

Afghanistan on “historic crossroads”, its people should be incentivized: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that as Afghanistan was at historic crossroads, there was a need for the international community to incentivize its people to achieve peace and stability. “There is another fallacy that Afghanistan can be controlled from outside. There is a history. No puppet government in Afghanistan… Continue reading Afghanistan on “historic crossroads”, its people should be incentivized: PM

Pak-Russia coordination, consultations on evolving Afghan situation crucial, PM tells Putin

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stressed that close coordination and consultations between Pakistan and Russia on the evolving situation in Afghanistan were of crucial importance. The Prime Minister said this as he received a telephone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Recalling their earlier telephone conversation of 25 August 2021,… Continue reading Pak-Russia coordination, consultations on evolving Afghan situation crucial, PM tells Putin

President for protecting, granting women’s property rights as per Islam

ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday urged the need of taking steps for protecting and granting women’s property rights, as envisaged by Islam, in order to create an inclusive and egalitarian society. He said that an awareness campaign was needed to educate the people about women’s rights and called upon the… Continue reading President for protecting, granting women’s property rights as per Islam

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