ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday stressed on the need of taking special measures to ensure the facilitation of investors and ease of doing business in the country. He was talking to Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries Mian Aslam Iqbal who called on him here. During the meeting, the Prime Minister… Continue reading PM for special measures to ensure facilitation of investors
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PM for urgent steps to check gap between import, exports
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that with all economic indicators moving towards positive trajectory, there was a need to take urgent measures to check the existing gap between imports and exports. He directed the Commerce Division to present within the next two weeks Strategic Exports Framework for approval and… Continue reading PM for urgent steps to check gap between import, exports
President, FM condole demise of Rahimullah Yusufzai
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of senior journalist and expert on Afghan affairs, Rahimullah Yusufzai. The President said that late Rahimullah Yusufzai, who rendered significant services in the fields of journalism and research, was authority on current affairs especially the… Continue reading President, FM condole demise of Rahimullah Yusufzai
Pakistan hopes, new political dispensation in Afghanistan to ensure coordinated efforts for peace, stability
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday reaffirming its abiding commitment to a peaceful, stable, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan hoped that the new political dispensation in the neighboring country would ensure coordinated efforts in that regard. “We continue to closely follow the evolving situation in Afghanistan,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said in a statement… Continue reading Pakistan hopes, new political dispensation in Afghanistan to ensure coordinated efforts for peace, stability
FM, Polish counterpart discuss Afghan situation, bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday received a telephone call from Zbigniew Rau, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland. Besides exchange of views on the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, the two foreign ministers also discussed bilateral relations, a press release issued here by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Foreign Minister… Continue reading FM, Polish counterpart discuss Afghan situation, bilateral relations
Neighboring countries discuss Afghan situation for regional approach
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Afghanistan’s neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan during a Ministerial meeting on Wednesday exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan for a regional approach. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi chaired the Ministerial meeting on Afghan issue held virtually, a press release issued here by the Ministry… Continue reading Neighboring countries discuss Afghan situation for regional approach
Pakistan to take all measures to ensure strategic stability in region: NCA
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):The National Command Authority (NCA) on Wednesday asserted that Pakistan would take all measures to ensure the strategic stability in the region without entering into an arms race. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired 25th meeting of the NCA held here at the Headquarters of Strategic Plans Division. All members of the NCA… Continue reading Pakistan to take all measures to ensure strategic stability in region: NCA
Neighboring counties’ FMs to discuss Afghan situation in virtual meeting
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): At the invitation of Pakistan, Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Afghan issue among the neighboring countries of Afghanistan will be held in virtual format on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will chair the meeting, to be attended by China, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, Foreign Office said in a… Continue reading Neighboring counties’ FMs to discuss Afghan situation in virtual meeting
Pakistan HC discusses Afghanistan situation with UK MP Tom Tugendhat
LONDON, Sep 7 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan had a productive exchange of views with Chair Foreign Affairs Committee in the House of Commons, Tom Tugendhat MP. He shared Pakistan’s perspective on evolving situation in Afghanistan, a press release issued by the High Commission said. He also apprised MP Tugendhat of… Continue reading Pakistan HC discusses Afghanistan situation with UK MP Tom Tugendhat
FM shares Pakistan’s perspective on Afghan situation with Kenyan Minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday received a phone call from Ambassador Monica Juma, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary (Federal Minister) for Defence. The Foreign Minister fondly recalled their interaction on the margins of ‘Pak-Africa Trade Development Conference’ organized in Nairobi in January 2021. He shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving… Continue reading FM shares Pakistan’s perspective on Afghan situation with Kenyan Minister
PM directs new Punjab CS, IG Police for steps to check essential items’ prices, law and order
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Newly appointed Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday and discussed administrative matters of the province. Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and the newly appointed Inspector General (IG) Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan also attended the meeting via video link. During the… Continue reading PM directs new Punjab CS, IG Police for steps to check essential items’ prices, law and order
Production in LSM industry expected to surpass current FY target, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday told the production in Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) industry was expected to surpass the target set for current fiscal year, which was a good omen for the country’s economic situation. The Prime Minister was told this by Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Khusro… Continue reading Production in LSM industry expected to surpass current FY target, PM told
PM for reviewing existing anti-narcotics laws to tackle menace of drugs
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed to review the existing anti-narcotics laws and ensure their effective implementation to tackle the menace of drugs. He expressed his deep concern over the trends of drugs in the society particularly youth and said the same posed severe dangers to the future of young… Continue reading PM for reviewing existing anti-narcotics laws to tackle menace of drugs
FM for enhanced int’l engagement with Afghanistan through constructive actions
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday underscored the need for the international community to enhance engagement with Afghanistan with positive messaging and through constructive actions. In particular, he emphasized the imperatives of addressing the urgent humanitarian needs and ensuring economic stability of Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister expressed these views… Continue reading FM for enhanced int’l engagement with Afghanistan through constructive actions
PM welcomes Air Arabia Group to Pakistan for establishing new airline
ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday welcoming the Air Arabia Group to the country wished them success in their partnership with local investors to establish a new Pakistani airline – Fly Jinnah. “My government is committed to attracting investment in Pakistan’s burgeoning travel and & tourism sector which offers immense opportunities,”… Continue reading PM welcomes Air Arabia Group to Pakistan for establishing new airline
Afghanistan appreciates Pakistan’s contributions towards Afghan people: Zabihullah Mujahid
ISLAMABAD, Sep3 (APP): Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Zabihullah Mujahid on Friday stated that Afghanistan appreciated the longstanding contributions of Pakistan towards the Afghan people. He hoped that Pakistan’s help to the Afghan nation will continue in terms of its peace efforts and increasing the bilateral trade and commerce. Zabihullah Mujahid was speaking… Continue reading Afghanistan appreciates Pakistan’s contributions towards Afghan people: Zabihullah Mujahid
SCBA Executive Committee delegation calls on PM; endorses govt’s legal reforms agenda
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Members of the Executive Committee of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday and fully endorsed the government’s legal reforms agenda. They also presented proposals for further improvement in the legal reforms process. The delegation comprised Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana, Mohammad Ajmal Khan, Mohammad… Continue reading SCBA Executive Committee delegation calls on PM; endorses govt’s legal reforms agenda
FM, Slovenian counterpart discuss latest developments in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep2 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his counterpart from the Republic of Slovenia Anze Logar on Thursday exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan. During the telephonic conversation, the two Foreign Ministers also discussed matters regarding deepening of bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Qureshi said that being next door neighbor of… Continue reading FM, Slovenian counterpart discuss latest developments in Afghanistan
Geelani struggled for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till last breath: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said as late Syed Ali Geelani struggled for the Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till his last breath, all the sympathies of Pakistani people were with the bereaved family. He was talking to Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, who called… Continue reading Geelani struggled for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till last breath: PM
Two PMA cadets graduate from Turkish Military Academy
ANKARA, Sep 2 (APP): The fraternal Pakistan-Turkey relations witnessed another milestone on August 30 as two cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy graduated from the Turkish Military Academy Ankara at an impressive ceremony. Both the gentlemen cadets have reached Pakistan to join their duties as officers of Pakistan Army. According to a press release issued… Continue reading Two PMA cadets graduate from Turkish Military Academy
