ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran politician Sardar Attaullah Mengal. The President in a message expressed his sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi also expressed his grief over… Continue reading President, FM condole demise of Sardar Attaullah Mengal
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UK Secretary of State Raab due in Pakistan today for two-day visit: FO
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Raab will arrive here Thursday on a two-day (September 2-3) visit of Pakistan. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will hold official talks with Secretary of State Dominic Raab, which will cover the evolving situation in Afghanistan and bilateral matters.… Continue reading UK Secretary of State Raab due in Pakistan today for two-day visit: FO
Austria thanks Pakistan for support in transit of its nationals from Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg on Thursday exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as on bilateral relations. During the telephonic conversation, the Austrian Foreign Minister thanked Pakistan for its support in facilitating transit of Austrian nationals and others from Afghanistan. Sharing… Continue reading Austria thanks Pakistan for support in transit of its nationals from Afghanistan
FM Qureshi, Canadian counterpart discuss changing Afghan situation
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday received a video call from his Canadian counterpart Marc Garneau. The two Foreign Ministers besides reviewing the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan also discussed possibilities of providing humanitarian support to Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Qureshi stressed the need to achieve inclusive political settlement. He… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Canadian counterpart discuss changing Afghan situation
Biden, Ghani in last call before Taliban takeover discussed military aid: Report
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): US President Joe Biden and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani in their last telephone call on July 23, before the August 15 Taliban takeover of Kabul, discussed military aid, political strategy and messaging tactics, but neither Biden nor Ghani appeared aware of or prepared for the immediate danger of the entire… Continue reading Biden, Ghani in last call before Taliban takeover discussed military aid: Report
World hails Pakistan’s positive role in Afghanistan evacuation process: FM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said that Pakistan extended complete assistance in the evacuation of diplomatic staff of various counties, personnel of international institutions and media representative from Kabul after the Taliban takeover of Afghan capital. “Today, the world is appreciating Pakistan for its active, functional and positive role in… Continue reading World hails Pakistan’s positive role in Afghanistan evacuation process: FM
PM to open Pak Property, Construction and Housing Expo 21 on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the three-day Pakistan Property, Construction and Housing Expo 2021 being organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Friday. The Expo, being held at Pak-China Center, will help highlight the various business and investment opportunities in diverse areas of the country’s… Continue reading PM to open Pak Property, Construction and Housing Expo 21 on Friday
PM for taking all stakeholders on board on law & order in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed to take all the stakeholders into confidence for further improvement in the law and order situation in Balochistan. With the historic development package presented for the province for the first time, the government was taking measures for the progress and prosperity of the people… Continue reading PM for taking all stakeholders on board on law & order in Balochistan
Prime Minister, Housing Minister discuss ongoing projects
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Minister for Housing Tariq Bashir Cheema called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday. During the meeting matters relating to ongoing projects under the Ministry of Housing were discussed.
Peaceful, stable Afghanistan vitally important for Pakistan, region: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was vitally important for Pakistan and the region. He stressed that at this pivotal moment in Afghanistan’s history, it was important for the international community to remain in support and solidarity with the Afghan people. The Prime Minister was… Continue reading Peaceful, stable Afghanistan vitally important for Pakistan, region: PM
Economy assumes center stage in modern diplomacy, FM tells envoys
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday underscoring the growing significance of geo-economics in international politics stated that economic diplomacy had assumed center stage in modern diplomatic practice. As part of the government’s efforts to promote economic diplomacy, he was chairing a virtual meeting on economic diplomacy with participation by… Continue reading Economy assumes center stage in modern diplomacy, FM tells envoys
PM for taking all measures to stabilize prices of basic essential items
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday ordered the provincial Chief Secretaries to ensure all possible administrative measures to stabilize the prices of basic essential items particularly to check the illogical difference of prices at wholesale and retail levels. As the prices of basic essential items hit the common man, the present… Continue reading PM for taking all measures to stabilize prices of basic essential items
PM for encouraging exporters to boost Pakistan’s rice exports
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday called for encouraging the rice exporters so that Pakistan got its maximum share in the international market and the country’s economy further stabilized. The Prime Minister expressed these views while presiding over a meeting of the National Export Development Board here. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin,… Continue reading PM for encouraging exporters to boost Pakistan’s rice exports
PM, MPs, PTI ticket holders from Bahawalnagar discuss political situation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Members of Parliament (MPs) including MNAs Amir Mahmood Kiyani, Nasrullah Dareshak, Rai Muhammad Iqbal, Provincial Minister Samsam Bukhari, Husaain Bahadur Dareshak, ex-MPA Ali Raza Dareshak and Rai Zahid called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday. Special Assistant to PM Malik Amir Dogar was also present in the meeting… Continue reading PM, MPs, PTI ticket holders from Bahawalnagar discuss political situation
Pakistan continues to evacuate stranded people from Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): With a total of 7,629 people of different nationalities evacuated so far through air and land routes, Pakistan continue to evacuate diplomatic staff and foreign nationals including the personnel of international institutions stranded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover of Kabul on August 15. Pakistan International Airline, the national flag carrier, has… Continue reading Pakistan continues to evacuate stranded people from Afghanistan
Pakistan evacuates 7,629 people from Afghanistan since August 15
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan has evacuated a total of 7,629 foreign and Pakistani nationals stranded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover of the neighboring country on August 15 through air and land routes. Pakistan International Airline, the national flag carrier, has so far (till August 26) evacuated 6,578 people from Kabul airport including the personnel… Continue reading Pakistan evacuates 7,629 people from Afghanistan since August 15
ADB lauds Pakistan’s role in evacuation of its personnel from Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday received a telephone call from President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masatsugu Asakawa. President Asian Development Bank appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating evacuation of the ADB personnel stranded at the Kabul Airport. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the cooperation of ADB with Pakistan in… Continue reading ADB lauds Pakistan’s role in evacuation of its personnel from Afghanistan
Despite challenges, economy put on right track in last three years: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that with all major economic indicators showing upward trends, the present government despite various challenges including the COVID-10 pandemic had put the country’s economy on right track. “During the last three years, the current account deficit has been significantly reduced from US $ 20 billion… Continue reading Despite challenges, economy put on right track in last three years: PM
Imran, Putin discuss Afghan situation, bilateral ties in phone conversation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephonic conversation on Wednesday exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and bilateral relations. The Prime Minister, who received a telephone call from the President of Russian Federation, stressed that a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan was vitally important… Continue reading Imran, Putin discuss Afghan situation, bilateral ties in phone conversation
Qureshi meets Uzbek President in Tashkent; discusses Afghan situation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on Wednesday. He conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Imran Khan and referring to the Prime Minister’s visit to Tashkent in July 2021, reiterated commitment to enhance bilateral ties in all areas of mutual interests. Foreign… Continue reading Qureshi meets Uzbek President in Tashkent; discusses Afghan situation
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