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Success of CPEC project non-negotiable for Pakistan, China: Moeed Yusuf

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ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): National Security Adviser Dr. Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a flagship project whose success was non-negotiable for both countries. “Pakistan and China are moving in the same direction and synergizing their efforts to achieve the goal of peace and development in the region”, he… Continue reading Success of CPEC project non-negotiable for Pakistan, China: Moeed Yusuf

Bozkir lauds Pakistan’s lead role in taking up Palestine issue at int’l level

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): President of the United Nations General Assembly Volkan Bozkir on Thursday lauded Pakistan for its lead role along with other countries in raising their voice for Palestinians and taking up the issue at international level that paved the way for cease-fire in Gaza. He said Pakistan Foreign Minister as well as… Continue reading Bozkir lauds Pakistan’s lead role in taking up Palestine issue at int’l level

PM for enhanced international cooperation under UN auspices

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday highlighted the need for enhanced international cooperation, under the UN auspices, to address climate change and environmental degradation, as well as debt relief to support the developing countries’ economic recovery efforts and attainment of Sustainable Development Goals by the target date of 2030. The Prime… Continue reading PM for enhanced international cooperation under UN auspices

Pakistan committed to UN central role in upholding multilateralism: Alvi

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the central role of the United Nations in upholding multilateralism to foster peace, prosperity and harmony around the globe. He expressed these views during a meeting with President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Volkan Bozkir here at the… Continue reading Pakistan committed to UN central role in upholding multilateralism: Alvi

President for enhanced Pakistan-Malaysia cooperation in diverse fields

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday underscored the need for increasing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia in the areas of trade, culture and technology for the mutual benefits of two brotherly countries. He said that Pakistan attaches significant importance to its ties with Malaysia as the two countries enjoyed excellent… Continue reading President for enhanced Pakistan-Malaysia cooperation in diverse fields

President for timely completion of Karachi’s K-IV water supply project

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday asked the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to accelerate its efforts for the completion of the K-IV water supply project within the stipulated timelines to meet the water requirements of the residents of Karachi. He said that Karachi faced severe water shortage and the project… Continue reading President for timely completion of Karachi’s K-IV water supply project

Provision of equal opportunities to poor, rich govt’s foremost priority: PM

LAYYAH, May 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the provision of equal opportunities to the rich and poor alike and steering the people out of poverty was the foremost priority of the present government. He regretted that the previous governments except some districts of Punjab continued to neglect other areas, adding,… Continue reading Provision of equal opportunities to poor, rich govt’s foremost priority: PM

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to fast-track bilateral cooperation in diverse fields

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Pakistan and Tajikistan on Tuesday agreed to fast track finalization of various bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in order to further institutionalize cooperation in diverse fields. This was agreed during the 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Tajikistan co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood with… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to fast-track bilateral cooperation in diverse fields

President for increased forestation to check effects of climate change

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for increasing forestation in the country to cope with the harmful effects of climate change and global warming. He emphasized the need for enhanced tree plantation to reduce pollution and improve air quality in urban areas. The President gave these remarks at a briefing… Continue reading President for increased forestation to check effects of climate change

Govt committed to expeditiously complete CPEC projects: PM

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reaffirmed highest priority accorded by the Government to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and firm commitment to expeditiously complete CPEC projects, which will open up tremendous opportunities for increased economic growth and development in the region and beyond. The Prime Minister expressed these views during… Continue reading Govt committed to expeditiously complete CPEC projects: PM

Pakistan, US National Security Advisers meet in Geneva

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  ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): National Security Adviser of Pakistan Dr. Moeed Yusuf and his counterpart from the United States of America Jake Sullivan met in Geneva on Sunday. Both sides had a positive conversation on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed to advance practical cooperation on these issues,… Continue reading Pakistan, US National Security Advisers meet in Geneva

IGP launches helpline to rescue victims of gender-based violence

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Inspector General of Police, Islamabad Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman on Friday launched a helpline 8090 to rescue the victims of gender-based violence. A gender protection unit was established in that regard at police facilitation centre, sector F-6 to respond the victims after receiving phone calls via helpline, said IGP. Addressing at the inaugural ceremony,… Continue reading IGP launches helpline to rescue victims of gender-based violence

Estimated 3.94% GDP growth reflects success of govt’s policies: PM

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ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said as the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was estimated to grow at 3.94% during the current fiscal year (2020-21), it reflected the success of government’s economic policies while managing COVID-19 pandemic. “National Accounts Committee [NAC] has finalized GDP growth estimate & GDP growth is… Continue reading Estimated 3.94% GDP growth reflects success of govt’s policies: PM

Govt intends to enhance allocation of funds for higher education: PM

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ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the federal government, in consultation with the provincial governments was seriously considering to enhance the allocation of funds for higher education in the budget for next fiscal year. He said only the promotion of higher education will prove as the path of progress, adding,… Continue reading Govt intends to enhance allocation of funds for higher education: PM

PM, MNAs discuss political situation, development projects

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP) Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Muhammad Yaqub Sheikh, Muhammad Farooq-e-Azam Malik and Naureen Farooq Ibrahim called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday. Political situation in the country and development projects in the respective constituencies were discussed during the meeting, which was also attended by Special Assistant to PM… Continue reading PM, MNAs discuss political situation, development projects

PM for immediate attention on early formulation of big cities’ master plans

  ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday highlighting the importance of early formulation of master plans of big cities said that the issue required immediate attention. The unplanned and haphazard fast expansion of urban boundaries not only pose severe angers to climate but also likely to create food security and administrative… Continue reading PM for immediate attention on early formulation of big cities’ master plans

Toyota keen to start hybrid technology manufacturing in Pakistan, PM told

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ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Vice Chairman Toyota Motor Corporation Shinji Yanagi and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Indus Motors Co. Ali Asghar Jamali called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was told that Toyota Company was keen to start local manufacturing of hybrid technology in Pakistan’s auto industry.… Continue reading Toyota keen to start hybrid technology manufacturing in Pakistan, PM told

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President for early development of EVMs to ensure electoral transparency

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday underscored the need for early development of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to increase the overall efficiency of the electoral process and ensure transparency in the elections. He said that modern technologies could help in making the voting process more convenient for the citizens as well as… Continue reading President for early development of EVMs to ensure electoral transparency

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