Israel’s attack on Gaza hospital a violation of int’l humanitarian law: FM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday strongly condemned the heinous attack of Israel on a hospital in Gaza, killing scores of Palestinians. “Let us be very clear. The heinous attack on a baptist hospital in Gaza by Israel is not an act of self-defence,” he posted on the social media… Continue reading Israel’s attack on Gaza hospital a violation of int’l humanitarian law: FM

PM urges UN Secy General to ask Israel to stop violence against Palestinians

BEIJING, Oct 18 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday urged the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to play a role in stopping Israel’s violence against Palestinians. The prime minister and the UN’s top diplomat met in Beijing on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum. “We demand an end to this… Continue reading PM urges UN Secy General to ask Israel to stop violence against Palestinians

PM joins world leaders in Beijing as Belt & Road Forum kicks off

BEIJING, Oct 18 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday joined world leaders in China as the Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation kicked off here in Beijing. Chinese President Xi opened the Forum with representatives from about 140 nations in attendance. Besides PM Kakar, the dignitaries at the forum included… Continue reading PM joins world leaders in Beijing as Belt & Road Forum kicks off

PM seeks Kenyan president’s facilitation over investigation of journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder

BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday sought facilitation from Kenyan President Dr William Ruto over the finalization of the investigation into the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. Journalist and news anchor Arshad Sharif was shot dead last year on October 23 during his stay in Kenya. “The prime minister… Continue reading PM seeks Kenyan president’s facilitation over investigation of journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder

China’s leading daily presents to PM its newspaper copy

BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): China’s leading newspaper People’s Daily on Tuesday presented its copy to Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar during his visit to Beijing. Xu Wei from the Political Desk of People’s Daily presented the copy to the prime minister. The prime minister in his post on social media platform X said, “Honored to… Continue reading China’s leading daily presents to PM its newspaper copy

Pakistan values Chinese cooperation in education & research: PM

BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said Pakistan valued its cooperation with China in the field of education and research. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Ren Libo, President of the Grandview Institution, held in Beijing. PM Kakar, who is in China to attend the Belt… Continue reading Pakistan values Chinese cooperation in education & research: PM

For Pakistan, CPEC proved as ‘catalyst of poverty alleviation, jobs creation’

BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday terming China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a manifestation of strategic relationship said the project has proved as a “catalyst of growth, poverty alleviation and jobs creation”. “The CPEC is a beacon of progress and prosperity. It is not just an economic corridor, but a symbol… Continue reading For Pakistan, CPEC proved as ‘catalyst of poverty alleviation, jobs creation’

PM to spend busy day in Beijing on sidelines of Belt & Road Forum

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will spend a busy day in Beijing today, where his official engagements include meeting the world leaders and think-tanks. The prime minister will hold an interaction with a delegation of Chinese think-tanks and scholars, the PM Office said. Later, the Prime Minister will meet Russian President… Continue reading PM to spend busy day in Beijing on sidelines of Belt & Road Forum

Pakistan to raise serious concerns at OIC over Gaza situation

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will raise Pakistan’s serious concerns about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and emphasize the urgent need for ceasefire as he attends the Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee. The urgent open-ended Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee being held on October 18 in… Continue reading Pakistan to raise serious concerns at OIC over Gaza situation

Kakar asks CMs to cut rates of essential items consequent to slashed fuel prices

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday asked the chief ministers to cut the prices of essential commodities and services consequent to substantial reduction in fuel prices. In a major move, the government has slashed the prices of petrol by Rs 40. The prime minister issued the directive at federal and… Continue reading Kakar asks CMs to cut rates of essential items consequent to slashed fuel prices

Pakistan committed to CPEC as ‘corridor of socio-economic growth’: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed the country’s commitment to jointly building the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying the project has transformed the socio-economic landscape of Pakistan. “The CPEC has transformed the socio-economic landscape of Pakistan, upgrading modern infrastructure, enhancing regional connectivity, ensuring energy security, and creating jobs,” the prime… Continue reading Pakistan committed to CPEC as ‘corridor of socio-economic growth’: PM

PM leaves for China to attend Belt & Road Forum

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday left here for China to participate in the ‘Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation’, being held in Beijing from October 17-18. The prime minister is undertaking the visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The PM Office in a… Continue reading PM leaves for China to attend Belt & Road Forum

Kakar pays tribute to Pakistan’s first PM’s vision

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday paid tribute to the country’s first Prime Minister, Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, who was assassinated in 1951 on this day. “Liaquat Ali Khan was the symbol of sacrifice, simplicity, and decency who, along with Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and others, led the struggle for… Continue reading Kakar pays tribute to Pakistan’s first PM’s vision

Pakistan to attend OIC’s emergency meeting on Gaza situation on Oct 18: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday said Pakistan is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence and loss of life in Gaza and stands in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine. “Pakistan calls for an immediate ceasefire and lifting of the blockade in Gaza,” he wrote on social media platform… Continue reading Pakistan to attend OIC’s emergency meeting on Gaza situation on Oct 18: PM

President Sectt’s breast cancer awareness drive call for regular screening to cut mortality rate

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): The President’s Office is continuing with its annual breast cancer awareness this October aimed at promoting regular screening to reduce mortality rate of Pakistani women. For the past four years, President Dr Arif Alvi and his wife Samina Alvi have been working on raising breast cancer awareness. This year, the awareness… Continue reading President Sectt’s breast cancer awareness drive call for regular screening to cut mortality rate

PM to attend Belt & Road Forum in China on Oct 17-18

APP59-091023 ISLAMABAD: October 09 - The Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar interacts with the TV anchors and Media persons. APP/ZID -FIle

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will visit China to participate in the ‘Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation’, being held in Beijing from October 17-18, the Foreign Office said Thursday. The prime minister is undertaking the visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Foreign Office spokesperson… Continue reading PM to attend Belt & Road Forum in China on Oct 17-18

PM directs BoI to devise strategy linking overseas Pakistanis with investment ventures

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday directed the Board of Investment (BoI) to chalk out an effective strategy for joint cooperation on investment with the Pakistani community living abroad. The prime minister issued the directive during a meeting with former ambassador to Bahrain Javed Malik, who called on him here… Continue reading PM directs BoI to devise strategy linking overseas Pakistanis with investment ventures

Foreign journalists visit churches in Jaranwala restored after mob attack

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): A group of journalists from foreign media outlets on Thursday visited the churches in Jaranwala to see the restoration work after they were burnt down during the mob violence. Multiple churches were set on fire in August, which triggered strong condemnation from the country’s political and religious parties. The journalists from… Continue reading Foreign journalists visit churches in Jaranwala restored after mob attack

PM rules out deal in Nawaz Sharif’s decision to return

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday dismissed the impression that the decision of Pakistan Muslim League leader Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan was part of any deal with the interim government. “The caretaker government has ‘no soft corner’ for PML-N or any other political party…How can a caretaker government… Continue reading PM rules out deal in Nawaz Sharif’s decision to return

OIC’s special envoy asks India to reverse illegal change of Jammu & Kashmir’s status

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Special Envoy on Jammu and Kashmir, Yousef M Al-Dobeay on Wednesday demanded India to reverse its illegal and unilateral action of changing the autonomous status of J&K and grant the people of the valley their due rights. In a joint press stakeout along with Foreign Secretary… Continue reading OIC’s special envoy asks India to reverse illegal change of Jammu & Kashmir’s status

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