FM arrives in Tajikistan to attend SCO-CFM

DUSHANBE, July 12 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Monday to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM). The foreign minister was received by Tajikistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharf Sher Alizada, Pakistan’s ambassador in Tajikistan Imran Haider at Dushanbe International Airport. During his three-day visit, the… Continue reading FM arrives in Tajikistan to attend SCO-CFM

Exposed on backing terror outfits, Indian FM pays ‘face saving’ trips to Russia, Iran

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Exposed on supporting the terrorist outfits like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS, India has made a failed attempt of “face-saving” by sending its External Affairs Minister on trips to Russia and Iran to cover up the situation. The security circles believe that India is feeling left out as the regional countries… Continue reading Exposed on backing terror outfits, Indian FM pays ‘face saving’ trips to Russia, Iran

President rejects bank’s plea on refusing refund to victim of money transfer fraud

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday rejected the representation of Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) assailing the order of Banking Mohtasib to credit the lost money to its accountholder, who had fallen victim to internet banking fraud. The President said the bank’s argument on declaring the unauthorized funds transfer as the customer’s… Continue reading President rejects bank’s plea on refusing refund to victim of money transfer fraud

Pakistan welcomes Iran’s engagement with Afghan parties for peace

Zarif, left, talks to delegations of Taliban, right, and the Afghanistan government, not in picture at the Iranian foreign ministry office in Tehran [Iranian Foreign Ministry Office handout/ EPA]

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Pakistan on Friday welcomed Iran’s engagement with the Taliban and the Afghan to sort out a peaceful solution for the conflict-hit country after the pullout of American troops. “Pakistan welcomes Iran’s engagement with Afghan parties to achieve a negotiated political settlement,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in response to queries by… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes Iran’s engagement with Afghan parties for peace

Senators from Balochistan call on PM

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Senator Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti and Senator Anwarul Haq Kakar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and discussed the political situation of the province. The meeting discussed several matters relating to the impact of the government’s development package on the economy and the life of common man in Balochistan.… Continue reading Senators from Balochistan call on PM

Pakistan will ‘not favour Talibanization’: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi speaks at the meeting of Senate's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said the strengthening of the ranks of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was not in the interest of Pakistan and categorically stated that the country would “not favour any sort of Talibanization”. “The comeback of TTP is not in Pakistan’s interest. We do not want Talibanization… Continue reading Pakistan will ‘not favour Talibanization’: FM

IGP briefs PM on couple harassment case

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Inspector General of Police Islamabad Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and briefed him on the ongoing investigation into the case of a couple, that was assaulted by a group of gangsters. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed by the IG on the progress… Continue reading IGP briefs PM on couple harassment case

PM orders to evaluate ACRs of government officials on basis of addressing public grievances

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, in another historic step to address the public grievances, directed to link the performance report of the government officials with their efficiency to resolve the problems of people. The prime minister suggested evaluating the performance of government officials in their ACRs by adding points based… Continue reading PM orders to evaluate ACRs of government officials on basis of addressing public grievances

PM, Leader of Opposition in Sindh assembly discuss political situation

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Thursday met here and discussed overall political situation in the province. The administrative matters of the party also came under discussion.

PM satisfied over boom in construction sector

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday expressed his satisfaction over the upward trajectory witnessed in the construction sector as result of the government’s incentives. In a meeting with Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing Development Authority (NAPHDA) Lt Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Haider, the prime minister appreciated the pace of development work that… Continue reading PM satisfied over boom in construction sector

Burhan Wani, a symbol of indigenous Kashmiri struggle against illegal Indian occupation: FO

Burhan Wani - File photo

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): The Foreign Office on Thursday said Burhan Wani, through his sacrifice, had symbolized the indigenous Kashmiri struggle against the illegal Indian occupation. On the fifth martyrdom anniversary of prominent Kashmiri youth leader Burhan Muzaffar Wani, the Foreign Office paid tribute to his selfless contribution to the just struggle for right to… Continue reading Burhan Wani, a symbol of indigenous Kashmiri struggle against illegal Indian occupation: FO

Promotion of information technology can fulfill SDGs on hunger eradication, education: FM

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said inclusion of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 in Pakistan’s national development agenda was reflective of its political commitment to ensure an across-the-board uplift of its people. Addressing at the launch of 4G broadband services in the Multan and Khanewal districts, the… Continue reading Promotion of information technology can fulfill SDGs on hunger eradication, education: FM

Pakistan’s eco-friendly roadmap to save future generations from climate change: PM

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ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the government was working to set out an eco-friendly roadmap for Pakistan to save its future generations from the negative effects of climate change and global warming. “We will devise sustainable policies on environmental protection to materialize the vision of a Clean and Green Pakistan,”… Continue reading Pakistan’s eco-friendly roadmap to save future generations from climate change: PM

Qureshi asks Sindh government ‘not to deprive Tharparkar people of basic rights’

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday said the people of Tharparkar faced the severe problems of clean water, food shortage and stunted growth and called upon the Sindh government not to deprive the locals of their basic rights. “I appeal to the authorities in Sindh not to neglect the people… Continue reading Qureshi asks Sindh government ‘not to deprive Tharparkar people of basic rights’

Over generations, Sino-Pak relationship has reached ‘unique level of trust’: FM

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said the 70-year relationship between Pakistan and China had proved its strength with a unique level of trust shown by the two generations, governments and political parties. “From China’s Chairman Mao to President Xi and Pakistan’s Field Marshal Ayub Khan to Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Over generations, Sino-Pak relationship has reached ‘unique level of trust’: FM

PM cherishes memory of late Dilip Kumar’s generosity for cancer hospital fundraising

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressing sorrow over the death of legendary actor Dilip Kumar said his generosity in raising big funds for launch of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital was unforgettable. “Saddened to learn of Dilip Kumar’s passing. I can never forget his generosity in giving his time to… Continue reading PM cherishes memory of late Dilip Kumar’s generosity for cancer hospital fundraising

Dilip Kumar was an “outstanding actor, dignified person’, President pays tribute to late legend

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Dilip Kumar, the legend of the film industry of Indian sub-continent, saying he was an “outstanding actor” and “dignified person”. “Sorry to see Dilip Kumar (Yusuf Khan) depart from his worldly abode. An outstanding actor, a humble man, and a… Continue reading Dilip Kumar was an “outstanding actor, dignified person’, President pays tribute to late legend

‘The Economist’ ranking: PM lauds NCOC, SBP & Ehsaas for effective response in COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday commended the performance of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Ehsaas team for their effective and coordinated response during the COVID-19 pandemic, which gained recognition by UK-based ‘The Economist’ in its report. The prime minister in a… Continue reading ‘The Economist’ ranking: PM lauds NCOC, SBP & Ehsaas for effective response in COVID-19

President cautions of ‘unrest in India’ if persecution of Muslims continues

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday cautioned India of an internal strife if it continued persecuting Muslims under its Hindutva ideology, based on racism and hate. “The future of peace within India greatly depends upon the treatment it metes out to its minorities, particularly Muslims,” the President said at the International Conference on ‘Institutionalization of Hindutva… Continue reading President cautions of ‘unrest in India’ if persecution of Muslims continues

PM chairs cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs the meeting of Federal Cabinet in Islamabad. File photo

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here on Tuesday. The meeting discussed various agenda items on development projects and other issues of importance, according to the PM Office.

Author: Shumaila Andleeb