FO spox confirms India’s request to extradite Hafiz Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Pakistan has received a request from the Indian authorities, seeking extradition of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Friday. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated this in response to media queries regarding India’s request to extradite Hafiz Saeed. The spokesperson said the request had been made by India in… Continue reading FO spox confirms India’s request to extradite Hafiz Saeed

MoFA committed to promote Pakistan’s interests at global level: FM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Pakistan’s missions abroad would continue to promote the country’s external relations and protect its interests at the global level. The foreign minister expressed these views in a year-end interaction with the beat reporters held here at the… Continue reading MoFA committed to promote Pakistan’s interests at global level: FM

PM visits residence of late former foreign secretary to offer condolences

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday offered his condolences on the death of former foreign secretary Riaz Khokhar and paid tribute to his professionalism. During his visit to the residence of the late foreign secretary, the prime minister said the services of the deceased rendered for the government of Pakistan… Continue reading PM visits residence of late former foreign secretary to offer condolences

FO regrets ‘interference’ by foreign missions commenting over Baloch protests

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The Foreign Office on Thursday regretted the “interference” by some foreign missions in Pakistan for commenting on the Baloch protesters, saying the country was fully capable of handling its internal matters. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at a weekly press briefing said the constitution of Pakistan guaranteed freedom of expression… Continue reading FO regrets ‘interference’ by foreign missions commenting over Baloch protests

10 Pakistani companies showcase products at Dakar Int’l Trade Fair in Senegal

DAKAR (Senegal), Dec 26 (APP): Ten (10) Pakistani companies are showcasing their products at the 31st Dakar International Trade Fair (FIDAK) being held in Sengal’s capital till December 31. The aim of the Pakistani exhibitors is to explore the Senegalese market for developing strong business partnerships and introducing high quality Pakistani products in Senegal and… Continue reading 10 Pakistani companies showcase products at Dakar Int’l Trade Fair in Senegal

Pakistan committed to strengthening ties with China: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said Pakistan was committed to taking its relationship with China to new heights of cooperation and solidarity. PM Kakar expressed these views as the country’s ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi called on him here at the PM’s Office. The prime minister expressed confidence that… Continue reading Pakistan committed to strengthening ties with China: PM

President urges children to achieve high academic goals, adopt Quaid’s principles

ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged children to contribute to the country by achieving high standards in education and adopting the Quaid-e-Azam’s principles of unity, faith, and discipline. In an event titled ‘Quaid and Children’, the president said adhering to the golden values of the founder of Pakistan would make… Continue reading President urges children to achieve high academic goals, adopt Quaid’s principles

ASEAN committee gathers Islamabad-based diplomats at family BBQ get-together

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Islamabad (ACI) organized an event themed ‘Family Barbeque, Year-end get-together’ here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Malaysian High Commissioner in Pakistan Mohammad Azhar Mazlan in his capacity as the Chair of ACI said the aim of the event was to bring… Continue reading ASEAN committee gathers Islamabad-based diplomats at family BBQ get-together

Pak envoy in France hosts Christmas dinner

PARIS, Dec 22 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad hosted a Christmas dinner to celebrate the occasion and share the joy with Christian community. A large number of French and Pakistani Christians, diplomats and people from all walks of life joined the event held at the Pakistan embassy in Paris, said an embassy’s… Continue reading Pak envoy in France hosts Christmas dinner

PM terms surrender of BNA members as ‘welcome development’ for peace, stability

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday terming peace and stability as the government’s top priority said the surrender of Sarfraz Bungulzai alias Mureed Baloch, the head of Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) alongwith his companions and families, was a very welcome development. “This comes at the heels of anotheer major re-integration… Continue reading PM terms surrender of BNA members as ‘welcome development’ for peace, stability

PM stresses effective training strategy to produce skilled human resource

QUETTA, Dec 19 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday terming skilled human resource the most important asset for a nation said effective training strategy was crucial to meet the needs of the contemporary world. Addressing here at the launch of PM’s Youth Skill Development Programme, he said in the era of technology and… Continue reading PM stresses effective training strategy to produce skilled human resource

Pakistan’s cultural diversity a source of its strength as federation: PM

QUETTA, Dec 19 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said Pakistan as a federation derived its strength from diversity of its cultures, traditions and languages with every ethnicity having a unique binding factor. “Pakistan is not about monotony or uniculturism, but a blend of cultural identities that strongly hold and integrate each other,”… Continue reading Pakistan’s cultural diversity a source of its strength as federation: PM

President appoints Justice Sardar Tariq Masood as acting CJP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday appointed Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan, said an official notification issued on Friday. A notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said Justice Sardar Tariq Masood would perform… Continue reading President appoints Justice Sardar Tariq Masood as acting CJP

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PM assures financial assistance to AJK government for completion of road network

MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said the federal government would extend every possible financial assistance to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for completion of development work in the area. Chairing a special meeting of the cabinet of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, he stressed that the road network… Continue reading PM assures financial assistance to AJK government for completion of road network

PM vows to fight against terrorism till its complete end from country’s soil

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday vowed to continue the fight against terrorism till its complete elimination from the country. He strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a joint check post of police and the Frontier Corps in the Tank area of Dera Ismail Khan this morning. PM Kakar paid… Continue reading PM vows to fight against terrorism till its complete end from country’s soil

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Pakistan’s envoy in Iran welcomes Pakistani jeep rally members

TEHRAN (Iran), Dec 14 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Mudassir Tipu welcomed a 20-member jeep rally delegates at the Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran on Thursday aimed at promoting tourism and friendship between the two countries. The rally organized by Cross Route Club Lahore left the provincial capital of Punjab to Iran on November 29… Continue reading Pakistan’s envoy in Iran welcomes Pakistani jeep rally members

President promulgates Privatization Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2023

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has promulgated the Privatization Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, the President’s House said Thursday. The amendment has been made in Articles 28 to 33 of the earlier Privatization Commission Ordinance 2000. The purpose of the Ordinance is to end unnecessary delay in matters related to privatization, resolution of… Continue reading President promulgates Privatization Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2023

President for raising awareness about ZARRA Act, its effective implementation

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underscored the need for raising awareness about the Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Agency (ZARRA) Act 2020 and its effective implementation to protect the children. He said that effective coordination and prompt sharing of information among various stakeholders, including police of all the provinces and Zainab… Continue reading President for raising awareness about ZARRA Act, its effective implementation

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