Maritime minister calls on PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs, Communications and Railways Shahid Ashraf Tarar called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Wednesday, the PM’s Office said. The meeting discussed various issues of importance.

Pakistan confers Hilal-i-Pakistan on Madinah’s governor Prince Faisal Bin Salman

MADINAH (Saudi Arabia), Dec 13 (APP): The government of Pakistan on Wednesday conferred the civil award Hilal-i-Pakistan on Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the Governor of Madinah Munawarah. The award has been given in recognition of Prince Faisal’s the outstanding services for Pakistan. Pakistan’s ambassador in Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq presented… Continue reading Pakistan confers Hilal-i-Pakistan on Madinah’s governor Prince Faisal Bin Salman

Pakistan’s huge scope of sports tourism needs regulation, infrastructure facilities: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said Pakistan had immense potential for sports and adventure tourism, however stressed effective regulation and improved infrastructure to explore the untapped sector. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the third Sustainable Mountain Sports Tourism Conference, he said the provision of facilities was the top factor in… Continue reading Pakistan’s huge scope of sports tourism needs regulation, infrastructure facilities: President

PM to join AJK legislative assembly’s special session on situation post Indian SC’s verdict on IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will attend the special session of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) legislative assembly to discuss the situation after the verdict of the Indian Supreme Court on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). This was decided in PM Kakar’s meeting with the prime minister of… Continue reading PM to join AJK legislative assembly’s special session on situation post Indian SC’s verdict on IIOJK

Pakistan joins Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate access of visually impaired persons to published work

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday became a signatory to the Marrakesh Treaty aimed at providing access to published work for visually impaired persons. President Dr Arif Alvi inked the instrument of accession to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) administered Marrakesh Treaty, at a special ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The Marrakesh… Continue reading Pakistan joins Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate access of visually impaired persons to published work

Fight against terrorism to continue till its complete eradication: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday vowed to continue the fight against terrorism till its complete elimination from the country’s soil. “We will fight back till the menace of terrorism is eliminated from our motherland,” he posted on the social media platform, X. The prime minister paid tribute to the… Continue reading Fight against terrorism to continue till its complete eradication: PM

PM orders competitive electricity rates for industries to promote trade activity

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday directed to introduce competitive electricity rates for industries to benefit the common man and promote trade activity in the country. In a meeting with a delegation of industrialists and businessmen from Karachi, he said the government was taking every possible step to boost trade… Continue reading PM orders competitive electricity rates for industries to promote trade activity

Pakistan committed to continued engagement with int’l community on Afghanistan peace: FM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Monday expressed Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement with the international community particularly the United Nations towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. He stated this as the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Roza Otunbayeva called on… Continue reading Pakistan committed to continued engagement with int’l community on Afghanistan peace: FM

Envoys of Pakistan, Greece in Brussels agree to strengthen bilateral ties

BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassdor to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, Amna Baloch met the envoy of Greece in Brussels, Dionyssios Kalamvrezos and discussed bilateral ties. The two sides reaffirmed commitment to continue enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Greece, said a post of Pakistan embassy on social media platform, X.

Pakistan rejects Indian SC’s verdict on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected the judgment announced by the Supreme Court of India on the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming it “another manifestation of the pliant judiciary under India’s ruling dispensation”. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani at a press conference held here at the Ministry… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian SC’s verdict on Kashmir

PM asks terrorists to make ‘unconditional surrender’, says State will not negotiate with them

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday warned terrorist groups in the country to make an “unconditional surrender”, saying the State would not negotiate with them. “The State will not show any leniency towards the terrorists who committed violence and killed innocent citizens,” he said in an interaction with the families of… Continue reading PM asks terrorists to make ‘unconditional surrender’, says State will not negotiate with them

Pakistan can avert water crisis by adopting drip, spray irrigation system in farming: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan needs to employ smarter and less water-intensive practices like drip and spray irrigation in agriculture to avert the looming crisis of water shortage. The agriculture sector, he said, consumes approximately 95 percent of the country’s water, which needs immediate planning and reforms on… Continue reading Pakistan can avert water crisis by adopting drip, spray irrigation system in farming: President

PM orders emergency polio eradication plan for high-risk areas

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday directed formulation of an emergency polio eradication plan and launch of integrated programmes in high-risk union councils. Chairing a meeting on Task Force on Polio Eradication, he emphasized monitoring of polio vaccination campaigns by using modern technology. Expressing the recent report of police cases,… Continue reading PM orders emergency polio eradication plan for high-risk areas

Samina Alvi for inclusive approach to mainstream persons with disabilities

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday emphasized the need for providing opportunities to persons with disabilities to help them become part of mainstream economic activities. Speaking at the graduation ceremony at Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities Pakistan (NOWPDP), she said it was the joint responsibility… Continue reading Samina Alvi for inclusive approach to mainstream persons with disabilities

Speakers calls for women’s easy access to justice to end gender-based violence

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): The speakers at a panel discussion called gender-based violence a ‘public safety crisis’ and emphasized the need for women’s easy access to justice and implementation of laws protecting vulnerable communities. The discussion titled ‘Ending gender-based violence: Challenges, strategies, and resources’ was organized by the U.S. embassy here at the mission in… Continue reading Speakers calls for women’s easy access to justice to end gender-based violence

Pakistan asks India to ensure safety of minorities particularly Muslims

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday urged the Indian government to ensure the safety, security, and protection of minorities, particularly Muslims and their places of worship. The Foreign Office in a statement issued on the 31st anniversary of the demolition of the historic Babri Mosque said the day was a sad reminder where a… Continue reading Pakistan asks India to ensure safety of minorities particularly Muslims

Pakistan needs dynamic approach to address threats to regional peace: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said amid the challenging global scenario, Pakistan required a dynamic approach to address the threats to regional peace. Addressing the inaugural session of Islamabad Conclave 2023 themed ‘Pakistan in a changing world’ organized by Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), he said Pakistan must consciously… Continue reading Pakistan needs dynamic approach to address threats to regional peace: President

President stresses opportunities for differently-abled in education, jobs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday emphasized inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream by providing them opportunities of education and employment. He was speaking to a delegation from Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) comprising social activists and persons with disabilities, here at Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Alvi stressed the need… Continue reading President stresses opportunities for differently-abled in education, jobs

PM lauds services of Bohra community for country’s progress

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Kakar on Tuesday lauded the services of the Bohra community for the progress of the country and said the government and nation valued their positive contribution. The prime minister was talking to the Spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin who led an eight-member… Continue reading PM lauds services of Bohra community for country’s progress

Harassment-free workspace vital for women’s financial empowerment: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday terming financially-empowered women an important contributor to socio-economic development said their emancipation necessitated a harassment-free environment at workplaces. “The State and the society need to provide every woman a safe and secure space in public and domestic domains where they could thrive amid equal opportunities,”… Continue reading Harassment-free workspace vital for women’s financial empowerment: President

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