‘State will not surrender to terrorist groups’, says PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the State would not surrender to any terrorist group or organization and vowed that militants would be dealt with according to the constitution and law.Strongly condemning the activities of terrorists in Bannu and other areas, he said such attempts aimed at spreading chaos in Pakistan… Continue reading ‘State will not surrender to terrorist groups’, says PM

FM lauds contribution of Pakistani-American community

WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has appreciated the continuous support of Pakistani-American community towards the development of Pakistan. “We are proud of the achievements and contribution of the Pakistani-American community,” he said in Washington. The foreign minister expressed these views as he met the leaders of the Pakistani-American community. He termed… Continue reading FM lauds contribution of Pakistani-American community

PM chairs cabinet meeting

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here on Tuesday. The meeting discussed agenda items pertaining to development projects and governance. The overall political situation in the country also came under discussion.

President for further cementing Pak-Italy ties

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday stressed bilateral relationship with Italy in the fields of defence, agriculture, animal husbandry and information technology. The president made these remarks while talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Italy, Ali Javed, here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr During the meeting, the President appreciated the idea of establishing manufacturing… Continue reading President for further cementing Pak-Italy ties

Pakistan’s counter-terrorism operations critical to region’s stability: CENTCOM chief

Shumaila Andleeb ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael E. Kurilla has said that Pakistan’s counter-terror operations remain critical to maintaining stability and security in the region. The CENTCOM chief, who concluded his two-day visit to Pakistan from December 14-16, said he looked forward to continuing efforts with Pakistan’s new army… Continue reading Pakistan’s counter-terrorism operations critical to region’s stability: CENTCOM chief

Govt to facilitate foreign investors to promote business: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government would extend facilitation to foreign investors in a bid to promote investment in the country. The prime minister was talking to Naguib Sawiris, a prominent businessman from Egypt, who led a delegation here at the PM House. The prime minister said Pakistan… Continue reading Govt to facilitate foreign investors to promote business: PM

FO summons Afghan Chargé d’Affaires over Chaman firing incidents

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): The Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan based in Islamabad was called in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to register Pakistan’s strong condemnation over recent firing incidents. The FO conveyed condemnation over the unprovoked cross-border shelling by Afghan Border Security Forces in the Chaman-Spin Boldak area, resulting in loss of life, injuries… Continue reading FO summons Afghan Chargé d’Affaires over Chaman firing incidents

Guterres says Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction his ‘top priority’

NEW YORK, Dec 16 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reaffirmed the full support and cooperation to Pakistan for its post-flood humanitarian relief work as well as for long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The UN Secretary-General in a meeting with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the success of the conference and Pakistan’s resilient… Continue reading Guterres says Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction his ‘top priority’

Nation will never forget the sacrifices of APS martyrs: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday said the tragic memory of the Army Public School attack is still fresh in the hearts of the nation, which will never forget the sacrifices of the martyred children. “December 16 will always be a reminder of the great sacrifices of the martyrs of the… Continue reading Nation will never forget the sacrifices of APS martyrs: President

PM, Culture Adviser discuss promotion of national heritage

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Heritage, Culture, Political and Public Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here Friday and discussed matters related to promotion of national heritage. The meeting discussed issues pertaining to the National Heritage and Culture Division. Overall political situation also came… Continue reading PM, Culture Adviser discuss promotion of national heritage

APS Martyrs’ Day – a reminder for nation to be one voice against terrorism: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said December 16, when terrorists committed barbarity against the children of Army Public School (APS) eight years ago, is a reminder for the entire nation to be one voice against terrorism. “The Pakistani nation will never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs,” the prime minister… Continue reading APS Martyrs’ Day – a reminder for nation to be one voice against terrorism: PM

Ex-MNAs Danyal Aziz, Talal Chaudhary call on PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Former members of the National Assembly Danyal Aziz and Talal Chaudhary called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday, the PM Office said. During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest.

FM seeks int’l support on Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction plan

NEW YORK, Dec 15 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed in New York has sought international support for Pakistan’s long-term post-flood rehabilitation and reconstruction plan and also an effective follow-up on pledges and commitments. The foreign minister thanked the Deputy Secretary General for the… Continue reading FM seeks int’l support on Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction plan

Tajik president concludes two-day Pakistan visit

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon left here for his country after concluding his two-day official visit to Pakistan. During the visit, Pakistan and Tajikistan agreed to further deepen the bilateral relationship and to raise it to strategic cooperation. It was agreed that a bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreement will be finalized at… Continue reading Tajik president concludes two-day Pakistan visit

South Asian peace has become hostage to India’s hegemonic designs: FO

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said peace in South Asia had become hostage to India’s hegemonic designs that included terrorist activities inside Pakistan and the unabated hostilities carried out in the Occupied Kashmir. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at a weekly press briefing said India’s hegemonic policies were an “impediment to regional… Continue reading South Asian peace has become hostage to India’s hegemonic designs: FO

President, PM strongly condemn Miranshah suicide blast

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemned the suicide blast in Miranshah, Noth Waziristan that left a police personnel and a civilian dead. In their separate statements, both vowed to eliminate terrorism and extremism from the soil of the country. President Alvi said the entire… Continue reading President, PM strongly condemn Miranshah suicide blast

Foreign Secy shares with diplomats dossier on Indian terrorism

Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan on Wednesday shared a dossier with the diplomats about Indian involvement in last year’s terrorist attack in Lahore. The foreign secretary briefed diplomatic missions based in Islamabad on state-sponsored terrorism against Pakistan – planned, conducted and financed by India. He asked the international community to hold India accountable for… Continue reading Foreign Secy shares with diplomats dossier on Indian terrorism

FM says U.S. religious freedom violator listing ‘biased & politicised’

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has rejected the United States’ listing of Pakistan as a state of “particular concern” over religious freedoms and pointed out its bias as to how India has escaped the list. The US, in November, had grouped Pakistan along with 11 other countries, including China, Russia, Iran,… Continue reading FM says U.S. religious freedom violator listing ‘biased & politicised’

PM, Tajik president hold one-on-one meeting

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a one-on-one here at the PM’s House and discussed matters of bilateral interest. In the meeting, the two sides discussed regional and international issues besides focusing on strengthening their ties in diverse fields. Later, the two leaders led the delegation-level… Continue reading PM, Tajik president hold one-on-one meeting

Pakistan asks int’l community, UN to hold India accountable as ‘terrorist State’

Shumaila Andleeb ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday called upon the international community and the United Nations to hold India accountable for perpetrating terrorism in Pakistan with “undeniable and indisputable” evidence available. Minister of State (MoS) for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar at a press briefing on the dossier regarding India’s involvement in terrorism… Continue reading Pakistan asks int’l community, UN to hold India accountable as ‘terrorist State’

Author: Shumaila Andleeb