PM’s educational incentive as Islamia University announces ‘no fee’ for Balochistan, ex-FATA students

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): In line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s policy of encouraging youth to acquire higher education, Islamia University Bahawalpur has decided to charge no fees and dues from the students belonging to Balochistan and erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Area (ex-FATA). The federal government and Islamia University Bahawalpur each will bear 50 percent… Continue reading PM’s educational incentive as Islamia University announces ‘no fee’ for Balochistan, ex-FATA students

PM favours conflict resolution for region’s progress, says ‘willing to engage with India’

Shumaila Andleeb ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly favoured peaceful dialogue in resolving conflicts with other countries, including the neighbouring India, in a bid to achieve the goals of prosperity of the nations and the region. Addressing at the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building… Continue reading PM favours conflict resolution for region’s progress, says ‘willing to engage with India’

PM set to highlight Pakistan’s int’l, regional perspective as CICA summit begins

ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday joined the world leaders as the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) began in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. PM Sharif on his arrival at the Palace of Independence – the venue of CICA summit, was warmly welcomed… Continue reading PM set to highlight Pakistan’s int’l, regional perspective as CICA summit begins

PM saddened over life loss in Nooriabad bus fire incident

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a fire incident in a passenger bus on Super Highway near Nooriabad, Sindh. At least 11 people, including eight children, were killed and dozens injured after a passengers bus caught fire near Nooriabad in Sindh’s Jamshoro… Continue reading PM saddened over life loss in Nooriabad bus fire incident

President for enhanced bilateral trade with Hungary

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underlined the need to substantially increase the volume of bilateral trade with Hungary from its existing level of $50 million to $150 million to help realize the full potential of bilateral trade, business and investment. The president said this while talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to… Continue reading President for enhanced bilateral trade with Hungary

PM arrives in Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana to participate in the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), being held on 12-13 October. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Kazakhstan, Yerulan Zhamaubayev received PM Sharif at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International… Continue reading PM arrives in Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

PM leaves for Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday left here for Kazakhstan’s capital Astana to participate in the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), being held on 12-13 October. The prime minister was accompanied by members of the cabinet and senior officials. During… Continue reading PM leaves for Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

Ahead of CICA summit, PM for win-win partnerships of Asian nations

ISLAMABAD, Oct12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed a greater need to promote engagement and understanding to form win-win partnerships among the countries in Asia. The prime minister expressed these views in a tweet ahead of his visit to Kazakhstan today, where he will attend the 6th Summit of the Conference on… Continue reading Ahead of CICA summit, PM for win-win partnerships of Asian nations

Out-of-context portrayals create further division in already polarized atmosphere: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has taken serious notice of the news items published in various sections of the press wherein the President’s statement regarding the ‘cipher’ taken out of an interview with Aaj TV on Monday was “grossly misquoted and wrongly highlighted”. “In his interview, the President clearly said that he… Continue reading Out-of-context portrayals create further division in already polarized atmosphere: President

President stresses educating public on oral hygiene as ‘best defence mechanism’ against diseases

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said the best way to address health challenges in Pakistan including dental ailments was to promote the importance of prevention over the curative approach of medical treatment. Addressing here at the convocation ceremony of Foundation University College of Dentistry, he said the adoption of preventive… Continue reading President stresses educating public on oral hygiene as ‘best defence mechanism’ against diseases

Saving $6 bln on fuel imports, Thar Coal project to prove as game-changer: PM

THAR, Oct 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said amid the skyrocketing fuel prices, the cheaper energy production from the Thar Coal Mines project would prove as a game-changer of development for the entire country. The Thar Coal Project, he said, could help the government save up to $6 billion as the expenditure… Continue reading Saving $6 bln on fuel imports, Thar Coal project to prove as game-changer: PM

PM to jointly chair COP27 roundtable conference in Egypt next month

ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): As an acknowledgment of the proactive leadership and the global efforts of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the climate change action plan, the United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27, has announced to hand him over the vice-chairmanship of the conference which would be jointly chaired by the prime minister… Continue reading PM to jointly chair COP27 roundtable conference in Egypt next month

Honour for PM Shehbaz Sharif as COP27 gives vice-chair to Pakistan among 195 UN nations

ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): The United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27, has announced to handover the vice-chairmanship of the conference to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Among the 195 countries of the United Nations, Pakistan has received the honour as result of the effective voice raised by PM Shehbaz Sharif at global and regional forums,… Continue reading Honour for PM Shehbaz Sharif as COP27 gives vice-chair to Pakistan among 195 UN nations

PM to inaugurate 2nd phase of Thar Coal Mines project

ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Thar today, where he will inaugurate the second phase of Thar Coal Mines project. The prime minister will be given a detailed briefing on the Thar coal project. PM Sharif will visit the control room of Thar Energy Limited besides addressing the inauguration ceremony of… Continue reading PM to inaugurate 2nd phase of Thar Coal Mines project

PM, FM shocked over Thailand child massacre

ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed deep shock over the killing of three dozen people including 23 children in Thailand, and offered his condolences over the incident. “It could not get more gruesome than this. We are deeply shocked and hurt to learn about the killing of three dozen people… Continue reading PM, FM shocked over Thailand child massacre

President pays tribute to martyred troops

ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday paid tribute to the personnel of Pakistan Army, who laid their lives in the line of duty. The president spoke to the families of the personnel martyred in Harnai helicopter crash, including the father of Major Muneeb Afzal and the brother of Major Khurram Shehzad,… Continue reading President pays tribute to martyred troops

Khar, Kuwaiti envoy discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Ambassador of Kuwait Nassar Abdulrahman J Almutairi called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and discussed bilateral relations and matters of mutual interests. The State Minister thanked the support of Kuwait during recent floods in Pakistan.

FM to visit Germany on Oct 6-7

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake an official visit to Germany from October 6-7 at the invitation of his German counterpart, the Foreign Office said Thursday. Besides helping to consolidate and expand bilateral relations with Germany, the visit will provide a valuable opportunity to strengthen Pakistan’s engagement with an important… Continue reading FM to visit Germany on Oct 6-7

President says not a ‘broker’, but put in effort to bring people closer

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday denied “brokering” any deal in the political scenario, however, said, he always tried in his own capacity to “bring people closer”. “I am not a broker. I only make efforts to bring people closer,” he said in response to a question during an interactive session… Continue reading President says not a ‘broker’, but put in effort to bring people closer

Early diagnosis of breast cancer, awareness on breaking taboos crucial to save women’s lives: President