PM seeks from rich polluting nations ‘climate justice, not begging bowl’ situation for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan should not be forced to go out with a “begging bowl” to rich polluting nations after the floods devastated the country, stressing that he would be seeking “climate justice” from the international community. In the second part of his interview by the British… Continue reading PM seeks from rich polluting nations ‘climate justice, not begging bowl’ situation for Pakistan

On upscaled UN flash appeal, PM thanks Guterres for highlighting Pakistan’s post-flood needs

ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (APP): As the United Nations launched a revised flash appeal of $816 million for flood-hit Pakistan a day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked the UN chief for effectively highlighting the country’s needs in the wake of disaster. “Thank you Antonio Guterres for your leadership in articulating needs of people… Continue reading On upscaled UN flash appeal, PM thanks Guterres for highlighting Pakistan’s post-flood needs

‘What happened in Pakistan, will not stay in Pakistan’, PM warns world of looming climate disaster

ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday warned that climate change would not spare other countries after the flash floods inundated one-third of Pakistan and left millions homeless. “What happened in Pakistan, will not stay in Pakistan,” he said in a tweet reiterating his call for urgent action a day after the… Continue reading ‘What happened in Pakistan, will not stay in Pakistan’, PM warns world of looming climate disaster

President rejects mercy pleas of five death row convicts involved in brutal crimes

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has rejected the mercy petitions of five prisoners who had been given death sentences after the charges of brutal crimes were proved against them. The media wing of the President House on Wednesday said that President Alvi rejected the mercy petitions of Muhammad Shaban s/o Muhammad Anwar… Continue reading President rejects mercy pleas of five death row convicts involved in brutal crimes

Imran Khan’s designs to weaken army will never materialize, says PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan would not be able to succeed with his designs to weaken the institution of armed forces. “Let me make it clear: His [Imran Khan] design to weaken the prestigious institution will never materalise,” the prime minister said in… Continue reading Imran Khan’s designs to weaken army will never materialize, says PM

Khar calls for climate change ‘survival plans’ for Pakistan’s flood-hit population

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday called on the need for comprehensive plans to equip the people in Pakistan to survive the disaster of floods and also to help them cope with future impacts of climate change. In her virtual address from Islamabad to the event… Continue reading Khar calls for climate change ‘survival plans’ for Pakistan’s flood-hit population

PM says Imran Khan’s “lies & cheat” have left economy in ruins

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the policies of his predecessor Imran Khan based on ‘lies and cheat’ have left the country’s economy in ruins. In an interview with the British daily The Guardian, Shehbaz Sharif Sharif spoke of the “damage” that Khan, the former prime minister who ruled Pakistan… Continue reading PM says Imran Khan’s “lies & cheat” have left economy in ruins

President to address parliament’s joint sitting on Oct 6

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the joint session of the parliament on October 6 at 5 pm, the President House said Tuesday. President Alvi will address the joint session of both houses of the parliament – Senate and National Assembly. The president has called the session in line with the… Continue reading President to address parliament’s joint sitting on Oct 6

President seeks support of ministers, MPs & media in breast cancer awareness campaign

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi, through letters addressed to the the Prime Minister, ministers, parliamentarians, governors and the media, has solicited their support to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of self-examination and early diagnosis. The president invited the key office-holders to become active and willing partners in this… Continue reading President seeks support of ministers, MPs & media in breast cancer awareness campaign

PM to launch today real-time monitoring dashboard of flood relief aid

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, today, will launch the real-time dashboard to monitor the national and international assistance given to the government in lieu of the relief and rehabilitation activities for the flood-affected people. A click away, the information regarding the aid and its dispensation will be accessible on the digital dashboard… Continue reading PM to launch today real-time monitoring dashboard of flood relief aid

Pakistan asks India to quit state terrorism in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected Indian External Affairs Minister’s highly “irresponsible and gratuitous” remarks made at Vadodara, India, insinuating Pakistan’s so-called involvement in “international terrorism”. “Instead of leveling baseless allegations against Pakistan, India is well advised to abjure its policy of state terrorism in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)… Continue reading Pakistan asks India to quit state terrorism in IIOJK

PM warns ‘cipher manipulators’ to face the law

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the manipulation of diplomatic cipher was equal to putting national security at stake and vowed that those involved would be held accountable before the law. The prime minister in strong criticism of the anti-State institution campaign launched by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan –… Continue reading PM warns ‘cipher manipulators’ to face the law

President condoles life loss in Indonesia stampede

ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a stampede at a football ground in Indonesia that killed almost 125 people and injured 323 people. The president said that he was deeply saddened by the tragedy and extended his heartfelt… Continue reading President condoles life loss in Indonesia stampede

President thanks Saudi Arabia for helping flood victims

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said Pakistan deeply appreciated the support provided by Saudi Arabia during difficult times especially the assistance provided in the wake of recent catastrophic climate change-induced super floods in the country. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed long-standing fraternal ties rooted firmly in the common… Continue reading President thanks Saudi Arabia for helping flood victims

President for capacity-building of civil servants for improved public service delivery

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday underlined the need for the capacity building of civil servants by ensuring the provision of quality training to civil servants as per international best practices to improve public service delivery. This, he added, would enable them to appreciate, handle and resolve wide-ranging and ever-evolving challenges faced… Continue reading President for capacity-building of civil servants for improved public service delivery

PM chairs cabinet meeting

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here on Friday. The meeting discussed current political situation in the country and other matters of importance, the PM Office said.

PM for strong global counter-terrorism cooperation as Kabul blast leaves several young dead

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressing grief over the loss of young lives in a horrific suicide attack in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul said global cooperation against terrorism was need of the hour. “The international community should not let its guard down. Strengthening global cooperation against changing threat matrix of terrorism… Continue reading PM for strong global counter-terrorism cooperation as Kabul blast leaves several young dead

Imran’s concocted lies in fact a ‘conspiracy against nation’: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the false narrative of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan declaring the incumbent government a ‘product of conspiracy’ had totally busted and urged the nation to distinguish between truth and fraud. “Imran Niazi wasted five months of the nation by concocting lies and propaganda about… Continue reading Imran’s concocted lies in fact a ‘conspiracy against nation’: PM

PM condoles death of mother of CEO daily Express

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of the mother of CEO of Daily Express Ijaz ul Haq. The prime minister in his condolence message prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and for grant of patience to the bereaved family.

Avenfield Reference exposed misuse of accountability system to defame PML-N leadership: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said the Avenfield Reference showed how the system of accountability was misused to discredit and defame Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz. The prime minister in a tweet said such a “vendetta-driven” process disrupted the democratic evolution in the country… Continue reading Avenfield Reference exposed misuse of accountability system to defame PML-N leadership: PM

Author: Shumaila Andleeb