ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has lauded Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood for his outstanding services for the country rendered during his career. The State Minister expressed these views as the outgoing foreign secretary paid a farewell call on her, here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hina Khar… Continue reading Hina Khar lauds services of outgoing Foreign Secretary
Author: Shumaila Andleeb
Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.
President urges healthy lifestyle, awareness to reduce heart diseases
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged to create awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and adopt a healthy lifestyle to reduce the death rate due to heart diseases. He stressed that adopting preventive measures could help reduce the risk of disease, which would also decrease the burden on the national health care… Continue reading President urges healthy lifestyle, awareness to reduce heart diseases
PM orders urgent action plan on uninterrupted gas supply to consumers in winters
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to chalk out an urgent action plan in view of uninterrupted gas supply to consumers during the upcoming winter season. The prime minister issued the instructions while chairing an emergency meeting to address the challenge regarding provision of gas to domestic… Continue reading PM orders urgent action plan on uninterrupted gas supply to consumers in winters
FM highlights Pakistan’s urgent need for global assistance as flood losses exceed $30 billion
WASHINGTON, Sep 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a meeting with Senator James Risch, Ranking Member Senate Foreign Relations Committee, highlighted the ongoing, devastating impact of the floods in Pakistan which resulted in more than one-third of the country being submerged in water. The floods affected ’33 million people, more than the population… Continue reading FM highlights Pakistan’s urgent need for global assistance as flood losses exceed $30 billion
Bilawal seeks sustained U.S. assistance to deal with impact of flood disaster
Washington, Sep 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a meeting with Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman US Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington DC has lauded the United States’ assistance for flood relief, saying that magnitude of the disaster necessitated sustained and long-term cooperation. The Foreign Minister shared with Chairman Menendez impact of… Continue reading Bilawal seeks sustained U.S. assistance to deal with impact of flood disaster
PM commends Miftah for saving country from default in tough times
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated the professionalism of former finance minister Dr Miftah Ismail, saying that he saved the country from default during severe economic crisis. The prime minister said Miftah Ismail took the toughest task of dealing with the economic situation including dealing with the International Monetary Fund… Continue reading PM commends Miftah for saving country from default in tough times
President, PM discuss country’s overall situation
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called on President Dr Arif Alvi here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday and discussed overall situation in the country. “The overall situation of the country was discussed during the meeting,” the media wing of the President House said in a statement. The meeting took place after… Continue reading President, PM discuss country’s overall situation
PM felicitates Saudi princes on becoming prime minister, defence minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday felicitated Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz on his appointment as the prime minister. In a tweet in Arabic text, the prime minister expressed his wishes for the further development of the Kingdom under the leadership of Mohammad bin Salman… Continue reading PM felicitates Saudi princes on becoming prime minister, defence minister
Senator Ishaq Dar takes oath as federal minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP): Senator Ishaq Dar took the oath as federal minister at a special investiture ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to Senator Ishaq Dar at the ceremony, witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by federal ministers,… Continue reading Senator Ishaq Dar takes oath as federal minister
India urged to mind ‘inter-state norms’ while commenting on Pak-U.S. bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday urged India to refrain from commenting on the bilateral ties between the United States, stressing to respect basic norms of inter-state relations. “India needs serious introspection of its diplomatic conduct,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said in response to media queries about unwarranted remarks by the Indian Minister… Continue reading India urged to mind ‘inter-state norms’ while commenting on Pak-U.S. bilateral ties
Post-flood scenario demands relief work, not ‘jalsas’: PM
JAKHRO (Dadu), Sep 27 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the nation to work in unison by extending a helping hand to the people suffering with the devastation in the wake of massive floods. Terming as noble service the helping the people in distress, he stressed the need for rising above politics and… Continue reading Post-flood scenario demands relief work, not ‘jalsas’: PM
PM in Sindh’s flood-hit Dadu to oversee relief work
DADU, Sep 27 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday arrived in Sindh’s flood-affected area of Jhakro in Dadu district to oversee the relief and rehabilitation efforts. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and senior officials of the provincial government received the prime minister as he reached the flood-hit district. The prime minister was given… Continue reading PM in Sindh’s flood-hit Dadu to oversee relief work
U.S. announces additional $10 mln to its $56.1 mln flood relief assistance for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the people of Pakistan, announcing the additional $10 million as food security assistance to the already announced $56.5 million in flood relief and humanitarian assistance. U.S. Spokesperson Ned Price said this is a statement issued following the meeting between… Continue reading U.S. announces additional $10 mln to its $56.1 mln flood relief assistance for Pakistan
PM to visit Sindh’s flood-hit Dadu district today
ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the flood-affected area of Jhakro in Sindh’s Dadu district today. The prime minister will resume his visit to the flood-affected areas within 24 hours as he returned last night from London, where he had stayed after attending the session of United Nations General Assembly in… Continue reading PM to visit Sindh’s flood-hit Dadu district today
President pays tribute to martyred troops of helicopter crash
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday paid tribute to the officials of Pakistan Army who laid down their lives in the line of their duty. The president expressed these views on the martyrdom of six army troops including two pilots in a helicopter crash in Harnai, Balochistan. The president prayed for… Continue reading President pays tribute to martyred troops of helicopter crash
PM praises Marriyum for dealing PTI supporters’ harassment with grace
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday praised Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb for keeping her cool while the supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) heckled her at a coffee shop in London. “The manner in which Marriyum Aurangzeb dealt with the harassment from the PTI supporters shows her grace,” the prime minister said… Continue reading PM praises Marriyum for dealing PTI supporters’ harassment with grace
PM grieved over life loss of troops in chopper crash
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of six army officials including two pilots in a helicopter crash in Harnai, Balochistan. He said the entire nation was grieved over the loss of lives of the troops and their families. The prime minister prayed for… Continue reading PM grieved over life loss of troops in chopper crash
President lauds private bank for avoiding undue litigation in disputed transaction cases
ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): While disposing of five separate representations of a private bank against the decisions of the Banking Mohtasib, President Dr Arif Alvi has appreciated the bank’s policy of settling the grievances of customers and implementing the ombudsman’s decisions, thus, saving the public’s time and expenditure, and avoiding undue litigation. He urged the… Continue reading President lauds private bank for avoiding undue litigation in disputed transaction cases
PM appeals to rich nations for ‘substantial’ debt relief as Pakistan floods losses exceed $30 billion
NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday made an urgent appeal for a “substantial” debt relief from rich nations as catastrophic floods exacerbated by climate change displaced millions of people in the country. In an interview with Bloomberg Television in New York, he said Pakistan had high debt obligations in the… Continue reading PM appeals to rich nations for ‘substantial’ debt relief as Pakistan floods losses exceed $30 billion
PM to address 77th UNGA session today
ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to address the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly today. The prime minister will deliberate on the stance of Pakistan on various international and regional matters, besides highlighting the challenges faced by the country in the wake of devastating flash floods. Later, the… Continue reading PM to address 77th UNGA session today
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
