DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Sep 07 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived in Dera Ismail Khan to review the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation work in the flood-affected areas. The prime minister is scheduled to visit the Sago Bridge of Dera Ismail Khan, which had been damaged by the flash floods. The bridge is located… Continue reading PM in DI Khan to review post-flood infrastructure restoration work
Author: Shumaila Andleeb
Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.
PM thanks Azerbaijan president over US$2 mln donation for flood victims
ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked President of Azerbaijan Ilham Heydar Aliyev for donating US$ 2 million for the flood-affected people of Pakistan. In a telephonic conversation, the prime minister acknowledged the generous assistance as Pakistan battled one of the most severe cycles of torrential monsoon weather, which had… Continue reading PM thanks Azerbaijan president over US$2 mln donation for flood victims
Joint post-flood rehabilitation strategy at federal, provincial levels crucial: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized devising a comprehensive strategy jointly chalked out by the federal and provincial governments for the restoration of infrastructure in flood-affected areas. Speaking on the flood situation in the country while chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister said it was time… Continue reading Joint post-flood rehabilitation strategy at federal, provincial levels crucial: PM
PM’s flood operations: Power supply to Swat’s two collapsed towers restored
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): On special instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the work on restoration of power supply to the flood-affected areas is in full swing. In a statement issued by the PM Office on Tuesday, the prime minister is personally monitoring the restoration work on power supply to flood-hit areas, while a report… Continue reading PM’s flood operations: Power supply to Swat’s two collapsed towers restored
Defence Day reminds of unprecedented courage of armed forces: President
In a message on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs Day on September 6, 2022, he said, “On this day, 57 years ago, we thwarted the evil design of the enemy and defeated it on all fronts. In that testing time, not only the Armed Forces of Pakistan fought fearlessly on ground, in air and… Continue reading Defence Day reminds of unprecedented courage of armed forces: President
PM lays wreath at Martyrs Monument to pay tribute to 1965 war heroes
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday laid a wreath at the Martyrs Monument at Shakarparian to pay tribute to the heroes of 1965 war with India. The prime minister also offered fateha for the souls of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty of the homeland. Speaking to media on the… Continue reading PM lays wreath at Martyrs Monument to pay tribute to 1965 war heroes
Need to recall spirit of 1965 while braving flood challenges: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said as nation marked the Defence Day, the similar spirit of sacrifice and resilience was required to cope with the current grave challenges in the wake of floods. In his initial remarks while chairing the meeting of the federal cabinet, he said as the country… Continue reading Need to recall spirit of 1965 while braving flood challenges: PM
IIOJK cricket fans jubilant over Pakistan’s win over India in Asia Cup 2022
The celebrations on Pakistan’s win over India in Asia Cup swept to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as cricket fans rejoiced over the victory. Soon after Pakistan’s win, Kashmiris took to the streets in Srinagar and other parts of the territory and raised the slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’. The youth waved the flags… Continue reading IIOJK cricket fans jubilant over Pakistan’s win over India in Asia Cup 2022
Flood relief: PM announces 2.5 times increase in BISP relief aid touching Rs 70 billion
QAMBAR SHAHDAT KOT, Sep 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the government had decided to increase the flood relief assistance under Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) from the existing Rs 28 billion to Rs 70 billion. The 2.5 times increase in the volume of the assistance programme has been made in view… Continue reading Flood relief: PM announces 2.5 times increase in BISP relief aid touching Rs 70 billion
PM arrives in Sukkur to visit flood-hit areas of Qambar Shahdad Kot
SUKUR, Sep 05 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Sukkur to oversee the flood relief activities in the flood-hit areas of Qamber Shahdad Kot. The prime minister earlier took an aerial view of the inundated areas to assess the damage incurred by the flash floods. The prime minister will meet the flood victims at the… Continue reading PM arrives in Sukkur to visit flood-hit areas of Qambar Shahdad Kot
Shehbaz criticizes Imran over ‘despicable maligning’ of armed forces
ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s leader Imran Khan Niazi over his “despicable” acts of maligning State institutions including the armed forces. “Imran Niazi’s despicable utterances to malign institutions are touching new levels every day,” he said in a post on Twitter. PM Sharif said Imran Khan was… Continue reading Shehbaz criticizes Imran over ‘despicable maligning’ of armed forces
PM’s flood relief measures: Power supply via Dadu-Khuzdar transmission line restored for flood-hit areas
ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): On the special instructions of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the work for restoration of electricity in flood-affected areas continues on an emergency basis with restoration of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company’s Dadu-Khuzdar transmission line. The PM Office in a statement on Monday said the prime minister was personally monitoring the… Continue reading PM’s flood relief measures: Power supply via Dadu-Khuzdar transmission line restored for flood-hit areas
PM to visit flood-hit areas in Sindh’s Qambar Shahdad Kot
ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Qamber Shahdad Kot in Sindh today to oversee the flood relief activities in the flood-hit areas. The prime minister will meet the flood victims at the relief camps set up to accommodate a large number of displaced people. He will also undertake an aerial view… Continue reading PM to visit flood-hit areas in Sindh’s Qambar Shahdad Kot
Two more UAE flights with relief goods land at Nur Khan base
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Another two flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrying food items, medical supplies and tents arrived at the Nur Khan Air Base here on Friday. The flights were in continuation of the humanitarian air bridge established between Pakistan and UAE. So far, 11 such flights from the UAE with relief… Continue reading Two more UAE flights with relief goods land at Nur Khan base
President gives assent to bill approving death or life imprisonment for narcotics related offences
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi, has assented to the Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which provides death or life imprisonment for offences related to the illicit trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic drugs of varying quantity, including heroin, morphine, cocaine and methamphetamine (ICE). The Act provides for maximum punishment if the… Continue reading President gives assent to bill approving death or life imprisonment for narcotics related offences
PM enhances waiver of electricity’s fuel adjustment charges up to 300 units
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday enhanced the limit of the waiver on fuel adjustment charges in electricity bills from the existing 200 to 300 units. Addressing the members of National and provincial assemblies belonging to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, he said the step was aimed at facilitating the common man already… Continue reading PM enhances waiver of electricity’s fuel adjustment charges up to 300 units
Relief flight from UAE arrives carrying food, medical supplies for flood victims
RAWALPINDI, Aug 31 (APP): The eighth relief flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during last three days carrying food items, medical supplies and tents arrived at the Nur Khan Air Base here on Tuesday. The flight was in continuation of the humanitarian air bridge established between Pakistan and UAE. The next relief flight is… Continue reading Relief flight from UAE arrives carrying food, medical supplies for flood victims
Govt, UN aim effective liaison as 33 million flood-hit people await relief assistance: FM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said current flashfloods had affected around 33 million in the country and stressed joint efforts by the government, international community and thr United Nations’ donor agencies to overcome the enormous challenge. At a joint press conference with United Nations Resident Coordinator Julien Harneis here… Continue reading Govt, UN aim effective liaison as 33 million flood-hit people await relief assistance: FM
President receives credentials from envoys-designate of Germany, Spain, Belgium, Libya, Kenya & Ethiopia
ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): The ambassadors-designate of Germany, Spain, Belgium, Libya, Kenya, and Ethiopia presented their credentials to President Dr Arif Alvi at a ceremony held here at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday. Ambassador of Germany, Alfred Grannas; Ambassador of Spain, Jose Antonia de Ory Peral; Ambassador of Belgium, Charles Delogne; Ambassador of Libya, Moamer Z.… Continue reading President receives credentials from envoys-designate of Germany, Spain, Belgium, Libya, Kenya & Ethiopia
PM announces Rs 15 bln grant for Sindh as flood relief
SUKKUR, Aug 26 (APP): The federal government will provide a grant of Rs 15 billion to the Sindh government to overcome the heavy losses of lives and infrastructure in the wake of the massive destruction caused by flash floods, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday. Talking to reporters flanked by Sindh Chief Minister Murad… Continue reading PM announces Rs 15 bln grant for Sindh as flood relief
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