DOHA (Qatar), Aug 24 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited FIFA World Cup ‘Stadium 974’ in Doha and lauded the efforts of Qatar in establishing state-of-the-art facilities for the upcoming one of the biggest sporting event. Upon arrival at the stadium, the prime minister was given the guided tour of the stadium and… Continue reading PM visits FIFA World Cup ‘Stadium 974’
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 for exploring new avenues of Pak-Korea cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday called for further enhancing the quantum of bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea. He emphasized exploring new avenues for cooperation among the governments and private sectors of the two countries. He was talking to the members of the Korea-Pakistan Parliamentary… Continue reading President for exploring new avenues of Pak-Korea cooperation
PM seeks Qatar’s investment in energy, aviation sectors
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited the investors in Qatar to invest in Pakistan’s energy, aviation, agriculture, livestock, maritime, tourism and hospitality sectors. In a meeting with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in Doha, the prime minister highlighted Pakistan’s liberal and business-friendly investment policies in this regard. The prime minister… Continue reading PM seeks Qatar’s investment in energy, aviation sectors
PM seeks Qatar’s investment in energy, aviation sectors
DOHA, Aug 23 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited investors from Qatar to invest in Pakistan’s energy, aviation, agriculture, livestock, maritime, tourism and hospitality sectors. The prime minister, in a meeting with the highest officials of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) – one of the largest sovereign wealth funds of the world, highlighted Pakistan’s liberal… Continue reading PM seeks Qatar’s investment in energy, aviation sectors
President signs Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2022
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has signed the Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2022, the President House said Monday. The president gave the approval to the Ordinance on the advice of the prime minister under the Article 89(1) of the Constitution. Under the Ordinance, the amendments have been made in Sales Tax… Continue reading President signs Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2022
Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign investment: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Finland and desired cooperation in diverse fields. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Ulla-Maija Rantapuska, Investment Manager, Finnfund, Finland, accompanied by Wille Eerola, Honorary Consul General of Pakistan for Finland. Mentioning the business-friendly… Continue reading Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign investment: PM
President approves appointment of 128 lawyers as additional, deputy & assistant Attorneys-General
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of 128 lawyers as additional, deputy and assistant Attorneys-General at various stations, the President House said Friday. The president also approved the removal of the existing 118 Additional Attorney-General, Deputy Attorney General, and Assistant Attorney-General from their posts. The transfer of Chaudhry Amir… Continue reading President approves appointment of 128 lawyers as additional, deputy & assistant Attorneys-General
President appoints Jameel Ahmed as Governor State Bank
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Jameel Ahmed as Governor State Bank of Pakistan, the President House said Friday The President gave the approval on the advice of the prime minister under Article 48(1) of the Constitution and in line with Section 11-A (1) of the State Bank… Continue reading President appoints Jameel Ahmed as Governor State Bank
President lauds humanitarian services of aid workers for society’s good
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday expressed solidarity with the aid workers working tirelessly for the good of society, saying that it was the time to recognize their tremendous efforts, services and sacrifice. In his message on the World Humanitarian Day, throughout difficult times, aid workers, the security forces, and civil… Continue reading President lauds humanitarian services of aid workers for society’s good
PM terms ‘polio-free Pakistan’ a national goal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday terming ‘Polio-free Pakistan’ a national goal urged the citizens to cooperate with polio teams for the complete eradication of the crippling disease from the country. “This is a testing time with the resurgence of recent polio cases and the related security incidents, but we can… Continue reading PM terms ‘polio-free Pakistan’ a national goal
APP, IRNA ink MoU on media cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) and Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) of Iran Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote media cooperation between the two countries. Managing Director APP Akhtar Munir and Iranian Ambassador Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini inked the document on behalf of the national news agencies… Continue reading APP, IRNA ink MoU on media cooperation
President stresses extensive plantation to save country from climate change
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called for concerted efforts by all segments of society to carry out extensive plantation in a bid to save the country from the horrendous effects of climate change. In his message on the launch of the national monsoon tree plantation drive, he urged every citizen,… Continue reading President stresses extensive plantation to save country from climate change
PM directs NDMA, PDMA to pace up relief activities in flood-hit Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to carry out active relief and rehabilitation activities in the flood-affected areas of southern Sindh. The prime minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by the monsoon… Continue reading PM directs NDMA, PDMA to pace up relief activities in flood-hit Sindh
Pakistan committed to implementation of UN Charter: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed Pakistan’s firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The prime minister, in a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator Julien Harneis, highlighted that Pakistan had been contributing actively to the work of the UN, especially in the areas… Continue reading Pakistan committed to implementation of UN Charter: PM
PM vows to down ‘enemies of children’s health’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the attack on a polio team in Tank, saying the enemies of the health of the nation’s young generation would be strongly dealt with. The prime minister condemned the killing of two policemen Sepoy Pir Rehman and Sepoy Nisar Khan as a result… Continue reading PM vows to down ‘enemies of children’s health’
President stresses effective steps to control road accidents
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed the implementation of effective steps to control traffic accidents. He called the need for following the traffic rules and adopting precautionary measures to avert the loss of precious lives in road accidents. The president expressed deep sorrow over the death of at least 20… Continue reading President stresses effective steps to control road accidents
PM pays tribute to Shuja Khanzada on 7th death anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid tribute to former Punjab home minister Colonel (retd) Shuja Khanzada for his courage, dedication, and nobility. “Remembering Col. (r ) Shuja Khanzada Shaheed on his seventh death anniversary. He was a great friend, a loyal, committed party leader and above all a noble soul,”… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Shuja Khanzada on 7th death anniversary
President summons Senate session on Aug 17
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has convened the session of the Senate on August 17, the President House said Tuesday. The Senate will meet at 11 am on Wednesday. The president has convened the Senate session under Article 54(1) of the Constitution.
PM chairs cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here on Tuesday. The meeting discussed current political situation in the country and other matters of importance, the PM Office said.
PM saddened over life loss as bus-tanker collision leaves over 20 dead
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed grief over the tragic road accident at Jalalpur Pirwala Interchange, which resulted in death of at least 20 persons. “Saddened over the loss of 20 precious lives in the accident,” he said in a tweet, terming the accident”very tragic”. He prayed to Allah Almighty… Continue reading PM saddened over life loss as bus-tanker collision leaves over 20 dead