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

Begum Alvi for youth’s active role to make country progress

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Begum Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday terming youth an asset to Pakistan said their immense talent and passion would take the country to new heights of development and prosperity. Speaking at an event marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day here at Iqra University, she… Continue reading Begum Alvi for youth’s active role to make country progress

President approves appointment of Syed Mehdi Shah as Governor GB

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President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday approved the appointment of Syed Mehdi Shah as the Governor of Gilgit Baltistan. The president gave the approval on the advice of the prime minister in line with Section 33(3) of the Gilgit Baltistan Order 2018. Dr Alvi had accepted the resignation of Raja Jalal Hussain on June 24,… Continue reading President approves appointment of Syed Mehdi Shah as Governor GB

PM forms committee to resolve problems of foreign investment companies

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday constituted a committee to resolve the problems faced by the foreign investment companies, particularly related to Gwadar Free Zone. The committee will submit a comprehensive report along with recommendations to the prime minister within 10 days. Chairing a high-level meeting on investment, Prime Minister Sharif… Continue reading PM forms committee to resolve problems of foreign investment companies

PM grieved over life loss in Egypt church fire

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident that broke out in Abu Sefein Church in Giza, Egypt. The prime minister on behalf of the people of Pakistan, extended his condolences to Egypt’s president Abdel Alfattah Al-Sissi and families of the… Continue reading PM grieved over life loss in Egypt church fire

PM, Saudi crown prince express resolve to strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Monday expressed the resolve to further strengthening the strong, longstanding Pakistan-Saudi Arabia fraternal ties. The two leaders in a telephonic conversation also exchanged views on issues of mutual… Continue reading PM, Saudi crown prince express resolve to strengthen bilateral ties

President visits Aamer Kiani to condole his brother’s death

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday visited the residence of former health minister Aamer Mehmood Kiani to offer condolence over the death of his brother. The president offered Fateha and prayed for peace of the departed soul. He also prayed for strength for bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.

Pakistan, Turkiye ink Preferential Trade Agreement

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP): Pakistan and Turkiye on Friday inked the Preferential Trade Agreement aimed at boosting trade in goods between the two countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the inking of the PTA at a ceremony held here at the PM Office, as the visiting Turkish Trade Minister Dr. Mehmet Mus and Minister for… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkiye ink Preferential Trade Agreement

Government committed to socio-economic emancipation of minorities: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was taking steps to mainstream minorities in the country by ensuring a level-playing field for them. “The idea is to enable and facilitate all segments of society, particularly our non-Muslim citizens, to take a full part in the national life,” he said… Continue reading Government committed to socio-economic emancipation of minorities: PM

Pakistan strongly denounces India’s mischievous move to mark August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday strongly denounced the Indian government’s mischievous move of observing ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ on August 14. “It is deplorable that the BJP government, as part of its divisive political agenda, is wantonly attempting to play with the sentiments of the people through distorted interpretation of history,” the Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan strongly denounces India’s mischievous move to mark August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’

PM welcomes UAE’s upcoming US$ 1 billion investment in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday welcomed the recent announcement by the United Arab Emirates to invest US$ 1 billion in various economic and investment sectors in Pakistan. The prime minister expressed these views as he held a telephonic conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Earlier on Sunday,… Continue reading PM welcomes UAE’s upcoming US$ 1 billion investment in Pakistan

Cowardly terror attacks will not weaken nation’s resolve against militancy: President

ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday condemned the suicide attack on an army convoy in North Waziristan and expressed his heartfelt grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of four soldiers. The president said such cowardly attacks would not weaken the nation’s resolve to rid the country of the menace of terrorism… Continue reading Cowardly terror attacks will not weaken nation’s resolve against militancy: President

Nation united to fight against terrorism: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the suicide attack on a military convoy in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. The prime minister expressed heartfelt sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of four troops as result of the attack. PM Sharif said the evil designs of terrorists would… Continue reading Nation united to fight against terrorism: PM

Pelosi at play to destabilize cross-strait relations

BEIJING, Aug 5 (APP): The storm of “American Democracy” is at play again! This time it hits the shores of China’s Breakaway province of Taiwan. Nancy Pelosi, the US House Speaker in total disregard to China’s solemn representations and staunch opposition, went ahead with her visit to China’s Taiwan region. The article by Dr. Moaaz… Continue reading Pelosi at play to destabilize cross-strait relations

FM favours win-win solutions over strategic competition for peaceful Asia-Pacific region

PHNOM PENH, Aug 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said Pakistan considered peaceful and stable Asia-Pacific its priority and stressed win-win solutions instead of strategic competition among countries. “We are of the firm view that our region should not become an arena for strategic competition. We continue to emphasize the need for… Continue reading FM favours win-win solutions over strategic competition for peaceful Asia-Pacific region

President for expanding scope of insurance products by using digital tools

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the insurance industry to expand the scope of its products to include all sectors of the economy including agriculture, transportation, health, trade and commerce by providing insurance coverage to life, health, business, moveable and immovable properties. He also called upon the insurance industry to timely… Continue reading President for expanding scope of insurance products by using digital tools

FMs of Pakistan, Indonesia stress cooperation at bilateral, OIC levels

PHNOM PENH, Aug 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi on Friday agreed to strengthen regular dialogue at all levels including cooperation at the level of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In a meeting held on the sidelines of the 29th ARF ministerial meeting to further solidify and… Continue reading FMs of Pakistan, Indonesia stress cooperation at bilateral, OIC levels

Solidarity with Kashmiris marked across the world

– This post is being updated with information about events across the world to mark a day of solidarity with Kashmiris- ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): To condemn India’s illegal and unilateral steps in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the international community and Pakistan’s diplomatic missions abroad expressed solidarity with Kashmiris. Special events… Continue reading Solidarity with Kashmiris marked across the world

FO confirms safe return of Pakistani journo gone missing in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): The Foreign Office on Friday confirmed the safe return of Pakistani journalist Anas Mallick who had gone missing in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul the earlier day. “So glad that Anas Mallick is safely back in Kabul. Alhamdolillah,” the Foreign Office said in a tweet following the earlier post of his disappearance. Journalist… Continue reading FO confirms safe return of Pakistani journo gone missing in Kabul

PM for rising above politics for extensive relief, rehab of flood victims

DERA GHAZI KHAN, Aug 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said helping the flood-affected people was the time to rise above politics and providing them an across-the-board service of relief and rehabilitation. Addressing here at a public gathering, the prime minister said the demand for water channel by the locals would be fulfilled… Continue reading PM for rising above politics for extensive relief, rehab of flood victims

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