ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said with its good governance and reformative approach, the interim government would leave a legacy on the domestic front. In an interactive session titled ‘Breakfast with the Prime Minister’ organized by Jang Group of Publications, PM Kakar said the caretaker government had to its credit… Continue reading PM outlines interim government’s key steps as ‘legacy of good governance & reformative approach’
Author: Shumaila Andleeb
Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.
Pakistan, EU diplomats agree to strengthen cooperation under Strategic Engagement Plan
BRUSSELS, Nov 24 (APP): Ambassdor to Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union Amna Baloch and Managing Director for Asia & Pacific, European External Action Service Niclas Kvarnstrom met in Brussels Friday and discussed collaboration between Pakistan and the EU. The two sides agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation under the Strategic Engagement Plan, said a Pakistan embassy’s… Continue reading Pakistan, EU diplomats agree to strengthen cooperation under Strategic Engagement Plan
Pakistan, Sweden hold bilateral political consultations on trade, investment
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Pakistan and Sweden held their 17th round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Stockholm on Friday and reviewed the entire range of bilateral relations, including political, economic, trade, investment and education. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, led the Pakistan delegation, while the Sweden side was co-led by Director General… Continue reading Pakistan, Sweden hold bilateral political consultations on trade, investment
Pakistan to continue political, moral support to Kashmiris till resolution of J&K issue: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said Pakistan would continue to extend political, moral, and diplomatic support to its Kashmiri brethren till the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. PM Kakar stated this as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq called on him here… Continue reading Pakistan to continue political, moral support to Kashmiris till resolution of J&K issue: PM
PM for national-level disaster management strategy with teamwork of NDMA & PDMAs
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday asked the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to collaborate with provincial disaster management bodies in order to formulate a national-level strategy. During his visit to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), the prime minister PM Kakar lauded the measures taken by NDMA and NEOC… Continue reading PM for national-level disaster management strategy with teamwork of NDMA & PDMAs
Pak envoy to Belgium, Lithuanian diplomat discuss int’l ties
BRUSSELS, Nov 23 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassdor to Belgium Amna Baloch and Lithuania’s Permanent Representative to the Political and Security Committee of the European Council, Amb.Saulius Daniunas met in Brussels and discussed matters of mutual interest. The meeting discussed latest international developments. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in future.
Pak High Commissioner to Canada meets Mongolian FM in Ottawa
OTTAWA (Canada), Nov 22 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer Janjua met Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Batmunkhiin Battsetseg in Canada’s capital Ottawa on Wednesday. Both discussed matters of mutual interest. Mongolian Ambassador to Canada E. Sarantogos was also present in the meeting.
President pays tribute to martyred troops of Pasni, N.Waziristan militant attacks
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the militant attacks in Pasni, Balochistan, and Mir Ali, North Waziristan on November 3 and 12, respectively. The president talked to the families of Subedar Ubaidullah, Naik Muhammad Sajjad, Shahzad Qamar, and Sepoys Shahbaz, Faizur… Continue reading President pays tribute to martyred troops of Pasni, N.Waziristan militant attacks
PM condoles death of mother of MQM leader Khalid Maqbool
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of the mother of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Khalid Maqbool Siddiquii. “We share the grief with the family of Mr. Khalid Maqbool and offer condolences to them,” read a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The prime minister… Continue reading PM condoles death of mother of MQM leader Khalid Maqbool
President for enhanced economic, cultural cooperation with Bulgaria
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for increasing economic, trade, and cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Bulgaria. He said Pakistan greatly valued its ties with Bulgaria and wished to strengthen them in all fields of mutual interest. The President expressed these views while talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Bulgaria, Modasar… Continue reading President for enhanced economic, cultural cooperation with Bulgaria
No peace without settlement of Jammu & Kashmir issue: PM
RISALPUR, Nov 21 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said peace in the region could not be guaranteed till the resolution of the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir between Pakistan and India. “Let me make it clear that there can be no peace without the settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue,” he… Continue reading No peace without settlement of Jammu & Kashmir issue: PM
Envoys of Pakistan, Oman in Brussels vow to expand scope of bilateral ties
BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (APP): Pakistan’s ambassdor to Belgium, Amna Baloch on Monday met envoy of Oman, Rua Issa Ashraf Alzadjali in Brussels and discussed expanding the scope of bilateral relations between their countries. The two sides reaffirmed the bonds of friendship and commitment to enhance cooperation, said a post by Pakistan’s embassy in Brussels on… Continue reading Envoys of Pakistan, Oman in Brussels vow to expand scope of bilateral ties
PM designates parliamentary affairs minister to look after non-assigned ministry portfolios
ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP): The Prime Minister has designated the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs to look after parliamentary business pertaining to Senate, in respect of ministries, divisions and offices whose portfolio rest with the prime minister, the PM Office said Monday. The parliamentary affairs minister has been designated as the Minister-Incharge. An office order of… Continue reading PM designates parliamentary affairs minister to look after non-assigned ministry portfolios
President emphasizes dietary, lifestyle changes to prevent cardiovascular diseases
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday stressing a preventive rather than curative approach said dietary and lifestyle changes could prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart ailments and strokes. In his video-link address to the 12th biennial conference of the Pakistan Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons held in Peshawar, he said… Continue reading President emphasizes dietary, lifestyle changes to prevent cardiovascular diseases
Pakistan, Russia agree to collaborate on counter-terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Pakistan and Russia have agreed to strengthen collaborative efforts to effectively combat terrorism, underscoring the mutual benefits of such cooperation, the Foreign Office said Friday. The two sides discussed the various forms of radicalization, the spread of terrorist ideologies, and the misuse of information and communication technologies for terrorist purposes, the… Continue reading Pakistan, Russia agree to collaborate on counter-terrorism
Improved screening facilities vital for early detection of breast cancer: Samina Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Friday called on the hospitals, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to work on improved screening facilities at medical setups to help detect breast cancer among women at early stages. Speaking at a breast cancer awareness event, she said early diagnosis through mammogram and ultrasound could increase… Continue reading Improved screening facilities vital for early detection of breast cancer: Samina Alvi
Pakistani doctor receives Friesen Prize 2023 in Canada
CANADA, Nov 17 (APP): Pakistani doctor Zulfiqar Bhutta has received the Friesen Prize 2023 in Canada in recognition of his work on maternal and child health. Laureate Bhutta was awarded at a ceremony held in Ottawa, which was attended by Canadian researchers and experts in the field of health sciences. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada… Continue reading Pakistani doctor receives Friesen Prize 2023 in Canada
75 years of Pakistan-Belgium diplomatic ties encompass ‘spirit of solidarity’: FO
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said the 75 years of its diplomatic relations with Belgium encompassed the spirit of solidarity and expressed commitment to work with it towards shaping a better world for future generations. A statement by the Foreign Office said the upward trajectory of bilateral relations was deeply embedded in people-to-people… Continue reading 75 years of Pakistan-Belgium diplomatic ties encompass ‘spirit of solidarity’: FO
OIC calls Israeli aggression against Palestinians ‘war crimes’, asks world to step in
JEDDAH, Nov 16 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday said the genocide perpetrated by the Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip constituted a war crime under international humanitarian law and called for immediate cessation of the aggression. “The OIC renews its call on all international actors to assume their… Continue reading OIC calls Israeli aggression against Palestinians ‘war crimes’, asks world to step in
Pakistan re-elected to UNESCO Executive Board with highest votes
PARIS, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027. Pakistan’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO based in Paris, France in a statement said Pakistan received highest number of votes in the group. “We are thankful to member States for… Continue reading Pakistan re-elected to UNESCO Executive Board with highest votes
