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

Govt to actively pursue relief work in flood-hit areas: PM

ROJHAN, Aug 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government would actively carry out relief work in the flood-affected areas till the rehabilitation of all victims. Addressing a public gathering in Rojhan, he said the federal government was committed to facilitating the flood-hit people in collaboration with the provincial government. The prime… Continue reading Govt to actively pursue relief work in flood-hit areas: PM

FO in touch with authorities in Kabul for recovery of missing Pakistani journalist

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP):The Foreign Office on Friday said all possible efforts were being made to ascertain the whereabouts of Pakistani journalist Anas Mallick, and to ensure his safety and early return. “We at the Foreign Office are deeply concerned about the disappearance of Anas Mallick” from Kabul yesterday, FO Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said. The… Continue reading FO in touch with authorities in Kabul for recovery of missing Pakistani journalist

Bilawal, Korean FM agree to strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Korean counterpart Jin Park on Friday expressed their resolve to further strengthen cooperation and dialogue on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. The two sides noted the growing economic and development cooperation between Pakistan and Republic of Korea. Both foreign ministers stated this in… Continue reading Bilawal, Korean FM agree to strengthen bilateral ties

OIC stresses implementation of UNSC resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called upon the international community to take concrete steps for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Recalling the resolutions of the Islamic Summit and Council of Foreign Ministers on… Continue reading OIC stresses implementation of UNSC resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir

PM stresses prior steps to cater to new rain spells in flood-hit areas

DERA GHAZI KHAN, Aug 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged upon the departments concerned to take measures in advance to cater to new rain spells in the flood-affected areas. During his visit to the flood-hit areas of south Punjab including Dera Ghazi Khan, Rojhan and Rajanpur, he urged upon the need for… Continue reading PM stresses prior steps to cater to new rain spells in flood-hit areas

PM to visit flood-hit south Punjab & Balochistan today

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit today the flood-affected areas of South Punjab including Dera Ghazi Khan, Rojhan and Rajanpur, and also Lasbela in South Balochistan. The prime minister will review the relief operations in the flood affected areas of the South Punjab and South Balochistan. He will be given a… Continue reading PM to visit flood-hit south Punjab & Balochistan today

PM chairs cabinet meeting

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here on Thursday. The meeting discussed current political situation in the country and other matters of importance, the PM Office said.

President urges insurance sector to upgrade digital means, involve Ulema to motivate masses

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the public and private insurance companies to advance the use of digital knowledge as per international standards to ensure maximum risk distribution. He also proposed the companies on involving the Ulema (religious leaders) with an aim to encourage people and spread knowledge about the… Continue reading President urges insurance sector to upgrade digital means, involve Ulema to motivate masses

President lauds weightlifter Nooh Dastagir on winning gold medal in Commonwealth Games

ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday appreciated Pakistani weightlifter Nooh Dastagir Butt for winning a gold medal for Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games. In a statement, the president expressed confidence that Nooh Dastagir would continue to bring laurels to the country. He emphasized the need for encouragement of youth in the… Continue reading President lauds weightlifter Nooh Dastagir on winning gold medal in Commonwealth Games

China starts military drills around Taiwan island in response to Pelosi’s ‘farce’ visit

China is conducting a series of naval-air joint drills around the Taiwan island in response to what has been seen as a reckless and provocative visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the country’s Taiwan region, CGTN says in a report. The drills featured the Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force,… Continue reading China starts military drills around Taiwan island in response to Pelosi’s ‘farce’ visit

PM chairs meeting of PDM leaders

ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on chaired the meeting of the leaders of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) here on Wednesday. The representativs of other allied parties also attended the meeting. The meeting discussed various political matters and current scenario in the country.

PM orders 24/7 monitoring of flood-hit areas, report by every 48 hours

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered round-the-clock monitoring of rescue, relief, and rehabilitation measures in the flood-affected areas of Balochistan. He also ordered an update regarding the relief and disbursement of funds to the flood victims through the submission of a report every 48 hours. The prime minister instructed the relevant authorities… Continue reading PM orders 24/7 monitoring of flood-hit areas, report by every 48 hours

Bilawal to attend ASEAN’s ministerial meeting in Cambodia

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday left here for Cambodia to lead the country’s delegation at the 29th ministerial meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF), being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from August 4-6. In his pre-departure statement, Bilawal said he looked forward to… Continue reading Bilawal to attend ASEAN’s ministerial meeting in Cambodia

Pakistan reaffirms ‘One-China’ policy over Taiwan Strait issue

ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday reaffirmed its strong commitment to ‘One-China’ policy and expressed firm support to China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Pakistan is deeply concerned over the evolving situation in the Taiwan Strait, which has serious implications for regional peace and stabili,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. The FO said… Continue reading Pakistan reaffirms ‘One-China’ policy over Taiwan Strait issue

Pakistani doctors to perform 500 free eye surgeries in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP): A team of ophthalmologists from Pakistan are in Kabul to perform eye surgeries on the Afghan people. Around 500 eye surgeries will be done for free, the health officials said. The procedures include retina and oculoplastic surgeries, and will be done at the Noor Hospital – the national eye clinic –… Continue reading Pakistani doctors to perform 500 free eye surgeries in Kabul

ECP verdict proves Imran Khan ‘a certified liar’: PM

Islamabad, Aug 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the verdict of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had yet again proved Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan as a ‘certified liar’ over submitting false affidavits. “The ECP verdict on PTI foreign funding case charge sheets Imran Niazi for violating the Constitution, submitting false… Continue reading ECP verdict proves Imran Khan ‘a certified liar’: PM

President administers oath to Ayaz Sadiq as federal minister

ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath of office to Ayaz Sadiq as federal minister, here on Tuesday. The ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr was attended by parliamentarians and senior officials.

COAS updates PM on search operations for missing military chopper

ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a telephonic conversation with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday received the latest information regarding the missing Army Aviation helicopter. The COAS informed the Prime Minister about the ongoing search operations since last night. The prime minister expressed his concern over the safety of… Continue reading COAS updates PM on search operations for missing military chopper

PM to visit flood-hit Tank, Dera Ismail Khan today

ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the flood-affected southern districts of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa including Tank and Dera Ismail Khan today (Tuesday). The prime minister will review the ongoing relief work in the flood-affected areas. Earlier, the prime minister’s visit to Tank and DI Khan scheduled for Sunday was postponed due to… Continue reading PM to visit flood-hit Tank, Dera Ismail Khan today

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