PM felicitates Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf on appointment as Kuwait’s premier

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday felicitated Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his appointment as prime minister of Kuwait. In a tweet, PM Sharif said he looked forward to working with the new Kuwaiti prime minister. “I look forward to working closely with him to further strengthen Pakistan-Kuwait… Continue reading PM felicitates Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf on appointment as Kuwait’s premier

Bilawal demands full court bench in Punjab CM case to avoid ‘controversial, partial’ verdict

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ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Chairman Pakistan People’s Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday called for the formation of a Supreme Court full bench to hear the case related to the Punjab chief minister’s election. Speaking at a joint press conference along with leaders of the coalition government, he said the full court… Continue reading Bilawal demands full court bench in Punjab CM case to avoid ‘controversial, partial’ verdict

SCO Secy Gen seeks Pakistan’s role to improve trade connectivity with land-locked Central Asia

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Secretary General Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming on Friday said Pakistan due to its well-placed location could play a role in facilitating the SCO members countries for an improved regional connectivity. Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) during his four-day visit to Pakistan, he said Pakistan was… Continue reading SCO Secy Gen seeks Pakistan’s role to improve trade connectivity with land-locked Central Asia

Pakistan dispatches emergency relief goods for Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday expressed Pakistan’s resolve to continue assistance and relief efforts for the brotherly Afghan people. The foreign minister stated this as he attended a ceremony held at the Nur Khan Air Base, Rawalpindi, to dispatch a consignment of emergency relief assistance to Kandahar, to support… Continue reading Pakistan dispatches emergency relief goods for Afghanistan

PM hails Samina Baig on becoming first Pakistani woman to summit K2

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded mountaineer Samina Baig on scaling the world’s second highest peak K2. “Congratulations to Samina Baig, the first Pakistani woman mountaineer to scale the world’s second highest peak ‘K2’ and her family for their achievement,” he said in a tweet. دنیا کی دوسری بلند ترین… Continue reading PM hails Samina Baig on becoming first Pakistani woman to summit K2

PM urges ‘human rights defenders’ to notice India’s suppression of Kashmiris’ voices

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the continued persecution of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik by India was part of a plan to deprive Kashmiris of their representative voices. Prime Minister in a tweet said; “From fabricated cases to sham trial, impunity with which India is violating human rights of political… Continue reading PM urges ‘human rights defenders’ to notice India’s suppression of Kashmiris’ voices

Japan removes Pakistan from COVID-19 red list

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Japan has removed Pakistan from the category of red-listed countries in relation to COVID-19. “As a result of the efforts of the embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo, the government of Japan has removed Pakistan from the category of red-listed countries in relation to COVID-19,” a statement of the Pakistan embassy in Tokyo… Continue reading Japan removes Pakistan from COVID-19 red list

President summons National Assembly session on July 27

Parliamentarians urge for national unity to cope with current challenges

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the session of the National Assembly on July 27, the President House said Thursday. The session of the National Assembly will be held at the Parliament House at 4 pm. The president has called the meeting of the lower house of the parliament under Article… Continue reading President summons National Assembly session on July 27

SCO Secretary General due in Islamabad today

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Ambassador Zhang Ming is arriving here today (Thursday). During his visit till July 24, he will be heading a delegation comprising officials from the SCO Secretariat based in Beijing. The Foreign Office said, “The visit of the SCO Secretary General will provide an… Continue reading SCO Secretary General due in Islamabad today

PM lauds cricket team on ‘brilliant win’ against Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated the performance of the national cricket team on winning the test match against Sri Lanka. “I congratulate the nation and the Pakistani cricket team for their brilliant win in the first test match against Sri Lanka,” he said in a tweet. The prime minister… Continue reading PM lauds cricket team on ‘brilliant win’ against Sri Lanka

PM convenes emergency meeting on economic situation

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an emergency meeting on the economic situation of the country, the PM Office said Wednesday. The meeting will be attended by the economic team and top officials related to the economy. The meeting will evaluate the factors for the recent hike in the value of … Continue reading PM convenes emergency meeting on economic situation

Indian oppression has failed to stop Kashmiris’ resistance: PM

ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the Indian oppressive state apparatus had failed to stop the journey of resistance, sacrifice, and defiance. “The Kashmir’s Accession to Pakistan Day is a reflection of Kashmiris’ pledge to continue their struggle till the idea of accession becomes a reality,” he said in his… Continue reading Indian oppression has failed to stop Kashmiris’ resistance: PM

Pakistan stands with Kashmiris in their struggle for self-determination: President

ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brave Kashmiri people in their historic and continuing struggle to materialize their dream to accede to Pakistan despite facing brutal atrocities, discrimination and injustice at the hands of heavily armed Indian occupying troops. In his message on the… Continue reading Pakistan stands with Kashmiris in their struggle for self-determination: President

PM urges ECP to announce verdict on PTI foreign funding case

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announced its judgment on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s foreign funding case, saying that Imran Khan was given a “free pass” despite his criticism on state institutions. “I urge the Election Commission of Pakistan to announce long-delayed judgment on PTI… Continue reading PM urges ECP to announce verdict on PTI foreign funding case

PM lauds Hamza for holding peaceful by-polls, Maryam for best campaign

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday acknowledged the efforts of the leaders and workers of Pakistan Mulsim League-Nawaz for ensuring the holding of by-elections of the Punjab Assembly in a peaceful manner. In a tweet, the prime minister appreciated the government of Punjab under Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shehbaz for conducting… Continue reading PM lauds Hamza for holding peaceful by-polls, Maryam for best campaign

President phones family of martyred Lt Col Laiq Baig

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday telephoned the family of Lt. Col. Laiq Baig Mirza, who was martyred after being kidnapped in Ziarat, Balochistan on July 14, and extended his condolences. The president also talked to the family of Havaldar Khan Muhammad, who was martyred in the attack in Ziarat on… Continue reading President phones family of martyred Lt Col Laiq Baig

Army troops rendering great sacrifices for motherland: PM

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid tribute to the martyred Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig, saying that the officers and jawans of the Pakistan Army were rendering great sacrifices for the motherland. Lt Col Laiq Baig, who was abducted on the night between July 12 and 13 while returning from Quetta,… Continue reading Army troops rendering great sacrifices for motherland: PM

President appoints senate members of PAF Air War College Institute

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday approved the appointment of the members of the senate of the Pakistan Air Force’s Air War College Institute. The president, also the patron under the 2021 Act of the PAF Air War College Institute, made the appointments in line with Section 8(3) of the Act.… Continue reading President appoints senate members of PAF Air War College Institute

PM for strong Pak-Egypt ties in trade, energy

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday underscored his government’s resolve to strengthen cooperation with Egypt in trade, investment, energy, education, and climate change. In a meeting with the ambassador of Egypt Tarek Dahroug, the prime minister highlighted the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Egypt. During the meeting, views were exchanged on… Continue reading PM for strong Pak-Egypt ties in trade, energy

Pakistan reaffirms support to Turkiye on Democracy and National Unity Day

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Pakistan on Friday reaffirmed its abiding solidarity and strong support for the people and the government of Turkiye on the sixth Democracy and National Unity Day. “The heroic struggle of the brave Turkish people against the treacherous coup attempt of 15 July 2016 shows that with unity, courage, resolve and commitment,… Continue reading Pakistan reaffirms support to Turkiye on Democracy and National Unity Day

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