Pakistan condemns Kabul’s terrorist attacks

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the three terrorist attacks in Kabul that resulted in the loss of precious lives while injuring several innocent people. “The government and the people of Pakistan extend deep sympathies to the families of those who have lost their lives and pray for the early recovery of… Continue reading Pakistan condemns Kabul’s terrorist attacks

PM, COAS discuss national security matters

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today, the PM Office said Tuesday. “The professional matters pertaining to national security were discussed during the meeting,” the PM Office said in a statement.

PM hopeful new cabinet to work efficiently

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said with dedication and persistent work as the motto of the government, the new cabinet would work efficiently towards addressing the problems of the people. “It is my fervent hope that federal ministers, ministers of state and advisers will provide leadership, and also resolve the… Continue reading PM hopeful new cabinet to work efficiently

Hina Khar stresses sincere efforts to steer Pakistan on diplomatic front

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday stressed the need for employing sincere efforts to address the challenges on the diplomatic front. The new MoS, who assumed her responsibilities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after taking the oath of office today, expressed these views while chairing a… Continue reading Hina Khar stresses sincere efforts to steer Pakistan on diplomatic front

Hina Rabbani Khar takes charge as State Minister for Foreign Affairs

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Member of National Assembly Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday took charge as State Minister for Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to join her new responsibilities, Hina Khar was received by Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and senior officials. Belonging… Continue reading Hina Rabbani Khar takes charge as State Minister for Foreign Affairs

Shehbaz Sharif urges int’l community to condemn Islamophobic incidents

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called upon the international community to take notice of the recent incidents of Islamophobia that took place in Sweden and the Netherlands. “The people of Pakistan and Muslims around the world are deeply hurt by the recent incidents of Islamophobia in Sweden and the Netherlands,”… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif urges int’l community to condemn Islamophobic incidents

PM for exploring economic dimension of Pak-UAE ties

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized his government’s commitment to further advance the economic dimension of the relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, who called on to felicitate him on assuming the… Continue reading PM for exploring economic dimension of Pak-UAE ties

33-member ‘coalition cabinet’ takes oath

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): The 33-member federal cabinet comprising members from the mainstream political parties of the country took oath on Tuesday at a swearing-in ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani administered oath to the cabinet members – 30 federal ministers and three state ministers, a week after he had sworn-in… Continue reading 33-member ‘coalition cabinet’ takes oath

Pakistan strongly condemns India’s recent spree of violence against Muslims

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the campaign of violence and targeted attacks against Muslims by fanatic Hindu mobs in various Indian states. The Foreign Office said the recent despicable attempt to hoist the saffron flag at Jahangirpuri’s Jamia Masjid in New Delhi where Muslims were waiting to break their fasts, revealed… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns India’s recent spree of violence against Muslims

PM for strong Pak-Saudi strategic, trade ties

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Flags (Left to Right)

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed the desire to strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia in diverse fields including strategic ties, trade and investment. The prime minister expressed these views while talking to Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Bin Saeed Al-Maliki, who called on him to felicitate on assuming the office. PM Shehbaz… Continue reading PM for strong Pak-Saudi strategic, trade ties

PM says serving masses his top priority

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said serving the people of Pakistan was the top priority of his government. The prime minister said the journey of progress and public service would continue. He expressed these views as former Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman called on him to… Continue reading PM says serving masses his top priority

Pakistan’s journey of progress has resumed after PTI’s 4 years of halted development: PM

ISLAMABAD: April 18 - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the inauguration ceremony of Metro Bus Service from Peshawar Morr to New Islamabad International Airport. APP

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the journey of the progress of Pakistan had resumed after the four years of halted development during the tenure of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Addressing here at the inauguration of the mass transit bus project on Peshawar More to Islamabad International Airport route, he said being… Continue reading Pakistan’s journey of progress has resumed after PTI’s 4 years of halted development: PM

BNP delegation calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): A delegation of Balochistan National Party (BNP) led by its chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and congratulated him on assuming his office. The BNP delegation expressed the determination to work with the new government for the development of the country, and contributing towards the progress of… Continue reading BNP delegation calls on PM

Shehbaz Sharif thanks Saudi leaders for felicitation messages

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Flags (Left to Right)

ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their felicitation messages on his assumption of the office of the Premier. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said the relations between Pakistan and Saudi were “special and marked by exceptional trust.” “I… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif thanks Saudi leaders for felicitation messages

PM welcomes Sikh delegates joining Pakistan’s Baisakhi celebrations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday welcomed the Sikh delegates visiting Pakistan on the eve of their joyous festival Baisakhi. “I welcome all the Sikh delegates visiting Pakistan on the occasion of Baisakhi,” he said in a tweet. The prime minister said the Punjabi festival symbolised much more than merely the… Continue reading PM welcomes Sikh delegates joining Pakistan’s Baisakhi celebrations

PM directs CDA to operationalize Islamabad metro bus service from April 16, orders inquiry into project’s delay

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to operationalize the Islamabad Metro Bus Service from April 16 and ordered an inquiry into the delay in the launch of the project pending for last four years. The prime minister, at 7 am, visited the Peshawar More metro… Continue reading PM directs CDA to operationalize Islamabad metro bus service from April 16, orders inquiry into project’s delay

PM chairs meeting on power, petroleum sectors

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired an urgent meeting on power and petroleum sectors with a focus on addressing the related challenges. The meeting was attended by MNA Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Miftah Ismael, and officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and the Ministry of Finance. Various issues including ensuring the… Continue reading PM chairs meeting on power, petroleum sectors

PM leaves for Karachi on day-long visit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left here Wednesday for Karachi on a day-long visit, where he will chair a consultative meeting on the development projects. Members of National Assembly Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqi, Maulana Asad Mehmood besides Miftah Ismael, Akram Durrani and officials concerned accompanied the prime minister.… Continue reading PM leaves for Karachi on day-long visit

Abu Dhabi crown prince felicitates PM Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates has felicitated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on assuming his office. A post of the UAE embassy on Twitter on Wednesday read that the UAE crown prince “sends congratulatory… Continue reading Abu Dhabi crown prince felicitates PM Shehbaz Sharif

PM seeks proposals from economic experts on emergency basis

ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday in a meeting with economic experts issued directives for formulating financial proposals on an emergency basis to address the current economic situation in the country. The proposals will be devised in line with the consultation with stakeholders in areas including agriculture, trade, investment, and banking.… Continue reading PM seeks proposals from economic experts on emergency basis

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