ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): The Foreign Office on Wednesday said the social media accounts of Pakistan’s embassy in Algeria had been hacked and the posts did not belong to the mission. “The Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts of the Embassy of Pakistan in Algeria have been hacked,” the FO spokesperson said on twitter. The tweet… Continue reading Pak embassy in Algeria’s social media accounts hacked: FO
Author: Shumaila Andleeb
Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.
FBR’s robust revenue growth enabled government to subsidize petrol, electricity: PM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said robust revenue growth of 28.5 percent by the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) had enabled the government to subsidize petrol and electricity. “Because of this performance of FBR we are able to subsidize petrol, diesel, and electricity and give relief to our people,” he… Continue reading FBR’s robust revenue growth enabled government to subsidize petrol, electricity: PM
PM launches mega Rs 407 bln interest-free loans for self-reliance of low income groups
ISLAMABAD, March 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday launched the country’s mega interest-free loan programme worth Rs 407 billion, saying the step would contribute towards making low-income groups financially self-reliant. He was addressing a large number of people belonging to low-income group here at the Faisal Mosque, gathered for the launch of interest-free… Continue reading PM launches mega Rs 407 bln interest-free loans for self-reliance of low income groups
President directs bank to refund Rs 423,556 to deceased account holder’s heirs
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday upheld the decision of Banking Mohtasib of Pakistan (BMP) ordering the Bank of Punjab to refund an amount of Rs 423,556 to the legal heirs of a deceased borrower, which the bank had unilaterally and unfairly encashed. The president observed that the bank had unnecessarily… Continue reading President directs bank to refund Rs 423,556 to deceased account holder’s heirs
President signs OGRA, Allied health professionals bills into Acts
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday signed into Acts the bills relating to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and Allied Health Professional Council. These include OGRA (Amendment) Act 2022, OGRA (Second Amendment) Act 2022, and Allied health Professionals Council Act 2022. According to President’s media office, the president gave approval… Continue reading President signs OGRA, Allied health professionals bills into Acts
President for two-year associate degree programmes for rapid human resource development
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said to avail tremendous opportunities offered by the fast-changing world, the best option for Pakistan was to produce efficient human resource through short-term degree programmes. The president, in this regard, urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to introduce two-year associate degree programmes in various disciplines,… Continue reading President for two-year associate degree programmes for rapid human resource development
Universities need paradigm shift towards online education to produce more graduates: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday urged the universities to broaden the scope of their education systems by promoting virtual dissemination of knowledge in order to increase the number of graduates in the country. “Besides the conventional brick-and-mortar system, our higher education system needs a paradigm shift to focus on online… Continue reading Universities need paradigm shift towards online education to produce more graduates: President
PM directs implementation of health projects on priority basis
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed the implementation of measures regarding the ongoing health-related projects on priority basis in order to facilitate the common man. Chairing a meeting on improvement of health sector, the prime minister expressed satisfaction that the Naya Pakistan National Health Card was the largest health sector… Continue reading PM directs implementation of health projects on priority basis
Pak embassy in Ukraine asks students to reach Ternopil for evacuation
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): The embassy of Pakistan in Ukraine on Friday advised all Pakistani students to reach Ternopil for evacuation. All Pakistani students have been asked to reach “as soon as possible” at Ternopil, the Foreign Office said. The Pakistan embassy’s focal person is also available for facilitation of Pakistani students in Kyiv (Cell… Continue reading Pak embassy in Ukraine asks students to reach Ternopil for evacuation
Imran Khan meets Russia’s Putin with bilateral, regional agenda in focus
MOSCOW, Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held a one on one meeting in Moscow with a wide-ranging agenda in focus relating to bilateral matters and regional developments. The two leaders reviewed the entire array of bilateral relations including economic and energy cooperation, particularly the Pakistan Stream… Continue reading Imran Khan meets Russia’s Putin with bilateral, regional agenda in focus
Banking Mohtasib provided relief worth Rs 709 million in fraud cases, President told
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): The Banking Mohtasib of Pakistan (BMP) has provided relief worth Rs 709 million to account holders in over 37,000 cases related to banking frauds during last year, President Dr Arif Alvi was informed on Thursday. Banking Mohtasib Muhammad Kamran Shehzad, who called on President Alvi to present the BMP Annual Report… Continue reading Banking Mohtasib provided relief worth Rs 709 million in fraud cases, President told
Prioritizing health & education most effective way to improve socio-economic status: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said the involvement of various segments of a community including mosques, academia and health workers was important for the effective implementation of social development initiatives, particularly health and education. Addressing here at the launch of ‘Strengthening of Social Health Protection under Sehat Sahulat Programme’, he… Continue reading Prioritizing health & education most effective way to improve socio-economic status: President
PM lays wreath at Russia’s war memorial
MOSCOW, Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday laid a wreath at ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’, a war memorial dedicated to the Soviet troops fallen during World War II. The prime minister, who arrived in the Russian capital on Wednesday, visited the memorial at the Kremlin Wall and paid his respects to… Continue reading PM lays wreath at Russia’s war memorial
Counseling on premarital screening for Thalassaemia important to reduce cases: President
RAWALPINDI, Feb 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said raising awareness about Thalassaemia and its prevention through screening of individuals before marriage could prove helpful in reducing chances of its transmission to the next generation. Addressing here at the inauguration of Bone Marrow Transplant Centre under the Pakistan Thalassaemia Welfare Society (PATHWEL), he… Continue reading Counseling on premarital screening for Thalassaemia important to reduce cases: President
Pakistan prefers trade ties over joining regional blocs: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan did not want to become part of a particular bloc in the region but instead desired trading relations with all countries including Russia. In an interview with host Oksana Boyko of Russia Television ahead of his visit to Moscow, he said Pakistan suffered… Continue reading Pakistan prefers trade ties over joining regional blocs: PM
Massive forestation crucial to save future generations: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday urged citizens to plant at least five trees per family and join the government’s efforts in securing a protected environment for future generations. Addressing here at the launch of nationwide Spring Tree Plantation campaign, the prime minister said owing to Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change,… Continue reading Massive forestation crucial to save future generations: PM
PM greets Saudi leadership on Kingdom’s founding day
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday extended heartiest greetings to the leadership of Saudi Arabia on the founding day of the Kingdom. On the historic Founding Day of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I extend our heartiest greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HM King Salman bin Abdulaziz; HRH… Continue reading PM greets Saudi leadership on Kingdom’s founding day
President wishes Britain’s Queen speedy recovery from COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday wished a speedy recovery to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after she tested positive for COVID-19. The president on his official Twitter account wished the Queen on behalf of the government and people of the country. “On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I… Continue reading President wishes Britain’s Queen speedy recovery from COVID-19
UNICEF executive director acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts towards child rights, SDGs
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Executive Director of United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell on Monday acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for realization of child rights and the progress towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she appreciated the response of… Continue reading UNICEF executive director acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts towards child rights, SDGs
Pakistan’s alarming population rate poses high socio-economic risks: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday said Pakistan’s rapid population growth was resulting in implications on the socio-economic development of the country and called for a broad-based campaign at the national level to raise awareness among the people. In an interaction with senior journalists here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president highlighted… Continue reading Pakistan’s alarming population rate poses high socio-economic risks: President
