ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday strongly rejected India’s claim on Kashmir, saying that the disputed Valley was neither in the past nor in the future would become India’s integral part.“New Delhi’s baseless claims over Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) can neither change the facts of history nor the legal status of… Continue reading FO rubbishes Indian MEA’s claim of Kashmir as ‘integral part’
Author: Shumaila Andleeb
Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.
West’s suspicion about CPEC, Gwadar projects ‘makes no sense’: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday dismissed the “suspicion” of Western countries about the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar port and said the projects were a great opportunity for regional development. “The suspicion about CPEC and Gwadar makes no sense…We invite other countries to join as well,” he said… Continue reading West’s suspicion about CPEC, Gwadar projects ‘makes no sense’: PM
PM asks ministries to bid ‘out of box solutions’ for improved output
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday asked the ministries to keep the national interest foremost and work on ‘out of the box solutions’ to deliver the most. In his address at the certificate award ceremony for the top 10 best performing ministries and divisions, he said resolution of public issues through… Continue reading PM asks ministries to bid ‘out of box solutions’ for improved output
World must notice India’s “ghettoisation” of Muslims: FM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said depriving Muslim girls of education in India was a “grave violation” of fundamental human rights and urged the international community to take notice of the situation. “World must realise that this is part of Indian state plan of ghettoisation of Muslims,” he said… Continue reading World must notice India’s “ghettoisation” of Muslims: FM
‘Dacoit opposition leaders’ ganged up to evade jail on corruption cases: PM
FAISALABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the ‘dacoit leaders’ of the Opposition parties, who had looted the national exchequer during their tenures, had ganged up in a fear of getting sentenced on their cases of corruption. “The opposition leaders, who had earlier boasted to ‘tear up each other’s bellies to… Continue reading ‘Dacoit opposition leaders’ ganged up to evade jail on corruption cases: PM
President, Begum Alvi offer condolences to Sania Nishtar on mother’s death
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi along with his wife Samina Alvi extended condolences to Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Dr. Sania Nishtar on the death of her mother. They expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of Dr Nishtar’s mother and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
President approves appointment of three additional judges at Peshawar High Court
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday approved the appointment of three additional judges at the Peshawar High Court. Kamran Hayat Mian Khel, Mohammad Ijaz Khan and Mohammad Fahim Wali have been appointed as additional judges at Peshawar High Court for one year. The appointment has been made under Article 175 of… Continue reading President approves appointment of three additional judges at Peshawar High Court
Pakistan desires to play ‘70’s instrumental role’ in bringing U.S., China closer: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan has good relationships with both China and the United States and wants to play the same ‘instrumental role of the 70s’ which had brought the two countries closer. “We have a good relationship with the U.S. and also an iron-brother relationship with China.… Continue reading Pakistan desires to play ‘70’s instrumental role’ in bringing U.S., China closer: PM
PM to visit Nushki today
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a day-long visit to Nushki in Balochistan today, the PM Office said Tuesday During his visit, the prime minister will be given important operational briefings. He will also meet the soldiers in Nushki. The prime minister is also scheduled to meet the local elders.
China to deliver ‘streamlined, safe’ Winter Olympics: President Xi
BEIJING, Feb 4 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China will do its best to deliver to the world a “streamlined, safe and splendid” Winter Olympic Games. “[China will] act on the Olympic motto ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together,’” Xi said on Thursday when delivering a video address at the opening ceremony of… Continue reading China to deliver ‘streamlined, safe’ Winter Olympics: President Xi
PM invites Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan’s SEZs
BEIJING (China), Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday invited the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan and benefit from the business-friendly policies of the government. The prime minister, who held a series of meetings with the executives of Chinese State-owned and private corporate sectors, said Pakistan was offering conducive environment for investment… Continue reading PM invites Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan’s SEZs
CPEC delivering tangible benefits: PM
BEIJING (China), Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday terming the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) of strategic significance for both the countries said the project was delivering tangible benefits. The prime minister expressed these views in a virtual meeting with Mr. He Lifeng, Chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)… Continue reading CPEC delivering tangible benefits: PM
Pakistan, China ink framework agreement on industrial cooperation under CPEC
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING (China), Feb 4 (APP): Pakistan and China on Friday inked the Framework Agreement on Industrial Cooperation under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The prime minister arrived in Beijing on Thursday to attend the opening ceremony of Winter Olympics and meet the Chinese leadership. State Minister and Chairman BoI Muhammad Azfar Ahsan and Chairman National… Continue reading Pakistan, China ink framework agreement on industrial cooperation under CPEC
PM stresses representation of women, youth for effective local body system
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed that in order to ensure the effectiveness of the local government system, representation of all segments particularly women, youth, farmers and businessmen was important. Chairing a meeting on upcoming local body elections in Punjab, he said a functional local government system was the guarantor… Continue reading PM stresses representation of women, youth for effective local body system
PM leaves for China on four-day visit
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday left here for China on a four-day official visit to attend the ceremony of Winter Olympics and meet the Chinese leadership. The prime minister’s delegation included Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, Planning Minister Asad Umar, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, National… Continue reading PM leaves for China on four-day visit
Salute to brave soldiers on repulsing Balochistan terrorist attacks: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday hailed the security forces on thwarting two separate terrorist attacks in the cities of Balochistan. “We salute our brave security forces who repulsed terrorist attacks against security forces’ camps in Panjgur and Naushki, Balochistan,” he said in a tweet. PM Khan said the nation stood… Continue reading Salute to brave soldiers on repulsing Balochistan terrorist attacks: PM
PM confident China visit to take bilateral ties to new heights
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed the confidence that his visit to China on Thursday would take the strong bilateral relations between the two countries to new heights. He expressed these views while chairing a high-level meeting ahead of his upcoming four-day visit to China. The prime minister was given… Continue reading PM confident China visit to take bilateral ties to new heights
PM to pay four-day visit to China on Feb 3
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan, on the special invitation of the Chinese leadership, will visit China from February 3 to 6, the Foreign Office said Wednesday. “Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit China from February 3-6 to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games,” the Foreign Office said in a… Continue reading PM to pay four-day visit to China on Feb 3
Justice Umar Ata Bandial sworn-in as 28th Chief Justice of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday administered oath of office to Justice Umar Ata Bandial as Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). The oath-taking ceremony that took place here at the Presidency was also attended by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Cabinet members, parliamentarians, senior military officials and a large number of serving… Continue reading Justice Umar Ata Bandial sworn-in as 28th Chief Justice of Pakistan
Spring Festival Gala 2022 emerges as visual feast marking ‘Year of the Tiger’
BEIJING, Feb 1 (APP): The highly anticipated spectacular for the Chinese New Year, the 2022 Spring Festival Gala, turned out to be a visual feast with a number of programmes covering traditional Chinese art, music, dance and drama. The event was broadcast live from the No. 1 Studio in China Media Group’s (CMG) headquarters on… Continue reading Spring Festival Gala 2022 emerges as visual feast marking ‘Year of the Tiger’
- Ambassador Saima presents credentials to Gambian president; to act as Pak non-resident envoy
- China’s diplomatic policies praised as model for global relations
- Pakistan, Canada agree to deepen bilateral cooperation in multiple domains
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
