ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday asked Air University to reconsider the case of granting one additional year to its student for completing her degree which as she was unable to complete the remaining courses due to suffering from COVID-19. The president expressed displeasure that the university did not timely process… Continue reading President directs varsity to accommodate student who missed degree course due to COVID-19
Author: Shumaila Andleeb
Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.
PM assures federal government’s support to Punjab’s child protection bureau
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Chairperson of Child Protection and Welfare Bureau Punjab Sarah Ahmad called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here Friday and discussed matters relating to child welfare. The prime minister lauded the services of the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau running under the supervision of Sarah Ahmad. He also assured support on… Continue reading PM assures federal government’s support to Punjab’s child protection bureau
Govt. believes in freedom of media as an ‘important state pillar’: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said the government believed in the freedom of media and considered it an “important pillar of the state”. The prime minister expressed these views as Information Minister Murtaza Solangi called on him here at the PM House. The meeting discussed the problems concerning the… Continue reading Govt. believes in freedom of media as an ‘important state pillar’: PM
President, Governor Sindh discuss development project in province
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Governor Sindh Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori on Friday met here and discussed matters of mutual interest. The meeting held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr discussed the progress of development projects in Sindh. Overall political situation in the country also came under discussion.
OIC calls on India to respect fundamental human rights in illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir
JEDDAH, Oct 27 (APP): The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday urged India to respect the fundamental human rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued on the 76th year of occupation of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the General Secretariat reaffirmed the OIC’s… Continue reading OIC calls on India to respect fundamental human rights in illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir
Pak-China accords to open new vistas of employment, economic development: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said the recently signed accords between Pakistan and China would open up new opportunities of employment and economic development for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. Thr prime minister expressed these views as Chief Minister GB Gulbar Khan called on him here at the PM House.… Continue reading Pak-China accords to open new vistas of employment, economic development: PM
President pays tribute to late Chinese premier as ‘Pakistan’s great friend’
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday expressed deep grief over the death of former Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang and said that Pakistan today lost a great friend. The president said Li Keqiang was a strong advocate and supporter of Pak-China economic and strategic relations. “Li Keqiang was a visionary leader and… Continue reading President pays tribute to late Chinese premier as ‘Pakistan’s great friend’
PM condoles death of China’s ex-PM Li Keqiang
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday expressed deep sorrow and shock over the death of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. “Our thoughts and sympathies are with Late Premier Li, his family and with the Chinese nation at this hour of grief,” he posted on social media platform, X. PM Kakar… Continue reading PM condoles death of China’s ex-PM Li Keqiang
PM, U.S. envoy discuss economy, repatriation of illegal foreigners
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): United States Ambassador Donald Blome on Thursday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and discussed various matters including repatriation of illegal foreigners. The prime minister highlighted the steps being undertaken by the government in priority areas, particularly for stabilization of the economy, repatriation of illegal foreigners, as well as the… Continue reading PM, U.S. envoy discuss economy, repatriation of illegal foreigners
OIC terms Israel’s statement against UN Secy Gen an ‘unacceptable political blackmail’
JEDDAH, Oct 26 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday condemned in the strongest terms the unethical and illegal announcement by Israel after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s speech, terming it an act of political blackmail against the UN and its Secretary-General. Israel on Wednesday announced to refuse visas to UN officials after… Continue reading OIC terms Israel’s statement against UN Secy Gen an ‘unacceptable political blackmail’
PM meets security expert Ikram Sehgal
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Defence analyst and security expert Ikram Sehgal called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Thursday. Various matters pertaining to the ongoing situation in the country came under discussion.
Pakistan’s action against illegal foreigners including deportation in line with law: FO
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): The Foreign Office on Thursday said Pakistan’s action against illegal foreigners on its soil, including their deportation, was in accordance with the law of the land. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at a weekly press briefing said the implementation of these laws was being carried out for the safety and… Continue reading Pakistan’s action against illegal foreigners including deportation in line with law: FO
PM for enhanced liaison between centre, provinces on tourism
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday stressed the need for increasing collaboration between the center and provinces to exploit the massive potential of tourism. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Special Assistant for Tourism Wasi Shah here at the PM House. PM Kakar said owing to… Continue reading PM for enhanced liaison between centre, provinces on tourism
Recent accords with China to add new chapter to CPEC: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said Pakistan was committed to the implementation of projects recently concluded with China in diverse sectors. He said the recent agreements between the two countries would add a new chapter to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong,… Continue reading Recent accords with China to add new chapter to CPEC: PM
Every person should get basic know-how of first aid, CPR to save lives: President
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said every person needs to get basic knowledge about first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to cope with situations in medical emergencies, thus saving lives. Addressing the 12th All Pakistan Camp of Pakistan Girl Guides Association (PGGA) here at its National Headquarters, he said emergency… Continue reading Every person should get basic know-how of first aid, CPR to save lives: President
PM, planning minister discuss follow-up on Pak-China joint projects
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and Planning Minister Sami Saeed met here Tuesday and discussed the implementation of the projects concluded during the prime minister’s recent visit to China. During PM Kakar’s visit to China on October 16-20, the two sides signed 20 agreements and MoUs, covering cooperation on the Belt… Continue reading PM, planning minister discuss follow-up on Pak-China joint projects
Pak, French envoys in Brussels agree to strengthen bilateral ties
BRUSSELS, Oct 24 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Amna Baloch, and French Ambassador Francois Sénémaud met in Brussels on Tuesday and agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in diverse areas. Both sides exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, said a post by Ambassador Baloch on social media platform X.
From Khunjerab to Swat, huge tourism potential awaits tapping by Chinese, local companies: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said the areas ranging from Khunjerab Pass to Swat in the country offered huge potential of tourism which could lead to revenue generation after improvement in necessary infrastructure and facilities. In this regard, he said, cooperation from the Chinese companies and the Pakistani business… Continue reading From Khunjerab to Swat, huge tourism potential awaits tapping by Chinese, local companies: PM
PM directs facilities to prepapre hockey players for int’l matches
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to provide hockey players all kinds of facilities to prepare them for international competitions. The prime minister issued the directive as Islahuddin Siddiqui, the former captain of the Pakistan hockey team and champion of the Hockey Asia Cup and the… Continue reading PM directs facilities to prepapre hockey players for int’l matches
U.S. amb-at-large for religious freedom calls on FM Jilani, FS Qazi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): United States Ambassadr-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain called on Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi here on Monday. In a meeting that took place here at the Foreign Office, FM Jilani reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights at home… Continue reading U.S. amb-at-large for religious freedom calls on FM Jilani, FS Qazi
