Senior PTI leaders call on prime minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP):  Senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday. During the meeting, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Advisor to the PM on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan apprised the prime minister of the matters pertaining to the parliamentary proceedings as well as legislation. Foreign… Continue reading Senior PTI leaders call on prime minister

DG Strategic Plans Division calls on FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Director General Strategic Plans Division (SPD) called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Wednesday. The DG SPD updated the Foreign Minister about the performance of the division. The Foreign Minister lauded the role played by SPD relating to strategic and tactical domain.  

American Business Council presents Rs17 mln cheque to PM for Corona Relief Fund

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):A delegation of American Business Council Monday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and presented an additional cheque worth Rs 17 million for PM’s Corona Relief Fund on behalf of the Council. The Council had, earlier, also donated Rs20 million to PM’s Corona Relief Fund. The prime minister, on the occasion, said… Continue reading American Business Council presents Rs17 mln cheque to PM for Corona Relief Fund

MNA Khurram Shahzad calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Member of National Assembly Khurram Shahzad called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday. Various matters of importance came under discussion

Dr Shahzad Waseem calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Leader of the House in Senate Dr Shahzad Waseem called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday. The matters relating to Senate came under discussion.

PM directs to finalize ‘Karachi Transformation Plan’ in current week

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed concerned authorities to finalize ‘Karachi Transformation Plan’ during current week in consultation with all stakeholders for its in-principle approval and implementation. Chairing a high-level meeting to address civic problems of Karachi, the Prime Minister said the federal government is cognizant of sufferings of people… Continue reading PM directs to finalize ‘Karachi Transformation Plan’ in current week

IPU President terms Pakistan as hub of economic, tourists activities

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): President Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), Gabriela Cuevas Barron Saturday said Pakistan with amazing geographical location, natural resources and talented people has the potential to become hub of economic and tourist activities. Expressing her views at Islamabad International Airport while leaving for her country, Gabriela Cuevas Barron said she was returning from… Continue reading IPU President terms Pakistan as hub of economic, tourists activities

PM directs finalization of recommendations for reopening of schools

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed finalization of recommendations in consultation with provincial governments and administrations of educational institutions, ahead of a Sept 7 meeting that would take decision about reopening of schools from Sept 15. The prime minister was chairing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee on COVID-19 that discussed… Continue reading PM directs finalization of recommendations for reopening of schools

PM chairs meeting to address problems of rain-hit Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said a comprehensive plan was in the making to address the major civic issues confronting Karachi including sewerage  sanitation and clean drinking water. The Prime Minister said directives had been issued to all federal departments to provide immediate relief to the people of Karachi affected by the… Continue reading PM chairs meeting to address problems of rain-hit Karachi

PM directs finalizing proposal of setting up IT Clusters in major cities

PM chairs meeting on IT Coordination

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday terming development of Information Technology sector a top priority of his government directed finalization of a proposal on setting up IT Clusters in major cities of the country. He stated this while chairing a meeting on the promotion of information technology in the country, which was… Continue reading PM directs finalizing proposal of setting up IT Clusters in major cities

Ehsaas NSER Survey underway to collect poor household data: Dr Nishtar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Sania Nishtar Thursday said Survey of the National Socio-Economic Registry was underway in various districts of the country. In a statement, Dr Nishtar said that the social and economic data was being collected at household level through computerized method.… Continue reading Ehsaas NSER Survey underway to collect poor household data: Dr Nishtar

Shibli assures of optimum steps to resolve media community’s problems

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday said the government believed in the freedom of expression and would take all possible steps for the resolution of media community’s problems. Addressing an event at the National Press Club, he expressed the hope that newly-elected office-bearers would come up to… Continue reading Shibli assures of optimum steps to resolve media community’s problems

Resolution of media problems, joint responsibility of Govt, media representatives: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Thursday that resolution of media persons problems was collective responsibility of the government, elected representatives of journalists and press clubs. Speaking to the newly elected office bearers of Mardan Press Club, he said that the government was determined to formulate a transparent… Continue reading Resolution of media problems, joint responsibility of Govt, media representatives: Shibli

All DHQs, THQs be upgraded with required health facilities: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Wednesday directed that under the COVID-19 Responsive and Other Natural Calamities Control Programme, all the less privileged areas, provinces and the Federal Capital should be provided with the required health care facilities at the earliest. He was chairing a meeting… Continue reading All DHQs, THQs be upgraded with required health facilities: Asad Umar

PM emphasizes comprehensive policies to tackle future food insecurity

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday emphasized the formulation of short, mid and long term policies to tackle the challenge of food insecurity in future considering the growing needs due to swelling population and shrinking cultivable land bank. Chairing a meeting to review the prices of sugar and flour, he also directed the… Continue reading PM emphasizes comprehensive policies to tackle future food insecurity

IPC minister, president PHF call on PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Inter-Provincial Coordination Minister Dr Fehmida Mirza, President Pakistan Hockey Federation Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and PHF secretary Asif Bajwa Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. During the meeting, promotion of hockey and PHF’s affairs were discussed, PM office media wing in a press release said. The prime minister also issued directive… Continue reading IPC minister, president PHF call on PM

HRs minister calls on PM, presents report over women prisoners

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and submitted a report containing different recommendations over provision of relief to female prisoners. She also presented a two-year performance report of the ministry. The prime minister at the end of May had constituted a high-level committee under… Continue reading HRs minister calls on PM, presents report over women prisoners

Sindh Govt blaming Centre to hush up its own incompetence: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that the Sindh government was responsible for the plight of Karachiites after recent rains but it was blaming the federal government to cover up its own incompetence and inefficiency. Addressing a press conference along with Minister for Food Security and Research… Continue reading Sindh Govt blaming Centre to hush up its own incompetence: Shibli

PM assures maximum facilitation to exporters, remove impediments

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the government was committed to extend all possible facilitation to exporters and remove impediments in way to increase the country’s exports, both in goods and services. Talking to a delegation of leading exporters from sectors including poultry, rice, fruits, Information Technology, pharmaceuticals and textile, the… Continue reading PM assures maximum facilitation to exporters, remove impediments

Pakistan emerges as first-ever country of South Asia to have electric vehicles this year: Ch Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said Pakistan would be the first country of South Asia to have electric vehicles on its roads this year which is a matter of pride. He was addressing the signing ceremony of Strategic Alliance Agreement for setting up of Electric Vehicles value… Continue reading Pakistan emerges as first-ever country of South Asia to have electric vehicles this year: Ch Fawad

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