PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss climate change, bilateral ties, developments in Afghanistan

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the sidelines of the “Middle East Green Initiative” (MGI) Summit here in the Saudi capital. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman… Continue reading PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss climate change, bilateral ties, developments in Afghanistan

PM, Bahraini counterpart discuss bilateral ties, latest developments in Afghanistan

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday had a meeting with Crown Prince and the Prime Mininter of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa here on the side-lines of the “Middle East Green Initiative” Summit. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the close cooperation between the two fraternal… Continue reading PM, Bahraini counterpart discuss bilateral ties, latest developments in Afghanistan

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PM says 10% countries responsible for 80% world emissions; calls for collectively taking climate challenge more seriously

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that with 10% of countries responsible for 80% of the world carbon emissions, there was a need for collective efforts for taking this challenge more seriously. “I hope that we will collectively take this challenge more seriously,” Imran Khan said while addressing the launch… Continue reading PM says 10% countries responsible for 80% world emissions; calls for collectively taking climate challenge more seriously

PM for reinforcing national, global emphasis against existential threat of climate change

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday highlighting the priority attached by the government of Pakistan to climate change, underscored the need to reinforce national as well as global emphasis against this existential threat. He was was taking to the United States’ Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, who called on… Continue reading PM for reinforcing national, global emphasis against existential threat of climate change

PM invites Saudi companies, entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s huge investment potential

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the Saudi companies and entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s strategic location as well huge investment potential in diverse areas of economy including housing and construction for mutual benefit. He particularly mentioned the mega development projects of Ravi City and Central Business District in Lahore… Continue reading PM invites Saudi companies, entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s huge investment potential

Pakistan, Saudi businessmen hope Saudi-Pak Investment Forum to help strengthen bilateral trade relations

RIYADH, Oct 24 (APP): Prominent Pakistani and Saudi businessmen and entrepreneurs Sunday stressing for converting Pakistan-Saudi straregic partnership into strong trade and business relations hoped that Saudi-Pak Investment Forum being held here on Monday will help achieve the goal. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday on a three-day official visit,… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi businessmen hope Saudi-Pak Investment Forum to help strengthen bilateral trade relations

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PM arrives in Riyadh to attend Middle East Green Initiative Summit, meet Saudi leadership

RIYADH, Oct 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived here Sunday on the second leg of his three-day (October 23-25) official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was warmly received at the Royal Terminal of King Fahad International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Deputy Governor of Riyadh. The Prime Minister… Continue reading PM arrives in Riyadh to attend Middle East Green Initiative Summit, meet Saudi leadership

PM arrives in Jeddah; to perform Umra

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia) Oct 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived here Saturday along with his delegation. He was received at the airport by Prince Badar bin Sultan Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Makkah region. The Prime Minister will now proceed for performing Umrah at Makkah Mukarrama. ۔

PM pays respects at Roza e Rasool (PBUH)

MADINA, (Saudi Arabia) Oct 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool in Masjid-e-Nabawi (Peace Be Upon Him). Imran Khan offered Nawafil and prayed for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan as well as for the unity of Muslim Ummah. The Prime Minister is in Saudi Arabia on a three-day (October 23-25)… Continue reading PM pays respects at Roza e Rasool (PBUH)

PM arrives in Saudi Arabia on a three-day official visit

MADINA (Saudi Arabia), Oct 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived here Saturday on a three-day (October 23-25) official visit of the Kingdom to attend the launch of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit being held in Riyadh. The Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Energy Minister Hammad Azhar… Continue reading PM arrives in Saudi Arabia on a three-day official visit

Number of Pakistani expatriates in Saudi Arabia expected to reach 2.5 million in coming years: Envoy

By Shahid Saleem Khan RIYADH, Oct 22: (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lt. Gen. (r) Bilal Akbar Friday said that with 2 million Pakistani expatriates already working in the Kingdom, the number was expected to reach around 2.5 million in coming years due to increased human resource requirements under the 2030 vision of Crown… Continue reading Number of Pakistani expatriates in Saudi Arabia expected to reach 2.5 million in coming years: Envoy

PM to attend launch of Middle East Green Initiative Summit

RIYADH, Oct 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Saturday on a three-day official visit to attend the launch ceremony of the “Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit”, being held here in the Saudi capital. The Prime Minister visiting the Kingdom to attend the Summit, at the invitation of Crown… Continue reading PM to attend launch of Middle East Green Initiative Summit

Gwadar, Jabel Ali ports can complement int’l trade and make each other stronger: President

President Alvi says the world is in grip of inflation

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has stated that Pakistan’s Gwadar Port and UAE’s Jebel Ali Port can only “complement the international trade and make each other stronger.” “Gwadar Port is the closest to central Asia states … It is an addition to the international trade, it is a different business situation, a… Continue reading Gwadar, Jabel Ali ports can complement int’l trade and make each other stronger: President

Pakistan does not want any instability in Afghanistan, hopes to see an inclusive govt: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has stated that peace in Afghanistan will bring prosperity to the region and open a window of business opportunities for the world to connect with Central Asian states through the war-torn country. “Devastation in Afghanistan means more refugees in Pakistan. We don’t want any instability in our… Continue reading Pakistan does not want any instability in Afghanistan, hopes to see an inclusive govt: President

PAC decides to take action against illegal mining

PESHAWAR, Sep 28 (APP):Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly constituted a sub-committee in Haripur Ghazi District to take legal action against illegal mining. Chairing the PAC here on Tuesday, Speaker provincial assembly Mushtaq Ghani said the provincial government was taking concrete measures to develop and bring reforms in all sectors especially in… Continue reading PAC decides to take action against illegal mining

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Legendary comedian Umar Sharif leaves for US

KARACHI, Sep 28 (APP):Legendary comedian Umar Sharif on Tuesday was flown to the United States (US) for medical treatment through an air-ambulance, a close family member of the celebrated comedian confirmed. “He has flown Shukar Alhamdulillah (With the blessing of Allah),” the family member said. Earlier, the celebrated comedian was due to travel to the… Continue reading Legendary comedian Umar Sharif leaves for US

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China to work with Pakistan to implement Karachi project: Spokesperson

BEIJING, Sep 28 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying Tuesday said China was willing to work with Pakistan to implement the outcomes of the recently held 10th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including the Karachi project. “In the recently held 10th meeting of the joint cooperation committee of CPEC, China… Continue reading China to work with Pakistan to implement Karachi project: Spokesperson

Tourism day marked with commitment to recover sector’s growth amid pandemic

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP):Like other parts of the world, the International Tourism Day was marked across the country on Monday with a resounding commitment to recover the sector’s growth marred by the mobility restrictions imposed worldwide in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. It was also pledged to make Pakistan a tourists’ heaven by ensuring security,… Continue reading Tourism day marked with commitment to recover sector’s growth amid pandemic

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PECB team clinches 2nd position in football tourney

BEIJING, Sep 26 (APP):Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) football team participated in the International Friendship City Youth Football Tournament held in Beijing and clinched the second position.The event was co-sponsored by the China Friendship and Peaceful Development Foundation. Dozens of domestic and foreign institutions jointly supported the football tournament to forge friendship between China and… Continue reading PECB team clinches 2nd position in football tourney

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Pakistan’s visually impaired diplomat’s UN speech lauded

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 26 (APP):Saima Saleem, a visually impaired Pakistani diplomat, has become the first to speak using Braille in the United Nations General Assembly hall. On Friday, Ms. Saleem, a counselor at the Pakistan Mission to the UN, took the floor to respond to an Indian delegate who made critical remarks after Prime Minister… Continue reading Pakistan’s visually impaired diplomat’s UN speech lauded

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