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12th COMIAC session: Senegalese president for efforts to address extremism, Islamophobia challenges

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): The twelfth session of the Permanent Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs (COMIAC) kicked off on Tuesday in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall. Assistant Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Ambassador Tariq Ali Bakhit is also… Continue reading 12th COMIAC session: Senegalese president for efforts to address extremism, Islamophobia challenges

PM Kakar, Putin review bilateral cooperation in connectivity, trade & investment

BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday met President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin here wherein the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation with a special focus on trade, investment and energy. In the meeting held on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the two leaders expressed… Continue reading PM Kakar, Putin review bilateral cooperation in connectivity, trade & investment

Caretaker FM holds consultations over Gaza issue with different counterparts prior to OIC Executive Committee session

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jillani is in Jeddah to attend the extraordinary session of the OIC Executive Committee to discuss the crisis in Gaza and the humanitarian situation of the besieged civilians there and in the leadup to the session, he had held telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of… Continue reading Caretaker FM holds consultations over Gaza issue with different counterparts prior to OIC Executive Committee session

PM Kakar attends President Xi’s state banquet for world leaders

BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday attended a state banquet, hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the world leaders participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum. The prime minister was accompanied by senior ministers of his cabinet, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. Held… Continue reading PM Kakar attends President Xi’s state banquet for world leaders

PM seeks Kenyan president’s facilitation over investigation of journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder

BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday sought facilitation from Kenyan President Dr William Ruto over the finalization of the investigation into the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. Journalist and news anchor Arshad Sharif was shot dead last year on October 23 during his stay in Kenya. “The prime minister… Continue reading PM seeks Kenyan president’s facilitation over investigation of journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder

Caretaker PM arrives in Beijing to red carpet welcome

BEIJING, Oct 16 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday arrived here to participate in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation. At the airport, he was warmly received by Chinese Minister of Science & Technology Wang Zhigang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Ambassador of Pakistan to China Moin-ul-Haq, the… Continue reading Caretaker PM arrives in Beijing to red carpet welcome

Investment in digital banking, FinTech, AgriTech beneficial for global investors: Minister

Dubai, Oct 16 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif said on Monday that international investors could greatly benefit from investing in Pakistan’s digital banking, FinTech, AgriTech, and telecom infrastructure sectors. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Global Information Technology Exhibition in Dubai, he said international investors can take advantage of… Continue reading Investment in digital banking, FinTech, AgriTech beneficial for global investors: Minister

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