ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Tajikistan based on strong historic, religious and cultural links and stressed upon further cooperation in diverse fields. He said Pakistan and Tajikistan had considerable scope of cooperation in the areas of trade, economy, culture, education and… Continue reading President highlights areas of cooperation between Pakistan, Tajikistan
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Pakistan stood second highest GDP growth in Saarc region in 2020-21
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President, Fehmida Kausar Jamali on Wednesday said Pakistan stood second highest GDP growth of 4 per cent in South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) region for the year of 2020-21, compared to India’s -7.3 per cent GDP, Nepal -0.13, Srilanka -3.6 percent. Bangladesh stood first with the… Continue reading Pakistan stood second highest GDP growth in Saarc region in 2020-21
Islamabad Declaration adopted by the ECO Parliamentarians
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):The Islamabad Declaration has been adopted by the ECO Parliamentarians on Wednesday on the conclusion of the 2nd General Conference of Parliamentary Assembly of the Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO) in Islamabad. The 2nd General Conference of the PAECO was hosted by the National Assembly of Pakistan under the theme “Promoting Parliamentary Partnership… Continue reading Islamabad Declaration adopted by the ECO Parliamentarians
Pakistan, Tajikistan reiterate to further strengthen multilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon Wednesday while expressing satisfaction over the excellent bilateral cooperation at the multilateral fora, reiterated their commitment to further strengthen it in the future for the global and regional peace and development. A joint declaration between the two countries enlisting ‘next steps… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan reiterate to further strengthen multilateral cooperation
HSSC, SSC syllabus reduces to facilitate students: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said the syllabus of matriculation and intermediate level has been reduced in order to facilitate the students by minimizing their educational loss due to closures of schools due to COVID-19. Addressing a press conference after holding an Inter Provincial Education Ministers… Continue reading HSSC, SSC syllabus reduces to facilitate students: Shafqat
NA Speaker terms Islamabad Declaration historic
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaisar on Wednesday termed the Islamabad Declaration unanimously adopted by the 2nd General Conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO) countries, historic. Asad Qaisar, in a tweet after the concluding ceremony of conference, said: “Landmark Islamabad Declaration has been adopted by speakers of all… Continue reading NA Speaker terms Islamabad Declaration historic
Interior minister calls on PM, submits report over security situation in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad Wednesday called upon Prime Minister Imran Khan and submitted a report over security situation in Sindh province. The interior minister also apprised him about his visit to Karachi. Sheikh Rasheed also apprised the prime minister about his recent visit to Kuwait and said that issuance… Continue reading Interior minister calls on PM, submits report over security situation in Sindh
Qadri urges international community to understand Palestinians’ rights
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Wednesday urged the international community to support Palestinians’ for their just right of getting back their home land. They also stressed forging unity for achieving the cause of brotherly nation Palestine. Addressing an international webinar held to highlight human rights violations… Continue reading Qadri urges international community to understand Palestinians’ rights
COAS lauds Qatari assistance to Pakistan in various domains
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday acknowledging positive trajectory of Pakistan – Qatar relationship appreciated Qatar’s support to Pakistan in various domains. The Army Chief extended his appreciation to Chairman of Pakistan-Qatar Takaful Insurance Company and Member of the Ruling Family of State of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin… Continue reading COAS lauds Qatari assistance to Pakistan in various domains
PM for maximum utilization of ECO member-states’ immense potential
ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday stressed upon proper tapping of immense potential and resources of the ten-member Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for the collective regional progress and prosperity. Addressing a concluding ceremony of 2nd conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO) countries, the prime minister said the… Continue reading PM for maximum utilization of ECO member-states’ immense potential
People are purchasing solar panel from a vendor to safe electricity and avoid load shedding at Bacha Khan Chowk
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Armed Forces need to keep abreast with emerging security trends: Naval Chief
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi Wednesday emphasized the need to keep Armed Forces abreast with the emerging trends and make further endeavors to deal with current complex and dynamic security environment. The Naval Chief was addressing to Command & Staff Collage, Quetta during his visit, said a… Continue reading Armed Forces need to keep abreast with emerging security trends: Naval Chief
COVID-19 claims 22 more patients, infects 1041 others
KARACHI, Jun 02 (APP):As many as 22 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 5,073 and 1041 new cases emerged when 15,008 tests were conducted. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued here on Wednesday. He added that 22 more patients of COVID-19… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 22 more patients, infects 1041 others
Role of women imperative in national development: Usman Dar
RAWALPINDI, Jun 02 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar said the present government has launched a massive drive to sensitize the university students about benefits of the Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP), aimed at ensuring socio-economic empowerment of the youth through their skill development, financial inclusion, and… Continue reading Role of women imperative in national development: Usman Dar
Online Roundtable Discussion: Relevance of Climate Change as a Non-Traditional Security Challenge for Pakistan: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, June 02 (APP): The Islamabad-based think-tank, the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Pakistan and Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) jointly organized an interactive online roundtable discussion on the topic of “Climate Change as a Non-traditional Security Challenge for Pakistan. The purpose of the roundtable discussion was to elaborate on climate change and its… Continue reading Online Roundtable Discussion: Relevance of Climate Change as a Non-Traditional Security Challenge for Pakistan: Speakers
Shibli for market based applied research for sustainable economic growth
PESHAWAR, Jun 02 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Syed Shibli Faraz here Tuesday said the government accorded highest priorities to promote science and technology and directed Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) to focus on the markets based applied research for sustainable economic growth, industrial development and socio-economic benefits of people. Addressing… Continue reading Shibli for market based applied research for sustainable economic growth
Power hungry’ Bilawal has no pain for public: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Wednesday said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had nothing to do with the problems faced by the common folks as his key priority was to come into power. Commenting on Bilawal’s anti-government remarks, the minister, in a statement, lashed out… Continue reading Power hungry’ Bilawal has no pain for public: Farrukh
NA body takes suo motu notice of Trust Bill
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP):The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Wednesday took suo motu notice of the recently passed Trust Bill and sought briefing from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony over the Bill. Chaired by Asad Mahmood, the Committee expressed its concerns regarding the Islamabad Territory Trust… Continue reading NA body takes suo motu notice of Trust Bill
Chinese experience to help Pakistan control water pollution
BEIJING, June 2 (APP):China hopes to cooperate with Pakistan in water pollution control, protection of drinking water sources and recycling of waste water as it has gained experience through explorations in the sector. This was stated by Wang Dong, director of Water Ecological Environment Planning Institute in Chinese Academy of Environmental Research. Wang Dong stressed… Continue reading Chinese experience to help Pakistan control water pollution
Tourism potential game changer for Pakistan, it’s economy: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan was taking keen interest in the promotion of tourism as it was a potential game changer for Pakistan and its economy. “Pakistan was a beautiful and peaceful country. Prime Minister Imran Khan has a special focus and… Continue reading Tourism potential game changer for Pakistan, it’s economy: Fawad
