WASHINGTON, Jul 23 (APP):US President Donald Trump Monday said India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged him to mediate on the decades-old Kashmir dispute with Pakistan, and he indicated that he was prepared to do so. “He (Modi) actually said, ‘Would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator?’ I said, ‘Where?’ He said, ‘Kashmir.’ Because… Continue reading Trump says Indian PM Modi asked for his mediation on Kashmir dispute
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Great to have PM Imran at White House: US First Lady
WASHINGTON, Jul 22 (APP):The First Lady of the United States Melania Trump Monday expressed her pleasure to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan who was in Washington on a three-day visit. “Great to have Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan at the White House today,” Melania Trump tweeted. The American first lady also shared three images… Continue reading Great to have PM Imran at White House: US First Lady
PM Khan, President Trump meeting to define positive direction of bilateral relations: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said the today’s meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Donald Trump was going to define a positive direction of bilateral relations. Talking to a private news channel, she said America had remained an important… Continue reading PM Khan, President Trump meeting to define positive direction of bilateral relations: Firdous
Pakistan desires broad-based relationship with US: PM
WASHINGTON, Jul 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that Pakistan desired a broad-based relationship with the United States that safeguarded the two countries’ interests and promoted win-win cooperation in areas ranging from the economy to trade and investment to energy and education. The prime minister was talking to leading Republican Senator Lindsey Graham… Continue reading Pakistan desires broad-based relationship with US: PM
White House says President Trump acknowledges Pakistan’s steps to improve regional security
WASHINGTON, July 22 (APP)::The White House Monday said President Donald Trump was working to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan on issues that were vital to the peace, stability, and prosperity of the South Asia region. A White House fact sheet released on the occasion of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit said the United States was committed… Continue reading White House says President Trump acknowledges Pakistan’s steps to improve regional security
President reviews pace of federally funded development projects
KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi here Monday chaired a meeting to review progress of federally funded projects executed by Sindh Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (SIDCL). Governor Sindh Imran Ismail was also present on the occasion. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIDCL Sualeh Farooqui highlighted the efforts of the company for improvement of infrastructure… Continue reading President reviews pace of federally funded development projects
Kashmiri leader welcomes Trump’s offer to mediate Kashmir dispute
WASHINGTON, July 23 (APP):A prominent Kashmiri leader has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate the 71-year-old Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, saying such a move would bring peace and stability in South Asia. “The key to peace in Afghanistan lies in Kashmir — the US will never stabilize the former without peace… Continue reading Kashmiri leader welcomes Trump’s offer to mediate Kashmir dispute
President Dr. Arif Alvi chairs meeting of FUUAST Senate
KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday chaired the 39th meeting of the Senate of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) as Chancellor of the FUUAST at the Sindh Governor’s House here. Deputy Chairman of the Senate of FUUAST Javed Asharaf Hussain, Vice Chancellor of the varsity Prof Dr S… Continue reading President Dr. Arif Alvi chairs meeting of FUUAST Senate
PM invites Pakistani-American businessmen to join Naya Pakistan’s journey of development
WASHINGTON, Jul 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday invited the Pakistani-American businessmen to explore the new encouraging environment in Pakistan that offered ease of doing business and encouraged attractive profit-making. Addressing at the Trade and Investment Conference, the prime minister said the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had introduced a new mindset of wealth creation… Continue reading PM invites Pakistani-American businessmen to join Naya Pakistan’s journey of development
President Trump presents cricket bat to PM Imran Khan
WASHINGTON, July 23 APP:US President Donald J Trump presented a cricket bat to Prime Minister Imran Khan along with a picture of President Eisenhower, the only US President who had witnessed a Test match in Pakistan
PM Imran Khan’s speech in US widely lauded
LAHORE, Jul 22 (APP):Lawmakers, businessmen and other social circles on Monday hailing the speech of Prime Minister Imran Khan in the US, said that PM would take Pakistan to a new height of development and prosperity. They opined that PM Imran Khan was a competent enough and had the capability to resolve all issues being… Continue reading PM Imran Khan’s speech in US widely lauded
New advertisement policy to be finalized after taking input from stakeholders: Firdous
KARACHI, Jul 23 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said the present government was fully aware of the media industry problems and had prepared a draft advertisement policy which would be finalised after taking the input from all the stakeholders. Talking to newspaper owners at… Continue reading New advertisement policy to be finalized after taking input from stakeholders: Firdous
Media academy is need of the hour: Dr Firdous
KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said that establishment of a media academy was need of the hour for capacity building of media persons. Speaking at the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) Meet the Editor, here she said that the media… Continue reading Media academy is need of the hour: Dr Firdous
Firdous rejects news channel’s misquoted number of people at Capital Arena
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Monday rejected the private news channel’s tweet regarding the number of Pakistani community gathered at Capital Arena in Washington DC. In a tweet, she said a private news channel mistakenly interpreted the number of Pakistani diaspora to 3 million… Continue reading Firdous rejects news channel’s misquoted number of people at Capital Arena
PM Imran US visit to help protect national interests : Firdous
KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan’s current visit to the United States of America (USA) was to protect the interests of Pakistan and not to procure any aid for the country, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said here on Monday. The prime minister is taking… Continue reading PM Imran US visit to help protect national interests : Firdous
PM pledges far-reaching reforms to transform Pakistan into vibrant country
WASHINGTON, July 22 (APP)::Prime Minister Imran Khan assured a huge gathering of Pakistani-Americans that his government was committed to introducing far-reaching reforms to transform Pakistan into a vibrant democratic country where merit would be respected with economic opportunities for all. “We will change the system so that it runs on merit, and where everyone gets… Continue reading PM pledges far-reaching reforms to transform Pakistan into vibrant country
Trump’s mediation offer validates Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that US President Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on the Kashmir dispute had validated Pakistan’s stance on the issue, which was a great achievement. Talking to a private news channel on Tuesday, he said Indian media was making a hue and crying… Continue reading Trump’s mediation offer validates Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir: Fawad
PTI government committed to provide proper legal cover to protect rights of journalists and media workers: Firdous
KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan here on Monday said, an efficient legislative cover may soon be provided to the workers, pertaining to electronic and print media, to prevent their exploitation in any manner. Addressing the executive committee members of Karachi Press Club, she… Continue reading PTI government committed to provide proper legal cover to protect rights of journalists and media workers: Firdous
Pakistan emerges as ambassador of peace: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan has said that Pakistan has emerged as an ambassador of peace in the world. Prime Minister Imran Khan had raised the Kashmir issue effectively at all the national and international forums and the statement of US President Donald Trump regarding the Kashmir issue had validated… Continue reading Pakistan emerges as ambassador of peace: Faisal Javed
Decided to reform cricket after World Cup disappointment: PM
WASHINGTON, Jul 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said he had decided to reform cricket and raise a professional team for the next World Cup. “After the World Cup, I have decided, I am going to reform cricket. Much of disappointment has been faced. Remember my words, Insha Allah, in the next World Cup, we… Continue reading Decided to reform cricket after World Cup disappointment: PM
