Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday.Taimoor Saleem Jhagra, Minister for Finance KP, Shahram Taraki, Minister for Local Government and Atif Khan, Minister for Tourism and Culture were also present.Issues relating to development in the province came under discussion during the meeting.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Federal Minster for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain in a meeting with Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Stefano Pontecorvo, who called on him here Wednesday, stressed the need for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Italy in the tourism sector. He said that collaboration in the fields of tourism and culture would further… Continue reading Fawad for enhancing Pak-Italy cooperation in tourism sector

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua Wednesday met Ambassador of Kuwait here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She raised concerns against the frenzy created by India against Pakistan in the aftermath of Pulwama Attack, Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal said in a Tweet posted on his twitter handle. The Foreign Secretary condemned… Continue reading Foreign Secretary briefs Kuwaiti, South African envoys about prevalent security situation in region

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Wednesday said the government would soon launch training programs in collaboration with China.Addressing the 22nd meeting of the National Training Board held here, he said China is ready to provide support in technical training sector. Many projects regarding skills development are underway, he… Continue reading Govt to launch technical training programs soon: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Delegation of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) branch to Pakistan, led by Naz Shah, a member of the parliament called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari here on Wednesday. They discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. The delegation consisted of Sayeeda Hussain Warsi, Faisal… Continue reading Commonwealth Parliamentary Association delegation calls on Dr Mazari

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Wednesday said that the government was introducing technical and professional education at the school level for skills development of the students. In a meeting held here with the Baroness Sayeeda Hussain Warsi, the minister said that in that regard a Skills University would… Continue reading Govt introducing technical, professional training at school level:Shafqat Mehmood

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday, giving in principle approval to the draft Strategic Economic Framework between Pakistan and Turkey, directed for early finalization of the framework aimed at transforming the bilateral relations between two countries into a broader growing strategic economic relationship. He also directed relevant ministries to vigorously pursue this framework… Continue reading PM gives in principle approval to draft Pak-Turkey Strategic Economic Framework

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Baroness Sayeeda Warsi Wednesday called upon Prime Minister Imran Khan and  discussed the regional situation. She was leading a delegation which included Naz Shah, Load Rogan, Faisal Rashid Members of UK Parliament and Jon Davis. Special Assistant to PM on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari was also present during the meeting,… Continue reading Baroness Warsi calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):In a significant development, the sub-committee on Human Rights of European Parliament hosted an official dialogue on situation of human rights in Kashmir on Tuesday. “This was for the first time after 2007 that the issue of Kashmir was discussed publically at an official EU forum,” a press release received here from… Continue reading EU sub-committee hosted official dialogue on human right situation in Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeem-ul- Haq on Wednesday said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) should take decision on its cases in 30 days according to its own laws. Talking to media outside Parliament House, he said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had made it clear that action should… Continue reading Naeem-ul-Haq suggests NAB to decide cases in 30 days: Naeem-ul-Haq

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce,Textile, Industries,Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood Wednesday said current government was focusing on creating enabling environment for the businesses to grow and contribute in the economic development in the country. Special drive has been started by the PM Adviser on Commerce, Abdul Razak Dawood to address the… Continue reading K-Electric,NIP Signs MoU worth Rs.1.8 billion for construction of grid station for BQIP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan Wednesday said India was constantly challenging writ of the United Nations by not implementing resolutions passed by its Security Council for resolving the longstanding issue of Kashmir. With heavy deployment of army in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) and denying right to self-determination to people of Kashmir,… Continue reading Sarwar urges UN to establish its writ, resolve Kashmir issue peacefully

KARACHI, Feb 20 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started twice a week flights from Multan to Sharjah.The inaugural flight PK 293 carrying 166 passengers departed from Multan in the early hours of Wednesday, said a statement. A ceremony was held at Multan Airport with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi as a chief guest on the occasion.… Continue reading PIA starts twice a week flight from Multan to Sharjah

PESHAWAR, Feb 20 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed to frame tourism related by-laws for the expeditious boost of tourism in Malakand, Hazara and other scenic spots including the newly merged districts. He further directed to discourage illegal constructions in Kumrat and other tourism destinations. All constructions should be under the bidding cods,… Continue reading KP CM directs framing by-laws to boost tourism in Malakand, Hazara

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, Aamer Mehmood Kiani Wednesday visited Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to listen the problems of protesters. Addressing on the occasion, the minister said that the government was committed to ensure best medical care to the patients at all public sector hospitals and asked… Continue reading Kiani visits PIMS to listen protesters demands

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) Aon Abbas Buppi Tuesday said seven more Thalassemia Centres would be established in various areas of the country to provide free treatment to deserving patients. Addressing a Seminar on Social Protection in National University of Modern Languages (NUML), he said similarly women empowerment centres, schools for child… Continue reading PBM to establish seven more thalassemia Centres in various areas of country: MD

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Nausheen Hamid Wednesday said the government was committed to take all possible measures to get rid of Tuberculosis (TB) from the country by 2030. Addressing a workshop on ‘TB care is my right’ organized by the Stop TB Partnership and Dopasi Foundation… Continue reading Govt to take all possible measures to end TB by 2030: Dr Nausheen

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr Noor ul Haq Qadri has said that the Saudi Government has increased Pakistan’s hajj quota.According to spokesman, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has contacted the religious minister and informed him about quota increase decision of Saudi government.… Continue reading Saudi Arabia increases Pakistan hajj quota : Minister

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The Ambassador of Hungary to Pakistan István Szabó called upon Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda here on Wednesday. The meeting mulled over bilateral cooperation in the field of water resources. Ambassador Szabó said, “Pakistan is an amazing country. I have witnessed many positive changes during my stay here. Prime Minister… Continue reading Hungarian Envoy terms PM Khan’s govt as breath of fresh air

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Dr Muhammad Farogh Naseem Wednesday said that the present Government is the most pro-women government as far as proposed legislation is concerned. He stated this while talking to a delegation of Commonwealth Parliamentarians Association led by Labour MP Ms. Naz Shah. The other participants included… Continue reading Govt. committed to introduce legislation for protection to women rights; says Farogh