ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was rising and improving in every sector. Talking to a private news channel, he said Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), government after coming into power had to face number of challenges… Continue reading Pakistan rising, improving in every sector: Ahsan
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Brazilian envoy calls on CM
LAHORE, June 8 (APP): Ambassador of Brazil in Pakistan Mr Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins called on Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here Thursday and discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral ties and promotion of cooperation in various sectors. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said economic cooperation existed between Pakistan and Brazil but it… Continue reading Brazilian envoy calls on CM
NA strongly condemns attacks on Iranian Parliament, Khomeini’s mausoleum
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP): National Assembly Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning terror attacks on the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini. The resolution was moved by Minister of Law and Justice Zahid Hamid on behalf of all the members in the house. “This house expresses its… Continue reading NA strongly condemns attacks on Iranian Parliament, Khomeini’s mausoleum
NA expresses deep concern over recent development in Saudi-Qatar relations
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP): National Assembly Thursday passed a resolution unanimously and expressed its deep concern over recent development in the relations of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The resolution which was moved by Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao called upon all countries to show restraint and resolve all differences through dialogue. “This house… Continue reading NA expresses deep concern over recent development in Saudi-Qatar relations
Pakistan wants a peaceful, stable, prosperous & sovereign Afghanistan: Aizaz
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Aizaz Chaudhry, Wednesday said Pakistan wanted to see a peaceful, stable, prosperous and sovereign Afghanistan. Participating in a panel discussion titled ‘Regional Perspective on US Strategy in Afghanistan” held at the South Asian Centre in Atlantic Council, Washington DC, Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry strongly condemned the tragic… Continue reading Pakistan wants a peaceful, stable, prosperous & sovereign Afghanistan: Aizaz
Marriyum for effective use of digital media to promote Pakistan’s positive image across the globe
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage while chairing a high level meeting here Wednesday stressed the need for an effective use of digital media to promote and project Pakistan’s narrative and image as soft, moderate and democratic country at the global level. In this regard she… Continue reading Marriyum for effective use of digital media to promote Pakistan’s positive image across the globe
President leaves for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday left for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The President, who was accompanied by his family members, would spend second `Ashra’ of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia and also pay their respects at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him). The President and his family left for Saudi Arabia on… Continue reading President leaves for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah
Pakistan to respond resolutely against “manifest and future threats”: NSC
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): National Security Committee (NSC) Wednesday said it was fully aware of the “institutional collaboration by elements hostile to Pakistan” and vowed to defend itself resolutely against “manifest and future threats.” The special meeting of the NSC of the Cabinet made it evident following a review of the issues of national and regional security here at… Continue reading Pakistan to respond resolutely against “manifest and future threats”: NSC
PM congratulates newly elected French president
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday phoned French President Emmanuel Jean Michael Frederic Macron and congratulated him on his election as President of the French Republic. The Prime Minister, on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, and on his own behalf, extended sincere felicitations to Emmanuel Jean-Michael Frederic… Continue reading PM congratulates newly elected French president
PM believes in rule of law, democracy: PML-N
ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leaders Wednesday rejected the allegations of making the Joint Investigation Team controversial. “Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family fully believes in rule of law and supremacy of democracy as he had presented himself and three generations of Sharif family for accountability”, Minister of State for Capital… Continue reading PM believes in rule of law, democracy: PML-N
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Iran
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): The government of Pakistan Wednesday strongly condemned terrorist attacks on Iranian Parliament and mausoleum of Imam Khomeini in which, reportedly, precious lives of innocent people have been lost. “We stand in solidarity with the people of Iran in their hour of grief,” Foreign Office stated in a statement here. “We offer our… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Iran
Chairman Senate condemns terrorist attacks in Iran
ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP): Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attacks in Iran and expressed solidarity with the parliament, government and people of Iran in this hour of grief. “Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families at the loss… Continue reading Chairman Senate condemns terrorist attacks in Iran
Saad Rafiq censures key opposition parties for their continued rhetoric against government
ISLAMABAD June 07 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq on Wednesday censured key opposition parties for their continued rhetoric against the government and Pakistan Muslim League leadership. Speaking on a point of order in National Assembly, the minister replied to almost all of oratory of both the parties during recent days within the Parliament… Continue reading Saad Rafiq censures key opposition parties for their continued rhetoric against government
Ambassador designate to Thailand calls on NA speaker
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Ambassador designate to Thailand Asim Iftikhar Ahmed called on Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his chamber at the Parliament House on Wednesday. While talking to the ambassador designate, the speaker said there was ample scope of cooperation between Thailand and Pakistan in all fields of life particularly the… Continue reading Ambassador designate to Thailand calls on NA speaker
PM to participate in 17th SCO Summit at Astana, Kazakhstan on June, 8
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will participate in the 17th Meeting of the Heads of State Council (HoSC) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 8-9, 2017. According to a foreign office announcement, the HoSC is the highest decision-making body of SCO which meets annually. The last… Continue reading PM to participate in 17th SCO Summit at Astana, Kazakhstan on June, 8
Beware of fake messages attributed to ISPR
RAWALPINDI, June 7 (APP): Of late there are fake messages being circulated on social media attributing to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), conveying fake threat warnings or emergency contact numbers. It is clarified that ISPR communicates only through official website/accounts. Nothing is shared through WhatsApp,” an ISPR news release here on Wednesday said. All are suggested not to circulate fake… Continue reading Beware of fake messages attributed to ISPR
Pakistan-Romania explore vistas for enhanced cooperation
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Pakistan and Romania Wednesday agreed to ponder ways and means besides avenues for enhancing mutual cooperation. This agreement was reached here at a meeting held between Ambassador of Romania Nicolae Gola, and Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain. Rana Tanveer Hussain warmly welcomed the dignitary. In the welcome words, he appreciated the ambassador… Continue reading Pakistan-Romania explore vistas for enhanced cooperation
SC asks Panama papers case JIT to submit reply over leakage of Hussain Nawaz picture
ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Panama Papers case Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to submit response over leaking of Hussain Nawaz’s picture of his appearance before it. A three-member special implementation bench of the apex court headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan and comprising Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice… Continue reading SC asks Panama papers case JIT to submit reply over leakage of Hussain Nawaz picture
Pakistan signs agreements for Automatic Exchange of Information
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to France, Moin ul Haq, on behalf of Pakistan Government signed Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD’s) for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit (BEPS) at OECD headquarter, Paris on Wednesday. Around 70 countries simultaneously signed this Convention today… Continue reading Pakistan signs agreements for Automatic Exchange of Information
Govt taking sincere efforts for early recovery of Col (R) Habib; Senate told
ISLAMABAD June 7 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Lt. Gen (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch on Wednesday informed the Senate that the government was taking sincere efforts for early recovery of Col (R) Habib, who was disappeared in Nepal on April 6. Replying to an adjournment motion, moved by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh,… Continue reading Govt taking sincere efforts for early recovery of Col (R) Habib; Senate told
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