LONDON, Sep 25 (APP): The investors of the United Kingdom’s capital and financial market in a meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday expressed their keen interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. The leaders of the notable investment firms who met the prime minister in London included Fidelity International Limited (FIL), Wellington… Continue reading UK investors show keen interest in Pakistan’s capital market
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Cement exports surge by over 130% to $39.6 million
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): The cement exports from Pakistan surged by 130.24 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal year as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. Pakistan earned $39.641 million by exporting cement during July-August (2023-24) as compared to eh… Continue reading Cement exports surge by over 130% to $39.6 million
PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 219 points
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Friday and gained 219.02 points, showing a positive change of 0.47 per cent, closing at 46,421.15 points against 46,202.13 points the previous day. A total of 172,894,248 shares valuing Rs.6.269 billion were traded during the day as compared to… Continue reading PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 219 points
Implementation of UNSC resolutions on J&K vital to ensure region’s peace: FM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Friday said the implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir was vital to ensuring regional peace and ending the unnecessary arms race between Pakistan and India. Talking to Al Jazeera, the foreign minister said the non-implementation of these resolutions were directly… Continue reading Implementation of UNSC resolutions on J&K vital to ensure region’s peace: FM
FMs of Pakistan, Russia review progress on bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in New York and discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held on the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Both sides reviewed progress made during 5th round of Bilateral Political Consultations… Continue reading FMs of Pakistan, Russia review progress on bilateral relations
PM for enhanced productive links with U.S. corporate sector
NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar called upon the U.S. corporate sector to look at ways to further enhance its long and productive relationship with Pakistan. He was addressing a delegation of the U.S. Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), on the sidelines of annual session of United Nations General Assembly in New… Continue reading PM for enhanced productive links with U.S. corporate sector
PM urges APPNA to invest in Pakistan’s health tourism, paramedical training
NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar invited APPNA to invest in health tourism, medical and paramedical education, training and skill development sectors in Pakistan. He was talking to a delegation of Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America (APPNA), led by its President Dr. Arshad Rehan, that called on him… Continue reading PM urges APPNA to invest in Pakistan’s health tourism, paramedical training
President urges world to take serious note of Indian involvement in Sikh leader’s ‘gruesome murder’
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday strongly condemned the involvement of India in the murder of a Canadian Sikh leader and urged the world to take serious note of the state-sponsored killing on the Canadian soil. Expressing concern over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president said it had been… Continue reading President urges world to take serious note of Indian involvement in Sikh leader’s ‘gruesome murder’
FM stresses peaceful settlement of int’l disputes as per UN Security Council resolutions
NEW YORK, Sep 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has stressed the need for peaceful settlement of longstanding international disputes in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and international law. Jilani expressed these views at the Extraordinary Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on the sidelines of 78th… Continue reading FM stresses peaceful settlement of int’l disputes as per UN Security Council resolutions
Pakistan committed to stable, peaceful Afghanistan: FM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has expressed Pakistan’s commitment to stable, peaceful, prosperous and connected Afghanistan. The foreign minister stated this in a meeting with U.S. Special Representative on Afghanistan Thomas West on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly in New York. They agreed continued cooperation for lasting peace in… Continue reading Pakistan committed to stable, peaceful Afghanistan: FM
Pakistan, Cuba to cooperate in biotechnology, education sectors
NEW YORK, Sep 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parilla met in New York and agreed on to enhance bilateral relations in areas of trade, biotechnology, health, and education sectors. The meeting was held in New York on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly Session… Continue reading Pakistan, Cuba to cooperate in biotechnology, education sectors
PSX stays bullish, gains 107 points
ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Tuesday and gained 107.28 points, showing growth of 0.23 percent, closing at 45,910.47 points against 45,803.19 points the previous trading day. A total of 117,145,448 shares were traded during the day as compared to 103,494,874 shares, whereas the… Continue reading PSX stays bullish, gains 107 points
PM leaves for US to address 78th UNGA session
ISLAMABAD, Sept 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday proceeded on a five-day official visit to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York, United States. During his stay, the prime minister will hold meetings with the global leaders on the sidelines of the session, PM… Continue reading PM leaves for US to address 78th UNGA session
PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 103 points
ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Friday and gained 103.46 points, a positive change of 0.23 percent, closing at 45,753.52 points against 45,650.06 points the previous trading day. A total of 222,531,077 shares valuing Rs 11.056 billion were traded during the day as compared… Continue reading PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 103 points
President for enhanced cooperation with China, Venezuela, Colombia
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for more robust cooperation with the People’s Republic of China in the areas of trade, economy, culture and defence. He said that China was a reliable and tested friend, and Pakistan wanted to further strengthen the strategic relations for the mutual benefit of the… Continue reading President for enhanced cooperation with China, Venezuela, Colombia
Caretaker FM underlines need to invest in youth’s potential for a prosperous Commonwealth
LONDON, Sept 12 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday stressed upon creation of an enabling environment for the young people to succeed and said that a path for a more sustainable, peaceful, prosperous and fairer Commonwealth could be achieved by 2030. In his opening remarks at the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting Plenary Session as… Continue reading Caretaker FM underlines need to invest in youth’s potential for a prosperous Commonwealth
Concentration on self-dependence vital for country’s economic revival: PM
GILGIT, Sep 12 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday urged all the sectors to concentrate all of their attention and energies on achieving self-dependence which was inevitable to put the country’s economy on course to revival. The prime minister, chairing a meeting of the Gilgit Baltistan Cabinet here during his two-day visit, advised the… Continue reading Concentration on self-dependence vital for country’s economic revival: PM
Pakistan stands in solidarity with Morocco in aftermath of deadly quake: FO
ISLAMABAD, Sept 09 (APP): The people and Government of Pakistan stood in solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and expressed their heartfelt sympathies and condolences at the tragic loss of lives in yesterday’s earthquake. “We have also conveyed our offer of assistance to Morocco,” Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in a… Continue reading Pakistan stands in solidarity with Morocco in aftermath of deadly quake: FO
President grieved over losses in Morocco earthquake
ISLAMABAD, Sept 09 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday expressed his grief over the loss of precious lives and damages caused to infrastructure after a strong earthquake hit central Morocco. Extending condolences to the bereaved families, the president expressed solidarity with the government and the people of Morocco, President Secretariat Press Wing said in… Continue reading President grieved over losses in Morocco earthquake
Caretaker govt adopts holistic approach to revive economy
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Privatization Dr. Shamshad Akhtar on Friday said the federal government has adopted a holistic approach to develop a road map to augment the macroeconomic management in the country. “We will operate really holistically and consistently as a team. This would be an important… Continue reading Caretaker govt adopts holistic approach to revive economy
