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Young officers visit PID for briefing on govt principal public relations agency

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): A delegation of young probationary officers from the Information Service Academy visited the Press Information Department (PID) in Islamabad to receive a briefing on the roles, functions, and operational procedures of the government’s principal public relations agency. Arshad Munir, Executive Director General of the Information Service Academy, led the delegation. Upon… Continue reading Young officers visit PID for briefing on govt principal public relations agency

DWE extends training to 300,000 workers of 350 industries in twin city

ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): Directorate of Workers Education (DWE), a subsidiary of the Overseas Pakistanis and Human Development Foundation, is providing training to 300,000 workers of 350 industries in Rawalpindi and Islamabad in phases, Rai Muhammad Akbar, the director of the DWE said. He mentioned that individuals seeking opportunities to work abroad are receiving training… Continue reading DWE extends training to 300,000 workers of 350 industries in twin city

President urges Australian companies to invest in Pakistan

The High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, Mr Neil Hawkins, called on President Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said that Pakistan and Australia enjoyed durable relationship and urged the Australian companies to invest in different sectors of Pakistan including agriculture, agricultural equipment and other tools. The president expressed these views during a meeting with High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan Neil Hawkins who… Continue reading President urges Australian companies to invest in Pakistan

Illegal occupation of land: Court confirms interim bail of PTI leader

LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP): An anti-corruption court on Wednesday confirmed the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Nadeem Abbas Bara in a case of illegally occupying land belonging to a bank. The court ordered the PTI leader to furnish surety bonds of Rs. 200,000 to avail of the relief. Anti-Corruption Court Judge Arshad Hussain Bhutta… Continue reading Illegal occupation of land: Court confirms interim bail of PTI leader

President for stronger economic, cultural ties with China

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said that Pakistan and China enjoyed long-term strategic relations, which need to be further strengthened in the areas of trade, economy, agriculture, people-to-people contacts, and culture. The president, in a meeting with the visiting Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), Luo Zhaohui, who… Continue reading President for stronger economic, cultural ties with China

Pakistan, Portugal discuss bilateral, regional, global issues

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday said that Pakistan and Portugal enjoy a multifaceted and friendly relationship marked by shared interests and a common stance on various regional and international matters. It is high time to enhance political, cultural, economic, and people-to-people connections between the two countries the… Continue reading Pakistan, Portugal discuss bilateral, regional, global issues

PM’s Coordinator Romina, Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal launch Green Legacy Initiative in Sialkot

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Wednesday launched the “Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Under Green Legacy” initiative of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed at the University of Sialkot. The event was attended by various dignitaries including government officials, religious leaders, businessmen, academics, students, civil society representatives… Continue reading PM’s Coordinator Romina, Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal launch Green Legacy Initiative in Sialkot

NDMA issues advisory for public during rain spell

ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued an advisory for public precautionary measures to be taken during rain spell predicted during the ongoing week from April 25-30. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) projection and weather outlook of NMDA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), a westerly wave affecting the… Continue reading NDMA issues advisory for public during rain spell

Government committed to double exports’ volume in 5 years: PM

KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his confidence that volume of Pakistan’s exports would be doubled over the next five years with the support of the country’s business community. He said the government, in consultation with the business community will chalk out a comprehensive policy framework to increase the… Continue reading Government committed to double exports’ volume in 5 years: PM

Opposition collaboration vital for overcoming national hurdles: Kundi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Faisal Karim Kundi, a senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), called upon opposition parties on Wednesday to engage in dialogue to navigate the country through its challenges. Addressing a press conference along with Nadeem Afzal Chan and Syed Sibtal Bukhari, he emphasized that opposition parties must refrain from engaging… Continue reading Opposition collaboration vital for overcoming national hurdles: Kundi

President lauds IIUI’s role in promotion of higher education; assures support

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday lauded the role of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) in the promotion of higher education in the country and assured his all-out support for the institution’s uplift. The president said this in a meeting with IIUI President Professor Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi and Rector… Continue reading President lauds IIUI’s role in promotion of higher education; assures support

Qaiser, delegation discus investment potential in KPT, other ports

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): A delegation of Hutchison Group, a globally renowned network in port and logistics operations called on Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Wednesday and discussed investment potential expansion projects in Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and possibly other strategic ports across the country. The meeting was attended by Federal… Continue reading Qaiser, delegation discus investment potential in KPT, other ports

Experts urge IMF, other finance institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):Experts at a high-level policy forum on Wednesday demanded of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other global finance lending institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan keeping in view the plight of the common masses and the prevailing economic conditions of the country. The forum titled: ‘Prosperity for Pakistan: Reforms… Continue reading Experts urge IMF, other finance institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan

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Federation, provinces to jointly overcome biggest challenge of economic stability: PM

KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the economic stability was a biggest challenge for the country at the moment that could be overcome with the coordinated efforts of the federation and the provinces. “We should work together to serve the country and for the development of the provinces as with the… Continue reading Federation, provinces to jointly overcome biggest challenge of economic stability: PM

COMSTECH organizes Certificate Course on Neurology in Kampala, Uganda

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):COMSTECH in collaboration with Equator University of Science and Technology, Masaka, and Habib Medical School, Islamic University in Uganda, Kampala organized a two-day certificate course on Neurology. The course was arranged at Islamic University in Uganda, said a news release. Speaking on the occasion, Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary… Continue reading COMSTECH organizes Certificate Course on Neurology in Kampala, Uganda

Law Minister meets IPC delegation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):A delegation from the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) met with Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar here on Wednesday. The delegation was led by IPC President Abdel Rahim Maaia and included Secretary General Sitara Ayaz, Assistant Secretary General Ijlal Ali Khan and Deputy Speaker Jordan. The IPC delegation briefed … Continue reading Law Minister meets IPC delegation

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