Journalists stage a rally observing World Press Freedom Day 2024 at KPC

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 3 May 2024, 11:32 PM

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Journalists stage a rally observing World Press Freedom Day 2024 at KPC — APP52-030524
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PM visits residence of Saira Afzal Tarar, offers condolences over her father’s death

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Najam ul Hassan

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Fri, 3 May 2024, 11:17 PM

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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former MNA Saira Afzal Tarar and offered condolences over the demise of her father Afzal Hussain Tarar in Village Kolo Tarar, Hafizabad.

The prime minister prayed for the eternal peace and elevation of ranks to the departed soul in paradise, according to a press release issued by the PM Office.

On the occasion, he said Afzal Hussain Tarar’s services for the country and nation were unforgettable.

Dar expresses Pakistan’s desire to increase cooperation with Yemen

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Najam ul Hassan

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Fri, 3 May 2024, 11:15 PM

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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday expressed Pakistan’s desire to explore avenues for cooperation with Yemen in various sectors such as education.

In a meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Yemen, Dr. Shaya Mohsen Al-Zindani on the margins of 15th OIC Islamic Summit in Banjul, The Gambia, the Deputy Prime Minister also reiterated Pakistan’s principled support for national reconciliation and political transition in Yemen.

The two leaders also discussed the situation in Gaza and stressed on the urgent remedial actions by the international community for de-escalation, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Office.

They called on the UN Security Council to consider additional measures against Israel to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a durable settlement of Palestinian question.