
ISLAMABAD: September 07






ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Interim Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here.
In the meeting, they discussed the matter pertaining to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, according to a PM Office statement.
ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to take all-out measures to resolve the problems being faced by the overseas Pakistanis.
The prime minister, talking to his Special Assistant for Overseas Pakistanis Jawad Sohrab Malik who called on him, said the expatriates were a precious asset for Pakistan.
In the meeting, they discussed the matters pertaining to the Ministry for Overseas Pakistanis.
The prime minister said the welfare of the overseas Pakistanis was among the government’s priorities.
He said the expatriates had been making a positive contribution to the national economy through their remittances.


ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Pakistan team has landed in Colombo to play their second match of the Super Four of Asia Cup against India on September 10.
Pakistan cricket team left for Colombo after winning the Super Four match against Bangladesh in Lahore, said a press release.
Pakistan team would rest on Thursday and Friday. The team will participate in the training session on September 9 and
play the second match of the Super Four against India on September 10 in Colombo.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka teams have also reached Colombo along with the Pakistan team.


ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Nawaf Saeed A Al Malkiy called on Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan to discuss issues of mutual interest and further enhancing bilateral cooperation.
The Saudi ambassador congratulated him on assuming portfolio of the Ministry of Health.
The appointment of Global Health Expert is a good omen. “I pray for your success,” said the Saudi Ambassador.
The minister acknowledged and appreciated Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to Pakistan and the welfare of its people.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had historical and religious fraternal relations, he added.
In every hour of difficulty, Saudi Arabia has supported Pakistan. The hearts of the people of both the countries beat in unison.
The minister elaborated his integrated agenda for development of the health sector as per the vision of the Caretaker Prime Minister.
He shared that Pakistan was the first country in the world to organize the Global Health Security Summit.
“We have formulated an integrated strategy to increase the export of the pharma industry,” he added.
Effective measures were being taken to increase the capacity of pharma industry, the minister said.
It was agreed to promote medical tourism in this sector, which has vast potential for investment.
The recently established Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a good initiative. This initiative will promote investment in the country.
The ambassador remarked that his country would benefit from Pakistan’s medical sector.