DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (APP): Professor Klaus Schwab, Chairman of the World Economic Forum on Friday lauded the economic turnaround of Pakistan and said the country underwent a major positive change since 2013.Schwab made the comments here at the WEF Congress Centre in his meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
PM invites int’l investors to Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure, agri sectors
DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday invited Swiss and international investors to Pakistan’s energy, telecom, infrastructure, urban development, agro-industry and textiles sectors that offer exciting opportunities for investment.
Use of technology in education sector inevitable: Tariq
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Minister of State Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary Saturday said that use of technology in education sector was vital in the current era.
PM’s Middle East visit to bring peace in region: Tariq
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Friday said the visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Iran would bring peace in the region through resolving their mutual differences.In a statement which issued here, the minister said that Pakistan was in a unique position to mediate between the two countries.
NA Speaker arrives in Baghdad to attend PUIC
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP) Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday arrived in Baghdad to lead a parliamentary delegation for participation in the 11th session of the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States (PUIC). The moot is being hosted by the Government of Iraq.
PM not dissolved NTDC Board: Spokesman
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): The Spokesman at the Prime Minister House Friday clarified that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had not dissolved the National Transmission and Despatch Company Board under Ministry of Water and Power. The Spokesman said in a statement that the media reports regarding the dissolution of the board were incorrect.
New bus service to ply from Rawat to Aabpara besides linking Taxila with Capital
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Chairman of the Metro Bus Project Implementation Committee and Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Hanif Abbasi Friday said the government was planning to implement Rawat to Aabpara Bus Service Project in the next phase.
Pervaiz Rashid condoles demise of journalist’s father
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Friday expressed his heartfelt condolences over the sad demise of Haji Abdul Maqeet, father of Mughees Ashraf Baig, News Editor Daily Jang.
NA committee on Kashmir to discuss budgetary proposals relating to PSDP for next fiscal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs on Gilgit Baltistan would discuss and scrutinize budgetary proposals relating to Public Sector Development Programme in the ministry and its attached departments for the next fiscal year on January 25 (Monday). The meeting would be chaired by Malik Ibrar Ahmed.
CPEC to bring socio economic prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan:Dr.Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): The US $ 46 billion mega project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not only usher in a new erra of socio economic development in other parts of the provinces, but also help promote tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan and bring prosperity in the region.
Power supply to various departments disconnected on non payment: Abid
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21, (APP): Minister of State for Water & Power Abid Sher Ali on Thursday said electricity of various departments of Islamabad and Punjab have been disconnected due to non payment.
US condemns BKU attack, says will stand by with Pakistan in fighting terrorism
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (APP): The United States will stand side-by-side with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, the US State Department said on Wednesday after a terrorist attack on a university in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan wants good relations with all neighbours: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that the government wants good relations with all its neighbouring countries including India. He said that Pakistan wanted to resolve all outstanding issues with India through comprehensive dialogue process to ensure peace and prosperity in the region, Radio Pakistan reported.
UN chief slams terror attack on Bacha Khan university, condoles with victims’ families
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (APP): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Wednesday’s terrorist attack by armed militants at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice. “He (the Secretary-general) is appalled by such acts of violence and calls for the perpetrators to be swiftly brought to justice,” UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement.
UAE condemns terrorist attack on Bacha Khan University
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): The United Arab Emirates on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsada and expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
Japanese Prime Minister condemns Charsadda attack
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 21 (APP):- Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe has condemned the terror attack in Bacha Khan University that claimed lives of a professor, students and staffers.
Sharif meets Biden, Ghani: Peace in Afghanistan discussed
DAVOS, Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here Thursday held a trilateral meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Shaun Tait reaches an agreement with Peshawar Zalmi for PSL
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Australian express bowler Shaun Tait has reached an agreement with Peshawar Zalmi to play in the first season of the HBL Pakistan Super League, said a press release issued by Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday.
Pakistan heading to a promising, prosperous future: Nawaz Sharif
DAVOS, (Switzerland) Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said his government had successfully addressed the challenges of terrorism, energy shortages and economic revival and Pakistan today was fast heading towards a promising and prosperous future.
PM monitoring progress on Charsada attack
DAVOS, Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was in regular contact with officials concerned regarding progress of investigation related to Charsada terror attack and was monitoring the situation.