ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz has said that higher education must be on top priority to get international recognition as Pakistan was going to play very important role in global market. He stated this in a meeting with Dr Masoom Yasinzai Rector International Islamic University Islamabad, who called on him and discussed the role of universities in development of Pakistan, said a news release Thursday. Sartaj Aziz lauded the contributions of IIUI at national and international levels and urged the university to promote higher education in Pakistan. Advisor to the PM exchanged his views with Rector IIUI on matters of the university, particularly to extend its out-reach and scope to maximum.
Pakistan considers Japan important development partner: Tariq Fatemi
ISLAMABAD Mar 24 (APP):The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi said here Thursday Pakistan regarded Japan as an important friend and development partner as the two countries enjoyed an excellent cooperation in diverse fields. He highlighted the Prime Minister’s policy of peaceful neighborhood and non-interference in the region, and reiterated Pakistan’s desire to build a constructive and trust-based relationship with all its neighbours. He was talking to the Director General Southeast and South West Asian Affairs Department, Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Kazuya Nashida and Deputy Special Representative of Japan for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Amb. Katsuhiko Takahashi who called on him here, said a statement of the foreign office spokesman.
Govt to continue to support, facilitate growth of independent media: Information Minister
ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Thursday met a delegation of the Tribal Union of Journalists. The delegation apprised the minister about various issues confronted by them in the performance of their professional obligations. Information Minister assured his full assistance and reiterated that the Government would continue to support and facilitate the growth of independent media.
Ashan Iqbal bestowed upon "Star Minister of CPEC"
ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP): National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China’s Vice Chairman has bestowed upon Federal Minister Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal the title of “Star Minister” of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Federal Minister Ahsan is currently on a visit to China to participate in Bao Forum. On the sidelines of Bao Forum, Ahsan Iqbal met with Vice Chairman NDRC and discussed with him CPEC-related affairs, says a statement issued by the Ministry of Planning and Development here.
Vital US defense equipment helped Pakistan's gains in fight against terror
WASHINGTON, March 24 (APP): The provision of some vital defense equipment by the United States helped Pakistan eliminate infrastructure of world’s most notorious terror networks and led to a marked reduction of terrorism in the country, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday.
PML-N to field candidates in all AJK constituencies: Kirmani
ISLAMABAD, March 24 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Asif Kirmani Thursday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would field its candidates in all constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in the upcoming general elections.
No formal proposal from India regarding Modi-Nawaz meeting at NSS: FO
ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said it has not yet received any formal proposal from India for a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit at Washington later this month.
Govt wants across the board accountability system: Pervaiz Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the government wanted accountability in which no corrupt elements could be spared.
Pakistan Airways should set high service standards: PM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting on the aviation affairs here at the Prime Minister House on Thursday.
Pakistan desirous of bringing greater depth to ties with the US: PM
ISLAMABAD, March 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan was desirous of bringing greater depth and economic substance to its relationship with the United States of America. Talking to David Hale the US Ambassador who called on him here at the PM House, he said “The important decisions agreed during my last visit to the US have generated a new momentum in steering our bilateral relations forward.” The Prime Minister said Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue has been instrumental in identifying the achievements made so far and setting new targets under six working groups of the Dialogue. |