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.
National flag hoisted at Pakistan House to mark Pakistan day in NY
NEW YORK, Mar 23 (APP): Pakistan’s national flag was on Wednesday unfurled at the Pakistan House, which houses the country’s Mission to the United Nations and the Consulate General in New York, at a ceremony to celebrate the Pakistan day.
Pakistan Day Parade held in spectacular manner
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): The marching and mechanized columns of civil and armed forces of the country here on Wednesday presented a spectacular parade expressing solemn pledge to always ensure the safety, security and prosperity of the motherland.
Pakistan ready to play its part in global efforts against terrorism: President
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said Pakistan was playing a vital role against extremism and terrorism and would play its part in global efforts to fight these threats to bring peace to the world.
Pak HC in India celebrates Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): Pakistan High Commission in India on Wednesday celebrated the 76th anniversary of Pakistan Day with national zeal. The commission held an impressive flag hoisting ceremony on the lush green lawns of the Mission to mark the day, said a press release received here from New Delhi, India. Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Abdul Basit said that Pakistan’s creation was not less than a miracle.
Iranian President due on Friday to discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani will be paying a two-day official visit to Pakistan to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations from March 25 (Firday). The Iranian President is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, which is significant after lifting of sanctions on Iran that has opened new avenues for enhancing economic interaction. The Foreign Office, in a statement, said the leadership would have an exchange of views on strengthening bilateral relations.
Pakistan Day ceremony held at Yadgar e Shuhda
MULTAN, Mar 23 (APP): Corps Commander Lieutenant General Ashfaq Nadeem Ahmed said the country was facing numerous internal and external challenges and its armed forces were successfully countering the threats. According to ISPR press release, he was addressing a ceremony in connection with Pakistan Day at “Yadgar e Shuhda”. He also laid a wreath at the Yadgar.
Govt taking steps for economic growth, poverty alleviation: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Wednesday said that the government was taking steps to pursue the objectives of economic growth, employment generation and poverty alleviation.
Nations bound with civilizations progress only: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid Wednesday said that the nations who had strong attachment with their civilizations could progress only. “The nations not valuing their civilizations, lag behind in the world,” he said while addressing the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected body of the Society of Civilization Pakistan (SCP) here.
PM inquires after health of Ghulam Dastgir
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday visited the residence of Minister for Commerce and Trade Khurram Dastgir and inquired after the health of his father Ghulam Dastgir, who is suffering from ailing health. The Prime Minister prayed for the early and complete recovery of Ghulam Dastagir’s health and appreciated his invaluable services for the PML N, said PM Office media wing.Constructive and positive services rendered by Ghulam Dastagir in the politics of Pakistan were highly commendable, he added.