UNITED NATIONS, Nov 7 (APP) – Pakistan has underscored the need for UN-sponsored political processes in the world’s conflict regions to promote peace, saying the world body’s peacekeeping operations cannot be a “standalone” activity.
Pak-Kazakhstan for mutual cooperation in energy and communication sector
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Saturday
agreed to identify flagship project for mutual cooperation in energy
and communication sector and to hold Joint Business Council meeting
during the first half of 2016.
Govt achieves remarkable economic turnaround :Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad
Ishaq Dar here on Saturday said that a remarkable economic
turnaround has been achieved by the government which has been
recognized by all prominent financial institutions of the world.
The minister expressed these remarks while chairing a
meeting with senior officials of the Government of Punjab including
Chief Secretary Khizar Hayat Gondal, Secretary Food as well as
officials of the Finance Department. Finance Minister Punjab, Ayesha
Ghaus Pasha was also present on the occasion, said a press release
issued here.
Finance Minister Punjab on this occasion gave a detailed
presentation to the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on the financial reforms being undertaken by the Punjab Government.
Dar appreciated the reforms process and assured the Punjab
Government of Federal Government’s full support in the reform
process.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation status of the
Prime Minister’s Kissan Package. Finance Minister Dar said that the
package is a manifestation of the importance that the present
government attaches to the well being of the farmers community in
the country. He emphasized effective implementation of the package
and said that all necessary measures should be taken in this regard.
He further expressed the hope that all officials concerned
would do their best to enable farmers community in the province
avail benefits of the Kissan package.
150 MoUs signed in seminar on Business Opportunities in Punjab:CM
LAHORE, Nov 7 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad
Shehbaz Sharif has said it is a great opportunity to build
economic ties with Turkey and China which will lead to a
tremendous economic cooperation between Pakistan, China and
Turkey.
Federal govt to provide its share for K-4 project: Musadik Malik
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): Prime Minister’s Spokesman Dr. Musadik Malik
Saturday said the share of federal government for K-4 drinking water
project must be given to the Sindh Government.
Reforms is necessay in health sectors: Imran Khan
PESHAWAR, Nov 7 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran
Khan on Saturday said that reforms in health sector is necessary to provide quality health facilities to the people.
Naval Chief visits Coastal bases
KARACHI, Nov 7 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad
Zakaullah visited Naval units and forward bases along the Makran coast
including Jinnah Naval Base at Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar and Jiwani with a
view to witness the operational readiness of the units during the
ongoing major maritime exercise Sea Spark 15.
Chinese Ambassador calls on CM Balochistan
QUETTA, Nov 7 (APP): A seven-member Chinese delegation, led
by Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Sun Weidong visited CM Secretariat
and held a meeting with Chief Minister, Dr. Abdul Malik and his team
to discuss matters in connection with Chinese projects in Balochistan.
Minister for starting joint programmes with Italian designers
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): Minister for Commerce, Engineer
Khurram Dastgir Khan on Saturday called upon Italian designers
to initiate joint educational programmes with Pakistani fashion
industry to promote the local industry.
Extra curriculum activities vital to develop practical approach in students: Zafrullah
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister (PM) on
Economic Affairs Barrister Zafrullah Khan on Saturday said extra
curriculum activities are equally important, besides routine
studies, to develop and promote practical approach among students.