ISLAMABAD April 5 (APP): Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that all the hue and cry should come to an end after the detailed speech of the Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. “We have to move forward as a nation and must not let anyone or any hidden enemy to disrupt this process,” he said in a press statement issued here. “We vow to go above all such nuisance and take the country to heights of progress and prosperity in complete unity and with full determination,” he added.
Pak-China strategic partnership vital for regional peace: Sartaj
ISLAMABAD, April 5 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Tuesday said the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China was an anchor for the regional peace and stability.The Advisor was talking to Member Political Bureau of Central Committee of Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary (CPC) Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Zhang Chunxian, who called on him here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Elimination of corruption essential to rid country of all ills: President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday urged the young generation to wage jihad against corruption to rid the country of quagmire of problems. The President in a meeting with a delegation of the Young Parliamentarian Forum which called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr said eliminating corruption was essential to rid the country of all the ills. The President asked the people for accountability of the corrupt and urged the young parliamentarians to play their role in this regard, a press release said.
PM announces Judicial Commission to probe Panama leaks allegations
ISLAMABAD, April 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday rubbished allegations of any wrongdoing and involvement in any off-shore company, and announced to set up a Judicial Commission to probe the matter and ascertain the facts. “I have decided to set up a high level Judicial Commission. This commission will be headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court,” the Prime Minister said in an address to the nation aired live following the allegations against some members of his family by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and Panama Papers. He said, “This commission will investigate the matter and give its verdict on what are the actual facts and how much weightage these allegations have.”
President urges Saudi investors to explore Pakistan's energy, agriculture sectors
ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday urged upon the Saudi investors to invest in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure and agriculture sectors. In a meeting with Saudi parliamentary delegation led by Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Shura Council here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said business friendly environment in the country had encouraged foreign investment. The President mentioned that the investment-friendly policies included opening up of all sectors of economy for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), equal treatment of foreign and domestic investments, liberal foreign exchange regime and one-window operation.
Pakistan wins 2nd match of Blind Cricket series
FAISALABAD, April 04 (APP): Pakistan has won the second match of Twenty-20 (T-20) Blind Cricket Series after defeating Sri Lanka with 6 wickets at Iqbal Stadium here on Monday. Winning the toss, the Sri Lanka decided to bat first and scored 238 runs during 20 overs with loss of 3 wickets. Desferiya and D-Method Wandara of Sri Lanka scored 54 runs each on 24 and 23 balls respectively whereas Muhammad Ayyaz was the solo bowler of Pakistani team who got one wicket.
40 Italian companies ready to explore Pak economic potential: Envoy
LAHORE, Apr 4 (APP): Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Stefano Pontecorvo said on Monday that more than 40 Italian companies had expressed their willingness to explore the opportunities of the Pakistani market. According to Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) spokesperson, the Italian envoy disclosed this, while speaking at a seminar ‘Investment opportunities in Pakistan’ in Rome, Italy. The Ambassador said, “This is a great occasion for Pakistani business community to have a more structured approach to Italian manufacturers, hoping that some fruitful partnerships will be followed”.
PM chairs high-level meeting on internal, external security
ISLAMABAD, April 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the matters related to national and internal security. A statement from Prime Minister’s Media Wing said the meeting was held here at the PM House and was attended by Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar and DG ISI Lt. General Rizwan Akhtar.
Govt to provide all resources for education: President
ISLAMABAD, April 4 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday said the government was serious about education and all available resources will be allocated to educational institutions. The President made the remarks while chairing a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Federal Urdu University at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The Head of the Advisory Committee and Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Federal Urdu University Muhammad Javed Ashraf Hussain presented his report.
State Bank to announce Monetary Policy on Saturday
ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): The meeting of monetary policy committee (MPC) of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be held on (Saturday) 2016 in Karachi. The monetary policy decision will be announced through a press release, said a statement issued by the central bank here Monday.