MADINA, Mar 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday left here on the conclusion of his three-day official visit of Saudi Arabia, on the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud. During the visit, the Prime Minister, besides attending the concluding ceremony of “North Thunder” military exercises alongwith the other Heads of States and Majesties whose countries took part in the exercises, also met Saudi King.
PM grieved over coal mine collapse incident
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday expressed his utmost grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of coal mine collapse in Orakzai Agency. The Prime Minister extended condolences to the families of those who became victims of the catastrophe.
ICT key enabler of socio-economic development: Anusha
ISLAMABAD, March 12 (APP): Minister for Information Technology Anusha Rahman has been invited by UNESCO and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the formulation of policy to use technology for the proliferation of education. While addressing this forum at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week at Paris, Anusha Rahman said, “ICT is the key enabler of socio economic development,” according to a message received here from Paris.
Political stability, investment protection in place for robust growth: Jilani
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Jalil Abbas Jilani has said that political stability, security and protection of investments are in place as a result of reform agenda of the Government of Pakistan. Jilani was chairing the proceedings of a seminar arranged by the Embassy of Pakistan at Washington DC to gather views of Pakistani-American community on promoting private sector investments in Pakistan, said a message received here Saturday.
Rajwana urges doctors to serve in rural areas
MULTAN, Mar 12 (APP): Punjab Governor, Malik Rafique Rajwana urged doctors to serve in rural areas saying that it was need of the hour for ailing masses. “People in villages even do not know what is dental treatment though it is a very important department of health,” he added.
Promotion of education vital to curb terrorism: Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here Saturday.
Sri Lankan High Commissioner calls on Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Sri Lankan High Commissioner Major General (rted) Jayanath Lokuketagodage called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here Saturday and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation. He was accompanied by Ms Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Minister and Head of Chancery of the High Commission of Sri Lanka.
Minister directs to complete survey in given time
LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways (PR) Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed the authorities concerned to complete survey of railway lands in the given time period.
Shehbaz, Korean envoy discuss bilateral ties
LAHORE, March 12 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Korean Ambassador Song Jong-Hwan here Saturday discussed matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and increase in cooperation in education, skill development, health,Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) and other sectors. During the meeting, the Korean Ambassador assured all-out cooperation in health, skill development and SME sectors.
Gas projects heading forward with rapid pace: Khaqan Abbasi
MULTAN, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the government was working on different gas projects to address energy crisis in the country.