MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 25 (APP): Prime Minsiter Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said he regarded serving the masses a sacred duty and the objective of his goverment was only to ensure welfare of the people.
“Serving the masses is a sacred duty”: PM
President urges traders, industrialists to help augment exports
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has urged the traders and industrialists to help strengthen the country’s economy and augment exports by striving to grab their due share in the international market. He said the investors, besides helping to augment the country’s exports, can also enhance their dividends by benefitting from the government’s prudent economic policies.
US Secretary Kerry praises Pakistan government, military for cooperation in fighting terrorism
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (APP): US Secretary of State John Kerry praised cooperation by the Pakistan government and the army in fighting terrorism during a Senate hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request that includes $742 million in aid to Pakistan.
PM meets Hockey Team; congratulates on success in SAF games
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday met the Hockey Team that won laurels for Pakistan at the SAF gams and congratulated them on their success.
Pakistan desires enduring partnership with Afghanistan : PM
ISLAMABAD Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said “he desires a “comprehensive and enduring partnership” with Afghanistan that contributes to the security and prosperity of the two nations.
PR ready to restore Samjhauta Express service: Spokesman
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Pakistan Railways was ready to restore the operation of Samjhauta Express – a train service between India and Pakistan – which had been suspended due to the protests in Haryana.
Pakistan desires good ties with all neighbours: PM
ISLAMABAD Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said that Pakistan was pursuing good relations with all its neighbours including India as mutual cooperation was vital for the socio-economic uplift of both the countries.
Najam Sethi confident of taking PSL to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is hopeful that the success of the PSL will lead to international cricket returning to the country in the near future.
No talent coming through in Pakistan who can replace me: Afridi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Mercurial all-rounder Shahid Afridi has thrown doubt on his retirement plan in April, citing pressure from friends and family not to step down from cricket after the World Cup T20 in India.
UN peacebuilding body highlights need to address root causes of conflict for peace
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 24 (APP): The head of the United Nations advisory body tasked with making recommendations on post conflict recovery, reconstruction and development stressed Wednesday that building lasting peace requires predictable, sustained and adequate efforts and financing to help stop violence and address the root causes of conflict.