ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning,Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said that scope of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been enlarged by including social sector development along with energy,infrastructure and transport.
Pakistan embassies issued 82,172 visas in five years: Senate informed
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Pakistan Embassies in China, South Korea, UAE, Uzbekistan and Sudan have issued 82,172 visas to foreigners during the last five years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.
PM, Tajik President discuss strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met here Thursday and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations particularly in the areas of trade, energy and connectivity.
Minority leaders hail PM’s vow to protect rights of minorities
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 12 (APP): Minority leaders across the country Wednesday praised Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for his vow to protect rights of the minorities at all cost as they all enjoy equal rights like rest of the citizens.
Outgoing Cuban envoy calls on Tariq Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 11 (APP): The outgoing Cuban Ambassador. Mr. Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion, paid a farewell call on Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi here at Foreign Office on Wednesday.
NA session starts
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): The 25th session of National Assembly started here Wednesday at 10:30 am with recitation from the Holy Qura’n.
Pak-Belarus agreed to improve trade relations :expert
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): International Relations expert Dr. Amna Mehmood has said on Wednesday that both Pakistan and Belarus have agreed upon improved trade relations with each other .
Ali Gilani warns Indian authorities of agitation against arrests of youth
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani expressing serious concern over the latest spree of crackdowns on youth,especially in Srinagar, has threatened mass agitation if the authorities do notstop arresting and harassing the people.
Ambassador Lodhi calls for understanding among world cultures at an art exhibit
NEW YORK, Nov 10 (APP): A preview of an upcoming major educational exhibition exploring the diversity of Muslim cultures drew a large number of art lovers and diplomats to the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations, which hosted the impressive event.
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Nov 11 (APP): Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday issued the following exchange rates: