ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday appointed a new Director General to head the Federal Investigation Agency. A press release from the PM Office said Mohammad Amlish, a PSP Grade 21 officer presently working as DG Police Bureau, has been posted as the DG FIA.
Nepalese envoy pays farewell call on PM’s Special Assistant
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi on Tuesday said Nepal is Pakistan’s important friend and a close regional partner as the two countries enjoy excellent cooperation in diverse fields. Talking to the outgoing ambassador of Nepal Bharat Raj Paudyal who paid a farewell call on him at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Fatemi emphasized that the two countries had stood with each other during difficult times.
Pakistan participates in annual Nawroz celebration at the UN
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 22 (APP): Pakistan has urged the international community to reinforce its resolve to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and build a more just world, saying, “Our future, and the future of our coming generations, depends on it.” Speaking at an event to celebrate Nawroz, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., said that while Nawroz marks the advent of spring, “a celebration of the renewal of life”, it is also a moment to pause and reflect on what has gone before and envision a brighter future with hope and optimism.
Nepalese envoy pays farewell call on PM’s Special Assistant
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi on Tuesday said Nepal is Pakistan’s important friend and a close regional partner as the two countries enjoy excellent cooperation in diverse fields. Talking to the outgoing ambassador of Nepal Bharat Raj Paudyal who paid a farewell call on him at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Fatemi emphasized that the two countries had stood with each other during difficult times.
Nation supporting security forces in war against terrorism: Abid
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power, Abid Sher Ali Tuesday said militancy has no place in Pakistan as the whole nation was united and extending full support to Pakistan army in war against terrorism. Talking to newsmen outside the Parliament House here, he said March 23, was being observed to reinvigorate the ideology of Pakistan and national resolves to achieve goals set for the creation of Pakistan on the same day in 1940.
Women role necessary for society's development: Tariq
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Tuesday said that effective role of women was imperative for the development of a society. He said that it was the vision of Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif that all resources should be provide to the women for their development.
Pakistan Day’ reminds dream of Allama Iqbal: Ayaz
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP):The Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday said that ‘Pakistan Day’ reminds the dream of Allama Iqbal, the consistent efforts and hard work of Quaid Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Muslims of Sub Continent that strengthened the struggle in search of a separate homeland to live with dignity, peace and follow their own beliefs. He was expressing his views on the eve of Pakistan Day that is celebrated on March 23.
Pakistan, Turkey sign Framework Agreement for establishing FTA
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey Tuesday signed a Framework Agreement for establishing Free Trade Area (FTA) between the two countries to further boost bilateral trade and investment relations.
President praises services of outgoing Argentinian, Swedish ambassadors
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday lauded the services of outgoing ambassadors of Argentina and Sweden for further deepening of friendly relations between Pakistan and their respective countries. He hoped that they would continue to work towards further strengthening bonds of friendship.
Pollen Count increases upto 8,352pcm of air in Federal Capital
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pollen count has increased upto 8,352 per cubic meter (pcm) in Federal Capital here on Monday after the recent rain spell. According to a Met official the Paper Mulberry pollen counted in Sector E-8 was 2,552, F-10 1,234,G-7 2,740 and H-8, 8,344 per cubic meter of air.