ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Prof.Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said that in order to seize its full potential, Pakistan was going to need more capable people to lead industries that would carry its future growth; run its national, provincial and city governments; and grow its universities.
COAS pays brief visit to Kabul; meets Afghan President, US Military leadership
RAWALPINDI, March 2 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, on way back from Tajikistan, had brief stop over at Kabul on Wednesday and attended the change of command ceremony of Resolute Support Mission in Kabul. The COAS, after attending change of command ceremony, held meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Palace, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa stated in a Tweet.
Pak destroyed terrorist infrastructure in N Waziristan, rejects blames for problems in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Mar 2 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said that Pakistan should not be blamed for the problems in Afghanistan and hoped direct talks between the Taliban and Afghan officials expected in two weeks would help strength efforts for peace in that country.Speaking at an event organised by the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, Aziz said there was still a misperception that Pakistan was supporting some groups and there were still people who sympathize with Taliban.
Govt accords top priority to development of backward areas: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid on Wednesday said that the government was according top priority to the development and progress of backward and far flung areas of the country.
Govt to complete Neelum Jhelum project on time; PM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated his government’s resolve to complete the Neelum Jhelum and many other energy related projects during his term in office to rid the country of darkness. He was chairing a meeting to review the progress on Neelum Jhelum Hydel Project here at the PM House.
Govt overcoming multiple challenges to achieve economic development: PM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his government has successfully overcome multiple challenges enabling the country to march towards ensuring sustainable economic and social development.
Foreign teams to participate in Kabaddi Championship
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): International teams will be participating in the 3rd Asian Kabaddi (Circle) Championship for Chairman POF Cup at the POC Sports Complex from April 27 to May 1. The teams to participate in the championship include India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Iran, Nepal, Bhutan, Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Afghanistan, said a POF Spokesperson.
PAL providing financial assistance to more than 500 writers, poets
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) is providing monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per month to more than 500 writers, poets and bereaved families of deceased writers.
Turkmenistan investors keen to invest in various sectors:Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):Ambassador of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov on Tuesday informed that his country’s investors and companies were interested to make investment in Pakistan. Areas including medicine, pharmaceutical, marble, sports and agriculture sectors are most important areas for investment, he said.
ECP to achieve goal of gender equality in general elections:CEC
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Chief Election Commissioner Justice retired Sardar Raza Khan on Tuesday said that ECP is committed to achieve the goal of gender equality in general elections 2018 in line with the Constitution of Pakistan, international human rights standards, conventions and treaties. He said this after inauguration of a first-ever Gender and Disability Electoral Working Group (GDEWG) and Gender section in the ECP library at the Election Commission Secretariat.