ISLAMABAD, April 12 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan and Turkey are committed to an enduring partnership in the face of regional challenges.
He highlighted that Turkey shines prominently in Pakistan’s strategic calculations, said a press release issued here Tuesday.
He further added that a robust partnership is inevitable given the shared perspectives on democracy, geopolitics, development and trade.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday appointed Tariq Masood Yasin as Inspector General Police Islamabad, a PM Office statement said issued here.
ISLAMABAD, April 12 (APP): During the first nine months of current fiscal year (2015 16), Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 4,355 new companies.
“As compared to the corresponding period last year, it represents a growth of 21 percent,” a statement issued by the Commission here said.
The SECP statement further said that it is a clear sign of confidence by investors and a growing trend in company registration.
SARGODHA, Apr 12 (APP): Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha said on Tuesday that Panama Leaks were a conspiracy against China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Addressing the upgradation ceremony of Govt Girls Middle School to the level of High standard at Chak 85-SB, Tehsil Kot Momin, he said the whole world was laughing at the childish talks of PTI Chairman Imran Khan.
Ranjha said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the provincial government was spending billions of rupees for establishing new educational institutions and provision of missing facilities in schools and colleges of the province.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): The treasury and opposition benches on Tuesday warmly welcomed the Turkish delegation of Grand National Assembly on visiting National Assembly to witness proceeding of the house.
Deputy Speaker, who was in the chair on Tuesday welcomed the visiting Turkish parliamentary delegation headed by Speaker Grand National Assembly Ismail Kahraman.
He said that relations between the two-brotherly countries had entered in new ear of confidence and cooperation and parliamentarian’s visit would further strengthen ties between the two countries.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): The economic growth in Pakistan is projected to accelerate from 4.5% in 2016 to 4.8% in 2017, says a Wold Bank Report.
The growth would be supported by growing industry and services and greater investment as well as buoyed by low oil prices and substantial remittances.
According to WB South Asia Economic Focus, sustained and
inclusive growth with further acceleration will require tackling pervasive power cuts, a cumbersome business environment, and low access to finance through the successful
implementation of tax and energy reforms.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Aggrieved at the current state of affairs of Pakistan cricket, erstwhile quickie Muhammad Zahid feels former national stars should come forward to rescue the game in the country.
Zahid said the ex-cricketers should go to smaller cities and train young players. Speaking about the coach for the national team, Zahid said Dean Jones’s name has been floating around for the job but I don’t think he has the ability to manage Pakistan cricket.
“I know the names of Aaqib Javed and Mohsin Khan have been mentioned but my opinion is that many ex-players feel that if they hang-around long enough, they will be able to get a cushy job with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as a coach for the national team.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Lapo Pistelli, Vice President of ENI (Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy), along with Stefano Pontecorvo, Ambassador of Italy called on Minister for Water and Power Khwaja Muhammad Asif here in his office.
Areas of mutual interest and cooperation in the field of energy sector and infrastructure development came under discussion during the meeting, said press release issued on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that there was a great potential in Pakistan in the field of energy, trade, scientific and technological development which need to be exploited.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Commander 10 Corps Lieutenant General, Malik Zafar Iqbal Tuesday visited rain and landslide affected areas of Gilgit Baltistan (GB)and presented donation of five truck-load of food items by Pakistan Army to the Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan.
A high level meeting to overview the losses occurred following recent heavy rains and landslides in the area was held at Gilgit, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news update here stated. The meeting reviewed relief activities in detail.
The moot attended by the provincial Chief Minister, Governor, Corps Commander, Chief Secretary GB, Commander FCNA and IG Police GB discussed issues of food shortage, blockage of important road links including Karakoram highway and future strategy.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary Tuesday said that government was working on improving standard of education.
Addressing a workshop for training of Master Trainers on Assessment as a chief guest organized by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad (FBISE), the minister said that Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was paying special attention to promote education sector.
He said that educational institutions of the Federal Capital were being developed as a role model for the entire country following vision of the prime minister.
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