MUZAFFARABAD, April 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the PML-N would bring forward true representatives of people in AJK on merit to ensure progress and development and the welfare of masses. Nawaz Sharif in his capacity as Chairman of PML-N’s Parliamentary Board was chairing the board’s meeting here to evolve a strategy for the next AJK Legislative Assembly election and ponder over the names of party candidates. The Prime Minister said the progress and prosperity in Azad Jammu and Kashnir was very close to his heart.
Govt working with agri scientists, farmers to ensure food security: Bosan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said that the government was working closely with the agriculture scientists, international partners and farmers to propagate agriculture-research and bring innovations at the very doorstep of farmers across the country. “This will not only improve the livelihood of vulnerable poor population but will be a step towards securing food security in the country”, Bosan said while addressing the concluding session of a two-day workshop on “4R Nutrient Stewardship for Food, Economic and Environmental Security” workshop on jointly organized by Food and Agriculture Organization, Minister of NFSR and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) here last evening.
Strong institutions guarantee of country's progress: Mohsin
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Mohsin Shah Nawaz Ranjah Wednesday said that strong institutions are guarantee for progress and advancement of the country. He was speaking at a reception hosted by PBC staff in honor of the outgoing director general, Syed Muhammad Imran Gardezi and new Director General, Saba Mohsin Raza at Broadcasting House in Islamabad. Federal parliamentary secretary said it was under government’s policy that recent recruitment of sub-editors, producers, and broadcast engineers were ensured on basis of merit to make Radio Pakistan a strong and competitive organization.
Khawaja Asif lauds JC announcement by PM on Panama Leaks
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif Wednesday lauded the announcement made by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to form a Judicial Commission (JC) to investigate Panama leaks allegation on his family. Talking to a private news channel, he said it was the right decision taken by the PM at a right time. He said if any political party had reservations on judicial commission it should go to the Supreme Court.
8000 to 10000 MW electricity to be added to national grid by 2018: Abid Sher
MULTAN, Apr 6 (APP): State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said on Wednesday that 8,000 to 10,000 Megawatt electricity would be added to national grid by 2018, which would help control electricity crisis in the country. Talking to the media persons here at Multan Tea House, he said that electricity generation would reach to 18,000 megawatts during August 2016, which would surely help reducing loadshedding hours significantly. Maximum relief would be given to consumers regarding loadshedding in the coming Ramazan, he added.
Finance Minister holds meeting with Country Director World Bank
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here on Wednesday said Pakistan was stepping up to a higher level of growth and betteropportunities for its people for economic prosperity as envisioned by the leadership.The Finance Minister stated this at a meeting with Country Director World Bank, Pochumuthu Illangovan and other senior World Bank officials. The meeting was held here to review the progress of World Bank supported Development Policy Credit for Equitable Growth besides having discussion on current portfolio of World Bank projects in the country.
Pakistan, China re-affirm their commitment to CPEC
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Pakistan and China on Wednesday re-affirmed their commitment speedily implementing China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which would realize the visions of leadership of both China and Pakistan to take the decades-old geo political relations to geo economic orbit. Federal Minister Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal and Zhang Chuxian, Secretary of Communist Party of Xinjiang province and member of Politburo of Communist Party of China heading the delegations of their respective countries were in unison that CPEC is a win-win project for both China and Pakistan. It has unique feature serving both Pakistan and China. CPEC will contribute to overcome energy crisis, build modern infrastructure, promote rapid industrialization and create enormous job opportunities in Pakistan.
Nisar lauds FC Balochistan for arresting a foreign agent
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan Wednesday appreciated Frontier Corps Balochistan for arresting a foreign agent in border town of Chaman. In a message issued to Inspector General FC here, he said FC Balochistan have sacrificed and contributed a lot to ensure law and order situation in the province. He said the government as well as the entire nation value their services and contributions.
CPEC to help end loadshedding, ensure economic growth: PM
ISLAMABAD, April 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would help eliminate load shedding, enhance industrial development and ensure economic growth leading to reduction in unemployment and poverty. He was talking to Member of the Political Bureau of Communist Party of China, Zhang Chunxian who called on him here at the PM House. The Prime Minister termed the fusion of multiple development projects as game changer that would bring prosperity and well-being of the citizens of the country and the region at large. The Prime Minister said he was monitoring the progress on projects under the CPEC on daily basis.
People affected by natural disasters, not to be left alone: President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said the government was aware of damage, afflicted across the country including rain-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the rehabilitation of flood affectees was continuing actively. He said the people affected by natural disasters will not be left alone and all available resources will be utilized for their rehabilitation. The President expressed these views while talking to Advisor to the Prime Minister Engr. Amir Muqam, who called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.