Fawad condoles demise of senior journalists’ family members

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ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday expressed his grief over the demise of elder brother of senior journalist Javed Hussain of Dawn News and mother of Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)’s senior journalist Mashkoor Hussain Naqvi. The minister, in his condolence messages, prayed to Allah Almighty for… Continue reading Fawad condoles demise of senior journalists’ family members

Journalist Protection Bill to be tabled in NA on Monday: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday said said the Journalist Protection Bill would be introduced in the National Assembly on Monday. The minister took to Twitter to announce the finalisation of the draft bill and its enactment schedule. In a tweet, he said, “Thanks to Almighty Allah,… Continue reading Journalist Protection Bill to be tabled in NA on Monday: Fawad

Reports of putting Shahbaz Sharif’s name of ECL on Eid day not correct: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that reports of putting Shahbaz Sharif’s name on Exit Contol List ( ECL) on Eid day were not correct. In a tweet, he said no such notification has been issued yet. However, the Cabinet Committee has recommended that Shahbaz Sharif’s… Continue reading Reports of putting Shahbaz Sharif’s name of ECL on Eid day not correct: Fawad

Pakistani nation stands by Palestinian people: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that the people of Palestine have a support of the people and government of Pakistan at all levels. The minister said this in a meeting with Palestinian ambassador Ahmed Rabai during his visit to Palestinian Embassy on the day of… Continue reading Pakistani nation stands by Palestinian people: Fawad

PM advises parliamentarians to stay at home, avoid gatherings on Eid: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Minister for Information Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman and Prime Minister Imran Khan had asked all the members of Parliament to avoid political activities on Eid. The minister, in a tweet, said the prime minister advised the parliamentarians to avoid Eid related meetings and gatherings, stay at home… Continue reading PM advises parliamentarians to stay at home, avoid gatherings on Eid: Fawad

Govt decides to hold fresh probe into Hudaiybia case: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, May 10 (APP): The federal government on Monday decided to hold fresh investigations into Hudaiybia Papers Mill case as it was the starting point of Sharif family’s corruption. The decision to the effect was taken during a detailed briefing given to Prime Minister Imran Khan by his legal team about the cases against PML-… Continue reading Govt decides to hold fresh probe into Hudaiybia case: Fawad

Role of Information officers vital in promotion of Pakistan’s positive image: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): “We have to promote Pakistan’s positive and enlightened image all over the world and the role of the officers of the Ministry of Information is of paramount importance in this regard”. This was stated by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain who attended the certificate distribution ceremony of the… Continue reading Role of Information officers vital in promotion of Pakistan’s positive image: Fawad

Fawad grieved over demise of renowned columnist M Tufail

ISLAMABAD, May 05 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned columnist Muhammad Tufail. The minister, in his condolence message, said M Tufail’s services in the field of column writing would always be remembered, and the vacuum created by his demise would… Continue reading Fawad grieved over demise of renowned columnist M Tufail

Fawad discusses coop with Huawei in realm of digitalization, e- governance

ISLAMABAD, May 05 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday discussed cooperation with Huawei Technologies delegation in the realm of digitalization and effective implementation of e-governance in the different government institutions of Pakistan. In a meeting with the delegation of senior representatives from Huawei Technologies led by Vice President (Middle East… Continue reading Fawad discusses coop with Huawei in realm of digitalization, e- governance

Fazl’s remarks an insult to martyrs’ sacrifices: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday strongly condemned the statement of JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, in which he claimed that “we are not capable of fighting for 24 hours”. It was tantamount to insulting the martyrs, who had sacrificed their lives in the war against terrorism… Continue reading Fazl’s remarks an insult to martyrs’ sacrifices: Fawad

Fawad greets PAEC for creating another made in Pakistan ventilator

ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday congratulated the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) for creation of another made in Pakistan ventilator. The minister, in a tweet, said: “Congratulations to PAEC for creating another #MadeInPakistan ventilator. ” He said Pakistan’s achievements in making the world-class medical equipment in… Continue reading Fawad greets PAEC for creating another made in Pakistan ventilator

Fawad seeks opposition’s suggestions for holding next elections through EVMs, expats’ vote right

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday urged the opposition to submit their suggestions for electoral reforms to hold the next general elections through electronic voting system and granting the right of vote to nine million overseas Pakistanis. Apprising media persons about the decisions taken by the Federal… Continue reading Fawad seeks opposition’s suggestions for holding next elections through EVMs, expats’ vote right

Saudi Media Minister invites Fawad to visit Kingdom

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Saudi Minister for Media Dr Majed bin Abdullah Al- Kassabi has invited Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Saeed Al-Maliki called on the Information Minister here Monday and conveyed the invitation on behalf of the Saudi… Continue reading Saudi Media Minister invites Fawad to visit Kingdom

Vaccination against COVID-19 continues with much better pace in country: Fawad

KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain here Saturday said the pace of vaccination against COVID-19 in Pakistan is much better than a number of countries in the world. He hoped that they would cover the targeted population in a year. “This is in a scenario when only three… Continue reading Vaccination against COVID-19 continues with much better pace in country: Fawad

Govt fulfills agreement by presenting resolution in NA: Fawad

Chaudhary Fawad Hussain, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting briefing the media persons about the decisions taken in the Federal Cabinet Meeting in Islamabad on April 20,2021.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said the government had fulfilled the agreement by presenting a resolution in the National Assembly where a parliamentary procedure had to be adopted. Briefing media persons outside the Parliament House about the Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Govt fulfills agreement by presenting resolution in NA: Fawad

Dialogue with TLP is in light with constitution, law of Pakistan: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) government is holding talks with leaders of Tehreek e Labaik Pakistan (TLP), under well defined parameters given in the constitution and law of the country. “We want to resolve the issues with TLP… Continue reading Dialogue with TLP is in light with constitution, law of Pakistan: Fawad

Second round of talks with TLP ended: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said the second round of talks between the government team and the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) had ended. Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar and Law Minister Raja Basharat represented the government, he said in a statement. The minister said the third round… Continue reading Second round of talks with TLP ended: Fawad

Government believes in negotiations, but will not be blackmailed: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said the government believed in negotiations but would not be blackmailed. In a statement issued here, he said that Police and Rangers personnel were abducted in Lahore and an operation was carried out after their abduction. Chaudhry Fawad said the… Continue reading Government believes in negotiations, but will not be blackmailed: Fawad

PM to announce Rs 446 bn mega development package for Sindh tomorrow: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that Prime Minister Imran Khan would announce mega development package of Rs 446 billion for Sindh in Sukkur tomorrow. In a tweet, he said that this huge amount would be in addition to Rs 1100 billion of Karachi package.… Continue reading PM to announce Rs 446 bn mega development package for Sindh tomorrow: Fawad

Working group formed to devise strategy for civil-military partnership in technology field

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday formed a working group to formulate a plan of action for civil-military partnership in the field of technology. The working group will consist of representatives of the Ministry of Information Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology and Planning Division. The minister… Continue reading Working group formed to devise strategy for civil-military partnership in technology field

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