Tag: floods

Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan in COP-28 high-level segment

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will represent Pakistan during the high level segment of 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) being held in the United Arab Emirates on December 01-02. The prime minister chaired an inter-provincial review meeting with regard to the COP-28. The meeting was attended by the caretaker federal ministers for… Continue reading Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan in COP-28 high-level segment

Pakistan condoles over flood-caused devastation in Libya

A view of devastation after floods caused by Storm Daniel ravaged Derna, Libya, on Monday. Photo Courtesy Anadolu Agency

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday conveyed condolences to the people and State of Libya over the loss of life and properties caused by the floods hitting Northern parts of the country. “The Government and people of Pakistan extend heartfelt condolences to the people and State of Libya on the devastation caused by the… Continue reading Pakistan condoles over flood-caused devastation in Libya

PM reviews ongoing rehabilitation, reconstruction of flood affected areas

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has chaired the third meeting of the International Partners Support Group to review the ongoing rehabilitation & reconstruction of the flood-affected areas in the country. The meeting of the Group, which was formed after the Resilient Pakistan Conference in Geneva, was held here on Tuesday to mark… Continue reading PM reviews ongoing rehabilitation, reconstruction of flood affected areas

PM orders fool-proof arrangements for possible flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant authorities to make fool-proof arrangements to handle the possible flood situation in Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers. He also directed them to get prepared for timely and safe evacuation and create awareness among the people in the potentially affected areas. The prime… Continue reading PM orders fool-proof arrangements for possible flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab

Public welfare, business friendly policies focus of budget: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jun 5 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said the focus of the budget for the financial year 2023-2024 will be progress, public welfare and business-friendly policies.He was speaking at a high-level consultative meeting with the allied parties here on the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).He said the size of PSDP in the budget would… Continue reading Public welfare, business friendly policies focus of budget: PM

Pakistan looks forward to IRC’s support over climate resilience, disaster management

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan was looking forward to the continued support of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in further promoting capacity building for climate resilience and disaster management. The prime minister, in a meeting with President and CEO of IRC David Miliband, who called on him… Continue reading Pakistan looks forward to IRC’s support over climate resilience, disaster management

PM vows help as Turkiye faces life loss by floods

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Turkiye due to heavy rains and flood. Expressing solidarity with the government and people of Turkiye, he said Pakistan stands with the brotherly country in every difficult hour. Shehbaz Sharif said the government would help Turkiye in… Continue reading PM vows help as Turkiye faces life loss by floods

PM lauded for prioritizing uplift of Balochistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):Chairman Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and lauded him for prioritizing uplift and development in the Balochistan province. Achakzai paid tribute to the prime minister on giving special focus on the reconstruction and relief of the flood-affected people of Balochistan. During the… Continue reading PM lauded for prioritizing uplift of Balochistan

ADB renews resolve to work with Pakistan on economic challenges

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): A delegation of Executive Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) of Japan, China and South Korea called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here Tuesday and renewed ADB’s resolve to continue working closely with Pakistan in addressing its economic challenges. The prime minister lauded ADB’s longstanding association with Pakistan and for… Continue reading ADB renews resolve to work with Pakistan on economic challenges

PM directs strict action against profiteers, hoarders in Ramazan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on availability and price control of essential items during Ramzan-ul- Mubarak ( 27.2.23)

He was chairing a meeting here to review the availability of essential edible items during Ramazan and look into steps to ensure the stability of prices. A free hand was given to the district administration and law enforcement agencies at the federal and provincial levels to deal with profiteers and hoarders. The prime minister ordered… Continue reading PM directs strict action against profiteers, hoarders in Ramazan

Pakistan has capacity to become emerging economy: Bilawal Bhutto

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday said Pakistan was faced with a difficult economic condition but it had the capacity to become an emerging economy and resolve its financial issues.In an interview with a television channel during the Munich Security Conference, he said the Ukraine war and floods had… Continue reading Pakistan has capacity to become emerging economy: Bilawal Bhutto

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