ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had resorted to wrong figure to mislead the nation about the present government’s economic achievements. In a reaction to Bilawal’s remarks, he said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman was… Continue reading Bilawal resorts to wrong economic figures to mislead nation: Farrukh
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Govt gives media practical demonstration on EVMs
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): A week after empowering the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to use the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the government on Wednesday gave the media a practical demonstration of the gadget at the Parliament House. The demonstration was led by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Adviser to the Prime… Continue reading Govt gives media practical demonstration on EVMs
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
Farrukh holds former rulers accountable for country’s present economic condition
ISLAMABAD, May 10 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Monday said the former rulers looted the national exchequer because of that the country was facing a huge debt today. In a statement in reaction to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s press conference, he said it was not a matter of shame to mobilize… Continue reading Farrukh holds former rulers accountable for country’s present economic condition
Allowing Shehbaz to go abroad beyond comprehension: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Friday said giving permission to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif to go abroad on the pretext of medical treatment was beyond comprehension. Farrukh Habib, in a tweet, said corruption and money laundering cases of billions of rupees were now pending against… Continue reading Allowing Shehbaz to go abroad beyond comprehension: Farrukh
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 welcomes British men, women cricket teams’ visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner here Friday informed Minister for Information, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain about the all at once planned visits of British men, women cricket teams and musical band to Pakistan in second half of the year. The minister welcoming the teams said it would create an atmosphere… Continue reading Fawad welcomes British men, women cricket teams’ visit to Pakistan
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
Shibli visits Senator Aurangzeb’s residence to laud his services
ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Frdiay visited the residence of Senator Aurangzeb Orakzai in recognition of the meritorious services rendered by him for the country and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He was accompanied by Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati, senators Sajjad Hussain and Mirza Afridi, and… Continue reading Shibli visits Senator Aurangzeb’s residence to laud his services
Govt, people of Pakistan to continue supporting Kashmiris till grant of right to self-determination: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Thursday that the Government and people of Pakistan have extended support to the Kashmiri brethren throughout the last seven decades, and would continue to do so until the Kashmiris succeed in their struggle for their inalienable right to self-determination. Speaking at… Continue reading Govt, people of Pakistan to continue supporting Kashmiris till grant of right to self-determination: Shibli
All possible measures to be taken to address issues of govt employees: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said that all possible measures would be taken to address genuine issues of government employees. An official team was engaged in resolving the genuine demands of employees, he stated while talking to a private television channel. “We will support the… Continue reading All possible measures to be taken to address issues of govt employees: Shibli
Govt to garner billions of rupees by implementing sugar report, negotiations with power companies: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday said the government would collect tens of billions of rupees by implementing the Sugar Commission report and through negotiations with the electricity companies. He was addressing a press conference here along with Minister for Planning Asad Umar to give details of the… Continue reading Govt to garner billions of rupees by implementing sugar report, negotiations with power companies: Shibli
Shibli terms hereditary politics responsible for PDM fiasco
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that hereditary politics was responsible for the failure of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). “If politics is based on family inheritance rather than merit, then the outcome is the same as that of the PDM”, he said in a tweet. Shibli… Continue reading Shibli terms hereditary politics responsible for PDM fiasco
Bilawal’s politics based on lies, deceit, corruption: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said politics of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was based on lies, deceit and corruption. Giving his reaction to the press conference of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman, Shibli Faraz said Bilawal should not shift the blame for his own inefficiency and… Continue reading Bilawal’s politics based on lies, deceit, corruption: Shibli
PDM, Maryam promoting enemies’ agenda: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Tuesday said the leadership of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), especially PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz was promoting anti-Pakistan agenda of Indian lobby. Briefing media about the decisions of federal cabinet the minister flanked by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Petroleum Nadeem Babar,… Continue reading PDM, Maryam promoting enemies’ agenda: Shibli Faraz
Govt ready to hold dialogue with serious leadership of Opposition: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Monday that the government was ready for dialogue with serious minded leadership of the Opposition and the forum would be the Parliament as it represented the people’s will. Addressing a press conference along with Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad… Continue reading Govt ready to hold dialogue with serious leadership of Opposition: Shibli