Caretaker PM arrives in Kuwait on two-day official visit

KUWAIT, Nov 28 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday arrived here on a two-day official visit to meet the Kuwaiti leadership. Upon his arrival at the airport, Kuwait’s Minister for Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ostad received the prime minister, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.… Continue reading Caretaker PM arrives in Kuwait on two-day official visit

President calls for national policy to address mental health issues

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday emphasized the need for formulation of a national policy to address the mental health issues as 24% population of the country was suffering from various mental health problems. He stressed upon an institutional framework and public-private partnership to provide mental health services to the people. The… Continue reading President calls for national policy to address mental health issues

President for improving Federal Urdu University’s affairs

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday stressed upon all the stakeholders and members of the Senate of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology (FUUAST) to work for improving the varsity’s affairs to restore it to its iconic position. He deplored that senate meetings of the university could not be… Continue reading President for improving Federal Urdu University’s affairs

Cabinet approves levy of 40 % tax on banks’ windfall profit earned during 2021-22

ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):The Federal Cabinet in its meeting chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq on Wednesday, accorded approval, upon the recommendation of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), to impose 40 percent tax on windfall profit earned by banks on the foreign exchange transactions during the years 2021 and 2022. The Finance Act, 2023 introduced… Continue reading Cabinet approves levy of 40 % tax on banks’ windfall profit earned during 2021-22

PM orders strict action against drug dealers

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting regarding issues related to ICT, in Islamabad on November 6, 2023.

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday ordered the police authorities to take strict action against the drug dealers supplying drugs and narcotics in and around the educational institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding issues related to Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) here, he said protection of life and property of the citizens… Continue reading PM orders strict action against drug dealers

PM for mechanism to encourage financial self-reliance in society

ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday, while appreciating outcomes of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), directed the relevant authorities to chalk out a mechanism for promoting economic self-sufficiency in the society. He said that BISP was yielding good results but Pakistan’s durable future was linked with the financially self-reliant citizens.… Continue reading PM for mechanism to encourage financial self-reliance in society

Pakistan, China emphasize steady pace of CPEC, vow to make it corridor of sustainable growth

BEIJING, Oct 19 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping here at the Great Hall of People on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum emphasizing the importance of steady pace of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The two sides agreed to make the CPEC a… Continue reading Pakistan, China emphasize steady pace of CPEC, vow to make it corridor of sustainable growth

Situation in Gaza: OIC Executive Committee convenes extraordinary meeting on Oct 18

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): At the invitation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be held on 18 October, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Jeddah Governorate, to address the escalating military situation in Gaza. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia currently… Continue reading Situation in Gaza: OIC Executive Committee convenes extraordinary meeting on Oct 18

President for regular senates’ meetings of universities; filling of vacancies

ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday stressed upon the need of holding of regular meetings of senates of universities for timely decision making. He also directed for immediate filling of vacant posts of senate members in different universities. The president chaired the 6th meeting of the Senate of the COMSATS University… Continue reading President for regular senates’ meetings of universities; filling of vacancies

PM urges every section of society to play role in complete eradication of polio

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the National Task Force for Eradication of Polio in Islamabad on 2 October 2023.

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday called upon every section of the society to play role in complete eradication of polio virus from the country. He said everyone would have to participate in this sacred task to ensure safe and healthy future of children of the country. Chairing a meeting of… Continue reading PM urges every section of society to play role in complete eradication of polio

PM vows to address all challenges with collective efforts

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday reiterated his resolve to address all the key issues being faced by the country with collective efforts. “As the key challenges such as inflation, hoarding, smuggling, and electricity theft are related to the governance, therefore it is decided that the federal government along with all… Continue reading PM vows to address all challenges with collective efforts

British Pakistanis playing key role in developing relations with UK: Jilani

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has said that the 1.6 million British Pakistanis were an asset for the country as they were playing key role in developing bilateral relationship between the two countries. He said Pakistan and Britain were good friends and close partners, and the friendship between the two countries… Continue reading British Pakistanis playing key role in developing relations with UK: Jilani

Caretaker PM for necessary arrangements ahead of Hajj 2024

ISLAMABAD, Sept 11 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday directed the Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and the secretary to make arrangements ahead of coming season of Hajj, under their supervision. The prime minister chaired a preparatory meeting regarding Hajj 2024. The meeting was attended by Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed, secretary… Continue reading Caretaker PM for necessary arrangements ahead of Hajj 2024

PM orders immediate action against power thieves, defaulters

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting regarding power sector in Islamabad on 4th of September, 2023.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday ordered immediate action against those involved in power theft in the country and asked the relevant authorities to submit reports in this regard on daily basis. Chairing a meeting here, the prime minister also directed to take swift actions against the electricity defaulters saying that… Continue reading PM orders immediate action against power thieves, defaulters

Protection, security of masses, country among govt’s top priorities: PM

QUETTA, Aug 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that protection and security of the country and nation, besides maintaining secure environment for the public, were among the top priorities of the government. The prime minister chaired a meeting to review the security situation in the country, especially in Balochistan province, PM… Continue reading Protection, security of masses, country among govt’s top priorities: PM

Govt to ensure full use of SIFC forum for economic development: Kakar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said that the government would ensure full use of the forum of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to carry forward the development agenda. Terming the SIFC a ray of hope for Pakistan’s economic development, the prime minister said the government would focus on development of… Continue reading Govt to ensure full use of SIFC forum for economic development: Kakar

Caretaker PM for road infrastructure in areas serving magnet for foreign investment

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said that an efficient road infrastructure played a pivotal role in the development and progress of any country and stressed upon laying of road infrastructure in those areas which could attract foreign investment. The caretaker prime minister chaired a meeting to review the ongoing… Continue reading Caretaker PM for road infrastructure in areas serving magnet for foreign investment

Cabinet approves E-Safety, Personal Data Protection Bills 2023

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs Federal Cabinet Meeting in Islamabad on 26th July, 2023.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP):The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the E-Safety Bill 2023 (E-Safety Bill 2023) on the recommendation of the Ministry of Information Technology (IT) to protect user data and prevent illegal use of information systems. Under this law, a comprehensive framework will be established to ensure the protection and unauthorized use of user… Continue reading Cabinet approves E-Safety, Personal Data Protection Bills 2023

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

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