PM renews pledge to realize Allama Iqbal’s vision of Pakistan

LAHORE, April 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal had dreamt of a ‘Pakistan’ that would be a cradle of peace, political forbearance and brotherhood and stressed upon renewing of pledge to achieve Iqbal’s vision by making strenuous efforts. He said that Allama Iqbal wanted the youth to… Continue reading PM renews pledge to realize Allama Iqbal’s vision of Pakistan

PM renews pledge to ensure health facilities to all

ISLAMABAD, 07 Apr (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday renewed the commitment of the Government of Pakistan to provide and ensure health facilities for all of our population. “Towards our destination of a healthier nation, I once again reiterate the commitment to transform Pakistan’s healthcare sector at all levels that will ensure that… Continue reading PM renews pledge to ensure health facilities to all

PM reiterates resolve for social, economic uplift of all minorities

LAHORE, March 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed the resolve to work for the social uplift and integration of all the minorities in Pakistan. “I extend my heartful greetings to the Christian community of Pakistan and around the world, on the occasion of Easter,” the prime minister said in a message.… Continue reading PM reiterates resolve for social, economic uplift of all minorities

PM calls upon nation to become part of government’s Green Pakistan initiative

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called upon the provincial governments, civil society and all the citizens to become partners of the government’s quest for Green Pakistan. “Today is about investing in our future. I urge the nation to synergize their efforts in safeguarding this invaluable resource and ensure its… Continue reading PM calls upon nation to become part of government’s Green Pakistan initiative

Ramazan Relief Package to provide succour to poor masses: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the incumbent government had announced a historic Ramazan Relief Package to provide succour to the masses facing price hike. He said Pakistan was facing economic challenges and he was aware that it had increased problems for the masses and appealed to the well to… Continue reading Ramazan Relief Package to provide succour to poor masses: PM

President stresses upon empathy for vulnerable sections of society during Ramazan

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP):  President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon realizing the plight of poor, orphans, destitute and vulnerable segments of society during the holy month of Ramazan by extending all possible support to them. He also appealed to the well to do and prosperous people to contribute towards this noble cause by giving… Continue reading President stresses upon empathy for vulnerable sections of society during Ramazan

Caretaker PM stresses upon forging of unity under Quaid’s guiding principles

ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed upon the need of forging of unity for the continuity of democracy, peaceful coexistence and rule of law and for the elimination of extremist forces. In a message on the observance of 147th birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the nation,… Continue reading Caretaker PM stresses upon forging of unity under Quaid’s guiding principles

Minorities enjoy political, economic, social rights in Pakistan: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has said that minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic, and social rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan. “Our religion, Islam fully recognizes and protects the rights of minorities. The Government of Pakistan provides equal opportunities to all citizens irrespective of their colour, class and creed,’… Continue reading Minorities enjoy political, economic, social rights in Pakistan: President

PM Kakar pays tribute to APS Shuhada

By Irfan Khan ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Saturday paid tribute to the sacrifices of Shuhada of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar and said that such precedents of sacrifices were rare in human history. In a message on the 9th anniversary of APS tragedy, he said that on that tragic day, terrorists… Continue reading PM Kakar pays tribute to APS Shuhada

President for collective efforts to make Pakistan corruption free, economically strong country

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi has called for collective efforts to make Pakistan a corruption free and economically strong country. The president, in his message on the International Anti-Corruption Day being observed on Saturday, said the whole nation must stand united and support efforts against corruption to purge the society of the social… Continue reading President for collective efforts to make Pakistan corruption free, economically strong country

President urges upon collaboration of all stakeholders to reduce disaster risks

ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has urged all federal and provincial stakeholders to collaborate closely to reduce disaster risks, enhance preparedness, and establish swift response mechanisms through usage of latest technological tools in the face of vulnerabilities. “It is of utmost importance that we prioritize the welfare of vulnerable segments of our… Continue reading President urges upon collaboration of all stakeholders to reduce disaster risks

President greets nation, Ummah on blessed day of Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday felicitated the Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah on the blessed day of Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him). In a message on the occasion of 12 Rabiul Awal, he said the arrival of Prophet (PBUH) was good tidings for relieving the suffering of humanity adding that… Continue reading President greets nation, Ummah on blessed day of Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

PM pays tribute to minorities for their contribution in nation-building

ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid tributes to the minorities for their contribution in nation-building and socio-economic development of the country. “On the National Day of Minorities, I join the nation in paying rich tributes to our non-Muslim citizens for their valuable contributions in nation-building and assure them of the… Continue reading PM pays tribute to minorities for their contribution in nation-building

Provision of education, social justice can help eradicate child labour: Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that the challenge of child labour could be overcome by promoting social justice and ensuring the provision of quality education to children. “World Day against Child Labour is observed all over the world to raise awareness for the prevention of child labour, and encourage stakeholders… Continue reading Provision of education, social justice can help eradicate child labour: Alvi

India can’t crush Kashmiris’ iron will with use of state terrorism: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that India is mistaken if it believes, it can crush the iron will of the Kashmiri people. “No amount of state terrorism, unleashed by Indian Occupation Forces, can break the will of the Kashmiris or undermine their legitimate struggle,” the prime minister said in… Continue reading India can’t crush Kashmiris’ iron will with use of state terrorism: PM

Fighting corruption vital to end security, economic challenges: President

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said fighting corruption is a serious concern for developing countries especially Pakistan as it weakens security and hinders economic growth. In his message on International Anti-Corruption Day, he said corruption contributes to instability and poverty and is a dominant factor driving fragile countries towards state… Continue reading Fighting corruption vital to end security, economic challenges: President

Govt. ensuring equal rights, opportunities to PWDs: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the government was ensuring equal rights and opportunities to the persons with disabilities (PWDs), in every walk of life. No country and society could achieve progress without inclusion of PWDs in all sectors of life, the prime minister said in message on… Continue reading Govt. ensuring equal rights, opportunities to PWDs: PM

NA speaker terms children as prosperous, democratic future of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): National Assembly (NA) Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Friday termed the children as prosperous and democratic future of Pakistan. Welcoming the children of various government schools of the federal capital in the Parliament House visiting gallery to mark the World Children’s Day which falls on November 20 every year, the speaker… Continue reading NA speaker terms children as prosperous, democratic future of Pakistan

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