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PM lauds President Erdogan for leading rescue, relief efforts in flood hit areas

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan for expressing solidarity at Resilient Pakistan conference held in Geneva. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said that President Erdogan personally led Turkiye’s rescue and relief efforts for the flood-affected people of Pakistan. “We greatly acknowledge… Continue reading PM lauds President Erdogan for leading rescue, relief efforts in flood hit areas

PM appreciates US, UK, Germany, ADB for pledges to support Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Asian Development Bank for their pledges during Resilient Pakistan Conference to support the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in the flood affected areas. In a series of tweets, the prime minister acknowledged US… Continue reading PM appreciates US, UK, Germany, ADB for pledges to support Pakistan

PM praises IsDB as the largest contributor in Resilient Pakistan conference

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday praised the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) board members for their kind gesture of committing $4.2 billion during Resilient Pakistan conference in Geneva. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said that IsDB was the largest contributor to over $9 billion pledged during the conference. The… Continue reading PM praises IsDB as the largest contributor in Resilient Pakistan conference

PM thanks Saudi crown prince on announcement of $1 bln at Geneva conference

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on announcement of $1 billion at climate conference held in Geneva.  “Pakistan sincerely thanks Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for Saudi Arabia’s generous announcement of $1 billion at the Resilient Pakistan Conference,” he… Continue reading PM thanks Saudi crown prince on announcement of $1 bln at Geneva conference

PM says $9.7b pledges a confidence vote on Pakistani nation; assures third party validation of spending

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, calling the $9.7 billion pledges by the international community at the Geneva conference a “vote of confidence” on the Pakistani nation, assured that the funds would be spent transparently and audited through the third party. “This is the manifestation of trust and dignity to the… Continue reading PM says $9.7b pledges a confidence vote on Pakistani nation; assures third party validation of spending

Int’l organisations, countries’ over $10 bln pledges for 4RF implementation commendable: Sherry Rehman

The minister in a series of tweets expressed her gratitude to the world community, donor agencies and development organisations for giving an overwhelming response to the International Climate Resilient Pakistan Conference in Geneva that was aimed to garner cooperation for burden sharing of climate catastrophes triggered in the region due to heightened greenhouse gas emissions… Continue reading Int’l organisations, countries’ over $10 bln pledges for 4RF implementation commendable: Sherry Rehman

PM lauds ‘Team Pakistan’ for securing over $9 bln pledges at Geneva conference

GENEVA, Jan 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said over $9 billion in pledges made by the countries and development partners showed their confidence in Pakistan’s coalition government. “As a Team Pakistan, your success is an achievement and a moment of pride for the coalition government and the nation,” the prime minister told… Continue reading PM lauds ‘Team Pakistan’ for securing over $9 bln pledges at Geneva conference

Over $9 bln pledges show world’s trust in Pakistan’s ruling coalition: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said over $9 billion in pledges made by the countries and development partners showed their confidence in Pakistan’s coalition government. “As a Team Pakistan, this success is an achievement for the coalition government and the nation,” the prime minister said in a statement as he… Continue reading Over $9 bln pledges show world’s trust in Pakistan’s ruling coalition: PM

PM thanks countries, UN for making Resilient Pakistan conference a ‘resounding success’

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the countries and the aid agencies for making the conference on Pakistan’s post-flood challenges a success. “A big thank you to Heads of states and governments, European Union, our development partners and United Nations for making Resilient Pakistan Conference a resounding success,”… Continue reading PM thanks countries, UN for making Resilient Pakistan conference a ‘resounding success’

PM calls for strong Pakistan-US ties for sustainable development

Deputy Administrator USAID Isabel Coleman calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the International Conference on Resilient Pakistan in Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. 9th January, 2023.

GENEVA, Jan 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting with Deputy Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Isabel Coleman on Monday stressed for strengthening of relations between Pakistan and the United States. He said a new era had started in the ties between Pakistan and the United States and… Continue reading PM calls for strong Pakistan-US ties for sustainable development

PM stresses importance of early work on railways projects

GENEVA, Jan 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday stressed importance of early start of work on the Railways’ Mainline-1 and Karachi Circular projects. During a meeting with Chairman China International Corporation Luo Zhaohui here, he highlighted the significance of these projects for Pakistan. He also informed about the government’s 10,000 megawatts solarization projects, adding… Continue reading PM stresses importance of early work on railways projects

PM thanks Britain for helping Pakistan’s flood affectees

GENEVA, Jan 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday held a meeting with Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell and thanked the government of Britain and its taxpayers for helping the flood affectees in Pakistan. During the meeting held on the sidelines of the International Climate Resilient Pakistan Conference here, the PM said… Continue reading PM thanks Britain for helping Pakistan’s flood affectees

Pakistan secures over $ 10 bln in pledges at Climate Resilience Conference

The major pledges made at the conference, co-chaired by Pakistan and the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, included $ 4.2 billion from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), $ 2 billion from the World Bank, $ 1.5 billion from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), $ 1 billion from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and $… Continue reading Pakistan secures over $ 10 bln in pledges at Climate Resilience Conference

Pakistan receives $10.7 bn pledges for flood recovery: Ahsan Iqbal

GENEVA (Switzerland) , Jan 9 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that donors had so far committed US$10.7 billion to help Pakistan build back the infrastructure damaged by the devastating floods and torrential rains. This conference has proved to be an extraordinary success for Pakistan as the country receives… Continue reading Pakistan receives $10.7 bn pledges for flood recovery: Ahsan Iqbal

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