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Nepal envoy calls on Tariq Fatemi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Mr. Tapas Adhikari on Monday called on Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi and discussed mutual cooperation between the two countries and the evolution of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as a vibrant organization promoting better understanding… Continue reading Nepal envoy calls on Tariq Fatemi

Pakistan ready to play part in SAARC’s revival: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan was ready to play its part in reviving the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC). In a tweet on the SAARC Charter Day, he said the day was a reminder of the vast untapped potential of regional development, connectivity, and cooperation among… Continue reading Pakistan ready to play part in SAARC’s revival: PM

President for further cementing multisphere ties with Maldives

President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for the need to further cement bilateral ties between Pakistan and Maldives in all fields of mutual interest, especially in the education, health and tourism sectors. The president, talking to Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to the Maldives, Vice Admiral (r) Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani here, advised the envoy-designate to especially… Continue reading President for further cementing multisphere ties with Maldives

SAARC can provide atmosphere for economic synergies, transform people’s lives: PM

ISLAMABAD: December 24 - Esala Ruwan Weerakoon, SAARC Secretary-General called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that SAARC could provide a conducive and beneficial atmosphere to build economic synergies, transforming the quality of life of people in South Asian. The prime minister in a meeting with Secretary-General South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Esala Ruwan Weerakoon, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to… Continue reading SAARC can provide atmosphere for economic synergies, transform people’s lives: PM

FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to SAARC charter

SECRETARY GENERAL OF SAARC, MR. ESALA RUWAN WEERAKOON CALLED ON FOREIGN MINISTER MAKHDOOM SHAH MAHMOOD QURESHI AT MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON 22ND DECEMBER 2021

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the principles and objectives of the SAARC Charter for the welfare of the people of the region, economic integration and regional prosperity. He said Pakistan believed SAARC could provide a conducive and congenial atmosphere to build economic synergies and transform the… Continue reading FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to SAARC charter

SAARC Secretary-General to arrive Pakistan on Dec 22

SAARC Secretary-General to arrive Pakistan on Dec 22

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Esala Ruwan Weerakoon will arrive Pakistan on Wednesday on his four-day maiden visit after assuming the office in March 2020. The secretary general will call on Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, besides meetings with other high… Continue reading SAARC Secretary-General to arrive Pakistan on Dec 22

SAARC Chamber hails Pakistan’s decision for abolishing tax on all Afghanistan imports

SAARC Chamber hails Pakistan's decision for abolishing tax on all Afghanistan imports

ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sunday expressed its gratitude to Pakistan for abolishing tax on all imports of war torn Afghanistan and providing sufficient amount of food besides setting up fund to provide solace to grief stricken Afghans. It was stated by President SAARC Chamber Iftikhar Ali Malik while talking to… Continue reading SAARC Chamber hails Pakistan’s decision for abolishing tax on all Afghanistan imports

SAARC Chamber pinpoints major hurdles in enhancing Pak Afghan bilateral trade

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Monday pinpointed the major hurdles in enhancing the bilateral trade between two Muslim neighbouring countries Pakistan and Afghanistan. Life member SAARC Chamber Pakistan chapter Mian Kashif Ashfaq, who is also CEO Pakistan Furniture Council as talking to a delegation of exporters and importers led by… Continue reading SAARC Chamber pinpoints major hurdles in enhancing Pak Afghan bilateral trade

Pakistan offers 100 scholarships to Afghan students, Rs 100 mln relief goods to Afghanistan: SAARC Chief

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP):President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik Sunday disclosed that Pakistan has offered 100 scholarships to Afghan students besides despatching Rs 100 million relief goods to Afghanistan. Talking to a delegation of donors and philanthropists led by Mian Muhammad Saeed Deraywalay, President Anjuman-I-Arain Pakistan, he said valiant people of… Continue reading Pakistan offers 100 scholarships to Afghan students, Rs 100 mln relief goods to Afghanistan: SAARC Chief

SAARC Chamber urges world to give peace a chance to prevail in war torn Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday called upon the West in general and United States in particular to give peace a chance to prevail in war torn Afghanistan by fully supporting economically to rebuild the state. Talking to a delegation of senior lawyers led by Rana Muhammad Aqil Nasir,… Continue reading SAARC Chamber urges world to give peace a chance to prevail in war torn Afghanistan

SAARC chamber urges int’l community to support Afghanistan economically

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Sunday called upon the international community to support Afghanistan economically to help rebuild one of the world’s poorest state. Talking to a delegation of senior lawyers led by Mian Jaffer Hussain, President SAARC chamber Iftikhar Ali Malik said it was equally essential for the international… Continue reading SAARC chamber urges int’l community to support Afghanistan economically

Governor Punjab calls on Iftikhar Malik to enquire about his health

ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar Sunday called on President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman United Business Group Iftikhar Ali Malik to inquire about his health. He prayed for early recovery of his health and said that entire nation especially business community is proud of Iftikhar Ali Malik for… Continue reading Governor Punjab calls on Iftikhar Malik to enquire about his health

Pakistan stood second highest GDP growth in Saarc region in 2020-21

ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President, Fehmida Kausar Jamali on Wednesday said Pakistan stood second highest GDP growth of 4 per cent in South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) region for the year of 2020-21, compared to India’s -7.3 per cent GDP, Nepal -0.13, Srilanka -3.6 percent. Bangladesh stood first with the… Continue reading Pakistan stood second highest GDP growth in Saarc region in 2020-21

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