Pakistan highly values its multifaceted ties with Italy: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 06 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan deeply valued its multifaceted relations with Italy spanning over many decades, which had always been marked by goodwill and trust. The prime minister expressed the views during a meeting with Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin who paid a courtesy call on… Continue reading Pakistan highly values its multifaceted ties with Italy: PM

DPM Ishaq Dar interacts with Pakistani community in Gambia

BANJUL (GAMBIA), May 06 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held an interaction with the Pakistani community based in The Gambia, during his visit to the country for the 15th OIC Summit. Deputy prime minister and foreign minister apprised the Pakistani community about the activities of the Pakistan delegation led by… Continue reading DPM Ishaq Dar interacts with Pakistani community in Gambia

PM expresses condolences on death of Prince Badr Bin Abdul Mohsen

ISLAMABAD, May 05 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Saudi Arabia on the loss of an eminent poet Prince Badr Bin Abdul Mohsen Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud. “His most popular song on Saudi Arabia’s National Day will always remind us of… Continue reading PM expresses condolences on death of Prince Badr Bin Abdul Mohsen

PM felicitates Sadiq Khan on his re-election as Mayor of London

ISLAMABAD, May 05 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated Sadiq Khan on his election as Mayor of London for the third consecutive term. The prime minister offered his heartiest felicitation to the newly elected Mayor Sadiq Khan ‘on his hat trick’, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. As a… Continue reading PM felicitates Sadiq Khan on his re-election as Mayor of London

Govt has potential to raise revenues worth over Rs 24 trillion annually: PM

LAHORE, May 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said the country had the potential to collect revenues of over Rs 24 trillion against the annual tax target of Rs 9.4 trillion. He said an amount of around three-time of the annual revenue target was ‘going down the drain’ due to corruption, inefficiency… Continue reading Govt has potential to raise revenues worth over Rs 24 trillion annually: PM

PM optimistic for a polio-free Pakistan very soon

ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed the hope that the government, in collaboration with the global partners and national institutions, would be able to eliminate polio from the country very soon. The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation of Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) led by Dr Christopher… Continue reading PM optimistic for a polio-free Pakistan very soon

PM hopeful for productive engagement with upcoming Saudi business delegation

ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed the hope that the interaction with the delegation of Saudi businessmen expected to visit Pakistan in the next few days would prove productive. The prime minister, who chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on Saudi investment and projects in the country, directed… Continue reading PM hopeful for productive engagement with upcoming Saudi business delegation

President stresses measures to ensure safety, security of journalists

ISLAMABAD, May 2 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need to initiate measures for the safety and security of the journalists enabling them to freely report on important issues, without fear. “The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the freedom of the press; however, it is also the responsibility of the media to abide by journalistic… Continue reading President stresses measures to ensure safety, security of journalists

Lowest inflation rate in two years – result of hard work done by PDM-led govt: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, declaring the downward trend of inflation as a welcome news for the people, said that the inflation falling towards the lowest level in two years was a sign of improvement in the economy. “This is the result of the hard work done during the 16… Continue reading Lowest inflation rate in two years – result of hard work done by PDM-led govt: PM

Positive results of PM Saudi Arabia visit to accrue within few months : Tarar

PM wants wealthy, businessmen, industrialists to prioritize improving conditions of labour class

LAHORE, May 01 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that they were fully cognizant of the value of the labourers and workers in the national economy and stressed upon the wealthy, businessmen, investors and industrialists to prioritize improving the conditions of the workers. Addressing a gathering of labourers and workers from different… Continue reading PM wants wealthy, businessmen, industrialists to prioritize improving conditions of labour class

PM satisfied as $1.1 bln final IMF tranche to bring in economic stability

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, expressing satisfaction over the disbursement of $1.1 billion final tranche by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hoped that it would help bring economic stability to the country. On Monday, the IMF Executive Board completed the second review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan, allowing… Continue reading PM satisfied as $1.1 bln final IMF tranche to bring in economic stability

No peace in world without permanent peace in Gaza: PM

RIYADH, Apr 29 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday here said permanent peace in Gaza was imperative for achieving peace in the world. He was speaking at the plenary meeting of the special session of World Economic Forum on the theme of “Rejuvenating Growth”. He said, “The world will not be in peace unless there… Continue reading No peace in world without permanent peace in Gaza: PM

Pak-Saudi economic ties enter a new era with trade-boosting steps ahead: PM

RIYADH, Apr 29 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had entered a new era as both countries were set to take concrete measures to boost the volume of bilateral trade in the coming days. The prime minister, in a meeting with Saudi Minister of… Continue reading Pak-Saudi economic ties enter a new era with trade-boosting steps ahead: PM

PM to address closing plenary of WEF special meeting, meet Saudi ministers today

RIYADH, Apr 29 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to address the closing plenary of the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum titled “Rejuvenating Growth” today – the third day of his visit to the Kingdom. Besides the prime minister, other public speakers of the closing plenary include Saudi Minister of Economy and… Continue reading PM to address closing plenary of WEF special meeting, meet Saudi ministers today

PM calls upon bridging gap between Global South, North in health sector

RIAYDH, Apr 28 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday while terming the global inequity in health sector as ‘the first and foremost problem’ called upon bridging the widening gap between the Global South and the Global North. Expressing his views in a session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) regarding global health, the prime… Continue reading PM calls upon bridging gap between Global South, North in health sector

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in KSA to attend WEF special meeting

RIYADH, Apr 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday arrived in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ‘Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development’, being held from April 28-29. Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Waleed Al Khareeji, Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi… Continue reading Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in KSA to attend WEF special meeting

PM to attend WEF special meeting in KSA

ISLAMABAD, April 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday will travel to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in a two-day special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ‘Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development’. The prime minister was invited to attend the WEF meeting by Crown Prince and Prime… Continue reading PM to attend WEF special meeting in KSA

PM directs formation of committee for consultation with provinces on carbon credits policy

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday directed formation of a committee for consultation with the provinces for policy making on guiding principles for carbon credits. He was chairing the third meeting of Pakistan Council for Climate Change. The federal and provincial governments would work together for making policies regarding climate change, he said.… Continue reading PM directs formation of committee for consultation with provinces on carbon credits policy

PM launches Shuhada Package for martyred federal govt officials; resolves to eliminate smuggling

ABBOTTABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Shuhada Package to support the families of the federal government officials martyred in the line of duty, comprising cash assistance, housing allowance as well as free education and medical treatment. The prime minister, who visited the family of late Customs Inspector Syed… Continue reading PM launches Shuhada Package for martyred federal govt officials; resolves to eliminate smuggling

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