Imran Niazi’s corruption, bad governance cause of economic malaise: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Imran Niazi was responsible for current economic difficulties as he destabilized the country’s system for his vested political interests, committed massive corruption, badly governed, undermined relations with friendly countries and grossly violated the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before the vote of no… Continue reading Imran Niazi’s corruption, bad governance cause of economic malaise: PM

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PM expresses deep grief over death of Sheikh Muhammad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his deep grief over the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member of the royal family of Qatar. On his Twitter handle the prime minister said “I extend my deepest condolences to H.H. Sheikh… Continue reading PM expresses deep grief over death of Sheikh Muhammad

PM underlines significance of continuity of policies thru charter of economy, democracy

LAHORE: July 22 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing the ceremony of merit-based distribution of laptops to high- achieving students of Danish School under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme. APP

LAHORE, July 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday once again called for a charter of economy and democracy for the sake of continuity of policies and for the prosperous future of the country. Addressing a ceremony to award laptops to talented students of Danish Schools System, the prime minister regretted that the… Continue reading PM underlines significance of continuity of policies thru charter of economy, democracy

PM lauds Nawab of Junagadh for raising strong voice against India’s illegal state occupation

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, expressing his sorrow over the death of Nawab of Junagadh Muhammad Jahangir Khanji, said the deceased always raised a strong voice against India’s illegal occupation of the State of Junagadh. He said the Nawab of Junagadh always raised a strong voice against India’s illegal occupation… Continue reading PM lauds Nawab of Junagadh for raising strong voice against India’s illegal state occupation

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Pakistan, Ukraine agree to expand cooperation in areas of mutual benefit

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Pakistan and Ukraine on Thursday agreed to expand cooperation in all areas of mutual benefit including trade, investment, agriculture, food security, defense cooperation, cultural exchanges and people to people contacts. “In our meeting today, we agreed on the importance of regular dialogue and engagements to further strengthen the bilateral ties. We have… Continue reading Pakistan, Ukraine agree to expand cooperation in areas of mutual benefit

Ukrainian FM arrives in Pakistan on two-day visit

ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba arrived here Thursday on his two-day maiden visit to Pakistan. This is also the first-ever ministerial visit from Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Ukraine in 1993. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari received his Ukrainian counterpart on his arrival at the… Continue reading Ukrainian FM arrives in Pakistan on two-day visit

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan on July 20-21

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will undertake an official visit to Pakistan on July 20-21, a spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs said on Wednesday. During his visit, Foreign Minister Kuleba will call on the Prime Minister and hold detailed talks with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Pakistan and Ukraine… Continue reading Ukrainian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan on July 20-21

PM expresses gratitude to UAE President for his firm support to economic stability

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday conveyed his profound gratitude to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his firm support to the economic and financial stability of Pakistan which certainly manifested his deep affection and care for the welfare of the people of Pakistan. During a telephonic… Continue reading PM expresses gratitude to UAE President for his firm support to economic stability

PM, Chairman Senate discuss overall political situation

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed with him the overall political situation in the country. The meeting also discussed progress on development projects in Balochistan. The Chairman Senate paid tribute to PM Sharif on the restoration of work at Dalbandin Airport in Balochistan on an… Continue reading PM, Chairman Senate discuss overall political situation

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Govt to resolve issues of exporters: PM

SIALKOT, Jul 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday directed formulation of a policy for establishment of one window facilitation centers for resolving issues of exporters. He was talking to a delegation comprising members of Parliament and office bearers of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) here.The delegation paid tribute to the prime minister on… Continue reading Govt to resolve issues of exporters: PM

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Railways minister calls on PM; briefs on reforms

LAHORE, July 16 (APP): Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and apprised him of the progress over reforms in Pakistan Intentional Airlines (PIA) and outsourcing process aimed at provision of better services at airports. During the meeting, they also discussed the matters related to… Continue reading Railways minister calls on PM; briefs on reforms

PPP to promote industries in country: Bilawal

THATTA: July 15 - Chairman Pakistan People's Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of Dhabiji Special Economic Zone at Dhabiji. APP

PPP to promote industries in country: Bilawal

PM for promoting skilled-based vocational training to improve balance of payment

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government was promoting the skilled-based vocational training to expand foreign remittances that would ultimately help improving the current account deficit of the country. In his address after laying the foundation stone of the central campus of National University of Technology (NUTECH) here, the… Continue reading PM for promoting skilled-based vocational training to improve balance of payment

PM asserts non-politicization of public welfare projects

MULTAN, Jul 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed completion of public welfare projects on priority basis and stressed that such programmes should not be politicized in the best interest of people. Speaking during his visit to the under-construction 500-bed Nishtar Hospital II, he said the public welfare projects suffered a major set… Continue reading PM asserts non-politicization of public welfare projects

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IMF’s Stand-by Agreement approval, a major step to help stabilize economy: PM

ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the approval of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board for a Stand-by Agreement of $3 billion, a little while ago, was a major step forward in the government’s efforts to stabilise the economy and achieve macroeconomic stability. On his Twitter handle,… Continue reading IMF’s Stand-by Agreement approval, a major step to help stabilize economy: PM

PM expresses gratitude to UAE President for $1 bn deposit with SBP

ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohamed Bin Zayed for the deposit of $1 billion with the State Bank of Pakistan. In a tweet, the prime minister said that as a time-tested friend and brotherly country, the UAE had always… Continue reading PM expresses gratitude to UAE President for $1 bn deposit with SBP

PM grieved over death of 10 members of same family in Lahore house fire

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of 10 members of the same family in a house fire incident in Lahore. According to the statement issued by the media wing of the Prime Minister’s Office, the PM prayed for the departed souls to rest in… Continue reading PM grieved over death of 10 members of same family in Lahore house fire

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World must stand united against hatred, discrimination, intolerance: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday called upon the world to stand united against hatred, discrimination, intolerance, and promote mutual respect, understanding, and tolerance. Virtually addressing a session of an urgent debate held by Human Rights Council on acts of religious hatred including the incident of the desecration of the Holy… Continue reading World must stand united against hatred, discrimination, intolerance: Bilawal

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