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Gov’t to spend Rs 377 bn on solarisation of tube wells: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government would spend a total of Rs 377 billion on solarisation of agriculture tube wells across the country. “As part of the government’s revolutionary solarisation project of generating 10,000 MW to replace the costly thermal power, I launched a program for solarisation of… Continue reading Gov’t to spend Rs 377 bn on solarisation of tube wells: PM

Coalition gov’t lays foundation of economic recovery in form of SIFC: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the coalition government had laid the foundation of economic recovery in the form of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). “In my address in yesterday’s ceremony, I made it clear that the best way to pay tribute to the martyrs is to make Pakistan economically strong… Continue reading Coalition gov’t lays foundation of economic recovery in form of SIFC: PM

PTI purposefully deploys violence as policy: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said keeping in view the facts that had been established so far, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) under its chief purposefully deployed violence as a policy. Responding to a tweet of the PTI chairman, the prime minister in his tweet said if there was someone who deserved… Continue reading PTI purposefully deploys violence as policy: PM

Pakistan not seeking relief from commercial banks, Eurobond creditors: Miftah

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Friday said that in the wake of climate related disaster, Pakistan was seeking debt relief from bilateral Paris Club creditors only and it was not seeking any relief from commercial banks or the Eurobond creditors. “Given the climate-induced disaster in Pakistan, we are seeking… Continue reading Pakistan not seeking relief from commercial banks, Eurobond creditors: Miftah

China agrees to provide loan $2.3 bn loan: Miftah

Summary on supply of milling wheat from Russia submitted to ECC

ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail Wednesday said that the Chinese consortium of banks has signed the RMB 15 billion (~$2.3 billion) loan facility agreement after it was signed by the Pakistani side on Tuesday. In his tweet, the finance minister said the inflow was expected within a couple of… Continue reading China agrees to provide loan $2.3 bn loan: Miftah

Settlement of Thor & Harban tribes’ dispute good news on Diamer Bhasha Dam: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the settlement of decade-old Thor and Harban tribes’ dispute will allow smooth and timely completion of Diamer Bhasha Dam. It will also pave way for the settlement of boundary dispute between Gilgit Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Imran Khan said in a twitter post.… Continue reading Settlement of Thor & Harban tribes’ dispute good news on Diamer Bhasha Dam: PM

PTI govt saves public money in highways’ construction: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday congratulated the Ministry of Communication and National Highway Authority (NHA) for saving public money through transparency and digitization and achieving 138% reduction in the cost of constructing four-lane highway when compared with PML-N government. Imran Khan in a twitter post also mentioned 125% increase in… Continue reading PTI govt saves public money in highways’ construction: PM

KP LG elections start of modern, devolved system: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday describing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local government elections as “start of modern, devolved system”, said that directly elected Tehsil Nazims will improve governance and create future leaders. “Amidst the noise over KP LG elections, no one realizes these elections are start of modern, development LG system as… Continue reading KP LG elections start of modern, devolved system: PM

Sehat Insaf Card: Every family in Punjab to get up to Rs 1 million every year : Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Friday that after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa every family in Punjab will now be able to get up to Rs 1 million every year through Sehat Insaf Card. In a tweet, he said through this extensive facility quality treatment will now be available to… Continue reading Sehat Insaf Card: Every family in Punjab to get up to Rs 1 million every year : Fawad

PTV set to earn Rs1.3 billion profit this year: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that after a long deficit, Pakistan Television was set to earn a profit of Rs1.3 billion this year. In a tweet, he said the PTV suffered Rs300 million loss due to postponement of New Zealand and England cricket teams’ tours to… Continue reading PTV set to earn Rs1.3 billion profit this year: Fawad

Govt charging 16.4% taxes on petrol against 52% in previous govt: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said the government was charging only 16.4% taxes on petrol, which was around 33% less than the time of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) when the tax rate was as high as 52%. “The current Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) is Rs5.62 and… Continue reading Govt charging 16.4% taxes on petrol against 52% in previous govt: Asad Umar

Submitted reply to show cause notice by ECP, says Ali Zaidi

In a tweet, the minister said, he had full faith that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will discharge its duties to ensure free and fair Cantonment Board Elections according to its mandate under article 218(3) of constitution. The minister said, however, he was surprised to receive a show cause notice as he had not been… Continue reading Submitted reply to show cause notice by ECP, says Ali Zaidi

PM for apprehending killers of two PTI supporters during AJK polls

ISLAMABAD, July 26 (APP) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressing his grief over the killing of two supporter of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) during the AJK elections,, instructed the Inspectors General of Police to immediately apprehend the killers. “Saddened to learn of the killing of our two supporters Zaheer Ahmed & Ramzan, both cousins, during… Continue reading PM for apprehending killers of two PTI supporters during AJK polls

PM thanks people of Azad Kashmir for placing trust in PTI through votes

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ISLAMABAD, July 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday thanked the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir for placing their trust in Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) through their votes, which resulted in PTI’s electoral victory. In a tweet posted on his twitter handle, Imran Khan said that they will focus on bringing the people out… Continue reading PM thanks people of Azad Kashmir for placing trust in PTI through votes

AJK elections kindle hopes of IIOJK people: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir kindle the hopes of people of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Occupied Kashmir (IIOJK). آزاد کشمیر میں انتخابات مقبوضہ کشمیر کے لوگوں کے خوابوں کو جلاء بخشتے ہیں، ایک دن پورے کشمیر کے… Continue reading AJK elections kindle hopes of IIOJK people: Fawad

Govt to end colonial legacy of `pomp and glory’ protocol culture: PM

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ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday indicating to review the protocol and security for ministers, governors and chief ministers said the government will put an end to the colonial legacy of pomp and glory. Next week Cabinet will decide on a comprehensive policy in this regard. We will put an end to… Continue reading Govt to end colonial legacy of `pomp and glory’ protocol culture: PM

Estimated 3.94% GDP growth reflects success of govt’s policies: PM

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ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said as the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was estimated to grow at 3.94% during the current fiscal year (2020-21), it reflected the success of government’s economic policies while managing COVID-19 pandemic. “National Accounts Committee [NAC] has finalized GDP growth estimate & GDP growth is… Continue reading Estimated 3.94% GDP growth reflects success of govt’s policies: PM

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