ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Monday said that Pakistan will keep playing its positive role for the peace and stability in Afghanistan. She hailed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision on the provision of airbase to the United States. She said that around 80,000 Pakistanis were killed in… Continue reading Pakistan to play positive role for peaceful Afghanistan at all forums
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Undemocratic attitude not to be acceptable in Parliament: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Wednesday said that undemocratic attitude would not be acceptable in the Parliament House as opposition was using derogatory and slang language against treasury benches. Talking to a private news channel, she said the ruling party was facing misbehavior and undemocratic attitude of opposition… Continue reading Undemocratic attitude not to be acceptable in Parliament: Zartaj Gul
Budget 2021-22 to be presented as per aspirations of public: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Thursday promised that budget for the financial year 2021-22 would represent the aspirations of the public which would further accelerate the development projects and improve the living standard of common man. “Development of deprived areas was also part of the priorities of… Continue reading Budget 2021-22 to be presented as per aspirations of public: Zartaj Gul
Legislation underway to grant 20 addl marks for students on planting saplings: Zartaj
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wednesday said in order to integrate the youth of the country in the Prime Minister’s Ten Billion Tree Tsunami plantation project, a special legislation allowing 20 additional marks was underway. The Minister of State in her exclusive interview told APP that in line… Continue reading Legislation underway to grant 20 addl marks for students on planting saplings: Zartaj
Minister of State for Climate Change, Zartaj Gul addressing during the Caravan-e-Mahol Float in connection with World Environment Day organized by Pak-EPA at D-Chowk
Pakistan’s initiatives on environment being recognized globally: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jun 4 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said it was a great honour for Pakistan to host World Environment Day on Saturday, themed ‘Ecosystem Restoration’. Speaking at an inauguration ceremony of two-day photographic exhibition in Pak-China Friendship Centre, he said it was a recognition of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)… Continue reading Pakistan’s initiatives on environment being recognized globally: Fawad
Govt promoting entrepreneurship culture to bring youth in mainstream: Zartaj
ISLAMABAD, Jun 3 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Thursday said the government was bringing youth into mainstream by promoting entrepreneurship culture in a bid to empower them socially and economically. Talking to PTV news, she said providing technical skills to youth and making them self-employed was the government’s topmost priority and… Continue reading Govt promoting entrepreneurship culture to bring youth in mainstream: Zartaj
Pakistan to ink debt-for-nature swap deals with UK, Canada, Germany, Italy
ISLAMABAD, Jun 01 (APP): Pakistan is all set to sign agreements with Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Kingdom on June 5 for “millions of dollars” in debt relief in exchange for investments in environmental conservation efforts across the country, Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul said. The South Asian nation is working… Continue reading Pakistan to ink debt-for-nature swap deals with UK, Canada, Germany, Italy
Zartaj Gul praises Islamia University’s plantation initiative
BAHAWALPUR, May 18 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul has said that the campuses of Islamia University Bahawalpur are lush green and present the best example of the Clean and Green Pakistan campaign. More than one lakh saplings have been planted on the campuses due to which the university offers a beautiful view.… Continue reading Zartaj Gul praises Islamia University’s plantation initiative
All Brick Kilns in Punjab Shifted to Eco-Friendly Technology
ISLAMABAD, May 2 (APP):In yet another milestone in the fight against air pollution and smog, the present government has converted all brick kilns in Punjab to zig-zag technology. Due to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s personal attention and encouragement, the country is making some major and important strides to deal with the bigger issue of climate… Continue reading All Brick Kilns in Punjab Shifted to Eco-Friendly Technology
‘Arrogant Maryam’ needs psychological treatment: Zartaj
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Wednesday called Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz a mentally retarded and arrogant leader that needed psychological treatment. Addressing a joint press conference flanked by Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Kanwal Shauzab, the minister collectively responded… Continue reading ‘Arrogant Maryam’ needs psychological treatment: Zartaj
PM Office used for anti-state activities during PML-N govt: Kanwal Shauzab
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary on Economic Affairs Kanwal Shauzab on Wednesday reminded Maryam Nawaz of her father’s decade-long corrupt rule and said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz had a track record of weakening state institutions and attacking the judiciary on pronouncement of decisions against them. During the last PML-N government, the Prime Minister Office… Continue reading PM Office used for anti-state activities during PML-N govt: Kanwal Shauzab
Zartaj Gul calls on CEO PIA
KARACHI, Apr 12 (APP):State Minister for Climate Change, Zartaj Gul Monday called on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Air Marshal Arshad Malik here at PIA office. They discussed the possibility of having flights for Dera Ghazi Khan and PIA performance including COVID-19 scenario and aviation constraints, said a statement issued by a… Continue reading Zartaj Gul calls on CEO PIA
Bill, ordinance on cards for uniform syllabus: Zartaj
BAHAWALPUR, Mar 24 (APP):State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wednesday said the government had planned to enact law and bring ordinance to introduce a uniform syllabus simultaneously for educational institutions including state-run, private and religious seminaries. She said this while addressing a ceremony held at Auditorium of Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB) in connection with… Continue reading Bill, ordinance on cards for uniform syllabus: Zartaj
App link developed to help report Plastic bags ban violations: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Thursday announced that the Islamabad City smart application was linked to help citizens report plastic bags ban violations for swift administrative action. The application was amended with a separate domain to help citizens report hidden violations made by retailers or manufacturers of plastic bags… Continue reading App link developed to help report Plastic bags ban violations: Zartaj Gul
Polythene bag manufacturing factory raided, owner fined Rs100,000: Zartaj Gul
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir on Wednesday said a huge quantity of polythene bags and raw material were confiscated during a raid on a polythene bag manufacturing factory in remote rural locality of Tarnol in Islamabad and fine of Rs100,000 was imposed on its owner. She said the… Continue reading Polythene bag manufacturing factory raided, owner fined Rs100,000: Zartaj Gul
Creative artists can replace political phobia on television: Zartaj
RAWALPINDI, Mar 10 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wednesday said political phobia completely dominated the television, which could be replaced by artists’ creative talent to promote the country’s unique and diverse culture. Most of the media channels were focussing on politics in total disregard to the entertainment content depriving the national… Continue reading Creative artists can replace political phobia on television: Zartaj
Effective measures afoot for women empowerment: Zartaj Gul
PESHAWAR, Mar 08 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir Monday said that the government had taken various measures for socio-economic empowerment of women. She said this while addressing on the occasion of Women’s Day at Women’s University Mardan, which was being celebrated in the country like other parts of the world.… Continue reading Effective measures afoot for women empowerment: Zartaj Gul
Vote of confidence victory of truth: Zartaj
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir Saturday said the opposition legislators had run away from the National Assembly session as they could not face the truth. Getting of vote of confidence by Prime Minister Imran Khan from the National Assembly was a victory of truth, she said talking… Continue reading Vote of confidence victory of truth: Zartaj
Zartaj appeals to join hands with government to eliminate polythene bags
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change, Zartaj Gul Wazir on Friday called upon educational institutes and business community to join the government’s efforts to eliminate polythene bags in the country, which harm environment and the public health in many ways. “As long as people are not sensitized and warned of negative impacts… Continue reading Zartaj appeals to join hands with government to eliminate polythene bags
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