Asad Umer welcomes newly appointed country director World Bank in Pakistan Najy Benhassine

ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank in Pakistan, Najy Benhassine. Asad Umar welcomed the Country Director and appreciated the strong working relationship between the government of Pakistan and the World Bank, said a press… Continue reading Asad Umer welcomes newly appointed country director World Bank in Pakistan Najy Benhassine

5 properties worth 156.45 million auctioned

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):The Ministry of Privatization on Monday auctioned five properties worth of Rs.156.45 million owned by different ministries and division to create resources for economic development and prosperity. As a result of bidding against the reserve price of Rs140.525 million, ministry of privatization was successfully able to raise Rs 156.45 million for the… Continue reading 5 properties worth 156.45 million auctioned

Dawood greets Australian inventors for making investment in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood Monday hailed the Australian inventors to make investment in different sectors of Pakistan. A delegation of Fortescue Metals Group Limited headed by the Chairman of the group, Andrew Forrest visited the Board of Investment (BOI) here, said a press release… Continue reading Dawood greets Australian inventors for making investment in Pakistan

IPU President terms Pakistan as hub of economic, tourists activities

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): President Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), Gabriela Cuevas Barron Saturday said Pakistan with amazing geographical location, natural resources and talented people has the potential to become hub of economic and tourist activities. Expressing her views at Islamabad International Airport while leaving for her country, Gabriela Cuevas Barron said she was returning from… Continue reading IPU President terms Pakistan as hub of economic, tourists activities

Egypt shows interest to develop G2G cooperation in energy sector of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Egypt on Wednesday expressed keen interest to develop government-to-government (G-2G) cooperation in energy sector of Pakistan after seeing conducive investment environment and opportunities in diverse areas like power, gas, renewable energy, LNG and CNG. A delegation of Egyptian Energy Company TAQA, led by Ambassador Tarek Dahrough, called on Special Assistant to Prime… Continue reading Egypt shows interest to develop G2G cooperation in energy sector of Pakistan

New ‘National Single Curriculum’ to provide career opportunities to Madrassa students: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood Friday said new ‘National Single Curriculum’ would provide career opportunities to Madrassa students in all the national institutions including civil and armed forces. He expressed these views while addressing a presser, held here to highlight his ministry’s two years performance in the education sector. The… Continue reading New ‘National Single Curriculum’ to provide career opportunities to Madrassa students: Shafqat

Thousands of jobs being created under climate ministry’s executed projects: Amin

Thousands of jobs being created under climate ministry's executed projects: Amin

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Thursday said thousands of jobs being created in the projects executed under the Ministry of Climate Change. Addressing a joint press briefing flanked by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz along with Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razzak Dawood,… Continue reading Thousands of jobs being created under climate ministry’s executed projects: Amin

Govt has taken unprecedented steps for environment protection in 2 years: Zartaj

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir Thursday said the present government had taken unprecedented steps over the last two years for the protection of environment. Addressing a joint press briefing over two year performance of the government, flanked byFederal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Syed Shibli Faraz… Continue reading Govt has taken unprecedented steps for environment protection in 2 years: Zartaj

STPF finalizes to diversify export sector: Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood Thursday said that Strategic Policy Framework (STPF) had been finalized which would bring diversification in local export sector and encourage industrialization in the country. The Prime Minister was also briefed about the policy framework and he had accorded the approval, he… Continue reading STPF finalizes to diversify export sector: Dawood

Water Resource Ministry needs no govt sovereign guarantee for any projects: Vawda

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Minister for Water Resources, Faisal Vawda on Wednesday said Water Resources Ministry was a sole entity which needed no government sovereign guarantee for executing any project. Addressing a press conference along with other federal ministers Shibli Faraz, Fawad Hussain, Dr Shiren Mazari, Omar Ayub, Ali Zaidi, , Murad Saeed, and Dr Fehmida… Continue reading Water Resource Ministry needs no govt sovereign guarantee for any projects: Vawda

Pakistan to import Euro-5 standard petrol from Sep 1: Nadeem Babar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Petroleum Nadeem Babar Wednesday said the country would start importing only Euro-5 standard petrol from September 1, aimed at providing quality fuel and tackling environmental issues. “Efficiency-wise, the Euro-5 petrol is far better than the existing Euro-II and will be available without any additional… Continue reading Pakistan to import Euro-5 standard petrol from Sep 1: Nadeem Babar

Communication ministry has saved Rs750 m through austerity policy: Murad Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Wednesday said following the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the ministry had adopted the policy of austerity, accountability, transparency and self-sufficiency. He was addressing a press conference along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry… Continue reading Communication ministry has saved Rs750 m through austerity policy: Murad Saeed

Omar vows to control circular debt, provide electricity on competitive rates

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan Wednesday reiterated the firm resolve of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to revamp the power sector bycurtailing the circular debt and providing electricity to consumers on competitive rates. “We have brought down the per unit rate of electricity, which is being produced through renewable energy and solar… Continue reading Omar vows to control circular debt, provide electricity on competitive rates

CM Punjab inaugurates double-decker bus service to promote tourism

RAWALPINDI, Aug 18 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday inaugurated double-decker bus service hoping to promote tourism in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the bus service, the CM said that the bus service would boost tourism.“Punjab government is taking measures to promote tourism in the… Continue reading CM Punjab inaugurates double-decker bus service to promote tourism

Sacrifices of Kashmiri people not to go wasted: Usman Dar

SIALKOT, Aug 05 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar here on Wednesday said that sacrifices of thousands of innocent Kashmiri would not go wasted and the sun of freedom would soon rise in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing the Kashmir Solidarity Rally to mark the Yaum-e-Istehsal Kashmir, he… Continue reading Sacrifices of Kashmiri people not to go wasted: Usman Dar

Gilgit- Civilization in wilderness

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CM announces development projects for Murree

RAWALPINDI, Jul 24 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab, Usman Buzdar Friday said that a new water supply scheme would be developed in Murree to overcome the water shortage, at the cost of Rs 220 million to provide 600,000 gallon water daily to the residents. Addressing a meeting during his visit to Murree, he that provision of water… Continue reading CM announces development projects for Murree

China to offers worth $ 4 million for vocational school program

ISLAMABAD, Jul 08 (APP):The Government of China will offer worth $ 4 million under ‘Letter of Exchange for provision of ‘Vocational School Equipment and Material’ Program’. The government of China, under this project, will provide training equipment for the vocational training institutes/schools around Pakistan through National Vocational and Technical Training Commission, said a press release… Continue reading China to offers worth $ 4 million for vocational school program

Azam Khan Swati for joint efforts against curse of narcotics drug

ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Azam Khan Swati on Thursday said that the most befitting way of celebrating the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking is to reaffirm our commitment for helping the people who have unfortunately become drug addicts. In a message, the minister said that on the… Continue reading Azam Khan Swati for joint efforts against curse of narcotics drug

Asad Umar chairs meeting of NCOC

ISLAMABAD, June 24 (APP): A meeting of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad umer here on Wednesday.

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