Pakistan
PM arrives in Riyadh on two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister has arrived in Riyadh on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince. Riyadh Governor, Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud warmly welcomed the Prime Minister. During his stay at Riyadh, the Pakistan Prime Minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince and discuss…
Read More »NA condemns brutal killing of senior journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya
The National Assembly has adopted a unanimous resolution, strongly condemning the brutal killing of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. The Resolution, moved by Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri, called for an independent and impartial inquiry into the incident. It demanded that a fair and transparent investigation should…
Read More »MNAs call for collective efforts to control political polarization, hatred and indecency
The National Assembly resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Monday evening with Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in the chair. PPP leaders Syed Ali Musa Gillani and Abdul Hakeem Baloch took oath as Members of the National Assembly. Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf administered the oath. The House…
Read More »PM phones Kenyan President to press for impartial probe into Arshad Sharif’s killing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif phoned President of Kenya, William Ruto and expressed serious concern on the part of Pakistani people and journalism fraternity over the death of senior journalist Arshad Sharif in that country. He emphasized on impartial and transparent…
Read More »President urges need to take effective steps for enrolling out-of-school children
President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the need to take effective steps for enrolling out-of-school children as human resource development was the lynchpin to the socioeconomic development of any country. He was talking to the Chairman of the National Commission for Human Development Col retired Dr Amirullah Marwat, who called…
Read More »PM leaves for Saudi Arabia on two-day official visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. Shehbaz Sharif is visiting the Kingdom on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman. During his stay at Riyadh, the Pakistan Prime Minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince and discuss…
Read More »Govt devising strategy to ensure uninterrupted gas supply: Musadik Malik
Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik says the government is devising a strategy to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to those industries which have no alternate means to continue their functioning. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he said centres of gas supply companies are being set up…
Read More »PM condemns undue sloganeering against state institutions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned undue sloganeering against state institutions during a conference on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, he said the coalition government and his party are fully determined to ensure freedom of expression of every citizen as per the Constitution. He said the government itself provides such…
Read More »Security forces kill one terrorist in Khyber District
One terrorist was killed in an intense exchange of fire with the security forces in Shalobar area of Khyber District. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted an intelligence based operation on reported presence of terrorists in the area. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the…
Read More »Removing from FATF Grey List would boost economic activities in the country: Business Community
Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision of Pakistan’s removal from grey list, the business community said coming out of the watchdog’s increased monitoring process would boost economic activities and help put the ailing economy back on sustainable growth path. Commenting on the mega development, President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of…
Read More »75th Founding Day AJK to be celebrated tomorrow with renewed pledge to continue freedom struggle
Kashmiris on both sides of the line of control and rest of the world are celebrating 75th Founding Day of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with a renewed pledge to continue the struggle until the liberation of Indian Illeglly Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and accession of the whole territory…
Read More »World Polio Day to be observed on Monday
World Polio Day will be observed tomorrow (Monday) to raise awareness of the importance of polio vaccination to protect every child from this devastating disease. The day highlights the global efforts to end polio worldwide. On the eve of World Polio Day, a week long anti-polio sub-national campaign will start…
Read More »CM KP directs Revenue Board to expedite land record computerization
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the authorities of Board of Revenue to expedite the computerization of land record in the province. Presiding over a meeting in Peshawar, he stressed giving special focus on completion of computerization of land record in the provincial capital within the next three…
Read More »PM terms utilization of local energy resources top priority
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says utilization of local energy resources is top priority of his government. Chairing a review meeting regarding transportation of Thar coal in Islamabad on Thursday, he said Thar coal can sufficiently fulfil our energy needs. He said we will produce cheaper electricity by utilizing local coal…
Read More »PM, Human Rights Minister discuss country’s political situation
Federal Minister for Human Rights, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. During meeting, they discussed about matters pertaining to human rights and overall political situation. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Special Assistant Atta Tarar were present on the occasion.
Read More »PM launches Youth Development Initiatives to enhance skills of students
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Youth Development Initiatives to enhance skills of students across the country. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday evening, the Prime Minister said youth makes a major chunk of our population and we will have to further expand these initiatives to equip…
Read More »President calls for concerted efforts to provide relief to flood victims
President Dr Arif Alvi has stressed the need for the government, public representatives, NGOs and other stakeholders to complement each other’s efforts in providing relief to the flood victims. Talking to President of Islamic Relief USA Muhammad Anwar Khan Country Director of Islamic Relief Pakistan Asif Ali Sherazi and Advocacy…
Read More »COAS, Belgian Ambassador discuss matters of mutual interest
Belgian Ambassador Charles Joseph M Delogne called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi today (Thursday). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and enhanced bilateral as well as defence cooperation were discussed. The visiting dignitary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by floods…
Read More »PMO directs to constitute committee to analyze “Cyber Threats and Challenges” to state institutions
Prime Minister’s Office has directed the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to constitute a high-level committee of experts headed by the IT Minister to analyze the “Cyber Threats and Challenges” to the state institutions. The action was taken in response to President Dr Arif Alvi’s letter to the Prime…
Read More »Steps being taken to promote ‘Made-in-Pakistan’ concept: NA informed
The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that a series of steps have been taken by the government to establish new industries, promote the Made in Pakistan concept and enhance employment opportunities in the country. Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmud in a written reply told the house during…
Read More »PM directs to take steps for provision of relief to gas consumers in winter season
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take all necessary steps for provision of relief to gas consumers in winter season. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, he directed to keep a close eye on gas demand and supply in the winter season. The Prime Minister…
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