Bilawal striving to develop good relations with all countries: Tasneem

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Sun, 18 Jun 2023, 7:17 PM

Bilawal striving to develop good relations with all countries: Tasneem

SARGODHA, Jun 18 (APP): Minister of State for Production and Industries Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi has said that the country is reaping the benefits of solid efforts of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for good relations with all world countries.

The recent agreements with Russia were a result of a wise policy of Bilawal Bhutto, he said while talking to APP here on Sunday.

The state minister said Pakistan People’s Party had always pursued the policy of friendly relations with all world nations on the basis of equality.

He said the deal struck by Pakistan with Russia for crude oil import would help the government pass on financial relief to masses, who had been bearing the brunt of inflation, stemming from the previous government’s flawed economic policies.

Tasneem Quresi said: “It is for the first time in the country’s history that crude oil from Russia has arrived in Pakistan. I want to say to my political opponents that Russian oil has reached Pakistan, which will benefit the people; so at least congratulate the nation today.” he regretted that the previous government always misled people on almost all issues.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, in fact, did not manage to get any oil deal with Russia, which was also confirmed by the Russian government officials. He said Pakistan had imported 100,000 tons of oil from Russia initially with plans to gradually increase the quantity over time as the country would meet its quarterly oil requirements through utilisation of Russian oil.

The state minister said the previous government made baseless claims, suggesting that the PTI government’s attempt to import oil from Russia led to its alleged removal. He said the government intended to ink a $10 billion contract before the end of its tenure, so a new oil refinery could be established in Pakistan.

Ashrafi urges political dialogue for stability in country

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Sun, 18 Jun 2023, 7:14 PM

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Ashrafi urges political dialogue for stability in country — APP36-180623 LAHORE: June 18 - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi addressing a press conference at Begumpura GT Road. APP/AMI/TZD/FHA

LAHORE, Jun 18 (APP): Special Representative on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East and Central Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi called upon political parties on Sunday to hold dialogue for restoring stability and peace in the country.

Addressing a press conference at Baitul Aman here, he said investors were ready to come to Pakistan, but they wanted peace in the country. He said it was good that Pakistan’s relations with Russia and other countries were improving.

He said the supremacy of the law required everyone to avoid playing with the Constitution. The ulema of the country did not approve of political fights, he added.

Expressing his grief over the loss of human lives in a boat, which capsized near Greece, he said peace would have to be restored in Pakistan if the youth were to be stopped from leaving the country for some job opportunities in other countries.

He demanded the prime minister and the interior minister should take action against those involved in sending Pakistani citizens abroad illegally.

He also appealed the chief justice of Pakistan to take suo moto notice of such events. He also express condolences to those who lost their lives in a bus accident near Kallar Kahar.

He said protests continued in the country throughout the year, but what happened on May 9 was first incident of its kind. “Does anyone in anger ever insult their martyrs,” he questioned.

He said the Army Act was not a new law and it had been in exercise for years, adding that punishments were given under the Army Act during Imran’s government also.

However, he added, all those not involved in any vandalism on May 9 should be released.

Murtaza Javed Abbasi inaugurates Sui gas provision project for village Phalkot Galyat

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Sun, 18 Jun 2023, 7:10 PM

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Allied parties role, Opposition's suggestion during budget session commendable

ABBOTTABAD, Jun 18 (APP): Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi on Sunday inaugurated the Sui gas provision project in village Phalkot Galyat that would completed with the cost of Rs 11 million.

While addressing a public gathering on the occasion, he said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had neglected the people of the Hazara division during its four-year tenure.

Murtaza Abbasi said that PTI had the worst four years of rule in the history of Pakistan and they don’t have any developmental project to present. In contrast, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has initiated several projects worth billions of rupees for the people of Hazara.

The PTI government has increased inflation day by day during its government while our government has reduced the prices of petrol, diesel, and flour, adding he said.

The minister said that despite the conspiracies against Pakistan Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif is standing firmly against them and will rescue the country from the crises, during every tenure of PML-N the country has always progressed rapidly.

It was further mentioned that our manifesto is dedicated to serving the people, and this process will continue.
On this occasion, former MPA Sardar Aurangzib Nalootha, Zulfaqar Javed Abbasi, Malak Mohabbat Awan, Malak Faisal, Sardar Asif, and others addressed and stated that Murtaza Javed Abbasi has brought historical development work in one year in the region and there is no match for it.

Minister for Industries and Production visits FPCCI

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Sun, 18 Jun 2023, 7:06 PM

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Minister for Industries and Production visits FPCCI

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): Minister for Industry and Production Makhdoom Syed Murtaza Mahmood on Sunday visited Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).

The minister also met with President FPCCI Irfan Iqbal Sheikh and discussed ways and means to promote small and medium enterprises in the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Irfan Iqbal Sheikh urged the need of industrial development to attain rapid economic growth.

He said that industrial development will help in increase of export curtail imports and generate employment opportunities for the people.

He said that whenever we borrowed from the IMF, our GDP growth decreased instead of increasing and also become a reason for other economic hardship.

He said that present century is the century of economy and economically strong nations will rule the world.

He said that it takes time for SMEs to quickly integrate and align with larger industrial units and urged the need of proper financing and facilities to SMEs.

President FPCCI also suggested to allocating special space for SMEs in special economic zones, besides providing skilled and technical education.

He urged the government to ensure the provision of special facilities and interest-free loans to promote SMEs in rural areas to curb migration toward the major cities.

Speaking on the occasion, Makhdoom Syed Murtaza Mahmood said that government is determined for industrial development.

He said that measures are introduced in budget for industrial development in the country.