ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The World Bank in its recent Macroeconomic Outlook-2015 about Pakistan, has projected steady growth, recovery-cum-low inflation, supported byfiscal consolidation and improving external position for the next two years.
UN chief slams terrorist attack in Ankara
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 14 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack in the Turkish capital of Ankara that reportedly killed and wounded dozens of people.
Imran in habit of telling lies: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was in the habit of telling lies.
Pak envoy looks forward to China’s economic blueprints
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan in China Masood Khalid has said that he was looking forward to see the outcomes of the China’s outgoing ‘Two sessions’ with reference to the country’s economic blueprints. The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, colloquially known as ‘Two sessions’ in China is a politicial consultative body of China comprisingdelegates from a range of political parties and organziations and independent members.
Dar reviews progress on draft Companies Bill 2016
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday chaired a briefing session here on the consultative process with stakeholders on draft Companies Bill 2016. He was also briefed about Pakistan stock market’s possible induction into the emerging markets index of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).
All resources in use to overcome energy crisis: CM
LAHORE, March 13 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that elimination of energy crisis was a major challenge and all out resources were being utilized to overcome it.
Marvi terms Bhitai's Message as Peace, tolerance and women empowerment
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Minister of State and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), MNA Marvi Memon Sunday said that great Sindhi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s message of peace, tolerance and women empowerment was universal in its reach.
Karachi needs good administrative structure: Masood Malik
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Managing Director Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC) Masood Malik has said Karachi issue can only be sorted out with the installment of good administrative structure. Talking to PTV News, Senior journalist Masood Malik said that political parties have consensus over several national issues such as CPEC and NAP and they also must develop concordance over Karachi issue as well.
Govt bringing reforms to improve FDE functioning: Tariq Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The government was making all-out efforts to bring about reforms in the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) for further improving its functioning. Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said while talking to APP.
BISP so far disbursed about Rs. 362.25 billion since inception
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has successfully disbursed about Rs. 362.25 billion across the country since inception. BISP has successfully achieved all the goals and objectives set by the Federal Government and International Development Partners from time to time since inception.
Security Council endorses steps to combat sexual exploitation by UN peacekeepers
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 12 (APP): The United Nations Security Council has endorsed special measures recommended by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to prevent and combat sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers. Through a resolution adopted on Friday by a vote of 14 in favour, with one abstention (Egypt), the Council specifically endorsed the decision of the Secretary-General to repatriate a particular military unit or formed police unit of a contingent when there is credible evidence of widespread or systemic sexual exploitation and abuse by that unit.”
PM concludes Saudi visit; attends “North Thunder” military exercises; meets King
MADINA, Mar 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday left here on the conclusion of his three-day official visit of Saudi Arabia, on the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud. During the visit, the Prime Minister, besides attending the concluding ceremony of “North Thunder” military exercises alongwith the other Heads of States and Majesties whose countries took part in the exercises, also met Saudi King.
PM grieved over coal mine collapse incident
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday expressed his utmost grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of coal mine collapse in Orakzai Agency. The Prime Minister extended condolences to the families of those who became victims of the catastrophe.
ICT key enabler of socio-economic development: Anusha
ISLAMABAD, March 12 (APP): Minister for Information Technology Anusha Rahman has been invited by UNESCO and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the formulation of policy to use technology for the proliferation of education. While addressing this forum at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week at Paris, Anusha Rahman said, “ICT is the key enabler of socio economic development,” according to a message received here from Paris.
Political stability, investment protection in place for robust growth: Jilani
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Jalil Abbas Jilani has said that political stability, security and protection of investments are in place as a result of reform agenda of the Government of Pakistan. Jilani was chairing the proceedings of a seminar arranged by the Embassy of Pakistan at Washington DC to gather views of Pakistani-American community on promoting private sector investments in Pakistan, said a message received here Saturday.
Rajwana urges doctors to serve in rural areas
MULTAN, Mar 12 (APP): Punjab Governor, Malik Rafique Rajwana urged doctors to serve in rural areas saying that it was need of the hour for ailing masses. “People in villages even do not know what is dental treatment though it is a very important department of health,” he added.
Promotion of education vital to curb terrorism: Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here Saturday.
Sri Lankan High Commissioner calls on Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Sri Lankan High Commissioner Major General (rted) Jayanath Lokuketagodage called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here Saturday and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation. He was accompanied by Ms Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Minister and Head of Chancery of the High Commission of Sri Lanka.
Minister directs to complete survey in given time
LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways (PR) Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed the authorities concerned to complete survey of railway lands in the given time period.
Shehbaz, Korean envoy discuss bilateral ties
LAHORE, March 12 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Korean Ambassador Song Jong-Hwan here Saturday discussed matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and increase in cooperation in education, skill development, health,Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) and other sectors. During the meeting, the Korean Ambassador assured all-out cooperation in health, skill development and SME sectors.