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Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed says education emergency declared by the Prime Minister will play a vital role to enroll the out of school children. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said numerous projects are being carried out to provide opportunities to youth. He said that…

Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission successfully launched the second satellite PakSat MM1 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China today. The satellite PakSat MM1 has been conceived keeping in view the growing needs of the country in the broad spectrum of communication and connectivity. Based on advanced communication…

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov has arrived at the foreign office in Islamabad for talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. On arrival, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received the visiting dignitary. The two sides will hold discussion on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and ways…

Acting President Yousaf Raza Gillani has called for providing maximum relief to the people in the upcoming budget. Talking to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad today, he said a comprehensive strategy is required to enhance revenue collection. The Finance Minister briefed the acting president about the upcoming budget and…

International Day of Potato is being observed today. In December last year, the General Assembly announced that May 30 will be observed as International Potato Day every year. Potatoes rank among the top five staple food items used throughout the world. The observance will be used to underscore the importance…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed Pakistan's commitment to creating a world free of terrorism and extremism. Addressing a seminar in Islamabad today, he said that kinetic and non-kinetic measures are being taken to eliminate terrorism from its roots. The Minister said that country suffered immensely from extremist tendencies,…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and London Mayor Sadiq Khan at a meeting in London discussed matters of mutual interest and political situation. They also discussed matters pertaining to cricket. Mohsin Naqvi invited London Mayor to visit Pakistan. Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reiterated their commitment to further improve bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, energy, connectivity, and people-to-people contacts. The understanding to this effect came during a meeting of Acting President, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, and the visiting Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov in Islamabad…

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has said that the present government has devised a comprehensive strategy to overcome rising production cost issues for the promotion of the manufacturing sector in the country. He said this while he was addressing a ceremony at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and…

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Masood Khan has said his country is focussing on enhancing product competitiveness to secure greater share in the international market. Talking to Executive Director DC Soccer Club Grey Andrulis in Washington DC, he expressed pride in the quality of Pakistani exports. He said our sports…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the elevation of Warehouse and Logistics sector to the status of industry. He was talking to a delegation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry as well as Associations of various industries and businesses, who called on the Prime Minister in Islamabad today. The…

Pakistan Army has provided a state-of-the-art solar system to Government Boys Degree College, Gwadar. This will ensure educational activities even during power outages. In addition, the transportation problem of the students of the college has also been addressed by Pakistan Army. Source: Radio Pakistan