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Daily Archives: June 20, 2011

Message from Yusuf Raza Gilani Prime Minister of Pakistan on Birthday of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto


Islamabad: Today is the birthday of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. During her eventful life spread over 54 years, this distinguished woman of the Muslim world and the most popular leader of the country left indelible imprint on the history and politics at the global level, thanks to her intelligence and extraordinary courage. Her achievements during a short span of life remain unrivalled and worthy of emulation. Taking the mantle of leadership from her illustrious father Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the [...]

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Finance Minister to chair the meeting National Logistic Board


Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh today chaired a meeting about the proposal for the constitution of the trade regulatory authority presented to him by the chairman National Logistic Board and attended by the Secretary Finance, Planning and Development, Secretary Communications and Secretary Defence and others. The National Logistic Board gave a detailed presentation to the meeting encompassing the status of the national logistic cell, its operation vis-a-vis Afghan transit trade, it’s official [...]

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Remittances from United Arab Emirates may rise 50 per cent this year


Islamabad: Remittances from the UAE have been increasing to a record level and are expected to rise 50 per cent from $2.2 billion to $3.8 billion this year. This was stated by Ambassador of Pakistan in UAE Mr. Jamil Ahmed Khan while addressing a certificate distribution ceremony to “Highest Foreign Exchange Remitters to Pakistan” held at Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, says a press release received here today from Dubai. The Ambassador said that Pakistan is likely to receive [...]

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Naval Chief calls on Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani


Islamabad: Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Nauman Bashir called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here at PM’s House this afternoon and briefed him about the humanitarian operation conducted by the Pakistan Navy to save the crew members of MV Suez. The Prime Minister appreciated the professional capabilities of Pakistan Navy in handling the situation. The Prime Minister also congratulated the Naval Chief on the successful commissioning of new frigate, PNS Aslat in the Pakistan Navy. He said that [...]

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