Islamabad: The 25th meeting of Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Board was held here today in the Ministry of Port and Shipping. The meeting was presided over by Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Aslam Hayat of the Authority. In the meeting general administrative matters pertaining to Gwadar Port Authority were discussed. It was decided in the meeting that in accordance with eh Aghaz-e-Haqooq Balochistan package, all the employees of Grade 1 to 16 of GPA will be hired from amongst the locals. It [...]

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari today donated blood here at Naudero House on the 58th birthday celebrations of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. President’s daughter Ms. Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah and other Party leaders were present during blood donation accompanied by a large number of Party workers. This donation is a part of a country wide blood donation campaign which is undertaken on 21st day of June of every year to collect blood for defence [...]

Islamabad: The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha brought from Pakistan were taken back to Pakistan today after conclusion of the exposition of these sacred relics in Sri Lankan. These sacred relics were sent by the Government of Pakistan on the special request of the Honourable President of Sri Lanka H.E Mahinda Rajapaksa, during the visit of the President of Pakistan H.E. Asif Ali Zardari to Sri Lanka, says a press release received here today from Sri Lanka. During the 17 [...]

Islamabad: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) is committed to providing better educational facilities to the people of AJK. It was stated by the Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Dr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar while visiting OPF Public School Upper Chhattar Muzaffarabad. He was accompanied by Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis Dr. Nadeem Ehsan. Federal Minister visited class rooms and met with students and staff individually. He was satisfied with the results and appreciated the quality services by the school to the [...]

Islamabad: Pakistan will take on Guam in the opening match of the HSBC Asia-5 Rugby tournament being played at Karawachi (Jakarta), starting June 22. Indonesia will take on China in the other match of the day. The third place play off and the final match would be held on Saturday, says a press release received here today from Jakarta. Meanwhile the Embassy of Pakistan hosted a reception in honour of the visiting team. Charge d’ Affaires, Syed Sajjad Haider along [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has underlined the imperative of addressing the core issues with sincerity under resumed dialogue between Pakistan and India. He expressed his satisfaction that the dialogue between the two countries had resumed and meetings of Interior / Home / Commerce and Defence Secretaries have already taken place whereas Foreign Secretaries’ level talks are scheduled to take place during next week. The Prime Minister emphasized the need of increased trade between the two countries as [...]

Islamabad: A Czech delegation called on the Senior Minister and Federal Minister for Commerce, Mr. Makhdoom Amin Fahim at his office. They expressed their desire to have closer business and trade ties with Pakistan. They invited Pakistani business to visit Czech Republic and also discussed a framework where businessmen of both States can visit and cooperate. The Senior Minister also welcomed their desire and pledge to have business with Czech Republic. The delegation consisted of Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, [...]