Lahore, October 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): In yet another significant development towards completion of the 121 megawatt (MW) – Allai Khwar Hydropower Project, water filling in the reservoir has been started today. With filling of the reservoir, the project has entered its completion stage, and the project, comprising two generating units …

Karachi, October 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Mukesh Kumar Chawla and Provincial Minister for Revenue Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar, while congratulating to President Asif Ali Zardari, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Cabinet members and members of Sindh Assembly, Leaders and workers of Pakistan Peoples …

Islamabad, October 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): Nepal greatly values its relations with Pakistan that are based on mutual respect, trust and shared perceptions on regional and international issues. These remarks were made by H.E.Mr.Bharat Raj Paudyal, Nepalese Ambassador while talking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President, Mr.Zafar …

Islamabad, October 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): The 2012 edition of the annual Pakistan Maritime Exercise Sea Spark concluded with the debrief session held at PNS JAUHAR today. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila, alongwith the Higher Commands, attended the debrief session. The Sea Spark Exercise, being a permanent …

Islamabad, October 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): The President of Pakistan has appointed Vice Admiral Muhammmad Shafiq as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff with immediate effect, said a notification issued. Vice Admiral Muhammmad Shafiq was commissioned in the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy on 01 June 1977. During his career he …

Islamabad, October 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): A high level delegation led by H.E. Mr. Li Changchun, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, (CPCCC), will visit Pakistan from 17-18 October 2012. During his stay in Islamabad, Mr. Changchun will call on …

Islamabad, October 16, 2012 (PPI-OT): The World Food Day, being observed today, should serve to create greater awareness about the importance of developing agriculture to ensure food security for a rapidly growing population. The theme of the year “Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world” rightly points out the …