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Islamabad, August 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): Senate Standing Committee on Power in its meeting was briefed by CEO TESCO on the utilisation of funds, allocation by the previous government through SDGs for electrification of villages in various erstwhile tribal districts during the last five years along with reasons for not carrying …
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Pakistan values high its relation with Japan: Deputy Speaker National Assembly
Islamabad, August 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has said that Pakistan values its relations with Japan and desired to further strengthening the existing retaliations through enhanced parliamentary and economic ties. He said that both countries have vast opportunities of cooperation in socio economic sector for …
Read More »National Assembly Standing Committee Criticizes winding up of abandoned property organization; Votes to protect rights of people through Parliamentary oversight
Islamabad, August 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat unanimously disapproved the decision of the government to windup Abandoned Property Organization (APO) and Aik Hunar Aik Nagar. The Committee was unanimously of the view that instead of winding up, (APO) the properties of the people, who forsake their …
Read More »Pakistan attaches high priority to relationship with U.S: Foreign Secretary
Islamabad, August 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Tuesday held wide-ranging consultations through video link with U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs at State Department Ambassador David Hale. The two sides reviewed Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relationship, its present trajectory, and future direction. The Foreign Secretary said that Pakistan attached …
Read More »Minorities enjoy complete religious freedom in country: President
Islamabad, August 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): President Dr. Arif Alvi says minorities in Pakistan enjoy full religious freedom and fundamental rights under its constitution as per the vision of our great leader Quaid-e-Azam. Addressing a ceremony in connection with World Minorities Day in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the concept of …
Read More »Military top commanders hope for early commencement of intra-Afghan dialogue
Islamabad, August 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): 234th Corps Commanders’ Conference presided over by Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa was held at GHQ Rawalpindi. The forum discussed geo-strategic and national security issues. The forum also reviewed situation at LOC, Pak-Afghan border and internal security environment. It appreciated the progress of Afghan …
Read More »National Minorities Day observed
Islamabad, August 11, 2020 (PPI-OT): National Minorities Day was observed on Tuesday to honour the services and sacrifices rendered by religious minorities for the country. The day is aimed to recognize the contribution and sacrifices of minorities in creation of Pakistan and nation-building. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz …
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