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Islamabad, December 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says Pakistan desires to transform its excellent political contacts with Kuwait into a strong economic partnership. Talking to Ambassador of Kuwait to Pakistan Nassar Al-Mutairi in Islamabad on Thursday, he said the two countries have tremendous opportunities to enhance bilateral …
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Pakistan welcomes agreement on rules, procedures b/w Afghan parties
Islamabad, December 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan has welcomed the announcement regarding the agreement reached on rules and procedures by the Afghan parties in Doha. Addressing weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this is another significant step forward. He said the agreement reflects …
Read More »Parliament to play effective role for protection of rights of persons with disabilities: Asad
Islamabad, December 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser says Parliament will play an effective role for protection of the rights of the persons with disabilities. Speaking at a ceremony in connection with International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Islamabad on Thursday, he said laws related to rights …
Read More »Naval chief honoured with ‘Legion of Merit’ award in Turkey
Islamabad, December 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who is on an official visit to Turkey has been honored with the military award of Turkish Armed Forces, ‘The Legion of Merit’. During a visit to Turkish Naval Forces Headquarters, the Naval Chief was also given a …
Read More »Pakistan reports 3,499 new COVID-19 cases, 39 deaths in last 24 hours
Islamabad, December 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): 3,499 new cases of Coronavirus surfaced in the country after the tests of 42,904 over the last twenty-four hours. According to the latest statistics, 39 more people died of the virus during the last twenty-four hours. The figure of patients recovered from the virus has …
Read More »UNGA adopts Pakistan-led resolution promoting interfaith dialogue
Islamabad, December 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted with majority votes a resolution moved by Pakistan and Philippines on promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue. In a series of tweets, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Munir Akram said the adoption of resolution is part of …
Read More »International Day of Persons with Disabilities being observed today
Islamabad, December 03, 2020 (PPI-OT): International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being observed on Thursday to show solidarity with disabled persons. The theme this year is “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of …
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