Islamabad, December 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has constituted a five-member committee headed by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan to review the census process, data collection and field operation methodologies used for Census 2017. The Committee will recommend the modern methodologies being adopted for …

Islamabad, December 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):A delegation of Uzbekistan led by Minister for Transport Makhamov Ilkhom called on Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati in Islamabad. During the meeting, Trans-Afghan Rail Project came under discussion besides cargo train service and other important issues. Under this project, Pakistan and Uzbekistan will be …

Islamabad, December 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and Djibouti have reiterated their desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of commerce, culture and defense. This was discussed at a meeting between President Dr Arif Alvi and the visiting Djibouti parliamentary delegation, led by President of National Parliament of Djibouti and acting-Chairman …

Islamabad, December 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):Pakistan strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack at Aden airport in Yemen, targeting the cabinet members of the newly formed government in the country. We extend our sincere condolences on the loss of precious lives and wish speedy recovery for the injured. We believe this attack was …

Islamabad, December 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):The Prime Minister, while highlighting the close fraternal ties between the two countries, reiterated Pakistan’s consistent support to peace and stability in Afghanistan. Reiterating his conviction that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for a negotiated …

Islamabad, December 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque on Wednesday. The Federal Minister for IT Syed Amin Ul Haque welcomed the Chairman CPEC Authority in his office and during meeting …

Islamabad, December 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari strongly condemned the burning of a Hindu temple by a mob in Karak Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in her tweet. She said KP govt must ensure culprits are brought to justice. She also highlighted that Ministry of Human Rights is …