Ministries

Islamabad: 1. The Defence Secretary level talks between Pakistan and India on Siachen were held on May 30-31, 2011 in New Delhi. The Pakistan delegation was led by Lt. Gen (Retired) Syed Athar Ali, Defence Secretary and the Indian delegation was led by Shri Pradeep Kumar, Defence Secretary. The Defence Secretary of Pakistan also called on Shri AK Antony, Defence Minister of India. 2. Both sides welcomed the ongoing dialogue process. The discussions were held in a frank and cordial [...]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Engineer Shaukatullah directed the projects officials to take measures for the real achievement of project objectives. This was stated by him in a meeting at his office on Wednesday, where he was briefed about the performance of the “Economic Revitalization of KP and FATA Project” The Federal Minister was given a detailed presentation by the project director, Mohammad Faheem, on the strategic objectives, intervention sectors and future planning of the project. He [...]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower, Ch. Wajahat Hussain has said that welfare of Industrial Workers is the top priority of our Government and every possible step will be taken to protect the rights of the workers, he said this while talking to a delegation of All Pakistan Worker’s Welfare Boards Employee Union, who called on Federal Minister. Delegation representing about 4500 employees of the board all over Pakistan, told the Federal Minister that Worker’s Welfare Fund was established [...]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower Ch. Wajahat Hussain has stressed the Directorate of Emigrants to increase the overseas employment opportunities for the Pakistani labour force. To reduce the unemployment in the country and to generate foreign exchange through creating more job opportunities for the Pakistani manpower is our priority, the minister vowed. He also directed the Secretary Labour and Manpower and Director Emigrant for the quick redressal of the complaints of the overseas job seeker and ordered to [...]

Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Environment Samina Khalid Ghurki has said that Industrial sector should play its due role to meet environmental obligations in the country. It must take step ahead to bring green revolution in the country by applying environment friendly practices. She expressed these views while chairing a meeting on the use of shredded tyres as alternate fuel in cement industry here today. Acting Secretary Environment Farid Ullah Khan, Provincial Director Generals Pak-EPA High officials of the Ministry [...]

Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar received the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy to Pakistan, Ambassador Rauf Engin Soysal at the Foreign Office today. The Special Envoy apprised the Minister of State on the current status of rehabilitation projects undertaken by the UN in the flood affected areas. The Minister of State appreciated the efforts of the Special Envoy and assured him of Pakistan’s continued support and cooperation in making his mission a success. The [...]

Islamabad: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today held a one on one and delegation level talks with President Asif Ali Zardari in the Presidency. Hillary Clinton was accompanied with US Ambassador Cameron Munter, Michael Mullen Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior officials of the State Department and the US embassy in Islamabad. The Pakistan side included Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Interior Minister Rahman Malik, COAS General Pervez Ashfaq Kayani, Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar, Foreign Secretary [...]