MODERATOR: Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. As you know, we have a group of senior State Department officials who will talk to us about the Colombia peace accord. I want to remind you that today's call is on background and that it is also ...
Read More »World Bank approves financing worth $1.02 billion using three different financing instruments
Islamabad, June 22, 2016 (PPI-OT): The World Bank approved financing worth $1.02 billion using three different financing instruments on Tuesday. The approved financing will support the deepening of Pakistan’s economic […]
Read More »Foreign Ministry Condemns Israel’s Ongoing Excavations beneath al-Aqsa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday condemned ongoing excavations by the Israeli government beneath al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.According to the ministry, the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "continues to emplo...
Read More »New Budget Reflects Commitment Of Government For Uplift Of Health Sector: Salman Rafique
Advisor on Health Kh. Salman Rafique has said that new provincial budget is development-oriented and no burden of taxes has been put on the people. He said that 43 percent more funds have been allocated for health sector in the new budget compared to l...
Read More »Punjab Presents A Balanced Provincial Budget Of Rs. 1681 Billion
Provincial Minister for Finance Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha today presented a balanced provincial budget of Rs. 1681 billion 41 crore for financial year 2016-17. Addressing Punjab Assembly, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha said that education, health, agriculture, water ...
Read More »Ashrawi Lauds Work of Human Rights Watch
PLO Executive Committee Member Hanan Ashrawi met with representatives from Human Rights Watch (HRW), including Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa Division Sarah Leah Whitson and Israel/Palestine Director Sari Bashi, at the PLO Headq...
Read More »World Bank to support increased school participation in Pakistan with focus on poor
Islamabad, June 04, 2016 (PPI-OT):The World Bank approved a $300 million loan on Friday to support the Punjab province in improving school participation, completion, and teaching-learning practices with a particular […]
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