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International firms’ participation in PSL teams’ auction to promote foreign investment in country: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the participation of international firms in the auction for the two new franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), stating that it would help promote foreign investment in the country. He said overseas Pakistanis were playing a critical role in the nation’s development. […]
PM approves policy framework to reform gemstones sector
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday gave in-principle approval to the National Policy Framework to reform the gemstones sector, align it with international standards, and provide a conducive environment for foreign investment. The prime minister, chairing a high-level meeting here on the country’s gemstone reserves, sectoral reforms, export enhancement, and implementation […]
Govt accords special importance to B2B cooperation in IT, emerging technologies: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciating the growing interest of the UAE investors in Pakistan’s digital economy, said that the Government of Pakistan accorded special importance to business-to-business (B2B) cooperation in the fields of information technology, digital innovation, blockchain, and other emerging technologies. The prime minister, in a meeting with […]
New transparent system replaces decades of corrupt practices in Ramazan Package: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the federal government had established a transparent system to provide subsidized essential food items to the underprivileged during Ramazan, replacing a decades-old corrupt system of financial irregularities and mismanagement in utility stores. He directed all relevant institutions to develop an even more effective and […]
Shaza Fatima Khawaja launches artificial intelligence module at civil services academy
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence 101 module at the Civil Services Academy (CSA) in Islamabad. Addressing the Special CSS Batch comprising 52 probationary officers from Balochistan, 46 from Sindh and 10 additional officers from Sindh, encouraged by the Federal Minister. This […]
PM Shehbaz launches major infrastructure, education initiatives for Balochistan’s uplift
QUETTA, Jan 8 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated the federal government’s firm resolve to ensure accelerated development of Balochistan, saying that Pakistan must pool its national resources without hesitation to bring the province at par with other parts of the country. Addressing a ceremony to inaugurate and launch key development projects, the […]
Health Minister chairs high-level review meeting on promotion of clinical trial sector
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess and accelerate the development of Pakistan’s clinical trial sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to position the country as a regional hub for clinical trials in the near future. The meeting was attended by the Chief Executive Officer, Drug […]
PTA strengthens capacity through strategic collaboration with ZTE
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with ZTE Pakistan, successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building training on Fixed-Line and Wireless Network Technologies on January 6 and 7 at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad. The inaugural session was addressed by Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman PTA, who highlighted structured and continuous capacity building […]
Eligibility criteria set for CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III
FAISALABAD, Jan 08 (APP):The Punjab government has finalized eligibility criteria for receiving applications from the farmers under Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III for promoting mechanization in the agriculture sector. Director Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood said that the applicants must be residents of Punjab and possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card. He […]
PM Shehbaz congratulates PCB on PSL teams auction success
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday congratulated Pakistan Cricket Board on the success of the auction phase of teams for Pakistan Super League. In a statement, he appreciated the efforts of Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his team involved in organizing PSL. He said, “By the grace of Allah, […]