President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday extended felicitations to the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, and the people of Italy on Republic Day, annually observed on June 2. The president, in a statement, said that Pakistan deeply valued its long-standing and friendly relations with Italy, which were marked by mutual trust, cooperation and […]
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President Zardari summons Parliament on June 5 for budget session
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday summoned parliament for the federal budget session on June 5, as the government prepares to present the country’s annual fiscal plan amid economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran conflict and pressure to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) reform targets. Pakistan has spent recent years grappling with high inflation, dwindling […]
Zardari calls for strengthening country, bringing positive economic change
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for concerted efforts to strengthen the federation, affirming that the government wanted Pakistan to make economic progress. He made the remarks at a public gathering in Naushahro Feroze district’s Moro city, where he interacted with local notables and elected members, and visited the residence of Home Minister Ziaul […]
Zardari’s China visit deepens strategic, economic cooperation
President Asif Ali Zardari’s official visit to China from April 25 to May 1 marked a major step forward in Pakistan-China relations, with the two countries signing five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and one agreement spanning defence, agriculture, healthcare, industrial cooperation and technology sectors. Addressing a press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Murtaza Solangi, flanked by Senator […]
President felicitates Norwegian leadership on Constitution Day
President Asif Ali Zardari, on Sunday, extended felicitations to King Harald V, the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Norway on the occasion of Constitution Day. In a message conveyed on behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan, the president noted that the relations between Pakistan and Norway continued to flourish […]
Govt committed to expanding digital access: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari said the federal government, in collaboration with provincial governments, remained committed to policies that expand digital access and improve connectivity across the country. In a message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he said, “I extend my greetings to Pakistan’s telecommunications community and all those working to strengthen the country’s […]
Sundas Foundation President Yaseen Khan awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz
President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred the Sitara-i-Imtiaz upon Muhammad Yaseen Khan, Founder and President of Sundas Foundation, in recognition of his outstanding services in the fields of humanitarian work, social welfare, thalassemia prevention and care for patients suffering from blood-related disorders. The special investiture ceremony was held at the President House in Islamabad, where […]
President confers Sitara-i-Shujaat on Liaqat Ali posthumously
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday conferred the Sitara-i-Shujaat posthumously upon civilian Liaqat Ali, who sacrificed his life near Kohat while saving local residents from a major tragedy, following a recommendation by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing, the award was received by the martyr’s […]
President confers civil awards on recipients from various fields
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday conferred Pakistan’s civil awards on various personalities including the Pakistani nationals and foreigners in recognition of their outstanding services in various fields. The investiture ceremony was held at the Aiwan e Sadr in which different personalities were decorated with the civil awards in recognition of their services in health, […]
President Zardari stresses welfare-oriented budget
President Asif Ali Zardari, on Tuesday, emphasized that the upcoming budget should focus on public welfare, economic stability and providing relief to the vulnerable segments of society. The president chaired a pre-budget consultative meeting at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to discuss priorities for the next fiscal year, the President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release. […]