Pakistan urges more global cooperation to plug illicit financial flowson May 18, 2019UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for “more coherent” collaboration at the national and the international levels to prevent and counter illicit financial flows (IFFs) the illegal movements of money or capital from one country to another.“My Government’s firm resolve against corrupt practices calls for a more proactive role by our partners, in line with international legal instruments, … [Read more...] about Pakistan urges more global cooperation to plug illicit financial flows
PM asks cabinet members to introduce policies in public intereston April 24, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed his cabinet members to introduce policies in public interest and improve their performance in order to resolve the issues faced by the people.Briefing the media about the decisions of the federal cabinet meeting, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said the prime minister had already assigned targets to his … [Read more...] about PM asks cabinet members to introduce policies in public interest
SMS service launched to counter private Hajj fraudon April 24, 2019The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has launched a short message service (SMS) 8331 to help save private Hajj pilgrims from fictitious Hajj Group Organising companies' (HGOs) fraud. According to official sources, an intending pilgrim, desiring to perform the sacred religious pilgrimage privately through HGOs should send the first four digits of that particular HGO's enrolment … [Read more...] about SMS service launched to counter private Hajj fraud
Firdous urges opposition to help strengthen Pakistanon April 23, 2019Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday asked the opposition and the media to work for strengthening the country by setting aside personal agendas for the time being.Talking to the media outside the Punjab Assembly, she said the opposition and the media had a vital role to play in democracy. The opposition parties should play the role … [Read more...] about Firdous urges opposition to help strengthen Pakistan
PTV employees union ends sit-in, Fawad terms workers as national asseton April 13, 2019Following denotification of Arshad Khan as Pakistan Television (PTV) managing director, its employees union Friday ended its protest sin-in being held here at headquarters.Addressing the participants of sit- in, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government stood by the workers as they were asset of the nation. He said all … [Read more...] about PTV employees union ends sit-in, Fawad terms workers as national asset
Imran launches Rs 80bn poverty alleviation ‘Ehsas’ programmeon March 27, 2019 Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday launched a Rs 80 billion comprehensive poverty alleviation programme "Ehsas", aimed at helping the downtrodden and vulnerable segments of society, including the poor, orphans, widows, homeless, disabled, undernourished and jobless.Unveiling the salient features of the poverty alleviation programme, he said the government would allocate an … [Read more...] about Imran launches Rs 80bn poverty alleviation ‘Ehsas’ programme
Pakistan demands UNEA to withdraw ‘Champion of Earth’ award from Modion March 16, 2019Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Friday presented a dossier against India to accentuate Indian eco-terrorism committed in the protected area of Massar Jabba Forest reserve on February 26.The dossier has been submitted to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)'s 4th session, held in Nairobi, on the directives of the Prime Minister Imran Khan. It demanded the … [Read more...] about Pakistan demands UNEA to withdraw ‘Champion of Earth’ award from Modi
Fawad optimistic about exclusion of Pakistan from FATF’s grey list in Septemberon March 16, 2019Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said the name of Pakistan would hopefully be excluded from the grey list of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in coming September as the government was being fulfilling all requirements in that regard.Talking to a private TV channel, he said most of the requirements of FATF would be fufilled till May this year. … [Read more...] about Fawad optimistic about exclusion of Pakistan from FATF’s grey list in September
PM Imran to inaugurate new visa regime for five countries: Fawadon March 13, 2019Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan would inaugurate a new visa regime on Thursday to supplement the tourism policy for attracting people and companies from across the world.Speaking at the opening of 41st bureau of Turkish news agency Anadolu in Islamabad, he said Pakistan had taken a step forward and according to the vision … [Read more...] about PM Imran to inaugurate new visa regime for five countries: Fawad
President to confer 127 civil awards to Pak, foreign nationals on March 23on March 11, 2019President Dr Arif Alvi would confer 127 civil awards on citizens of Pakistan as well as foreign nationals on March 23 for showing excellence in their respective fields.The investiture ceremony of these awards would take place on March 23 - the Pakistan Day- a Cabinet Division press release said here.The 'Nishan-i-Imtiaz' would be awarded to Shoaib Sultan Khan in the field of public … [Read more...] about President to confer 127 civil awards to Pak, foreign nationals on March 23
