Foreign Minister’s telephone conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission
Islamabad, August 22, 2021 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone conversation with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission, Mr. Josep Borrell, today. The Foreign Minister shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister stressed that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was of critical importance for Pakistan and the region. Consistent with Pakistan’s long-standing stance, the Foreign Minister underlined the importance of an inclusive political solution. He expressed the hope that the Afghan leaders would work together to achieve that end. For its part,…
Rivers flows and reservoirs level report
Lahore, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):The position of the river inflows and outflows at Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma along with the reservoirs levels and the barrages today is as under: Rivers: Indus at Tarbela: Inflows 119300 cusecs and Outflows 115000 cusecs, Kabul at Nowshera: Inflows 25400 cusecs and Outflows 25400 cusecs, Jhelum at Mangla: Inflows 23800 cusecs and Outflows 33700 cusecs, Chenab at Marala: Inflows 53000 cusecs and Outflows 17200 cusecs. Barrages: Jinnah: Inflows 173200 cusecs and Outflows 166000 cusecs, Chashma: Inflows: 192100 cusecs and Outflows 140000 cusecs, Taunsa: Inflows 163200 cusecs and Outflows 140800 cusecs, Panjnad: Inflows 12900 cusecs and…
Administrator Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that a food street will be set up at Boat Basin Clifton under modern and ancient architecture
Karachi, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):Administrator Karachi, Sindh government spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that a food street will be set up at Boat Basin Clifton under modern and ancient architecture. He said this while reviewing the ongoing development work in Boat Basin Clifton and the low-lying area. Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh Waqar Mehdi, Project Director Karachi Neighbourhood Project and Karamullah Waqasi were also present on the occasion. During the Administrator's visit to Karachi, the Project Director of Karachi Neighbourhood Improvement Program gave a detailed briefing on the establishment of Food Street at…
FBR issues clarification on use of pirated software
Islamabad, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification on the news aired by a leading news channel regarding use of pirated software by FBR for its systems. FBR has clarified that IT services for Federal and Provincial tax authorities such as FBR, SRB, PRA etc. are being provided by PRAL which also includes maintaining the data centres. In the data centres there are numerous software products which are being used to perform different functions such as cyber security, virtualization, firewall, etc. Key companies whose products are being utilized include Oracle, Microsoft, VMware, Kaspersky etc. FBR…
Governor Sindh offer condolences to the bereaved family whose loved ones were killed in the terrorist incident in Baldia Town on August 14
Karachi, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):Governor Sindh Imran Ismail visited Sherpao Colony in Landhi to offer condolences to the bereaved family whose loved ones were killed in the terrorist incident in Baldia Town on August 14. For more information, contact: Advisor to Governor (Higher Education and Media) Sindh Governor House Tel: +92-21-99201216-7, +92-21-99201201-3 Email: press@governorsindh.gov.pk Website: www.governorsindh.gov.pk
Masood condemns killing of youth in Indian occupied Kashmir
Muzaffarabad, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):Describing the martyrdom of six youths by the Indian Army in the last 72 hours in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir as the worst state terrorism, AJK President Sardar Masood Khan said that systematic targeting of Kashmiri youth in IOJK is a part of a nefarious plan to silence the potent voices for freedom and the right to self-determination. Reacting to the latest incident of killing of three youths by the Indian Army in Pulwama district of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the AJK President said that in the last three days, the Indian Army martyred six youths…
Foreign Minister receives telephone call from Belgian Foreign Minister
Islamabad, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ms. Sophie Wilmes, today. Both sides exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister underscored the importance of security, stability, inclusive political settlement to Afghanistan issue. The Foreign Minister added that it was essential for the world community to support the people of Afghanistan to address humanitarian situation for the economic sustenance. The Foreign Minister highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate evacuation of diplomatic personnel and staff of international organizations and others from Afghanistan. The Belgian Foreign Minister…
Pakistan Embassy in Kabul extends full assistance to people for evacuation
Islamabad, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Embassy in Kabul has been extending full assistance and facilitation to people for evacuation from Kabul. Radio Pakistan's Correspondent Bilal Ahmed Mehsud reports from Kabul that a total of 1700 people, including diplomats, journalists, and officials of World Bank have been evacuated to Pakistan. Bilal Mehsud says routine life is gradually returning to normalcy in Kabul. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9103557 Email: info@moib.gov.pk Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk
Government disburses over Rs20 billion under Kamyab Jawan’s Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme: Dar
Islamabad, August 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar has said that the government has so far disbursed soft loans amounting to over 20 billion rupees among 17,000 entrepreneurs under the Kamyab Jawan’s Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme. In a statement, he said all-out efforts are being made to ensure provision of resources to youth across the country on equal grounds. The SAPM said concerted efforts are afoot to empower women in line with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block,…