US Navy Ship visits Karachi and conducts Drills with Pakistan Navy
Karachi, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):United States of America (USA) Navy ship USS PEARL HARBOR visited Karachi port. On arrival the Ship was received by officials of US Embassy and Pakistan Navy. Pakistan and US Navy are partners in peace and striving to achieve safe and secure maritime milieu and trade. The visit of US Ship included harbour and sea phases. In harbour phase table top discussions on professional matters and bilateral interactions were held. Whereas sea phase included various seamanship and warfare drills. US Navy Ship visit to Karachi and joint naval drills is a testimony of PN resolve to…
Bajaur: Two policemen embrace shahadat in remote-controlled bomb blast
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):Two policemen embraced shahadat in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Salarzai area of district Bajaur today (Saturday). 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
US keen to extend support for welfare of Sindh people
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):The United States is keen to extend support for the welfare of the people of Sindh. This was stated by US Consul General in Karachi Mark Stroh who called on Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah in Karachi. During the meeting, the Sindh Chief Secretary informed the US delegation about education, trade, economic and social developments in the province. Speaking on the occasion, the US Consul General Mark Stroh said he would create opportunities for the US investors for making investment in special economic zones in Sindh. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and…
Prime Minister directs to accelerate pace of work on transport, energy, infrastructure projects in Balochistan
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the ministries concerned and provincial government to work in close coordination to accelerate the pace of work on transport, energy and infrastructure projects in Balochistan. He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review progress of Southern Balochistan Development Package. The Prime Minister voiced his concerns over the slow pace of development projects and of not holding the meeting of apex committee headed by the Chief Minister Balochistan. The Prime Minister was informed that only one meeting of the apex committee was held in a year. Imran Khan emphasized…
Over 8000 Sikh Yatrees arriving Pakistan to celebrate Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):More than eight thousand Sikh Yatrees from all over the globe are arriving in Pakistan to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. This was stated by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain in a tweet on Saturday. The Information Minister said the land of Gurus and Sufis welcome the Sikh Yatrees. 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
Pakistan wants an inclusive Govt in Afghanistan: Fawad
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said Pakistan wanted an inclusive government in Afghanistan. He was addressing in an interactive session with press attachés of the various foreign countries’ embassies in Islamabad. He said that instability in Afghanistan would have direct impact on Pakistan. The Information Minister said it is high time for the international community to come forward to avert humanitarian crisis in the land locked country. 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:…
Pakistan expresses grave concern over systematical persecution of minorities in India
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan says that the Kartarpur Corridor is a shining example of our efforts to promote interfaith harmony and is reflective of the primacy Pakistan accords to religious minorities in the country. Addressing a weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said the Corridor is open from its side and India is also expected to allow the Sikh pilgrims desiring to attend the upcoming birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak on Wednesday. He said that Pakistan also commemorated the second anniversary of opening of the Kartarpur Corridor-dubbed the ‘Corridor of Hope’ by the…
Pakistan issues 3000 visas to Indian Sikh Yatrees for 552nd Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued around 3000 visas to Indian Sikh Yatrees to participate in the 552nd Birth Anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak. During their stay in Pakistan, the Sikh Yatrees would pay obeisance at different Gurdwaras including Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib and Gurdawara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur. 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
Acting Afghan Foreign Minister confirms majority of girls are back to schools
Islamabad, November 13, 2021 (PPI-OT):Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi has said that Afghan Government should be allowed to access its assets abroad to provide basic education and health services to the general public. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he said salaries of over two hundred thousand teachers could not be given due to the asset freezes and blockade of financial channels. Talking about the inclusivity of his country's government, Amir Khan Muttaqi said current Afghan government has representation from all ethnicities, including Tajiks, Uzbeks and others. He also underlined the importance of regional connectivity for shared prosperity…