Pakistan to seek rescheduling $27 billion of non-Paris Club debt: Dar
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will seek rescheduling of about 27 billion dollars of non-Paris Club debt. In an interview with Reuters, he ruled out the possibilities of default on Pakistan's debt, extension of maturity date on bonds due in December or renegotiation of Pakistan's current International Monetary Fund program. 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
Power transmission in southern areas restored: Khurram Dastagir
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Energy Khurram Dastagir says power transmission in southern areas of the country has been completely restored. Talking to Media persons in Gujranwala on Saturday, he said an inquiry report regarding power breakdown will be submitted on Monday. Khurram Dastagir said the power supply has also been restored in flood hit areas. He said power generation from Thar coal power projects will reach 2640 megawatts in coming years. He said Thar coal is ten times cheaper than imported coal. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block,…
Foreign Minister draws UNSC, UNSG’s attention to alarming situation in IIOJK
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has addressed a letter to the President of UN Security Council and the UN Secretary General drawing their attention to the alarming situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In his letter, the Foreign Minister especially highlighted India's ongoing unlawful measures to change the demographic structure of the occupied territory and its continued denial of the right of self-determination to the people of IIOJK. He recalled that the unilateral measures by India since 5th August 2019 in IIOJK are in blatant violation of international law, relevant UN resolutions and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz expresses grief over loss of lives in coal mine incident in Turkiye
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his profound grief at the loss of precious lives in a coal mine explosion in Bartin Province of Turkiye. In a tweet on Saturday, he condoled with the bereaved families and the Turkish people. The Prime Minister also prayed for the early rescue of those still trapped in the coal mine. 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
Prime Minister strongly condemns assassination of former CJ of Balochistan HC M. Noor Maskanzai in Kharan
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the assassination of former Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court and Federal Shariat Court Justice Muhammad Noor Maskanzai in Kharan. In a tweet today, the Prime Minister asked Balochistan government to use all resources to arrest the killers and bring them to justice. The Prime Minister also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. Meanwhile, in a statement, the Prime Minister paid tributes to the services of Noor Muhammad Maskanzai in the field of law and justice. He said such heinous and highly condemnable acts in Balochistan are aimed…
A high-level round table on Pakistan’s Floods: Impact and Response held in Washington
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):A high-level round table on Pakistan's Floods: Impact and Response was held in Washington. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar led the Pakistani delegation. It was attended by all major bilateral and multilateral development partners and donors. Initial findings of Pakistan's post disaster need assessment jointly prepared by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, the UNDP, EU and government of Pakistan were presented in the roundtable. In his concluding remarks, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the need to provide adequate support to Pakistan to meet the challenges of recovery and rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar met…
UK assures continued support to Pakistan to deal with floods
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):The United Kingdom has assured of continued support to Pakistan to deal with the floods. The assurance was given by UK's Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office during a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington. Ishaq Dar thanked the UK government for financial support and assistance to meet the challenges posed by the floods. The two sides discussed ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation. 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
28 projects completed under CPEC Framework: NA informed
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Twenty-eight projects have been completed under the Framework of China Pakistan Economic Corridor at a cost of 18.8 billion dollars. This was stated by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in a written reply to the National Assembly. He said the completed projects include twelve projects in Energy sector, ten in Infrastructure development and six projects in Socio-Economic Development sector. 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
Talks with outlawed TTP have borne no concrete outcomes: Asif
Islamabad, October 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says the recent talks with outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan have borne no concrete outcomes. Addressing a Conference as a keynote speaker in Islamabad, he said the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is under control and will be tackled amicably in case of any untoward situation. The Defence Minister said the recent revival of few terrorists is an expected spill over from Afghanistan. He said peace in Pakistan is dependent on peace in Afghanistan. Khawaja Muhammad Asif said the government will use peaceful means to resolve the matter but will use force if it…