BISP reaching low income families in remote areas: Faisal Kundi
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation Faisal Karim Kundi has said reaching out to the poorest segments in remote locations like erstwhile FATA and Gilgit Baltistan is the top most priority for BISP cash assistance Kafalat programme. During a briefing to Parliamentarians from erstwhile FATA in Islamabad, Faisal Karim Kundi said Parliamentarians’ role in identifying the most deserving beneficiaries is of critical importance. They should actively participate in this important cause of social uplift of under-privileged families. The ex-FATA MNAs were informed that those households which have not been surveyed can get themselves registered so that…
Shujaat hopes all political issues will be resolved soon
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):President PML-Q Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has expressed the hope that all political issues will soon be resolved amicably. In a statement on Monday, Chaudhry Shujaat said he is in contact with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and former President Asif Ali Zardari and future political strategy will be decided jointly. PML-Q Chief said there is no possibility of early general elections in the 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: http://www.moib.gov.pk
Chaudhry Salik Hussain calls on Asif Ali Zardari in Lahore
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Board of Investment Chaudhry Salik Hussain called on PPP Co- Chairman and former President Asif Ali Zardari in Lahore on Monday. He also conveyed a message of PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain to Asif Ali Zardari. On this occasion, former President Asif Ali Zardari lauded the political wisdom and acumen of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. 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
4.43 million persons from minority communities registered with NADRA: Chairman
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):NADRA has so far registered 4.43 million persons belonging to minority communities including Christians, Hindus and Buddhists across the country. This was informed by chairman NADRA Tariq Malik during his interaction with a delegation comprising members of the minority community led by Senator Kamran Michael in Islamabad on Monday. Tariq Malik reaffirmed that the rights of persons belonging to a national, ethnic, religious or linguistic minority are as important as the rights of any other citizens of Pakistan. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat,…
Marriyum expresses grief over death of Firdous Ashiq Awan’s mother
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has expressed grief over the death of former Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan's mother. In a statement on Monday, she prayed for the departed soul. 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
51 Pakistani students set to embark on exchange journey in USA
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):A total of 51 Pakistani students are set to leave for the United States to study for one semester under the Global Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program funded by the US government. In this regard, the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan held a two-day pre-departure orientation in Islamabad to learn about campus, American culture and visa and travel requirements. These students come from all regions of Pakistan and represent 30 public and private universities. During their stay in the US, the students will attend undergraduate classes at 47 colleges and universities and participate in community projects…
Joint sitting of Parliament to be held on Tuesday
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Joint Sitting of the parliament will be held at the Parliament House in Islamabad at 3:00 pm on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the President has also summoned session of the National Assembly, which is to be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday. 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 keen to further deepen trade, economic partnership with Indonesia: Dar
Islamabad, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Indonesian Ambassador Adam M Tugio called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Monday. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed the Ambassador and highlighted profound historical and brotherly relations between the two countries. They discussed measures to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The Ambassador emphasized deep rooted bilateral relation between both the countries and exchanged views to strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations with Pakistan. He appreciated Pakistan for supporting joint venture projects between the two countries. The Finance Minister expressed satisfaction over the magnitude of economic and trade and investment cooperation…
Indian troops arrest youth in Baramulla
Srinagar, December 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops arrested a youth in Baramulla district, today. The troops during a cordon and search operation arrested the youth under draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in Chakloo area of the district. Meanwhile, a residential house was gutted in a fire incident in Achabal area of South Kashmir’s Islamabad district. For more information, contact: Kashmir Media Service Phone: +92-51-4435548, +92-51-4435549 Fax: +92-51-4861736 Email: info@kmsnews.org Website: www.kmsnews.org