Joint Statement of the 8th Session of Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Eighth Session of the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation (IGC) was held on January 18-20, 2023 in Islamabad. It was led by Mr. Nikolay Shulginov, Minister of Energy for the Russian Federation and myself Mr Ayaz Sadiq, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs of Pakistan. Senior level delegates, including Ministers and officials from both sides, also attended the Session. Working under the express guidance of H.E. Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, both sides took the…
President urges the nation to cast votes responsibly and with due diligence
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon the nation to cast their votes with utmost responsibility and due diligence to select their representatives who were capable of taking smart and speedy decisions and had the capability to oversee their timely and accelerated implementation. He said that elections and voting provided the citizens with the opportunity to carefully choose their representatives so that they could provide quality leadership and put the country on the path of progress, prosperity and development. The President expressed these views while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the National Centre of Industrial Biotechnology…
Marriyum pays tribute to polio workers for carrying out drive in harsh weather
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has paid tributes to the polio workers for carrying out anti-polio vaccination campaign in harsh weather conditions. Sharing a video of a polio worker braving the heavy snowfall to reach the remote area to vaccinate the children, she stated in a tweet that the struggle to eliminate the deadly disease of polio continues in the most difficult conditions. She said this is manifestation of Pakistan's strong determination against polio virus. She said we salute the polio workers who face terrorism and harsh weather for the health of our children.…
Pakistan, Russia agree to sign few agreements for promotion of cooperation in diverse fields
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and Russia have agreed to sign few agreements for promotion of cooperation in diverse fields. The announcement to this effect was made by Minister for Economic Affairs Division Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the concluding session of Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission in Islamabad on Friday. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said some more agreements are also in the pipeline. He said the 8th session of Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission is going to lay foundation of a new relationship between Pakistan and Russia in the areas of economy, trade, technology, education and business to business transactions. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said both…
NA speaker accepts resignations of 35 more MNAs
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has accepted the resignations of another thirty-five MNAs. According to a press release issued by the National Assembly Secretariat, this has been done in accordance with Clause (1) of Article 64 of the Constitution and rules of procedure and conduct of Business in the National Assembly. The resignations have been accepted with effect from 11 April, 2022, the date when the letters of respective resignations were submitted. 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:…
Government utilizing all resources to upgrade infrastructure of Pakistan Railways, Senate told
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):The government is utilizing all available resources to upgrade infrastructure of Pakistan Railways to facilitate the passengers. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the Senate on Friday, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi said the modified PC-1 of ML-1 has been approved by the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) costing 9.8 billion dollars. He said the National Development Reform Commission and National Railways Administration of China have been requested to arrange an early joint financing meeting with Pakistani counterparts of the Ministry of Planning and Development and Ministry for Railways for…
President calls for utilizing modern research-based technology to increase agriculture produce
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):President Dr. Arif Alvi has stressed on the need to utilize modern research-based technology to increase agriculture produce. Addressing a ceremony at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi on Friday, he said Pakistan needs population planning to meet growing challenges of the world. The President said there will be abundance in alternate renewable energy, education, medicines and agriculture sectors in the days to come and we have to transform ourselves to fully utilize this for better and bright future of the country. He urged the scientists and agriculture experts to take advantage from…
China expresses to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in various fields
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):China has expressed to further enhance cooperation with Pakistan in various fields, strengthen multilateral coordination and expedite the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the New Year. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said this during his meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin-ul-Haque in Beijing. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong has said that the two sides should further deepen the institutional exchanges between their corresponding departments. 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
Thailand gifts state of the art container for bone relics of Lord Buddha to Taxila Museum
Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Thailand has gifted a state of the art container for the bone relics of Lord Buddha to the Taxila Museum. The container was handed over at a ceremony in Taxila Museum which was attended by diplomats from the Embassy of Thailand, senior officials from the ministry of foreign affairs and the Director of Taxila Museum. Ambassador of Thailand Chakkrid Krachaiwong presented the container to the Additional Secretary Asia Pacific and Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch. The container with the holy relics will be on permanent display in Taxila Museum. The ancient city of Taxila carries a special…