Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to complete the process of electoral reforms and electronic voting system for overseas Pakistanis at the earliest. Presiding over a meeting on the use of Electronic Voting Machines in Islamabad today (Thursday), he said overseas Pakistanis are an asset of

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has underscored Pakistan’s consistent efforts to facilitate the Afghan peace process. Talking to Foreign Minister of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein on the side-lines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, he expressed the hope that the Afghan parties would realize the

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Responding to points raised by Opposition Leader Shahbaz Sharif in the National Assembly, the Planning Minister Asad Umer said the government has successfully reduced current account deficit, increased exports, strengthened industry and agriculture and provided relief to the people in the time of Covid-19 pandemic. He

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire for a peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan, which is the only way forward. Talking to UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues Jean Arnault in Islamabad today (Thursday), he underlined that securing a negotiated political

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Government and the opposition parties have reached a consensus for smooth functioning of the session of the National Assembly. The consensus to this effect was reached during their talks at the parliament house in Islamabad on Thursday. Later briefing the media persons about the outcome of

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to formulate an integrated and comprehensive strategy for water treatment and wastewater disposal in Ravi Urban City and Central Business District projects to ensure clean and plentiful water supply to the urban population. He was chairing a meeting on the

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Thirty-six Allied officers from National Defence University visited the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies on an orientation visit. The visiting delegation was introduced to the Centre’s work followed by an in-depth discussion on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, its implication vis-à-vis Pakistan and for the region.