Government to keep petroleum prices for next 15 days unchanged
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):The government has decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged for next fifteen days for providing maximum relief to the general public. According to a notification issued by Finance Division, the Prime Minister has rejected proposal of…
Indonesia expresses desire to boost trade cooperation with Pakistan
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Indonesia has expressed the desire to boost trade cooperation with Pakistan through linkages between business communities of both countries. Consul General of Indonesia Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat while sharing views during a visit to the Karachi…
Asad urges Chinese investors to explore more opportunities under CPEC
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has invited the Chinese entrepreneurs for investment in industrial, agricultural and information technology sectors in Pakistan under the CPEC. Chairing a meeting of Chinese investors in Islamabad, he said…
3rd Committee of UNGA adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on countering disinformation
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):The third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a Pakistan sponsored resolution that called for countering disinformation for the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Introducing the draft resolution,…
Pakistan reaffirms strong opposition to drive for permanent seats on UNSC
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):At the United Nations, Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong opposition to the drive by the Group of Four including India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for permanent seats on the Security Council. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the…
International Day for Tolerance being observed today
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):International Day for Tolerance is being observed on Tuesday with an aim to fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This day, every year, reminds us to think about the challenges posed by our differences and…
Murad asks opposition parties to participate in legislation to strengthen parliament
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister for Communications Murad Saeed has asked the opposition parties to participate in legislation to strengthen the parliament and democracy. Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday on a point of order of PML (N) Leader…
Pakistan’s Polio Programme makes substantial gains in 2021
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan’s Polio Programme has made substantial gains this year with only one wild poliovirus case and eight type-2 cases reported. Coordinator of the National Emergency Operations Centre, Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) Dr. Shahzad Baig in an…
Foreign Minister emphasizes on enhancing connectivity to improve economy, cultural linkages
Islamabad, November 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized on enhancing connectivity to improve economy and cultural linkages. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a great initiative in this regard that can…