Foreign Minister Visits dedicated COVID-19 Vaccination Facility for Diplomats at the National Institute of Health
Islamabad, June 21, 2021 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited the dedicated COVID-19 vaccination facility for diplomats at the National Institute of Health (NIH), today. Highlighting the effective Government policies and interventions, the Foreign Minister stated that Pakistan’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the “whole of Government approach”, “smart lockdowns” and the maintenance of “balance between lives and livelihood” has earned Pakistan global recognition. The Foreign Minister particularly appreciated the role played by NIH, National Command Operation Centre (NCOC), and the Ministry of Health Services, Regulation and Coordination for their support to Pakistan’s Covid response. Speaking…
Finance Minister chairs National Price Monitoring Committee
Islamabad, June 21, 2021 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Shaukat Tarin presided over the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) held at the Finance Division today. SAPM on Finance and Revenue Dr. Waqar Masood, Secretary Finance Division, Additional Secretary M/o NFS and R, Secretary Commerce, Additional Secretary M/o PD and SI, Member PBS, Commissioner Islamabad, Chief Secretaries of the Provincial Governments and other senior officers participated in the meeting. Secretary Finance briefed the meeting and informed that the weekly SPI increased by 0.28 percent for the week ended on 17th June, 2021 after a three…
Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong calls on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin
Islamabad, June 21, 2021 (PPI-OT): Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China H.E. Nong Rong called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin here on Monday at Ministry of Finance. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue while extending a warm welcome to H.E. Mr. Nong Rong stated that Pakistan and China enjoy long-term, broad based and multi-dimensional relationship. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue expressed the commitment of the present government to further strengthen economic relations with China. He briefed the Chinese Ambassador about the measures introduced in the recent budget for ensuring inclusive and…
Pakistan would like to benefit from Japan’s expertise especially towards the increase in exports of engineering goods: Shibli Faraz
Islamabad, June 21, 2021 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has said that Japan is the pioneer in the field of Science and Technology and has made commendable contributions in this area. Pakistan would like to benefit from its expertise especially towards the increase in exports of engineering goods, he added. He said this while talking to Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda who met him today. Federal Minister said that Pakistan enjoys excellent relations with Japan and is desirous of diversifying this relationship in various fields especially Science and Technology. He emphasized that Science and Technology provides…
Foreign Minister’s message on World Refugee Day
Islamabad, June 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan joins the international community today in commemorating the World Refugee Day. This year, the Day is being observed in the backdrop of unprecedented public health and socio-economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges have exacerbated the vulnerabilities of those displaced by violence and conflicts. This Day serves as an opportunity to take stock of the drivers of conflicts and reminds us to enhance investments in peace, conflict prevention and conflict resolution. It is also an occasion to reiterate our common resolve for refugee protection, to match the generosity and share the responsibility shouldered…
High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui visits Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Islamabad, June 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui visited Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today. He was accompanied by relevant officials of the High Commission for Pakistan, Dhaka, says a press release received here today from Bangladesh. During the formal meeting, the two sides agreed that there was a vast potential to further strengthen trade, business and investment cooperation between the two fraternal countries. High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui briefed DCCI about Pakistan’s huge export potential in high quality goods and services and underlined the need for leveraging this potential. The High Commissioner and President (DCCI) jointly…
Participation of the Foreign Minister in a panel discussion at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, 19 June 2021
Islamabad, June 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi participated in a high-level panel discussion on ‘Regional Cooperation in Asia’ along with the Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum on 19 June 2021. Foreign Minister Qureshi highlighted the challenges being faced by Asia in form of unresolved disputes, tensions induced from within and without, renewed arms race, containment policies, unilateralism, poverty, COVID-19 and climate change. The Foreign Minister called for a renewed focus by Asian countries on geo-economics and underlined the three pillars of Pakistan’s policy: regional connectivity, development partnerships, and peace and…
Students and teachers of Grammar School Rawalpindi participate in an interactive session launched by the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Panahgahs
Islamabad, June 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):A meticulously selected group of students and teachers of Grammar School Rawalpindi participated in an interactive Session launched by the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Panahgahs at the G-9 premises in Islamabad. Students evinced keen interest in the safety, security and sustainability aspects of Panahgahs and pledged support for the public service initiative dedicated to serve the poor daily wage earners. PM’s Focal Person Naseem ur Rehman urged the students to actively participate in the community service that will groom them for a responsible and fulfilling role. Students mingled with the workers and beneficiaries to get…
Foreign Minister’s meeting with Head of Jamiat Islami, Afghanistan, 19 June 2021
Islamabad, June 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, met with Head of Jamiat e Islami Afghanistan Salahuddin Rabbani on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) on 19 June 2021. Recalling the visit of Mr. Rabbani in September 2019 for the Third China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Minister’s Dialogue, the Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of continued engagement at all levels between the two countries. The Foreign Minister underscored that Pakistan attached importance to all ethnic and political groups in Afghanistan. The Tajik community has been an important part of Afghanistan’s social and political fabric. He underlined Pakistan’s policy of…