Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): This is with reference to News dated 11.08.2021 aired at GNN. REBUTTAL it has been observed that response submitted to a National Assembly Question on 10th August, 2021, pertaining to ‘Collection of Funds for Diamer Bhasha Dam’ has been reported out of context.   The

Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received the Foreign Minister of Iraq, Dr. Fuad Hussein, at the Foreign Office today. The Iraqi Foreign Minister arrived in Islamabad this morning for a two-day visit at the invitation of Foreign Minister Qureshi. The two Foreign Ministers had

Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Secretary Finance Division briefed the Committee on the performance of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) over the years. A comparative analysis was presented from FY 2013-14 to FY 2018-19. The Committee noted that the Government’s broad-based reform process including timely completion of SOEs Board of

Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Privatisation Board meeting held here in Islamabad today, under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Mohammed Mian Soomro. The matters relating to National Power Parks Management Company Limited (NPPMCL), Jinnah Convention Centre (JCC) and corporatization of State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) were discussed.   The

Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): “We have seen the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statement and the complainant’s video. It is once again highlighted that the visiting delegation was given a comprehensive briefing on each aspect of the complaint.   The Pakistan side facilitated the delegation’s visit to all areas

Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives presented a summary regarding Attabad Lake Hydropower Project to be executed by WAPDA amounting to Rs. 25.4 billion. The project envisages construction of 54 MW hydropower project located on the bank of Hunza River, towards downstream end of

Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): Turkish Minister for Defence Hulusi Akar, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan today. Welcoming the delegation, Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkey, marked by unique mutual trust and mutual support. The Prime Minister conveyed his cordial greetings for President

Islamabad, August 11, 2021 (PPI-OT): President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan highly values its ties with Iraq as both countries have shared religion, culture and common aspirations. He underlined the need for further intensifying bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade and culture to bring the two countries