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JICA expresses satisfaction on reforms in irrigation sector

Lahore: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is fully satisfied with the pace of progress on Irrigation Sector Reforms Program in Punjab and its cooperation to enhance farmers’ participation in irrigation management will continue in the future, as well. It was stated by the Chief Advisor JICA Noryo Kiyono during ... Read More »

PTI condemns brutal killing of Pakistani soldier in Kashmir

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary Information Shafqat Mahmood on Friday condemned in strongest terms the brutal killing of a Pakistani soldier by Indian forces. According to media reports, the solider had inadvertently crossed the border crossing into Indian Occupied Kashmir in KhoiRatta sector, into the Indian side of Line of Control ... Read More »

HRCP wants Pakistani crew stuck on ship in India brought home

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government to immediately intervene to help five Pakistani crew members stuck on their ship at anchorage in India who have not been paid their salaries for months and only have food left for a few more days. The ... Read More »

UNESCO organizes public forum on right to free education

Lahore: To highlight the need of implementing “Right to Free and Compulsory Education” — as provided under Article 25- A of Constitution of Pakistan, UNESCO is organizing a public forum in Quetta. This important event is scheduled to strengthen the commitment of provincial government towards combating alarming situation ofilliteracy in ... Read More »

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton Expresses Regret on the Execution of Afzal Guru in India

Brussels:The International Council for Human Rights – Kashmir Project (ICHR-KP) wishes to express its satisfaction with the statement issued by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton, regarding the execution of Afzal Guru in India stating: “…It was with regret that ... Read More »

PM leaves for home after 5-day UK official visit

London(APP): Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, accompanied by the First Lady, left for Islamabad at the conclusion of his five-day official visit to the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and First Lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf were seen off by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK Wajid Shamsul Hasan and high ... Read More »

Pakistan a friendly state for foreign investors: PM

London:  Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said that Pakistan has a friendly climate and conducive environment for foreign investment and business ventures in assorted sectors of the economy. Speaking at a dinner-cum-reception hosted by the  (UKPCCI) Tuesday night in his honour, the Prime Minister invited Pakistani diaspora to invest ... Read More »

Interim set-up would be acceptable for all:PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

Islamabad: Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said that an interim set-up which is acceptable to all, will be ensured. The Prime Minister in an interview with Dunya News in London said the name for interim prime minister would be finalized after consultation with the Opposition and allied political parties. ... Read More »

Pak-Turk holds ISMO prize distribution ceremony

Islamabad: Pak-Turk International Schools and Colleges on Tuesday held prize distribution ceremony for first countrywide Inter Schools Math Olympiad (ISMO) held recently. The ISO titled, “Pakistan Seeks Al- Khwarizmi,” was held on Jan 27th, 2013 at all the branches of Pak-Turk Schools across the country simultaneously in which some 16500 ... Read More »

Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf condemns Afzal Guru execution

Lahore: The execution of Afzal Guru is the product of anti Pakistan hysteria that has gripped India these days, said Shafqat Mahmood, Secretary Information Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf. “As the Indian elections are drawing near the main political parties in India are trying to prove their nationalistic credentials by whipping ... Read More »

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