Lahore: In recognition of her work in development of the ICTs and particularly her practical initiatives for the cause of “women empowerment through technology”, two United Nation organizations, ITU and UN Women have jointly awarded Minister of State for IT, Anusha Rahman Khan, the prestigious “GEM-TECH Global Achievers” award for 2015. The award was conferred in ceremony held ... Read More »
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Lahore: A delegation of London Metropolitan Police Service met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Matters regarding reforms in Punjab Police and Safe Cities Project were discussed in the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that reforms in police system is the need of the hour and ... Read More »
British High Commissioner Philip Barton calls on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif
Lahore: British High Commissioner Philip Barton met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation in different sectors besides successful visit of Shahbaz Sharif to Britain was discussed in the meeting. British High Commissioner congratulated Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the success ... Read More »
Nawaz Sharif joins the regional leaders to formally launch work on TAPI pipeline project
Turkmenistan: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday joined the regional leaders to formally launch work on the historic Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline, the largest gas pipeline project in the region. The ground breaking ceremony of, what Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called the ‘trailblazing project’, was held near the city of Mary, the fourth largest and industrial ... Read More »
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says happy birthday to Prince Karim Aga Khan
Ottawa: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan: “Today, we celebrate the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, who has dedicated his life to the promotion of peace, pluralism, ... Read More »
U.S. Ambassador David Hale calls on Punjab Chief Minister
Lahore: American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here today. Matters of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation in different sectors especially energy was discussed in the meeting. The Chief Minister strongly condemned the worst incident of terrorism in California and ... Read More »
UAE Minister for Culture calls on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif
Lahore: UAE Minister for Culture, Youth and Social Development Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in different sectors came under discussion. Speaking on the occasion, the ... Read More »
Prime Minister David Cameron condoles over the destruction of Russia’s fighter plane in Syria
Moscow: On the United Kingdom’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two leaders exchanged views on current matters concerning security in the Middle East, particularly with regard to efforts to reach a settlement in Syria. President Putin and PM Cameron noted that their two countries share similar views regarding the threat posed by ISIS and other terrorist ... Read More »
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets Brian Mulroney on receiving the Supreme Companion of O.R. Tambo award
Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has greeted the former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney on receiving the Supreme Companion of O.R. Tambo award by the Government of South Africa. In a statement,Justine Trudeau said “On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I would like to congratulate Mr. Brian Mulroney on ... Read More »
Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu
Moscow: Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. In particular, the Defence Minister informed the President on the discovery of the flight data recorder from the Russian fighter jet shot down in Syria by the Turkish Air Force. President of Russia Vladimir Putin discussed preparations for the annual meeting of the (Defence Ministry) Board on the year’s results . Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu briefed the President Putin ... Read More »