Day: March 14, 2024

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has directed to expedite the implementation on CPEC project as no further hindrance will be tolerated.

He was chairing a meeting to initiate work on the five new corridors in the second phase of CPEC.

During the meeting, a comprehensive briefing was given to the minister on the progress of CPEC projects.

Planning Minister added that Gwadar is the best tourist destination, emphasizing the need for a solid and effective strategy to promote investment in Gwadar.

He also directed stakeholders to devise a strategy for increasing Pakistani exports in Chinese markets.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan is keen to strengthen bilateral ties with Vietnam in all spheres of mutual interest.

The desire was expressed by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Vietnam, Samina Mehtab during her farewell meeting with President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong in Hanoi.

President of Vietnam noted that the relationship between two countries is on upward trajectory and Vietnam is always ready to work with Pakistan to further promote this relationship.

He also extended an invitation for the President of Pakistan to visit Vietnam in near future.

Source: Radio Pakistan

A Teachers Seminar titled “Elm Toolo Da Para” was organized by Pakistan Army at Tehsil Miran Shah of North Waziristan district.

The aim of arranging seminar was to shed light on the importance of teachers and their role in transforming the lives of students.

General Officer Commanding of Pakistan Army in North Waziristan, Major General Anjum Riaz also addressed the seminar.

The speakers appreciated Pakistan Army for its efforts in imparting education and providing training to male and female students of the merged areas in different educational fields.

The teachers and students also thanked Pakistan Army for its key role in promotion of education in their area.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Army in collaboration with Frontier Corps Balochistan established Rest Area in Nushki for Zaireen.

According to details, over two hundred eighty Zaireen were provided facilities at the Rest Area including cooked food and fourteen buses.

Free medical facilities including medicines were also provided to more than sixty pilgrims in the Rest Area.

People of the area and Zaireen lauded Pakistan Army and FC Balochistan for the provision of these facilities.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan People’s Party has emerged as largest party in the Senate by-elections held at National Assembly, Sindh Assembly and Balochistan Assembly today securing four seats out of six.

Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani regained the Senate seat from the federal capital securing 204 votes.

Sunni Ittehad Council’s candidate Chaudhary Ilyas Mehrban got 88 votes.

From Sindh, Pakistan People’s Party candidates won two General Seats of the Senate.

Jam Saifullah acquired 58 votes while Mohammad Aslam Abro got 57 votes.

In Balochistan Provincial Assembly Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo of Pakistan People’s Party , Mir Dustain Domki of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Abdul Shakoor Khan of JUI-F successful.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has felicitated the people of the province on Punjab Culture Day, being celebrated today.

In a message, she said the Punjab is the land of sufis, scholars, and kind-hearted people.

She said Punjabi is a sweet language and Punjabi poetry beautifully expresses human emotions.

She thanked the people of Punjab for honouring the daughter of the Nation with the distinction of being the first female Chief Minister of Punjab.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif says the provision of the best health facilities to people is a priority of the incumbent government.

She was chairing a meeting in Lahore today to review suggestions and recommendations on the re-launching of the Health Insurance Programme.

During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz Sharif gave approval for a working group to make the health card more effective.

She also sought a feasible plan for the launching of the Health Card within 3 months.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to ensure quality during road construction, repair, and maintenance projects.

Presiding over the meeting in Lahore, Chief Minister directed to start the construction of five Express highway projects with public-private partnership mode.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif set a deadline of six months for the construction and repair of major communication roads of Punjab.

Source: Radio Pakistan