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Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the government will continue steps for the education of special children. He was talking to the students of Rashidabad Education City of Tando Allah Yar, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday. The Prime Minister said that quality education is vital for country’s development. He termed Rashidabad Education City as one of the great projects to serve the humanity. Rashidabad Education City has been established at Tando Allahyar in Sindh by the retired officers of Pakistan Air Force. Besides special children, poor students are also being facilitated at Rashidabad Education City.…

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono will arrive in Islamabad on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Pakistan. During the visit, he will hold wide ranging talks on bilateral issues with Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Both sides will also exchange views on regional and global issues. The Japanese Foreign Minister will also meet Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. In a statement, the foreign office spokesperson said Pakistan and Japan have witnessed steady progress in political, economic, trade and other fields and visit of Taro Kono will help further cement our bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has appreciated the role of Pakistan Red Crescent in humanitarian assistance, its operations during disasters and provision of health services. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Red Crescent led by its Chairman Dr. Saeed Elahi, which called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the role of the organization in community based social work and development for empowering the community in addressing core civic issues through better awareness. The delegation briefed the Prime Minister on the ongoing projects of the organization, new initiatives and future plans.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has announced the establishment of shipyard in Gwadar. Speaking as chief guest at Pakistan Navy’s second`PN-Industrial Seminar’ in Karachi, he said the project would commence shortly and will be completed in three to five years. The Naval chief lauded the participation of representatives of various industries from Private Sector in the seminar. He said the seminar will be beneficial to formulate way forward to further enhance role of private sector in support of Pakistan Navy’s technological requirements. He said global scenario in general and regional geo-political situation in particular warrant concrete and…

By M.Saeed Yousafzai                                                                  Photo by Ramzan Mughal The writer is a freelance media professional, based in Islamabad msaeedyousafzai@gmail.com, twitter @MSaeedYousafzai Islamabad, Dec 25, 2017: Iran Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the America is playing with terrorism. He was responding to a media question during his press briefing here in Islamabad on Monday. He viewed that Americans are creating differences among Muslim countries because they want to sell their weapons to the Muslims countries by creating phobias. Ali Larijani visited Pakistan to attend six-nation Speakers Conference on terrorism, regional peace, development and connectivity. Ali Larijani stated that “we are…

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has categorically stated the PML-N government will complete its term and general election will be held on July 15 next year. He was addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of Hyundai car plant in Faisalabad today. The car assembly plant is a joint venture of Nishat Mills Limited and Hyundai Motor Corporation of South Korea. The joint venture will produce Hyundai passenger cars and 1-ton range commercial vehicles in Pakistan. The Prime Minister said the establishment of the car plant by Hyundai showed the trust of investors in Pakistan as well as the government’s sustained policies, which…

Minister for Planning Professor Ahsan Iqbal has said that no country can make progress without having self-sufficiency in the field of Science and Technology. He was addressing the annual session of Executive council of Federation of Institutions of Engineers of Islamic countries in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The Minister said the Muslim scientists and engineers got distinctions in the field of science and technology by reflecting and deliberating the phenomena of universe.

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says Pakistan is committed to play its role in global efforts for tackling the issue of climate change. Addressing the Climate Change Conference in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan had ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015 and is following the principles therein to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by twenty percent. The Prime Minister said climate change has become one of the biggest challenge for mankind today and has united all international community on one platform for action against the hazards of this change. The Prime Minister said eight percent of the…

Egypt condemns the terrorist attack in the Pakistani city of Quetta In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 17th, the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the terrorist attack against a church in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing eight people and wounding 44 others. The statement expressed sincere condolences to the families of the victims, wishing speedy recovery for those injured, and stressing that the Egyptian government and people stand with the government and people of Pakistan against terrorism. It also called for concerted international efforts in order to eradicate the phenomenon of terrorism and…

People from all walk of life including academicians, civil society and politicians have lauded the speech of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at extraordinary summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Parliamentary leader in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Sardar Aurangzeb Nalotha said that Prime Minister’s speech reflected the wishes and aspirations of the Muslim Ummah. Assistant Professor, Economics department, University of Peshawar Muhammad Naeem termed the speech of Prime Minister as very comprehensive, inclusive and foresighted. He said the Prime Minister had reiterated his strong support to people of Palestine in their just struggle for an independent homeland, which was praised…