ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his government was working on key human rights priority areas concerning women including formulation of national policy guidelines on gender-based violence and reviewing discriminatory laws against women. In his message on International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister said the government had taken several initiatives including […]
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Govt. reviewing discriminatory laws against women: PM
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25th anniversary of Ukraine-Pakistan diplomatic relations on March 16
ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): The Ukrainian Ambassador, Volodymyr Lakomov has said that the task for Pakistan and Ukraine is to create more favorable conditions for building up mutually beneficial business cooperation for the time being. In an interview with APP here on Wednesday, he said, primarily, it requires intensification of political contacts, formation of a proper legal […]
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National Assembly session starts
ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): The National Assembly session on Tuesday started at 10:40 am with the recitation of the Holy Quran and Naat. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chaired the session. The House would take up agenda items including Question Hour, Calling Attention Notices,Introduction of Bills, Motion of Thanks and Points of Order.
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PM leaves for home after two-day official visit of Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, (MILLAT/APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif left here Tuesday for Islamabad after completing his two-day official visit of Kuwait. The Prime Minister was seen off at Kuwait International Airport by Sheikh Salem Al Jaber, Advisor to the Kuwaiti PM and other senior officials.
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PM, Amir of Kuwait resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah Tuesday reiterated to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kuwait. During the course of their warm and cordial exchanges at the Amiri Diwan in Kuwait City, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister […]
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Minister highlights adoption of uniform education system
ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday highlighted the need for implementing uniform education system across the country. Addressing a prize distribution ceremony at Boys College Gujjar Khan, he said “There is need for introducing uniform education system in madaris and formal educational institutions.” He said by adopting […]