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

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has congratulated Yusuf Raza Gilani on his election as senator.

In a felicitation message today, he said Yusuf Raza Gilani is a senior and seasoned politician and his election as a senator is heartening.

The Information Minster said Yusuf Raza Gilani’s experience and knowledge will bring positive changes in the political and economic field of Pakistan.

In another message, Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah has also congratulated Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on his election as member of the Upper House.

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