Posts tagged as: Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif to raise US drone issue at UN: Sartaj Aziz

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, will raise the issue of American drone strikes in its tribal regions at various U.N. forums in the course of the General Assembly session,  Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, has said. In an interview in New York, Aziz said that such strikes are “counterproductive” as they lead […]

U.S. drone attack kills 7 in North Waziristan

An American unmanned aircraft fired missiles into North Waziristan tribal region on Sunday and killed at least seven people, security officials said.   U.S. drones fired four missiles on two houses in Shawal area of North Waziristan, bordering Afghanistan. There was no immediate information about identity of those killed. Residents said that the houses were destroyed […]

Text of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s speech about youth schemes

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s address to the nation in which he announced some welfare schemes for the youth Saturday evening. “My dear elders‚ brothers‚ sisters and the youngsters who hold the key to the future. I am not here today with a long speech‚ but I will briefly state […]

PM Nawaz Sharif announces six schemes for youth

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, Saturday announced launching of six schemes for welfare of youth with initial allocations of twenty billion rupees.   Addressing the nation over Radio and Television networks, he said these programmes are aimed at creating self-employment opportunities for youth and are in fulfillment of its election manifesto. He said the micro-interest free loan […]

PM proposes name of Justice Ejaz for NAB Chairman

Leader of the Opposition Syed Khurshid Shah met Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday and considered the name of Justice Mian Muhammad Ajmal for the office of Chairman National Accountability Bureau. The Prime Minister proposed the name of Justice Ejaz Chaudhry for NAB Chairman. Later talking to newsmen‚ the opposition leader said […]

Cabinet to discuss Taliban talks, security situation

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif presides over meeting of the federal cabinet later on Friday to discuss the proposed talks with the Taliban and overall security situation in the country, official sources said. The Prime minister is also likely to take the cabinet ministers on the release of the top Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani […]

PM stresses joint business ventures with Turkey

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is in the process of strengthening the business friendly regime and there would be one window operation for investors. Talking to the CEO’s and Turkish businessmen in Istanbul Wednesday‚ he stressed on initiating joint business ventures between Turkish and Pakistani companies. The Prime Minister expressed the […]

PM Nawaz Sharif visits Turkey’s low cost housing scheme

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Wednesday visited a low cost housing project in Ankara during the third day of his visit to Turkey. Briefing the Prime Minister on the project‚ Turkish Minister for Housing Erdogan Bayratar said his country is interested in investing in housing projects in Pakistan. He said that under this project, Turkey’s slum […]

Nawaz Sharif conferred highest Turkish award

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was conferred with highest Turkish Civil Award Republic Order in Ankara on Tuesday. Turkish President Abdullah Gul conferred upon him the award at a special investiture ceremony at the presidential palace. Speaking on the occasion‚ the Turkish president paid rich tributes to the prime minister for his contribution to bring further […]

Nawaz Sharif says use of force against Taliban will be last option

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has said that use of force against the Pakistani Taliban will be a last option as he does not want more bloodshed. “We are ready to hold dialogue with those who are ready to shun extremism. We have more than one option to deal with terrorists, but shall use force only […]

PM Nawaz Sharif begins three-day visit to Turkey

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, embarked on a three-day official visit to Turkey on Monday for talks on bilateral and regional matters, focusing on economic cooperation, officials said.   The Prime Minister will meet the Turkish President Mr. Abdullah Gül as well as Prime Minister Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan and will also exchange views on regional and […]

Pakistan, Turkey to sign agreements during PM Nawaz Sharif’s visit

Pakistan and Turkey will sign several agreements on bilateral cooperation during Prime Minister’s three-day official visit to Turkey begins in Monday, the Foreign Ministry says.   Several Memorandums of Understanding and agreements covering a wide range of areas such as security, finance, housing, education, culture, science and technology and trade are expected to be signed during […]

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