Tag: Raja Pervez Ashraf

Govt maintained spirit of democracy throughout its tenure: PM

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the government is cognizant of its constitutional and political obligations and the spirit of democracy has been...

APAT urges PM to resign

All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to resign from his post after the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict in...

Writers, intellectuals can help counter challenges faced by country: PM

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday said Pakistan was in a state of war and only the vision of its writers and intellectuals...

Country’s future lies in democracy: PM

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said the future of Pakistan lies in the continuity of democratic process. He said that emergence of...

PPP knows how to protect democracy, says PM

Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf said Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) rendered infinite sacrifices for democracy and knows well how to protect it. Addressing...

Pak assumes presidency of UN Security Council

Pakistan on Tuesday assumed this month’s presidency of the UN Security Council and will hold special sessions on peacekeeping and counterterrorism. “During its presidency,...

‘Revolution’ rising

Calling upon the army and other national institutions to join, not hinder, their “revolution”, leaders of Tehreek-e-Minhajul Quran (TMQ) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)...

80 percent of NAVTTC employees working on deputation: chairman

As many as 80 percent employees of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) are on deputation from other departments. NAVTTC Chairman Muhammad...

PM lauds parliamentarians for their role in legislation

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday said the present Parliament had carried out historic legislation and the contribution of its members would be...

Govt committed to polio-free Pakistan: PM

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has reiterated government’s resolve to rid the country of the menace of polio. He said this while chairing...

PM reviews fertiliser mix, decrees support price

The federal government decreed to hedge the price of Urea fertiliser at Rs 1659 per 50 kg on account of availability of surplus urea...

Transporters call off strike

Transporters called off their strike following an intervention by Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf. A statement issued by the Prime Minister House said the...

Transporters’ strike: PM forms committee to resolve issue

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday formed a two-member committee to resolve issues faced by goods transporters after they went on strike on...

PM says marriage, divorce bills for Christians, Hindus on cards

Calling minorities an integral part of the Pakistani society, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said the government was considering promulgation of personal laws for...

Finance minister briefs PM on recent US visit

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Sunday at the Prime Minister’s House and briefed him on...

Pak-Iran ties rooted in historical, religious commonalities: PM

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that Pakistan and Iran enjoyed close and brotherly relations which were rooted in historical, cultural and religious commonalities. He...

Human Rights Defenders to be appointed: PM

Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday approved the Ministry of Human Rights’ proposal to appoint Human Rights Defenders in the ministry. This decision...