Mobile app will allow all office­rs of minist­ry to connec­t with minist­erISLAMABAD : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday launched ‘FM Direct’ — a mobile application for a direct digital connection between him and all officers of his ministry. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, the ‘FM Direct’ is a “new and evolved way of thinking, encapsulating the spirit of meritocracy and transparency” through digital communication. FM Qureshi credits PM Imran for rich nations’ decisionEarlier in December 2019, Qureshi had introduced #VisionFO as part of his public diplomacy initiative to promote a macro vision, digital landscape and a transparent way of communication. Impact of G-20 debt relief for Pakistan would be ‘substantial’: FMOver 60 heads of Pakistan missions across different geographical and time zones virtually participated in the event. The foreign minister thanked the NADRA chairman for developing the FM Direct app and for ensuring its security and interactive features.

Source: The Express Tribune April 17, 2020 14:48 UTC