UAE to continue its cooperation with Imran Khan for realizing shared vision of their leadership: UAE envoy

By Akram Malik ISLAMABAD Aug 19(APP): The United Arab Emirates(UAE) Ambassador to Islamabad Hamad Obaid Alzaabi said on Sunday Pakistan-UAE historical relations and shared vision of their dynamic leadership provided a strong basis for tapping the real potential of their economic relations for the mutual benefit. “The most important thing is that we have the… Continue reading UAE to continue its cooperation with Imran Khan for realizing shared vision of their leadership: UAE envoy

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Govt to take steps for bringing angry Baloch into national mainstream: Jam Kamal

QUETTA, Aug 19 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Sunday said his government would take steps in the ambit of Constitution to bring the disgruntled Baloch people into the national mainstream. Some angry Baloch had already joined the national mainstream in the past due to efforts of official departments, security forces and the provincial government,… Continue reading Govt to take steps for bringing angry Baloch into national mainstream: Jam Kamal

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Improving living standard, economy mission of PTI govt: Asad Umer

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Nominated Finance Minister Asad Umer has said improving the living standard of people and economy was the mission of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) democratically elected government. Talking to a news channel, he said it was a big challenge for PTI government to ensure provision of all basic amenities of life to the masses.… Continue reading Improving living standard, economy mission of PTI govt: Asad Umer

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PTI govt to ensure merit: Ch Sarwar

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI), leader Chaudhry Sarwar Sunday said PTI government would ensure merit in all the institutions of the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said a hundred days road map had been given to implement it for achieving progress. The PTI government would take the country forward… Continue reading PTI govt to ensure merit: Ch Sarwar

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Sabotaging democratic process not service to democracy: Ch Pervaiz

  LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said on Sunday that sabotaging democratic process was not a service of democracy. Talking to the media outside Punjab Assembly here, he said that opposition should contest election of leader of the house in Punjab Assembly with courage, and hue and cry would not benefit… Continue reading Sabotaging democratic process not service to democracy: Ch Pervaiz

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Azeri PM greets Imran Khan; hopes to expand bilateral ties

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Novruz Mammadov has congratulated Imran Khan on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Novruz Mammadov, in a translated message issued by the Azeri Embassy here Sunday, said Azerbaijan and Pakistan were linked with strategic partnership and close relations which originated from the will of their friendly… Continue reading Azeri PM greets Imran Khan; hopes to expand bilateral ties

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Eradication of corruption, status quo top priorities: Buzdar

LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):PTI’s Chief Minister-elect Sardar Usman Ahmad Khan Buzdar Sunday said eradication of corruption and getting rid of status quo were his priorities as the chief executive of the province. Speaking in the Punjab Assembly after his election as Leader of the House, he resolved to make Punjab a model province through good… Continue reading Eradication of corruption, status quo top priorities: Buzdar

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PA passes resolution against blasphemous cartoon contest

LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):The Punjab Assembly on Sunday adopted a unanimous resolution, strongly condemning the sacrilegious cartoon competition, announced by Netherlands’ politician, Geert Wilders. Moved jointly by treasury and opposition MPAs including Ammar Yasir, Musarrat Jamshed Cheema, Qamar Perviaz Chaudhry and Mian Shafi Muhammad, the resolution was tabled by treasury member Ammar Yasir. Considering the… Continue reading PA passes resolution against blasphemous cartoon contest

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Govt to work for country’s progress: Zubaida

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Nominated Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal on Sunday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government would work for the progress and development of the country under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Talking to PTV, she said the government would strengthen national institutions and stabilise economy by taking concrete… Continue reading Govt to work for country’s progress: Zubaida

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Buzdar thanked members of party and allies

LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):PTI’s Chief Minister-elect Sardar Usman Ahmad Khan Buzdar Sunday said eradication of corruption and getting rid of status quo were his priorities as the chief executive of the province. Speaking in the Punjab Assembly after his election as Leader of the House, he resolved to make Punjab a model province through good… Continue reading Buzdar thanked members of party and allies

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Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser warmly received by PTI workers on his visit to Swabi

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PESHAWAR, Aug 19 (APP):Newly elected Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser Sunday received warm welcome soon after his arrival at the Swabi Inter-Change on Motorway and was taken to home town Marguz, in a tight security with big convey of vehicles on board hundreds and thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf local leadership, workers, his well-wishers, relatives… Continue reading Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser warmly received by PTI workers on his visit to Swabi

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Gwadar to become hub of economic activities for whole region: Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani said Gwadar was the future of Pakistan and would become a hub of economic activities for the whole region. He said Gwadar and Dalian had huge potential for future cooperation and we were eager to learn from experience of Dalian in the areas of development, trade and shipment.… Continue reading Gwadar to become hub of economic activities for whole region: Sanjrani

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Navjot Singh Sidhu returns to India

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LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):Former Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday returned to India after attending the oath taking ceremony of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Navjot Singh Sidhu returned to India through the Wagah Border as PTI’s Senator Faisal Javed saw him off at Wagah. Before leaving for his country, Sidhu did some shopping in… Continue reading Navjot Singh Sidhu returns to India

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Chinese media gives wide coverage to Imran’s election, oath as PM

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BEIJING, Aug 19 (APP):The Chinese media has accorded a wide coverage to the election of Imran Khan as the prime minister of Pakistan by members of the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, and his subsequent oath-taking ceremony. China Global Television Network (CGTN), China’s only English language television channel, various Chinese language channels, English… Continue reading Chinese media gives wide coverage to Imran’s election, oath as PM

Pakistan extends greetings on Afghan Independence Day

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday congratulated the people and the Government of Afghanistan on the 99th Independence Day of Afghanistan being celebrated today. “We extend our sincere wishes for peace, prosperity, stability, economic development and long-term prosperity of the brotherly country,” the Foreign Office Spokesman said in a tweet.

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Whole of country to get equal attention for development: Alvi

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KARACHI, Aug 19 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s nominee for the office of president Dr Arif Alvi Sunday said that the current government would equally focus all parts of the country for development and prioritize the provision of basic amenities to the masses. Talking to media here, he said the sense of deprivation in Balochistan would be… Continue reading Whole of country to get equal attention for development: Alvi

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Sidhu says he got unforgettable love during his visit

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Veteran Indian Cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu says he got unforgettable love and respect during his visit to Pakistan, reported Radio Pakistan Sunday. This he said while talking to PTI leader Faisal Javed Khan in Islamabad before leaving for Lahore. Navjot Singh Sidhu said he is leaving Pakistan after laying foundation of a… Continue reading Sidhu says he got unforgettable love during his visit

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8 Sindh ministers take oath

KARACHI, Aug 19 (APP):Acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durani on Sunday administered oath to the newly appointed eight-member cabinet and two advisors in a simple ceremony here at the Governor House. The ministers, who took oath, included Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, Saeed Ghani, Shahela Raza, Ismail Rahu, Hari Ram, Shabir Bijarani, Syed Sardar Shah and… Continue reading 8 Sindh ministers take oath

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Qureshi to have honour of becoming FM second time

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  MULTAN, Aug 19 (APP)::Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi who is taking oath on Monday, August 20, has the honour to become Foreign Minister of Pakistan second time. Born on June 22, 1956 in a known religious family of Multan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi got his early education from Aitchison College… Continue reading Qureshi to have honour of becoming FM second time

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PTI forms govt in KP, Punjab, Center due to its vision: Zartaj Gull

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):PTI’s Member National Assembly (MNA) Zartaj Gull has said that the Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) had gained majority in the general election due to its vision and formed governments at Centre, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa and Punjab, and Center. Talking to a private news channel, she said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had… Continue reading PTI forms govt in KP, Punjab, Center due to its vision: Zartaj Gull

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