Asma Jahangir laid to rest

LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):Prominent lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir was laid to rest at a farmhouse on Bedian road here on Tuesday. Earlier, her funeral prayer led by Farooq Haider Maududi was held here at Qaddafi Stadium. A large number of people from different walks of life including prominent members of the legal… Continue reading Asma Jahangir laid to rest

Interior Minister meets Lord Tarid Ahmad UK’s minister of state for commonwealth and UN enhancing the role of commonwealth discussed

APP113-12 LONDON: February 12 - Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Interior Minister meeting with Lord Tariq Ahmad, UKs Minister of State for Commonwealth and UN. Their respective delegations are also present. APP

LONDON,Feb 12 (APP):Ahsan Iqbal, Interior Minister of Pakistan, who is on an official visit to the UK, met with Lord Tariq Ahmad, UK’s Minister of State for Commonwealth and UN, in London today. A wide range of bilateral relations pertaining to enhancing the role of Commonwealth, development cooperation, bilateral trade and diaspora came under discussion.… Continue reading Interior Minister meets Lord Tarid Ahmad UK’s minister of state for commonwealth and UN enhancing the role of commonwealth discussed

People reject politics of sit-ins: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal Monday said that the people of Pakistan will reject politics of sit-ins and will vote politics of development and rising Pakistan. In a tweet message on Monday, he said this is being in Lodhran today because the voters in this constituency are speaking in favour of development.… Continue reading People reject politics of sit-ins: Ahsan

Uzbek foreign minister calls on Khawaja Asif

APP105-12 ISLAMABAD: February 12 - Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif shaking hand with H.E. Abdulaziz Kamilov, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):Abdulaziz Kamilov, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with a four-member delegation on Monday called on Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and delivered a letter from the Uzbek President Mirziyoyev Shavkat Miromonovich, addressed to President Mamnoon Hussain regarding the convening of a conference titled “Peace Process and Cooperation in the… Continue reading Uzbek foreign minister calls on Khawaja Asif

Ahsan meets British Secretary of Justice

APP111-12 LONDON: February 12 - Interior Minister, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal meeting with David Gauke, UK's Secretary of State for Justice. APP

LONDON, Feb 12 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom, on Monday met British Secretary of State for Justice David Gauke in London. The two sides discussed to re-operationalise the prisoners’ exchange programme between the two countries. In this regard, Minister Ahsan Iqbal emphasized on the need of… Continue reading Ahsan meets British Secretary of Justice

FTO taking measures to address taxpayers’ grievances: Ombudsman

FAISALABAD, Feb 12 (APP):Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera has said that FTO is taking steps to redress the grievances of taxpayers and address the complaints by carrying out independent investigations about tax maladministration. Addressing the members of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) here on Monday, he said that textile industry holds foremost importance… Continue reading FTO taking measures to address taxpayers’ grievances: Ombudsman

Elder global statesmen praise Asma Jahangir’s commitment to freedom, justice

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 12 (APP):The Elders, a group of independent global leaders who work together on peace and human rights issues, Monday expressed their deep sadness over the passing away of prominent Pakistani lawyer and human rights defender Asma Jahangir. “Asma Jahangir was internationally respected for her pioneering work in her home country and… Continue reading Elder global statesmen praise Asma Jahangir’s commitment to freedom, justice

Spring Polo Cup to get underway

LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP):The 12-goal Spring Polo Cup will stroll into action from Tuesday here at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC) ground. Lahore Polo Club President Irfan Ali Hyder said on Monday that top 8 teams have been participating in this 12-goal tournament, which includes top national and international polo players. The teams have been… Continue reading Spring Polo Cup to get underway

SMEDA starts consultation on SME budget proposals

LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP):Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Monday initiated a nation-wide consultation process to solicit inputs for Federal Budget 2018-19 by approaching around 250 SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) stakeholders including SMEs, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, trade associations and sector development companies. According to SMEDA officials here Monday, the stakeholders had… Continue reading SMEDA starts consultation on SME budget proposals

Pak cyclists to depart for Malaysia on Wednesday

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):An eight-member Pakistan cycling squad will depart for Malaysia Wednesday to participate in the 38th Asian Track Championship, scheduled to be held at Kuala Lumpur from February 16 to 20. “The squad is consisted of five cyclists and three officials”, Secretary Pakistan Cycling Federation (PSF), Syed Azhar Ali Shah said on Monday.… Continue reading Pak cyclists to depart for Malaysia on Wednesday

Historian of Pakistan cricket Richard Heller delivers lecture at SMIU

KARACHI, Feb 12 (APP):The UK based historian of Pakistan cricket and renowned novelist Richard Heller has said that Master Aziz, a sports teacher and a coach of Sindh Madressatul Islam, had a great contribution in promotion of cricket in early days of Pakistan. Delivering the lecture on the subject of “Contribution of Sindh Madressatul… Continue reading Historian of Pakistan cricket Richard Heller delivers lecture at SMIU

Thailand an excellent destination for Pak exports: LCCI president

LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Malik Tahir Javaid has said that potential to export goods Thailand from Pakistan was far more diversified and sizeable than the current one. He was speaking at Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Board of Trade of Thailand, where Deputy Secretary General Kasemsit Pathomsak,… Continue reading Thailand an excellent destination for Pak exports: LCCI president

700,000 volunteers begin Beijing patrol after mall attack

BEIJING, Feb 12 (APP):Over 700,000 security volunteers started to patrol Beijing streets on Monday as the capital stepped up security following Sunday’s shopping mall knife attack. The security volunteers, including residents wearing red hats and armbands, would strengthen patrols at traffic hubs and densely-populated areas, including business districts. They will work with police departments to… Continue reading 700,000 volunteers begin Beijing patrol after mall attack

Govt particularly focused on women empowerment, girls education: PM

APP88-12 ISLAMABAD: February 12 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meets students from Husamiyah School, Karachi and Saifiyah School, Karachi at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said the Pakistan Muslim League-N government, was particularly focused on women empowerment and girls’ education through PM’s Youth Programme. In a meeting with a group of students from Husamiyah School and Saifiyah School of Karachi at PM Office here, the prime minister said that educating girls… Continue reading Govt particularly focused on women empowerment, girls education: PM

Iranian Ambassador calls on COAS

APP45-12 RAWALPINDI: February 12 - Mehdi Honardoost, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters. APP

RAWALPINDI, Feb 12 (APP):Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Mehdi Honardoost called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday here at General Headquarters (GHQ). According to a statement issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting matters of mutual interest and Pak-Iran border management were discussed.

Pakistan pays condolences over Russian plan crash

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):The Foreign Office Monday expressed deep condolence over the tragic crash of a Russian passenger aircraft. It said “Government and people of Pakistan express their deep condolences over the tragic crash of a Russian passenger aircraft, resulting in the loss of seventy-one precious lives.” Pakistan has conveyed its deepest sympathies and heartfelt… Continue reading Pakistan pays condolences over Russian plan crash

Pakistan always stands with world for peace, prosperity : Nasser Janjua

APP01-12 ISLAMABAD: February 12 - National Security Adviser to PM Mr Nasser Khan Janjua in a meeting German delegation. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):A German delegation consisting 22 participants of Course for Senior Officials-2018 from Federal Academy of Security Policy, Germany, along with German Ambassador called on National Security Adviser, Lt. General (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Monday. Nasser Janjua gave a presentation on regional security situation with a particular reference to Pakistan focusing… Continue reading Pakistan always stands with world for peace, prosperity : Nasser Janjua

Turkish, Netherlands’ ambassadors call on Defence Production Minister

APP31-12 ISLAMABAD: February 12 - Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, H. E. Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul called on Federal Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):`Ambassador of Turkey to Pakistan, Mustafa Yurdakul called on Federal Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain here on Monday. The minister said that defence industrial and technical cooperation was integral part of strategic relationships between the countries. He expressed the satisfaction on the ongoing cooperation in defence technical field. In… Continue reading Turkish, Netherlands’ ambassadors call on Defence Production Minister

Newly appointed Turkish Ambassador calls on COAS

APP46-12 RAWALPINDI: February 12 Ishan Mustafa Yurdakul, newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters. APP

RAWALPINDI, Feb 12 (APP):Newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Ishan Mustafa Yurdakul called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday here at General Headquarters (GHQ). Matters of mutual interest including regional security issues were discussed during the meeting, said a press release issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The two… Continue reading Newly appointed Turkish Ambassador calls on COAS

President lauds COMSTECH’s role in promotion of science and technology

APP28-12 ISLAMABAD: February 12 - President Mamnoon Hussain chairing a meeting of COMSTECH at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Federal Minister for Science & Technology Rana Tanveer Hussain is also present. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said scientists and researchers in the Islamic world could play a significant role in ensuring development in its true spirit for the benefit of mankind. Chairing a meeting of COMSTECH – the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)… Continue reading President lauds COMSTECH’s role in promotion of science and technology

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