German Ambassador, Aziz agrees expanding bilateral trade,investment

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz German Ambassador Martin Kobler Monday agreed expanding bilateral trade and investment between the two countries after visible improvement in the Security situation in Pakistan and the virtual end of the energy crisis. The implementation of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would also open up investment… Continue reading German Ambassador, Aziz agrees expanding bilateral trade,investment

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Pakistan among Muslim countries feeling impact of US visa policy

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (APP): Pakistan is among the countries which have witnessed a notable drop in the number of visa issued to people from majority-Muslim countries, a report by online magazine POLITICO shows, as President Trump’s heated rhetoric also seems to discourage Muslim travelers from applying for visa to the United States. Pakistan received 26… Continue reading Pakistan among Muslim countries feeling impact of US visa policy

Kuwait Air Force commander attends graduation ceremony at Risalpur

APP71-29 RISALPUR: September 29 - Major General Abdullah Yaqoob Al-Foudari Commander Kuwait Air Force and Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force along with the graduating officers at the graduation ceremony at PAF academy, Asghar Khan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Commander Kuwait Air Force, Major General Abdullah Yaqoob Al-Foudari on Friday attended the graduation ceremony of 119 Combat Support Course, held at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy, Asghar Khan, Risalpur. On his arrival at the Academy, he was received by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff PAF,… Continue reading Kuwait Air Force commander attends graduation ceremony at Risalpur

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Date for filing of tax returns extended till Oct 31

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday approved extension in the due date for filing of Income Tax Returns/Statements by Companies, salaried individuals, other individuals and AOPs, till October 31, 2017. The minister approved extension in the date in view of the requests made… Continue reading Date for filing of tax returns extended till Oct 31

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Commerce minister emphasizes importance of agritrade for country’s development

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP):The Minister for Commerce and Textiles, Pervaiz Malik on Friday emphasized the importance of agritrade and agribusiness for developing countries like Pakistan that derive their livelihoods predominantly from agriculture. While speaking at the World Trade Organization (WTO) public forum event organized by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) the minister… Continue reading Commerce minister emphasizes importance of agritrade for country’s development

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Naval Chief calls on COAS

APP68-29 RAWALPINDI: September 29 - Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, while on his farewell visit, called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters. COAS thanked CNS for his services to the Nation during a long and illustrious career. APP

RAWALPINDI, Sep 29 (APP): Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, while on his farewell visit called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Friday at General Headquarters (GHQ). The COAS thanked the Naval Chief for his services for the nation during a long and illustrious career, Inter Services… Continue reading Naval Chief calls on COAS

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Over 700 million Chinese will travel during National Day break

BEIJING, Sept 29 (APP): About half of Chinese plan to travel during the upcoming National Day holiday and Mid-Autumn Festival, which lasts from October 1 to 8, thepaper.cn reported on Friday. The report says that almost 710 million domestic trips will be made during the holiday, up 10 percent this year, and six million Chinese… Continue reading Over 700 million Chinese will travel during National Day break

KPT be modernized in accordance with present day need: Zubair

APP51-29 KARACHI: September 29 – Chairman Karachi Port Trust, Mumtaz Ahmed Shah briefs about the reports to the Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair at Governor’s House. APP

KARACHI, Sept 28 (APP): Governor of Sindh Muhammad Zubair Friday stressed that the Karachi Port be modernized in accordance with the present day need. He said this while expressing his views during a briefing at the Governor House here regarding the mega projects and development works pertaining to the Karachi Port Trust. The chairman of the KPT,… Continue reading KPT be modernized in accordance with present day need: Zubair

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Germans heap praises on Shehbaz Sharif; Siemens to set up 1263 MW power plant

LAHORE, Sep 29 (APP): Jean Claude Nasr, Executive Vice President, Siemens (Germany) has heaped praises on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for his commitment to work, visionary leadership and speed of work in the completion of development projects in Punjab. Addressing the signing ceremony of 1263 megawatt Punjab Power Plant by German engineers from… Continue reading Germans heap praises on Shehbaz Sharif; Siemens to set up 1263 MW power plant

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NSC meeting to review internal, external security issues

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): The National Security Committee met here Friday to review internal and external security issues and meetings of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbassi and Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif with the US leadership. The meeting here at the Prime Minister Office is being chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

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World Bank country director calls on Shehbaz

LAHORE, Sept 29 (APP): World Bank South Asia Region Country Director Patchamuthu Illangovan called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Friday. During the meeting, programmes of improvement in social sector in the Punjab, launched with the cooperation of the World Bank, were discussed in detail. The country director appreciated the computerisation of… Continue reading World Bank country director calls on Shehbaz

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Blast injures 5 on Ring Road, terrorists arrested

PESHAWAR, Sept 29 (APP): At least five people sustained minor injuries in an explosion near a private hospital on Peshawar’s Ring Road on Friday, police said. SSP Operations Sajjad Khan said the explosion took place near a hospital located on Ring Road in which five people sustained injuries. Area people who were near the site… Continue reading Blast injures 5 on Ring Road, terrorists arrested

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Azhar disappointed over getting only four wkts on first day

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood expressed disappointment over getting only four wickets on the first day of the Test against Sri Lanka at Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi. While speaking to a private news channel, he said the Pakistani bowlers did not take advantage of the new ball in the beginning of the game… Continue reading Azhar disappointed over getting only four wkts on first day

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Pakistan to host AIPS Asia congress next month

LAHORE, Sep 29 (APP)- Pakistan Sports Writers Federation in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage is all set to hold a special session of the AIPS ASIA Congress- 2017 on October 6 at Islamabad. The congress will elect the new office bearers of the continental wing of AIPS, said a spokesman… Continue reading Pakistan to host AIPS Asia congress next month

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President calls for strong ties with Bahrain in security, intelligence-sharing

APP23-29 ISLAMABAD: September 29 - Chairman Shura Council (Upper House) of Bahrain H.E. Ali Bin Saleh Al-Saleh called on President Mamnoon Hussain at Aiwan-E-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday called for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of security and intelligence-sharing with Bahrain. The President stated this while talking to Chairman Shura Council (Upper House) Kingdom of Bahrain Ali Bin Saleh Al-Saleh who along with a delegation called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The… Continue reading President calls for strong ties with Bahrain in security, intelligence-sharing

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ICCI office bearers take oath in 33th annual GM for 2017-18

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): The newly elected office bearers and executive members of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have taken oath of their portfolios in the 33rd Annual General Meeting of ICCI. Sheikh Aamir Waheed was sworn in as President, Muhammad Naveed, Senior Vice President Nisar Ahmed Mirza Vice President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for… Continue reading ICCI office bearers take oath in 33th annual GM for 2017-18

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CPEC to create countless opportunities for investment in tourism sector

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): On-going China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project has created countless opportunities for investment in tourism sector. This was stated by Managing Director Pakistan Tourism, Ch. Abdul Ghafoor, while addressing participants at special ceremony organized by Secretary General (UNWTO) at Qatar in connection with World Tourism Day, said a press release. Managing… Continue reading CPEC to create countless opportunities for investment in tourism sector

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ITP issues traffic plan for 9th Muharram

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has devised a special traffic plan for 9th Muharram ul Harram and decided to deploy more than 520 policemen including officers and jawans on the various routes of processions to avoid any inconvenience to the road users. SSP (Traffic) Malik Matloob said that he will himself monitor… Continue reading ITP issues traffic plan for 9th Muharram

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More forces, elements included in China-Pakistan air forces joint training exercise

BEIJING, Sept 28 (APP): A spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Wu Qian said that there were more forces and elements in the China-Pakistan air forces joint training exercise held in Korala, China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, compared to previous years and the combat system was set up in a more perfect way. “Compared… Continue reading More forces, elements included in China-Pakistan air forces joint training exercise

Bosan for enhancing technical support with FAO

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Bosan here on Friday called upon Food and Agriculture Organization for further enhancing technical support to Pakistan in order to strengthen the national agricultural research system. In a meeting with Country Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Ms. Mina Dowlatchalir, he… Continue reading Bosan for enhancing technical support with FAO

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