India violates ceasefire on June 10, 12

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Director General (SA & SAARC), Dr Mohammad Faisal Monday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner, J P Singh and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces in Chirikot and Hot Spring Sectors on June 10 and 12 respectively. According to a foreign office announcement, the ceasefire violations resulted in… Continue reading India violates ceasefire on June 10, 12

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PM writing history by appearing before JIT: Talal

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League(N) leader Talal Chaudhry Monday said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be writing history by appearing before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT). Speaking to mediamen here, he said appearance of the Prime Minister before the JIT was an example of respect for the law. He said Imran Khan, who… Continue reading PM writing history by appearing before JIT: Talal

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PML-N firmly believed in rule of law, supremacy of constitutions: Tariq Fazal

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ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senior leaders on Monday said the Prime Minister would appear before the Joint Investigation team set by the Supreme Court to probe Panama issue as the party leadership firmly believed in rule of law and supremacy of the constitution. Addressing a press conference State Minister for… Continue reading PML-N firmly believed in rule of law, supremacy of constitutions: Tariq Fazal

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PM upholds sanctity of judiciary, national institutes: Muqam

PESHAWAR, June 12 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister Amir Muqam on Monday said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has practically demonstrated that he uphold the sanctity of judiciary and national institutes of the country by presenting himself and family for accountability. Talking to various delegations here at his office, he said the Prime Minister would himself… Continue reading PM upholds sanctity of judiciary, national institutes: Muqam

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PML-N believes in supremacy of law, expects transparent probe: Khurram

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Monday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) believed in supremacy of the law and also expected transparent investigations by Joint Investigation Team (JIT) into the Panama Papers. Talking to a private news channel, he said it was responsibility of the Supreme Court of Pakistan to ensure transparency and… Continue reading PML-N believes in supremacy of law, expects transparent probe: Khurram

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Commander Peshawar visits forward area, appreciates morale, state of preparedness

RAWALPINDI, June 12 (APP): Commander Peshawar Corps Lt. Gen. Nazir Ahmed Butt visited forward areas of Kurram and Khyber Agency on Monday. During his visit he was given detailed briefing on the prevailing security situation in the area, Inter Services Public Relations in a news release here said. He interacted with the troops deployed on the… Continue reading Commander Peshawar visits forward area, appreciates morale, state of preparedness

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Political forces halting Nawaz Sharif for development works: Tanveer

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Monday said that political forces were hatching conspiracy against Nawaz Sharif and halting the process of development and China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects. Talking to PTV, he said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after coming into power has taken the steps to strengthen… Continue reading Political forces halting Nawaz Sharif for development works: Tanveer

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NA debates on Senate budget recommendations

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Lawmakers at the National Assembly Monday debated on the recommendations forwarded by the Senate of Pakistan for incorporation in the budget for the fiscal year 2017-18. Naeema Kishwar while speaking on the Senate proposals said that many of these proposals should be adopted and accommodated in the budget for the fiscal… Continue reading NA debates on Senate budget recommendations

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Welfare of people top priority of govt: Governor

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KARACHI, June 12 (APP): Sindh Governor Mohammed Zubair has said that the welfare of people is the first priority of the government. He said that federal and provincial governments were working on vision to spur prosperity in Sindh. He stated this while presiding over a meeting with Sindh Minister for Information Syed Nasir Hussain Shah… Continue reading Welfare of people top priority of govt: Governor

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FPCCI President congratulates PM for SCO membership

KARACHI, June 12 (APP): President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Zubair F. Tufail has congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for his successful visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, and obtaining Pakistan’s permanent membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). “Permanent membership is another milestone of the Prime Minister which will strengthen deep-rooted historical and cultural links as… Continue reading FPCCI President congratulates PM for SCO membership

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PTI a liar political party, waiting for any miracle: Abid

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ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) was a liar political party and waiting for any miracle to come into power. Talking to a private news channel, the minister said PTI leadership wanted to come into power by hook or by crook… Continue reading PTI a liar political party, waiting for any miracle: Abid

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SDO writes a letter to CDA for vacating state land at Lakhwal

ISLAMABAD, June 11 (APP): Irrigation Department’s Small Dams Organisation (SDO) has written a letter to Capital Development Authority (CDA) for vacating state land form illegal occupants at Rawal lake mouza Lakhwal. According to the letter the government land being occupied illegally by the encraocher through construction of two illegal houses in khasra no 350 of… Continue reading SDO writes a letter to CDA for vacating state land at Lakhwal

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Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia on Monday

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ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will leave for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today (Monday) in context of the emergent situation among Gulf countries, PM’s Office said on Monday.

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Pakistan holds good relations with Qatar, Saudi Arabia: Baloch

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): Federal Minister for SAFRON Lt General (Retd), Abdul Qadir Baloch on Monday said that Pakistan holds good relations with all Islamic countries including Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Talking to PTV, he said that Pakistan should play neutral role to have good ties with Islamic countries. He said that Pakistan had many… Continue reading Pakistan holds good relations with Qatar, Saudi Arabia: Baloch

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JCP recommends three-judges as permanent judges of SHC

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Monday recommended three names of additional judges for permanent appointments in the Sindh High Court (SHC) while dropping the name of additional judge, Justice Hamayoon Khan. According to the source of Commission the JCP’s meeting was held here on Monday with Chief Justice Mian… Continue reading JCP recommends three-judges as permanent judges of SHC

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SPARC, Safa Gold Mall jointly organize seminar on child labour

ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP):Speakers at a seminar held here on Monday have urged to ensure strict enforcement of laws on child labour in order curb the menace in the country. The seminar was organized at Safa Gold Mall, Islamabad, jointly by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) and Safa… Continue reading SPARC, Safa Gold Mall jointly organize seminar on child labour

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Chinese Navy delegation calls on Governor Sindh

KARACHI, June 12 (APP): A delegation of Task Group of China’s Peoples Liberation Army called on Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair at the Governor House, here. The relations between Pakistan and China, cooperation between the two naval forces, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other bilateral issues were discussed in the meeting, said an official statement here… Continue reading Chinese Navy delegation calls on Governor Sindh

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Ayaz, Murtaza condoles death of father in law of Javed Siddique

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker and Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan have condoled the sad demise of father in law of Resident Editor, Nawa-e-Waqt, Javed Siddique. In their separate condolence messages to Javed Siddique the speaker and deputy speaker expressed grief and sorrow over the passing away of… Continue reading Ayaz, Murtaza condoles death of father in law of Javed Siddique

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Over 49,000 fresh graduates granted paid internship under PMYTS

ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): Over forty-nine thousand fresh graduates have been granted 12-month paid internship in public and private sector organizations under Prime Minister Youth Training Scheme. According to Economic Survey, the initiative had been taken by the government for socio-economic development of youth in order to get productive jobs, Radio Pakistan reported. A number… Continue reading Over 49,000 fresh graduates granted paid internship under PMYTS

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Dr Tariq Fazal condoles sad demise of father in law of Javed Siddique

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CAAD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Monday condoled the sad demise of father in law of Resident Editor, Nawa-e-Waqt, Javed Siddique. In his condolence message to Javed Siddique, he expressed grief and sorrow over the passing away of his father in law. He… Continue reading Dr Tariq Fazal condoles sad demise of father in law of Javed Siddique

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