UNITED NATIONS, Mar 22 (APP): A flagship United Nations report has found that although the average human development improved significantly since 1990, progress is uneven, with systemic discrimination against women, indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities. The latest Human Development Report, released annually by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), found that while many people have greater access… Continue reading Despite progress, world’s most marginalized still left behind: UN
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Historical photographs exhibition in full swing
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): A three-day historical photograph and painting exhibition titled “Pakistan Past & Present” is in full swing here at Awain-i-Quaid. The event was arranged by Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP) in collaboration with Nazriya Pakistan Council (NPC). Exhibition officer DEMP told APP that more than 200 historic photographs of prominent Pakistan Movement leaders, including… Continue reading Historical photographs exhibition in full swing
Major, Sepoy martyred, five terrorists killed in Lower Orakzai
HANGU, March 22 (APP): A Major and Sepoy of Frontier Corps were martyred and another Sepoy was injured when exchange of fire took place between the security forces and terrorists in Utmankhel area of Lower Orakzai Agency here on Wednesday. According to ISPR and security sources, five terrorists of Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) including a… Continue reading Major, Sepoy martyred, five terrorists killed in Lower Orakzai
WADA goes against Nasir in CAS
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): The World Squash Federation (WSF) has removed ban on Pakistani player Nasir Iqbal but World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has gone against the world squash body’s decision in Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). It may be mentioned here that Nasir was the only player, whose dope test was taken twice by… Continue reading WADA goes against Nasir in CAS
Chinese experts warn India against using Dalai Lama as bargaining chip
BEIJING (China) March 22 (APP): The invitation to the Dalai Lama, a separatist figure, demonstrates that India is trying to secure concessions over South Tibet through such provocation, Wang Dehua, Director of the Institute for Southern and Central Asian Studies at the Shanghai Municipal Center for International Studies said on Wednesday. “But in doing so,… Continue reading Chinese experts warn India against using Dalai Lama as bargaining chip
Asian cities dominate survey of world’s most expensive places to live
BEIJING (China) March 22 (APP): Singapore and Hong Kong are the most expensive cities in the world, according to the latest survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Other Asian metropolitan cities – Japan’s Tokyo and Osaka – are in fourth and fifth place, while the Republic of Korea capital Seoul is sixth. Zurich in Switzerland is… Continue reading Asian cities dominate survey of world’s most expensive places to live
Resolution of Kashmir issue essential for durable peace in South Asia: Irfan Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NHLH), Irfan Siddiqui Wednesday said resolution of Kashmir issue is indispensible for durable peace in South Asian region. He was speaking in a meeting with Head of Urdu Language and Literature Chair in Istanbul University, Turkey, Dr. Halil Toker, held at NHLH Division… Continue reading Resolution of Kashmir issue essential for durable peace in South Asia: Irfan Siddiqui
Marriyum congratulates Afzal Butt for becoming President PFUJ
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb has congratulated Afzal Butt for his election as President of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and other elected office bearers. In a message of felicitation, she said a free media is vital for strengthening of democracy and democratic… Continue reading Marriyum congratulates Afzal Butt for becoming President PFUJ
Ukraine is Pakistan’s reliable & constructive partner: Ambassador Lakomov
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): The Ukrainian Ambassador, Volodymyr Lakomov has said that Ukraine is a reliable and constructive partner of Pakistan and always stood with it at international and regional level. He was addressing at a web-seminar, jointly organised by Embassy of Ukraine in Pakistan, School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) of Quaid-e-Azam University and… Continue reading Ukraine is Pakistan’s reliable & constructive partner: Ambassador Lakomov
Secretary IBNH chairs committee meeting to finalise report for submitting before IHC
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): The committee, constituted by Islamabad High Court (IHC) and headed by Secretary Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage (IBNH) Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Wednesday held the first meeting to finalize a report for submitting before the IHC in blasphemy case. The committee, headed by the secretary IBNH, consist of members Chairman Pakistan Electronic… Continue reading Secretary IBNH chairs committee meeting to finalise report for submitting before IHC
Army Act Bill presented to Senate
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Minister for Law & Justice Zahid Hamid on Wednesday moved the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2017 to the Senate for continuation of military courts in the country. Briefing the Upper House on the amendment, the minister said, since military courts had stopped working on the expiry of previous amendment, a new… Continue reading Army Act Bill presented to Senate
Pakistan calls for release of Hurriyat leaders in IoK
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): Pakistan expresses its serious concern on the arrest/detention of Hurriyat Leaders, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Yasin Malik, Shabbir Shah, Asiya Andrabi and others, in the Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir, preventing them from attending Pakistan National Day reception at Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi on March 23, 2017.… Continue reading Pakistan calls for release of Hurriyat leaders in IoK
Spokesman terms news story of extra expenditure by President baseless, fabricated
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): A spokesman of the President House has termed the story run by an anchor of a private news channel regarding extra expenditure of the President as baseless and fabricated and against journalistic norms. The spokesman, in a clarification issued here Wednesday said, the issue was raised in Senate during the question-hour… Continue reading Spokesman terms news story of extra expenditure by President baseless, fabricated
President appreciates socio-economic work, services of Aga Khan Development Network
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday appreciated the socio-economic work and services rendered by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Health services in Pakistan under the inspiring and dynamic leadership of Aga Khan. President Mamnoon Hussain was talking to Hafiz Sherali, President Aga Khan Council for Pakistan… Continue reading President appreciates socio-economic work, services of Aga Khan Development Network
French president felicitates Mamnoon Hussain on Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): President of the French Republic Francois Hollande has sent a message of congratulations to President Mamnoon Hussain on Pakistan Day (March 23). According to a French embassy statement, Hollande extended his most sincere wishes to the government and to the people of Pakistan and highlighted the long-lasting friendship ties between the… Continue reading French president felicitates Mamnoon Hussain on Pakistan Day
Pakistan established for a social system based on equity and equality: Governor
KARACHI, Mar 22 (APP): Pakistan was established with the motive to institute a social system based on equality and equity , said Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair here Wednesday. Talking to a 40-member delegation of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Lawyers Forum, he said Pakistan, as per will of its founders, must also provide optimum opportunities… Continue reading Pakistan established for a social system based on equity and equality: Governor
Bangladesh media delegation calls on foreign secretary
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): A group of senior journalists from leading media houses/ think tanks of Bangladesh Wednesday called on the Foreign Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to a Foreign Office statement, during the interaction, the Foreign Secretary highlighted that Pakistan and Bangladesh were bound in a special historical relationship that went… Continue reading Bangladesh media delegation calls on foreign secretary
Senate passes Pakistan Army Act amendment bill
ISLAMABAD Mar 22 (APP): The Senate on Wednesday passed the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act 2015 bill with a majority vote to give effect to military courts for trying terrorists. The bill moved to the House by Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid was opposed by three parties including Jamiat Ulema Islam, Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and… Continue reading Senate passes Pakistan Army Act amendment bill
Federal govt working for betterment of Sindh province: Zubair
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair has said that the federal government is working for the betterment of Sindh province by supporting various projects including water public, public transport system, hospital and Lyari expressway. In an interview with Radio Pakistan, governor said law and order situation in Karachi has improved and efforts are being… Continue reading Federal govt working for betterment of Sindh province: Zubair
Provinces informed about Water shortage for Rabbi season : MOWP
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Ministry of Water and Power has clarified that all provinces were informed at the start of Rabbi season that water in Tarbela and Mangla dams would reach dead level during the first ten days of March. Spokesperson of the Ministry talking to Radio Pakistan said the meeting of Indus River System Authority Advisory Committee held on… Continue reading Provinces informed about Water shortage for Rabbi season : MOWP
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