LAHORE, Mar 21 (APP)- The duo of cricketers allegedly involved in spot fixing scandal, Sharjeel Khan and Shahzaib Hasan here on Tuesday appeared before the investigation team of FIA and recorded their statements. Both of them are among the five players who have been charged on different offense in spot fixing during the Pakistan Super… Continue reading Sharjeel, Shahzaib record their statements before FIA
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PTI wants desired decisions from courts: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr. Musadik Malik on Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) wanted desired decisions from courts. Talking to a private news channel, he said PTI had always accepted those decision of the courts which came in its favour. He said PTI chief Imran Khan was the supporter of… Continue reading PTI wants desired decisions from courts: Musadik
Players draft of Pentangular Cup one day tournament completed
LAHORE, Mar 21 (APP)- The players draft of the Pakistan one day Pantangular tournament commencing from April 24 across the country was completed here on Tuesday at a local hotel. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar M Khan said top fitness on part of players is required to compete in this prestigious… Continue reading Players draft of Pentangular Cup one day tournament completed
Turkish companies apprised of investment opportunities in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): A delegation of Punjab Government led by Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA), Zahid Zaman, briefed Turkish private sector representatives about the vast investment and joint venture opportunities in real estate sector of Punjab. Turkish Contractors Association (TCA) hosted the event at its headquarters in Ankara, said a message received here… Continue reading Turkish companies apprised of investment opportunities in Punjab
Around 20,000 houses to be turned into solar system
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Energy Zahid Muzaffar on Tuesday said that around 20,000 houses would be turned into solar energy system under ‘Roshan Pakistan Scheme’, in order to exploit alternative energy resources to overcome the power crisis in the country. Addressing a round table conference on ‘efficient energy mix through… Continue reading Around 20,000 houses to be turned into solar system
Pakistan moving on path of progress, prosperity: PM
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said that Pakistan’s economy had witnessed a positive turnaround and was fast growing in the face of numerous challenges inherited by his government in 2013. He said speedy work was underway on various projects under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which once completed, would… Continue reading Pakistan moving on path of progress, prosperity: PM
Sialkot beat Bahawalpur by 10 wickets
MULTAN, Mar 21 (APP): Sialkot Region Cricket Team easily defeated Bahawalpur by 10 wickets in group A match of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Grade-II at the Multan Cricket Stadiums on Tuesday. The marvellous century by Sialkot batsman Ayaz Tasawar (122) off 167 balls with thirteen boundaries and one Six at Multan International Cricket Stadium proved to be the decisive difference… Continue reading Sialkot beat Bahawalpur by 10 wickets
All set to celebrate 77th Pakistan Day befittingly
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Elaborate arrangements have been made to celebrate the 77th Pakistan Day on Thursday (March 23) with great national zeal and patriotic spirit. As the Pakistan Day holds a significant place in the history of the country and to mark it in a befitting manner, a spectacular joint armed services parade would be held at… Continue reading All set to celebrate 77th Pakistan Day befittingly
Rs.1.9b deposited in national exchequer in Petroleum Levy case
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made further advancement in recovery and investigation into the issue of Petroleum Levy. In a statement issued by Ministry of Interior, it has been told that many petroleum companies had submitted about Rs 1.9 billion in national exchequer as a result of FIA’s actions so far.… Continue reading Rs.1.9b deposited in national exchequer in Petroleum Levy case
Energy crisis to be over soon: Ahsan Iqbal
HUB, Mar 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said that energy crisis in the country is going to end soon due to the effective and fast-track measures taken by the present government. Addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of two 660-megawatts coal-fired power plants of the China Power Hub Generation Company Limited near here,… Continue reading Energy crisis to be over soon: Ahsan Iqbal
PML-N to win next elections on basis of performance: Talal
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Member National Assembly of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz, Talal Chaudhry on Tuesday said his party would win the next general elections on the basis of performance. Talking to a private news channel, he said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government, after coming into power, had taken steps for addressing energy and… Continue reading PML-N to win next elections on basis of performance: Talal
Saudi Ambassador pays farewell call on Sartaj Aziz
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Abdullah Marzouk Al-Zahrani paid a farewell call on Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here Tuesday. The adviser appreciated the outstanding contribution of Ambassador Zahrani to the development of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations during his… Continue reading Saudi Ambassador pays farewell call on Sartaj Aziz
Zubair vows to enhance economic activity in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair on Tuesday vowed to work for enhancing economic activity in Sindh areas. Law and order situation had been improved in Karachi and efforts were being made to bring national and international investors to this metropolitan city, he stated while talking to a private news channel. He said… Continue reading Zubair vows to enhance economic activity in Sindh
Nisar takes notice of news reports regarding spot-fixing case
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Tuesday took notice of the contradictory news reports of spot-fixing case. In a statement, the minister directed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to work together with mutual consultation and coordination for resolving the issue. There should not be any impression… Continue reading Nisar takes notice of news reports regarding spot-fixing case
Govt to pro-actively proceed on judicial reforms: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Minister for Finance, Revenue, Statistics and Economic Affairs Division Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government would pro-actively work on judicial reforms and implementation of National Action Plan during next two years. “It will be our endeavor that during next two years work is done pro-actively on judicial reforms so after… Continue reading Govt to pro-actively proceed on judicial reforms: Ishaq Dar
No power can undo Pakistan: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday said, “We are resilient nation – No power can undo our Pakistan.” In a Tweet in connection with the Pakistan Day he said, “Pakistan Zindabad (Long Live Pakistan).” The Pakistan Day Parade (joint services parade) on March 23 would be held… Continue reading No power can undo Pakistan: DG ISPR
Rs 194.214 m allocated to Petroleum Ministry under non-development expenditure: Khaqan
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday informed the Senate that an amount of Rs 194.214 million was allocated for the Petroleum Ministry under non-development budget for the year 2015-16. During the Question Hour in the House, the minister said Rs 702.149 million was earmarked for the… Continue reading Rs 194.214 m allocated to Petroleum Ministry under non-development expenditure: Khaqan
Provinces already apprised about Tarbela, Mangla’s dead levels: Ministry
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Ministry of Water and Power Tuesday said Indus River System Authority (IRSA) had already apprised the provinces at the start of Rabi season about reaching of Tarbela and Mangla dams to the dead levels in first 10 days of March 2107. The IRSA Advisory Committee meeting was held on September 30,… Continue reading Provinces already apprised about Tarbela, Mangla’s dead levels: Ministry
Pakistan, Switzerland sign revised agreement on avoidance of double taxation
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pakistan and Switzerland Tuesday signed the revised Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income. The Agreement was signed by the Ambassador of Switzerland, Marc George and Chairman Federal Board of Revenue Dr Muhammad Irshad, a statement issued here by the finance ministry said. The signing ceremony… Continue reading Pakistan, Switzerland sign revised agreement on avoidance of double taxation
Grievances of overseas Pakistanis will be redressed fairly, promptly: Rashidi
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Pir Syed Sadruddin Shah Rashidi Tuesday assured the overseas Pakistanis that their grievances would be properly redressed in a fair and transparent manner as early as possible. According to the statement of the Consulate General of Pakistan, Manchester, the minister along with… Continue reading Grievances of overseas Pakistanis will be redressed fairly, promptly: Rashidi
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