ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua Monday paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, after assuming her new responsibilities. According to a statement received here, the finance minister felicitated Janjua on her appointment as the first woman Foreign Secretary and hoped that she would utilize her rich experience of… Continue reading Tehmina Janjua calls on Dar
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Peshawar Zalmi’s owner, coach visit Peshawar Press Club
PESHAWAR, Mar 20 (APP): Owner of Peshawar Zalimi Cricket Team, Javed Afridi Monday said that he will continue his efforts for cricket talent across the Khyber Paktunkhwa. He said this in Meet the Press Program at Peshawar Press Club accompanied by senior journalist Salim Safi and Team Coach Muhammad Akram. Javed Afridi said that the… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi’s owner, coach visit Peshawar Press Club
CDNS achieves Rs 161 bln upto March 8
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved Rs 161 billion savings till last week of third quarter of current fiscal year, from July 1 to March 8, 2016-17. The target for the year 2016-17 was Rs 228 billion, while the directorate managed to achieve Rs 218 billion for the previous… Continue reading CDNS achieves Rs 161 bln upto March 8
Role of educated youth, important in rejection of extremist mindset: President
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said terrorism can not be eliminated by use of force alone and emphasized on role of educated youth to discourage extremist mindset in the society. “Educated youth can play a significant role in purifying the society polluted with evils of intolerance and terrorism,” the President said… Continue reading Role of educated youth, important in rejection of extremist mindset: President
PLA Honor Guards to take part in Pakistan Day Parade
BEIJING (China) March 20 (APP): The People’s Liberation Army Honor Guards will take part for the first time at the annual Pakistan Day Parade in Islamabad on Thursday, March 23. On the invitation of Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the PLA Honor Guards had sent 90 of its members to Islamabad… Continue reading PLA Honor Guards to take part in Pakistan Day Parade
PM orders immediate re-opening of Pak-Afghan border
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday ordered immediate re-opening of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as a goodwill gesture and hoped that the reasons for its closure would be addressed by the government of Afghanistan. A statement from the PM House said “despite the fact that those involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan have a connection with anti-Pakistani… Continue reading PM orders immediate re-opening of Pak-Afghan border
Secretary IBNH reviews measueres for implementing PEMRA laws
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Secretary Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage (IBNH) Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui Monday reviewed the measures taken by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to ensure implementation of its laws and Electronic Media Code of Conduct-2015 in letter and spirit. He was chairing a meeting of the committee, constituted on the directives of… Continue reading Secretary IBNH reviews measueres for implementing PEMRA laws
PEMRA bans Dawn News programme for three days
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday prohibited ‘Dawn News’ from airing its programme ‘Zara Hut Kay’ for three days starting from Wednesday (March 22) 2300 hours to Friday (March 24) till 2400 hours midnight. The decision was made under Section 27 of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 (as amended by PEMRA… Continue reading PEMRA bans Dawn News programme for three days
World’s longest cable-stayed railway bridge closes in China
BEIJING (China), March 20 (APP): A three-tower cable-stayed heavy railway bridge closed over Dongting Lake, the second-largest freshwater lake in China. The 1,290-meter bridge is designed with a carrying load of 10,000 tonnes, enough to accommodate a fully-loaded train passing at a speed of 120 km per hour, Chinese newspaper, People’s Daily reported on Monday.… Continue reading World’s longest cable-stayed railway bridge closes in China
SC rejects review petition against Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Supreme Court (SC) Monday rejected the review petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf candidate Usman Dar against Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in NA-110 election rigging case. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar heard the case and maintained an earlier decision in the favour of Khawaja Asif. Disposing off the… Continue reading SC rejects review petition against Khawaja Asif
Young Abubakr stars in Pak victory over Kiwis in hockey test
LAHORE, Mar 20, (APP): Youthful Abubakr starred in Pakistan’s thumping 4-2 victory over New Zealand with a superb penalty corner goals hat trick in the third hockey test at Wellingtons national hockey stadium. Abubakr from Faisalabad justified his inclusion in the national senior team and earned a unique distinction of slamming a penalty corner hat… Continue reading Young Abubakr stars in Pak victory over Kiwis in hockey test
China urges India to honor commitment on Tibet, avoid China-India relations from being further undermined
BEIJING (China) March 20, (APP): China on Monday urged the Indian side to honor its commitment on Tibet, respect its core concerns and avoid relations between both the countries from being further disrupted and undermined. “We urge India to see clearly anti-China and split nature of Dalai group and honor its commitment on Tibet”, China’s… Continue reading China urges India to honor commitment on Tibet, avoid China-India relations from being further undermined
Fatemi hosts farewell lunch for Saudi Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi hosted a lunch for the out-going Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Marzouk A-Zahrani at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here Monday. The SAPM extended his felicitations to the out-going Ambassador on the completion of a fruitful… Continue reading Fatemi hosts farewell lunch for Saudi Ambassador
344,597 suspected CNICs blocked: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday said that some 344,597 Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) had been blocked, mainly in suspect or confirmed alien and under verification category. Replying to a question in the National Assembly, the minister said there was a set procedure for… Continue reading 344,597 suspected CNICs blocked: Nisar
Nisar approves putting alleged PSL spot-fixers on ECL
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday accorded approval to put the names of cricketers, who were allegedly involved in Pakistan Super League spot-fixing scandal, on the Exit Control List (ECL). Chairing a meeting here, he directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) that action should also be taken against the… Continue reading Nisar approves putting alleged PSL spot-fixers on ECL
Turkish film to be screened at Lok Virsa
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Lok Virsa would organize screening of Turkish Film ‘Once Upon a Time in Anatolia’ on March 25 at its Media Center. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a 2011 Turkish drama film, co-written and directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan based on the true experience of one of the film’s writers, telling the… Continue reading Turkish film to be screened at Lok Virsa
Photographic, painting exhibition to start from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): A three-day photographic and painting exhibition titled “Pakistan Past & Present” will start here at Awain-i-Quaid from Tuesday. The event was being arranged by Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP) in collaboration with Nazriya Pakistan Council (NPC). According to officials of DEMP, More than 200 historic photographs of prominent Pakistan… Continue reading Photographic, painting exhibition to start from tomorrow
Nisar for collective efforts to root out terrorism
ISLAMABAD Mar 20 (APP): Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday called for collective efforts above party line and effective legislation to cleanse the society of terrorism. “We should avoid politicking on national security. It is a shared responsibility and we should also share each other’s successes and failures,” he said winding up discussion… Continue reading Nisar for collective efforts to root out terrorism
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Mar 20 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Monday. LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL US DOLLAR BONDS VIDE SBP F.E. CIRCULAR NO.42 & 21.07.98 & 04.08.98 RESPECTIVELY. LIBOR VALUE 6 MONTHS US DOLLAR 1.4310 20.03.17 CONVERSION RATES FOR 20TH MARCH 2017… Continue reading Foreign exchange rates
Rana Tanveer embarks on 5-day visit to Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has embarked upon a five-day visit to Malaysia. According to the Ministry of Defence Production here on Monday, the minister would attend 14th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), being held from March 20-24 in Langkawi. Rana Tanveer Hussain is visiting Malaysia… Continue reading Rana Tanveer embarks on 5-day visit to Malaysia
- Naval Chief participates in 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium in China
- Chinese minister felicitates Ahsan Iqbal on reappointment as Planning minister
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- SC reinstates Balochistan Assembly Speaker, sets aside ECP decision
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in a group photo with the high achiever women and girls in the field of IT
