ISLAMABAD, Mar 06 (APP): Government decided on Monday to build ‘The CPEC Tower’ here which would be the tallest building in the city and will serve as a symbol of socioeconomic progress Pakistan is making across all the fronts. Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms , Ahsan Iqbal noted that the iconic tower will attract… Continue reading CPEC business tower to be built in Islamabad
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Shehbaz thanks nation for PSL success
LAHORE, Mar 6 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said final match of Pakistan Super League had become successful due to the prayers of mothers, sisters, daughters and elders. “The entire nation is thankful to Almighty Allah on successful holding of the mega event,” he said, adding that undoubtedly it was not a competition of… Continue reading Shehbaz thanks nation for PSL success
Govt determined to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan: PM
KUWAIT CITY, Mar 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday reiterated his government’s resolve to eradicate the menace of terrorism from Pakistan. “We have broken the back of terrorists after launching counter-terrorism operation in May 2014 and during this period, we entirely dismantled the network of terrorists, and destroyed their hideouts in border… Continue reading Govt determined to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan: PM
Holding of census this year a major milestone in national history for evidence based policy and legislation: Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that the decision of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to hold census this year would be a big milestone in national history. Addressing a workshop on “ Science Community and Pakistan’s Challenges of Health and Nutrition in… Continue reading Holding of census this year a major milestone in national history for evidence based policy and legislation: Marriyum Aurangzeb
Lok Virsa starts new program ‘Open Mic’ to train new talent
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Lok Virsa started a new program ‘Open Mic’ to provide a platform to the emerging singers from all genres. Initially seven emerging singers including Uzma Nadeem, Saira Nigar, Nasir Jamil, Azra Ilyas, Masood Ahmed, Nangyal Khan and Ahmed Khan Malangi took part in this competition and sung beautiful melodies in their… Continue reading Lok Virsa starts new program ‘Open Mic’ to train new talent
CPEC holds huge opportunity for regional connectivity: PM
KUWAIT, Mar 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) held huge opportunity for regional connectivity and trade. The Prime Minister was talking to a group of chief executive officers (CEOs) of leading Kuwaiti companies, who called on him and the Pakistani delegation here at Bayan Palace.… Continue reading CPEC holds huge opportunity for regional connectivity: PM
Marriyum aurangzeb credits and thanks media for their narrative of peace and fortitude
ISLAMABAD, March 6 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday with successful staging of PSL final in Lahore international cricket has, after a hiatus of many years, returned to Pakistan; the yesterday’s PSL final will be recorded in the history of Pakistan as a significant blow to… Continue reading Marriyum aurangzeb credits and thanks media for their narrative of peace and fortitude
Border crossings at Torkham and Chaman to open on Tuesday and Wednesday: FO
ISLAMABAD, March 6 (APP): The Government of Pakistan has decided to open the border crossings at Torkham and Chaman on Tuesday and Wednesday in order to provide an opportunity to those nationals of Afghanistan who had come to Pakistan on valid visas, and wish to return to their country. According to foreign Office announcement, the crossing points would… Continue reading Border crossings at Torkham and Chaman to open on Tuesday and Wednesday: FO
AJK govt to change lives with new school, hospital projects: Raja Farooq Haider
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Monday said numerous projects of schools, hospitals, roads and drinking water would be started in line with the vision of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Speaking at an event here to honour party workers, he said three objectives of his government was to… Continue reading AJK govt to change lives with new school, hospital projects: Raja Farooq Haider
Nawaz Sharif committed to progress of AJK: Dr Asif Kirmani
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Asif Kirmani on Monday said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was committed to progress and prosperity of Azad Kashmir as promised with people of AJK in last elections. Speaking to a gathering of PML-N workers from Azad Jammu and Kashmir here, he lauded… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif committed to progress of AJK: Dr Asif Kirmani
New Secretary IB&NH holds introductory meeting
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): The newly posted Secretary Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui held introductory meeting with the officers of the ministry and heads of various departments and corporations. At the outset he lauded the efforts of the officers of the Ministry of Information and said that he would like to lead… Continue reading New Secretary IB&NH holds introductory meeting
COAS discusses defence cooperation with Qatri defence leaders
RAWALPINDI March 6 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on an official visit to Qatar on Monday called on Minister of Defence Affairs, Qatar, Dr Khalid Bin Mohammad Al-Attiyah. Matters of regional security and enhanced bilateral defence cooperation were discussed, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), a press release here… Continue reading COAS discusses defence cooperation with Qatri defence leaders
PM urges Kuwaiti businessmen to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan
KUWAIT, Mar 06 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday said that Pakistan offered an ideal and conducive environment for foreign investments urging the Kuwaiti business community to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan. In a meeting with a delegation comprising members of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce at Bayan Palace here, the prime minister said his… Continue reading PM urges Kuwaiti businessmen to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan
Pathane Khan’s death anniversary on March 9
LAHORE, Mar 6 (APP): The 17th death anniversary of famous lok singer Pathane Khan will be observed on March 9. Pathane Khan earned world-wide fame through singing Sufi poetry, Ghazals and lok songs. Pathane Khan was born in Kot Addu in 1926 and died on March 9, 2000.
Trade, not Aid’ with USA focused: Aizaz Chaudhry
LAHORE, March 6 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador-designate to United States of America (USA) Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said on Monday that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given him the task of ‘Trade, not Aid’ with the USA and he had taken the responsibility as a mission. He was talking to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Abdul… Continue reading Trade, not Aid’ with USA focused: Aizaz Chaudhry
Govt starts development projects in Balochistan, KPK: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Monday said that present government had taken initiatives and launched a number of development projects in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa areas. He said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) led government after coming into power had to face number of challenges like energy and… Continue reading Govt starts development projects in Balochistan, KPK: Ahsan
US Media highlights huge turn out at PSL final in defiance of security concerns
NEW YORK, Mar 6 (APP): American print and electronic media carried reports of the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore on Sunday, highlighting the presence of thousands of enthusiastic cricket fans despite lingering security concerns. “Given security fears, the Pakistan Super League games have been played in the United Arab Emirates, and the decision to host the final… Continue reading US Media highlights huge turn out at PSL final in defiance of security concerns
Senate condemns attack on mosque in Canada
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): The Upper House of Parliament on Monday adopted a resolution to condemn recent terrorist attack on a mosque in Quebec, Canada. Sponsored by Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, the Senate strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on a mosque in Quebec, Canada in which six persons were killed and seventeen got injured… Continue reading Senate condemns attack on mosque in Canada
No racial, ethnic profiling under action against terrorists: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD Mar 06 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday categorically stated that no citizen of any province was being targeted during action in Punjab on racial or ethnic affiliations. Responding to a point of order raised by MNAs from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alleging that Pakhtuns were being targeted in Punjab and Sindh, the minister rejected the impression… Continue reading No racial, ethnic profiling under action against terrorists: Khawaja Asif
President optimist for resolution of Kashmir, Palestine disputes
ISLAMABAD, March 6 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday expressed optimism that Kashmir and Palestine disputes would be resolved in accordance with aspirations of people of the regions. He was talking to a delegation of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council (AJ&KC), headed by Sardar Abdul Khaliq Wasi here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president underlined that Pakistan… Continue reading President optimist for resolution of Kashmir, Palestine disputes
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
