Pakistan strongly protests over LoC ceasefire violations

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Indian Deputy High Commissioner J. P. Singh on Monday was summoned to the Foreign Office and conveyed Government of Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces on the Line of Control (IoK) in Khuiratta sector. The violation resulted in shahadat of four innocent children, including three… Continue reading Pakistan strongly protests over LoC ceasefire violations

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Four civilians embrace shahadat in Indian firing, 6 Indian soldiers killed in retaliatory fire

RAWALPINDI Nov 21 (APP): At least four civilians including a woman embraced shahdat and ten others sustained injuries along the Line of Control (LoC) following unprovoked firing by the Indian troops on Monday while six Indian soldiers were killed following retaliatory fire by the Pakistani troops across the LoC. According to Inter Services Public Relations… Continue reading Four civilians embrace shahadat in Indian firing, 6 Indian soldiers killed in retaliatory fire

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China reiterates its continued support to Pakistan’s sovereignty

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Assistant Foreign Minister of the Peoples Republic of China, Kong Xuanyou, Monday reiterated China’s continued support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Acknowledging the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in fighting terrorism and extremism, he assured China’s full support against these menaces. During his talks with Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to the… Continue reading China reiterates its continued support to Pakistan’s sovereignty

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PNS ALAMGIR reaches Turkey to participate in maritime exercise

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Pakistan Navy Ship, PNS ALAMGIR (FFG 260), a multi-mission Frigate of 25th Destroyer Squadron arrived at Aksaz Naval Base of Turkey with an embarked ASW Helicopter to participate in the Multinational Maritime Exercise MAVI Balina 2016. The exercise, featuring NATO Navies, is being hosted by Turkish Navy in the Eastern Mediterranean,… Continue reading PNS ALAMGIR reaches Turkey to participate in maritime exercise

UN condemns killing of civilians in Kabul mosque attack

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 21 (APP): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan condemned Monday’s attack at a mosque in Kabul that killed at least 32 civilians and injured more than 50 others, many of them children. “This appalling attack on worshippers is an atrocity,” Pernille Kardel, the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, said in a statement to… Continue reading UN condemns killing of civilians in Kabul mosque attack

Atiqa Odho to produce film

LAHORE. Nov 21 (APP): Prominent artiste Atiqa Odho has said that Pakistani film industry’s revival has started and that is why she has decided to produce her own film. Talking to APP here on Monday, she said that a number of persons from film industry have died waiting for revival of the Pakistani film industry during… Continue reading Atiqa Odho to produce film

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Pakistan condemns suicide attack in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The Government of Pakistan Monday strongly condemned the suicide attack at the Baqir-ul-Ulum Mosque in Kabul that led to loss of a number of precious lives and left many others injured. Pakistan conveyed profound condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and prayers for early recovery of the… Continue reading Pakistan condemns suicide attack in Kabul

444 officials serving at 10 Pakistani missions: NA told

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ISLAMABAD Nov 21 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Monday informed the National Assembly that a total 444 Pakistani officials and employees are serving in nine countries including United States, London and some Middle East countries. Replying to a query during Question Hour, the Advisor said that out of stated number of employees… Continue reading 444 officials serving at 10 Pakistani missions: NA told

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Sufficient POL products stock available in country: Ministry

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources Monday made it clear that the reserve of petroleum products was available in sufficient quantity to meet defence needs of the country. Currently, the reserve of petroleum products is as per routine requirements, the ministry said in a press release issued here. The ministry… Continue reading Sufficient POL products stock available in country: Ministry

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Two-day Annual Technical Conference on petroleum to start from Tuesday

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): A two-day Annual Technical Conference (ATC)-2016 on petroleum sector will start here from Tuesday in which around 1,000 delegates of local and foreign Exploration and Production (E&P) companies will participate. Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources Jam Kamal Khan will inaugurate the 23rd conference titled “Oil Price: Domestic Challenges… Continue reading Two-day Annual Technical Conference on petroleum to start from Tuesday

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PNCA to organize 3-day drama workshop

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has scheduled three-day drama workshop for the students of theater from Tuesday, November 22. Director General PNCA renowned artist and actor Syed Jamal Shah and an expert Waqar Azeem will conduct the workshop. On the first day, Universal Principles of Acting, History of Theatre,… Continue reading PNCA to organize 3-day drama workshop

China shows to further invest in refinery, cement, real estate sectors

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): A high-powered delegation led by Chairman, China-Pakistan-Economic Corridor (CPEC) Council on Monday expressed keen interest to further invest in refinery, mining, cement and real estate sectors in Pakistan. Talking to the delegation, Federal Minister for Industries, Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi invited the Chinese companies to invest in food processing, auto mobile industry and Pakistan… Continue reading China shows to further invest in refinery, cement, real estate sectors

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Pakistan to participate in Cuban trade show: FPCCI

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Monday said Pakistan would participate in Cuban trade show, an annual event in which around seventy countries take part. While talking to Ambassador of Cuba to Pakistan Gabriel Tiel Capote, President, FPCCI Abdul Rauf Alam said, Pakistan can reach the Latin American… Continue reading Pakistan to participate in Cuban trade show: FPCCI

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4th Pakistan, China Navies exercise concludes

4th Pakistan, China Navies exercise concludes

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The fourth bilateral exercise between Pakistan Navy (PN) and Peoples Liberation Army of China (PLA) encompassing Harbour and Sea phases concluded on Monday in the North Arabian Sea. This highly significant exercise included series of operational and tactical activities and engagement of mutual interests, a PN press release issued here said.… Continue reading 4th Pakistan, China Navies exercise concludes

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Right to Information Bill, 2016 to be introduced in NA coming session: Marriyum Aurangzeb

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Monday apprised the Senate that the Right to Information Bill 2016 had already been approved by the Cabinet and would be introduced in the coming National Assembly session. Opposing the private member bill ‘The Right to Information Bill, 2016’ moved by Kamil Ali… Continue reading Right to Information Bill, 2016 to be introduced in NA coming session: Marriyum Aurangzeb

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President Mamnoon Hussain meets Governor Sindh

President Mamnoon meets Governor Sindh

KARACHI, Nov 21 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain here on Monday met with Governor Sindh, Justice (Retd) Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui. A spokesman of the Governor House said that the President inquired about the welfare of the Governor and prayed for his early and full recovery. They discussed matters of mutual interests in detail, the spokesman added. He… Continue reading President Mamnoon Hussain meets Governor Sindh

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Pak-Jordan inaugural round of political consultations on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Pakistan and Jordan will hold the inaugural round of Bilateral Political Consultations here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday (November 22). The Jordanian delegation, led by Ambassador Nayaf El-Zidan, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is on a two-day… Continue reading Pak-Jordan inaugural round of political consultations on Tuesday

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ECP holds consultative meeting with journalists for general elections 2018

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday held a consultative meeting with senior journalists on proposed code of conduct and proposed guidelines for media for general elections 2018. The meeting was presided over by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan while members of the commission and other senior officials of the… Continue reading ECP holds consultative meeting with journalists for general elections 2018

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COAS delivers farewell address to Gujranwala, Mangla corps

RAWALPINDI Nov 21 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, on the second leg of his farewell visits on Monday arrived in Gujranwala Cantonment and addressed officers and troops of Mangla and Gujranwala Corps. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS paid tribute to the professionalism, dedication and sacrifices of troops… Continue reading COAS delivers farewell address to Gujranwala, Mangla corps

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Senate panel asks PEMRA to go ahead with DTH launch plan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage on Monday asked Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to go ahead with its plan to launch an indigenous Direct to Home (DTH) television system in the country. The meeting chaired by Senator Kamil Ali Agha was informed by Chairman PEMRA Absar… Continue reading Senate panel asks PEMRA to go ahead with DTH launch plan

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