Delegation at UN showers praise at Zeid Al-Hussein for censuring India

MIRPUR (AJK), Sep 16 (APP): Kashmiri delegation, attending the UN Human Rights Council ongoing session in Geneva, has strongly praised the statement by the top UN diplomat for human rights, on India’s role in Kashmir continues to resonate internationally, says a message released to the media here on Friday. Four Kashmiri delegates to the 33rd… Continue reading Delegation at UN showers praise at Zeid Al-Hussein for censuring India

Google removes 1.75 bln URLs due to copyright infringements

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Google has removed 1.75 billion sites from its index due to copyright infringements as per requests lodged by owners of websites. Around 40 million take down requests were rejected which is 2.1 percent of total requests lodged while another 16 million requests were duplicates. According to the company, it may temporarily or permanently remove… Continue reading Google removes 1.75 bln URLs due to copyright infringements

Pakistan participates in climate conference in Washington

WASHINGTON, Sep 16 (APP): Pakistan attended an international conference on climate held in Washington from September 15 16 to discuss problems and identify solutions to protect and conserve ocean and its resources. Zahid Hamid, Federal Minister for Climate Change, led Pakistan’s delegation at the “Our Ocean” conference hosted by US State Department at Washington D.C.… Continue reading Pakistan participates in climate conference in Washington

France willing to bolster trade, economic ties with Pakistan: Sapin

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan has made impressive economic gains in the last three years, characterized by macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, sustained growth rate, and record breaking performance of its stock market. “Pakistan can maintain high growth rates in the coming years with continuation of current policies. The achievements in the war against terrorism are… Continue reading France willing to bolster trade, economic ties with Pakistan: Sapin

Pakistan’s equity market outperforming China’s, India’s markets: Forbes Contributor

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan’s equity market has been outperforming China’s and India’s markets by a big margin in recent years. In the last twelve months, Global XMSCI MSCI +% Pakistan ETF was up 20%, beating India’s and China’s comparable ETF’s by almost two to one, according to an article published in Forbes an American business magazine, published… Continue reading Pakistan’s equity market outperforming China’s, India’s markets: Forbes Contributor

Total of France shows interest in Pakistan’s energy sector

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): An investment delegation from Total of France on Thursday met Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Muhammad Ishaq Dar in Paris and showed deep interest to invest in Pakistan’s energy sector. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, who is currently on an official visit to France, accompanied by Dr Miftah Ismail, Minister of… Continue reading Total of France shows interest in Pakistan’s energy sector

PM for timely execution of power generation projects

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday called for effective future planning and timely execution of ongoing power generation projects in the country. The Prime Minister said besides ensuring affordable and sufficient electricity for the people, arrangements need to be made for the future power needs of the country in view of… Continue reading PM for timely execution of power generation projects

SECP registered 613 companies in August

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) during August registered 613 new companies, showing an increase of 51 percent as compared to the same month of the preceding year. A growing trend in company incorporation is the direct result of numerous facilitation measures taken by the SECP. Around 90 percent… Continue reading SECP registered 613 companies in August

Pakistan attaches great importance to ties with Morocco: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Morocco. Talking to Ambassador of Morocco Mustapha Salahdine who paid a farewell call on him, the Prime Minister said relations between Pakistan and Morocco were underpinned by common faith, historical experiences and cultural similarities. The… Continue reading Pakistan attaches great importance to ties with Morocco: PM

Around 150 ladies to feature in First Women Tenpin Bowling C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Sept 15 (APP): Around 150 female bowlers will chip in the First Pakistan Women Tenpin Bowling Championship, scheduled to be held at here Leisure City Bowling Club from September 26 to 30. “After successfully holding championship for the women at the Capital level we are now going to hold first mega event for the… Continue reading Around 150 ladies to feature in First Women Tenpin Bowling C’ship

Government determined to end power load-shedding: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was determined to eliminate power load-shedding from the country and provide cheap electricity to domestic consumers. Talking to Chairman WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) Lt. General (R) Muzammil Hussain here at PM House, the Prime Minister said generation of clean electricity and water storage would… Continue reading Government determined to end power load-shedding: PM

Pakistan urges int’l community to show support for Kashmiris against Indian oppression

GENEVA, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan has raised questions over India’s human rights violations in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and has asked the international community to support the Kashmiris. At the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in a right of reply, the Pakistani delegate Wednesday rejected the patently absurd comments by the Indian Representative on the… Continue reading Pakistan urges int’l community to show support for Kashmiris against Indian oppression

Railways begins inquiry as train mishap in Multan leaves 4 persons dead

4 killed, many injured as Awam express collides with goods train

MULTAN, Sept 15 (APP): Federal Government Inspector of Railways Mian Arshad reached Multan for investigation into an accident involving two trains that left four persons dead and another 31 injured on Thursday. Three passengers of 14 Down Awam Express died and 31 others were injured after it collided with a stationary goods train near Buch… Continue reading Railways begins inquiry as train mishap in Multan leaves 4 persons dead

PM grieved over loss of lives in train accident

ISLAMABAD Sept 15 (APP) : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in train accident in Multan. “The Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and grant of courage and forbearance to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss,” a statement… Continue reading PM grieved over loss of lives in train accident

Pak-Oman juniors hockey series commences on Friday

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan youngsters will take on Oman’s juniors in their first encounter of the four-match Test series at National Hockey Stadium Lahore on Friday. “The series between the two countries will also see return of international hockey to the country after six years”, a spokesman of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) told APP on… Continue reading Pak-Oman juniors hockey series commences on Friday

Azadi Train resumes its journey

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HARIPUR, Sep 15 (APP): Special Azadi Train on Thursday resumed its journey to remaining parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A large number of people including students and Railways officials warmly welcomed Azadi Train here at Taxila and Haripur Railway Stations. The historical galleries was also opened for the vistors. The visitors took keen interest in the… Continue reading Azadi Train resumes its journey

ITF Asia’s development officer to visit Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): The International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asia’s Senior Development Officer Suresh Menon will arrive in Pakistan on September 21 for a three-day visit to discuss junior development programme with top officials of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF). He will meet President PTF Salim Saifullah Khan other PTF and Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) officials… Continue reading ITF Asia’s development officer to visit Pakistan

French manufacturers invited to set up automobile plants in Pakistan

Govt takes concrete measure to bring structural changes for sustainable economic development: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar invited leading French automobile manufacturers to set up their automobile manufacturing plants in Pakistan. Dar offered the invitation during his meeting with leading French automobile manufacturers, Renault and Peugeot, in Paris on Wednesday. He invited them to set up their manufacturing plants in the light… Continue reading French manufacturers invited to set up automobile plants in Pakistan

Malala urges world leaders to provide education for refugee children

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 15 (APP): Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has urged world leaders to guarantee all refugee children access to a full 12-year education. The United Nations is hosting on September 19 the first summit on refugees and migrants, which will be followed the next day by… Continue reading Malala urges world leaders to provide education for refugee children

Air Pollution deaths cost global economy US$ 225 bln: WB

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Air pollution has emerged as the deadliest form of pollution and the fourth leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide. Those deaths cost the global economy about US$ 225 billion in lost labor income in 2013, a new study finds, pointing toward the economic burden of air pollution, a World Bank… Continue reading Air Pollution deaths cost global economy US$ 225 bln: WB

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