By Rafia Haider BEIJING, July 3, APP – Senior Chinese film director Cao Guiqian has expressed her keen desire to enter into a joint venture with her counterparts in Pakistan strengthening people to people contact among the two countries and also enhance their mutual understanding about each other’s culture. Talking to APP, the competitive and… Continue reading Chinese Director keen to have joint film production venture with Pakistan
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PM grieved over flood-related losses in Chitral
ISLAMABAD, July 3 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives, caused by damage to the houses and washing away of mosque while people were offering prayer in Ursoon area of Chitral on Saturday night due to flash floods following heavy rains. According to a PM… Continue reading PM grieved over flood-related losses in Chitral
31 died, several missing in Chitral flash flood
ISLAMABAD, July 3 (APP): Thirty-one people have died while several others went missing due to heavy rain and flash flood in Drosh area of Chitral on Sunday. According to District Administration Chitral, the flood also washed way a mosque and several houses, a private news channel reported. Pakistan Army and Chitral Levies were carrying out… Continue reading 31 died, several missing in Chitral flash flood
Pervaiz urges people not to donate organizations spreading hatred, terrorism
LAHORE, July 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Saturday urged the people especially philanthropists not to donate such institutions and organizations which were spearding terrorism, extremism and hatred. Those which were promoting healthy activities in the society and playing eminent role in overall betterment of the country, deserved such… Continue reading Pervaiz urges people not to donate organizations spreading hatred, terrorism
People pin hopes on PML-N for development, progress: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Saturday said the people of all provinces, including AJK, had pinned hopes on the PML-N as it was the sole political party that had been whole-heartedly working for the development and progress of the entire country. “None of the parties in… Continue reading People pin hopes on PML-N for development, progress: Pervaiz
King Salman hosts President
RIYADH, July 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has attended an Iftar dinner hosted by Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The dinner was attended by a number of leaders from the Muslim countries. Saudi Prince Talal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz and high officials of the Saudi government were also present during the Iftar dinner, said… Continue reading King Salman hosts President
Dar for speedy execution of PSX
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday urged for speeding up the divestment and execution of Pakistan Stock Exchange keeping in view the best national interest and development of the country’s capital market. The minister made this reiteration during a meeting with high authorities of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan… Continue reading Dar for speedy execution of PSX
US Representative, Dar discuss Afghan refugee issue
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Olson called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here Saturday and exchanged views on the issue of Afghan refugees and efforts by Pakistan to streamline movement of goods and people across Pak-Afghan border. Ambassador Olson extended felicitations to Ishaq Dar on the recent economic achievements,… Continue reading US Representative, Dar discuss Afghan refugee issue
UC 18 wins 1st CM Shahbaz Sharif T20 Cricket Cup
RAWALPINDI, July 2 (APP): Union Council 18 team clinched the First CM Shahbaz Sharif Flood Light Ramzan Twenty 20 Cup, played here at the Jamia Cricket Ground. UC 18 team beat UC 27 team by 30 runs in the final on Saturday and became the winners of the inaugural CM Shahbaz Sharif Ramzan Twenty 20… Continue reading UC 18 wins 1st CM Shahbaz Sharif T20 Cricket Cup
Imran must apologize to Maryam for levelling baseless allegation: Dar
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday said it had been established that Maryam Nawaz was not responsible for the Lahore incident so PTI Chairman Imran Khan must tender an apology to her keeping in view ethical and Islamic values. “Now when the facts have come to surface and it… Continue reading Imran must apologize to Maryam for levelling baseless allegation: Dar
Richard Olson for creating pull factors for sustainable repatriation of Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard Olson on Saturday recognized that Pakistan’s role in hosting Afghan refugees for more than thirty five years, should not be forgotten by the international community, underlining the need for creating pull factors for sustainable repatriation of Afghan refugees. Ambassador Olson said… Continue reading Richard Olson for creating pull factors for sustainable repatriation of Afghan refugees
Pervaiz Rashid condoles with Chief Editor Daily Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid has expressed deep grief and sorrow over sad demise of the mother of Chief Editor, Daily Kashmir Express, President AKNS Sardar Zahid Tabassum. In a condolence message, the minister prayed Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and… Continue reading Pervaiz Rashid condoles with Chief Editor Daily Kashmir
President offers special prayers for country’s peace, security in Holy Ka’aba
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain offered special prayers in the Holy Ka’aba in Makkah Mukarrmah for the peace, security, prosperity and progress of Pakistan. The President, who is in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, offered special prayers on the eve of 27th Ramazan that also coincided with the independence of Pakistan in 1947,… Continue reading President offers special prayers for country’s peace, security in Holy Ka’aba
Dar takes strong notice of difficulties faced by pensioners
ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday took strong notice of the difficulties being faced by pensioners in collecting pensions at various bank branches. Talking to Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on telephone, the finance minister asked him to contact the National Bank Authorities and redress the problems of the… Continue reading Dar takes strong notice of difficulties faced by pensioners
Pakistan will progress under Arthur: Amir
ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP): Pakistani fast bowler Muhammad Amir feels that the national team would make great progress under head coach Mickey Arthur. Amir while praising Arthur said that for the first time he had learned much in a single training session as Arthur mingled up with the players creating a better environment for them. “Fitness… Continue reading Pakistan will progress under Arthur: Amir
AJK govt spending public money on protocol of PPP leaders: Barjees
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs, Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir Saturday said this was a sad fact that AJK government was spending public money on protocol of PPP’s leaders in Islamabad and Lahore. The AJK government, he said, have to answer that in which capacity it was providing protocol to… Continue reading AJK govt spending public money on protocol of PPP leaders: Barjees
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Bangladesh
UNITED NATIONS, July 2 (APP): Top United Nations officials have condemned the terrorist attack in a cafe in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka that reportedly killed 20 hostages over the weekend. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon “hopes that those behind this crime will be identified and brought to justice,” his spokesperson said in a statement, adding… Continue reading UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Bangladesh
BISP aims helping Balochistan’s poor women: Marvi
QUETTA, July 02 (APP): Minister of State and Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Ms. Marvi Memon has said that BISP aimed to help poor women of Balochistan in order to make them financially independent and part of mainstream life. She said this while addressing a gathering of BISP’s beneficiary women in Dalbandin, the district… Continue reading BISP aims helping Balochistan’s poor women: Marvi
Prime Minister condoles demise of Ch Hamid’s mother
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday expressed his deep condolences on demise of the mother of Chaudhry Hamid Hameed, MNA, who passed away during Umrah in Makkah. In his message, the Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace in heavens for the departed soul and commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed… Continue reading Prime Minister condoles demise of Ch Hamid’s mother
US Special Rep discusses regional security with COAS
RAWALPINDI, July 2 (APP): US Special Representative on Pakistan and Afghanistan Ambassador Richard Olson on Saturday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif here at the General Headquarters. Matters related to regional security with particular reference to Afghanistan came under discussion, an ISPR news release stated.
