UN launches campaign to end illegal wildlife trade

UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (APP): The United Nations has launched an unprecedented campaign against illegal trade in wildlife, warning that such trade is pushing species to the brink of extinction, robbing countries of their natural heritage and profiting international criminal networks. “Each year, thousands of wild animals are illegally killed, often by organized criminal networks… Continue reading UN launches campaign to end illegal wildlife trade

Vice President Turkish Cultural Institute calls on Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE, May 26 (APP): Vice President Turkish Cultural Institute, Saban Cobanoglu met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Thursday. Matters regarding promotion of cultural activities came under discussion during the meeting. Vice President Turkish Cultural Institute informed about the project of setting up of Turk Cultural Institute in Lahore. Speaking on the occasion, the… Continue reading Vice President Turkish Cultural Institute calls on Shehbaz Sharif

Ending power load-shedding by 2018 no more dream; Secretary

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): Secretary Ministry Water and Power Muhammad Younus Dagha claimed Thursday the government was taking concrete measures to end power loadshedding by 2018, across the country. “Bringing power loadshedding to zero level is not a dream now, given so many power projects in line on the government’s part, it will become a… Continue reading Ending power load-shedding by 2018 no more dream; Secretary

US Senator says granting India membership of NSG a ‘dangerous policy’

WASHINGTON, May 26 (APP): The US efforts to support India’s membership of the Nuclear Supply Group is a ‘dangerous Policy’ that will lead to a nuclear arms race in South Asia, a US Senator warned at a hearing on US India relations. Senator Edward J Markey made these observations at the hearing this week where… Continue reading US Senator says granting India membership of NSG a ‘dangerous policy’

Pakistan, Romania call for exploring new avenues of cooperation

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): Pakistan and Romania on Thursday stressed the need for exploring new avenues of cooperation, especially in the fields of agriculture, textiles and energy. A wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues were discussed during the 8th round of bilateral political consultations, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides expressed… Continue reading Pakistan, Romania call for exploring new avenues of cooperation

RS 800 bln gas projects underway to meet energy needs: Khaqan

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ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the government had initiated different gas related projects worth Rs 800 billion, including setting up of LNG terminals and gas pipelines to meet energy needs of the country. “By the grace of Allah Almighty, Pakistan will have surplus power due to effective policies of the… Continue reading RS 800 bln gas projects underway to meet energy needs: Khaqan

Senate panel on IB&NH to meet on Friday

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage (IB&NH) will meet here on Friday to discuss the report on budgetary allocations for current financial year and its utilization. The updated status on the recommendations made by the committee regarding political use of Press Information Department (PID) and demanded a list… Continue reading Senate panel on IB&NH to meet on Friday

PNCA promoting cultural heritage

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has always played its due role to promote the cultural heritage of the country and preserving national heritage for next generations as well. Talking to APP Drama Art Director and Producer Waqar Azeem said that the manifesto of PNCA is to promote arts in… Continue reading PNCA promoting cultural heritage

US hopes new Taliban leader will chose peace

US says Travel Warning against Pakistan a routine advisory, not based on specific threats

WASHINGTON, May 26 (APP): The United States hopes new Taliban leader, Mullah Habatullah Akhundzada will choose peace and work towards a negotiated solution to bring an end to violence in Afghanistan, a US State department spokesman said on Wednesday. “We would hope that he would seize the opportunity. He does have an opportunity in front… Continue reading US hopes new Taliban leader will chose peace

Forthcoming budget should facilitate filers: Dar

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Finance Minister,Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) strategy for the forthcoming budget should be to facilitate the filers while taking strict measures against non-filers and tax evaders. Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar stated this while chairing a meeting which reviewed the latest position of… Continue reading Forthcoming budget should facilitate filers: Dar

Imran dreaming to become PM through ‘dharna’ politics: Pervaiz

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Wednesday said Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was elected Prime Minister through the constitutional process but Imran Khan was dreaming to become prime minister through politics of ‘dharna’. The minister, in a statement here, said after lapse of three years Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran… Continue reading Imran dreaming to become PM through ‘dharna’ politics: Pervaiz

Pervaiz urges Japan to further invest in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage on Wednesday said Japan, which had contributed a lot to the progress of industrial sector in Pakistan, should further invest in energy, infrastructure and development sectors. Pakistan enjoyed cordial relations with Japan as it was one of its largest trading partners, he said while talking to Japanese… Continue reading Pervaiz urges Japan to further invest in Pakistan

Pervaiz Rashid chairs meeting to review PEMRA laws

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage (IB&NH) Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review laws pertaining to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The meeting was attended by senior officials of the ministries of IB&NH and Law. A committee was constituted which would present its report after examining the… Continue reading Pervaiz Rashid chairs meeting to review PEMRA laws

Players selected on merit: Inzamam

Asif, Butt should also get a chance: Inzamam

LAHORE, May 25 (APP): Chairman, National cricket committee, Inzamam ul Haq said on Wednesday that the players of Pakistan senior team skill camp and Pakistan A team were selected purely on merit. “The players named for both (skill camp and Pakistan A team) are the unanimous choice of the selectors and performance was the only criteria to consider… Continue reading Players selected on merit: Inzamam

Nisar gives 48-hour deadline to NADRA for preparing roadmap to launch CNICs re-verification

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, taking swift action against use of Pakistani CNICs by aliens, on Wednesday gave 48-hour deadline to National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for preparing a road-map to launch a National Plan for Re-verification of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) of over 180 million population. The minister issued the re-verification… Continue reading Nisar gives 48-hour deadline to NADRA for preparing roadmap to launch CNICs re-verification

Pak-China relations, model for world: President

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said that Pak-China relations were a model for the world and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would benefit the whole world. The President said this in a meeting with Chairman Peking University Council Prof. Zhu Shan Lu who along with a delegation called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Ambassador… Continue reading Pak-China relations, model for world: President

Available for Pakistan’s tour of England this summer: Shahid Afridi

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has said that he will be available for Pakistan’s tour of England this summer if required by his country. Afridi said he was staying away from his national side as they “give youngsters a chance”. He said,”I’ve told the selectors it’s fine to keep me away and to see where… Continue reading Available for Pakistan’s tour of England this summer: Shahid Afridi

No load-shedding during Sahr, Iftaar: Abid Sher

Power generation capacity to rise up to 25,000 Megawatt by year end: Abid Sher

LAHORE, May 25 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power, Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali said on Wednesday that there would be no electricity load-shedding during Sahr and Iftaar in Ramzan, while load management of six hours in urban centre and eight hours in rural areas would be observed strictly. In a media briefing here at… Continue reading No load-shedding during Sahr, Iftaar: Abid Sher

Art exhibition ‘Where are we?’ starts at CIIT

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): An exhibition titled “Where are we?” organized by the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) in collaboration with Austria Embassy started here at the former’s Art Gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by Austrian Ambassador Dr Brigita Blaha and Incharge CIIT Islamabad Campus Dr Raheel Qamar. Works of 13 artists based on their… Continue reading Art exhibition ‘Where are we?’ starts at CIIT

PCB seeks support for revival of university cricket

LAHORE, May 25 (APP): Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar Khan has sought the support and cooperation of Vice Chancellors of Universities across the contry to revive university cricket. “Chairman PCB, Shaharyar Khan, took advantage of attending all Pakistan universities Vice-Chancellor’s meeting here on Tuesday and pointed out the steep declining in university cricket. He said that in 1950’s… Continue reading PCB seeks support for revival of university cricket

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