QUETTA, May 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce, Eng. Khurram Dastagir said that Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has directed for giving special priority to Balochistan in Prime Minister National Health Insurance Scheme and added that the scheme gradually would cover entire Balochistan. He said this while visiting Offices of State Life Insurance Corporation and… Continue reading PM Health Insurance to cover entire Balochistan: Federal Minister
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US Ambassador calls on COAS; COAS expresses concerns over recent drone attack
RAWALPINDI, May 25 (APP): The US Ambassador David Hale on Wednesday visited General Headquarters and called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif. According to an ISPR press release, the situation arising after US drone strike in Balochistan on May 22, 2016 came under discussion.
US embassy provides $48.6 mln to Pakistan police, counter- narcotics, rule of law programmes
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): The USA government will provide over $48.6 million to Pakistan for building law enforcement capability, fighting illicit narcotics and strengthening its criminal justice system. In this regard the US Ambassador David Hale and Pakistan Economic Affairs Division Secretary Tariq Bajwa on Wednesday signed a one-year $48.6 million bilateral assistance agreement at a ceremony here, a press… Continue reading US embassy provides $48.6 mln to Pakistan police, counter- narcotics, rule of law programmes
Saira terms assistive products as right of disabled persons
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar on Wednesday said access to assistive products is not a privilege but a right of every person with disability. She was addressing the World Health Assembly in Geneva on the launch of an essential priority list of assistive devices and products… Continue reading Saira terms assistive products as right of disabled persons
Partly cloudy weather forecast for Quetta
QUETTA, May 25 (APP): Met Office has forecast dry to partly cloudy weather for the provincial capital during next 24 hours. The maximum and minimum temperature were recorded 32 and 18 degree centigrade. The dry and hot weather has been forecast for rest of the region.
Gwadar Seaport, mega city project draw foreign investors’ attention: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said the launch of Gwadar Seaport and Gwadar mega city projects had drawn the attention of foreign investors to Balochistan. Talking to Balochisan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai here, he said the projects being completed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would… Continue reading Gwadar Seaport, mega city project draw foreign investors’ attention: Ahsan
Pak-UK interest are aligned, will work for promoting mutual security: British envoy
ISLAMABASD, May 25 (APP): British High Commissioner to Islamabad Thomas Drew Wednesday said interests of the two countries were ‘aligned’ and he would be working to promote mutual security and help Pakistan unleash its economic potential. The British envoy was talking to media at a reception hosted by him at the High Commission and said it was… Continue reading Pak-UK interest are aligned, will work for promoting mutual security: British envoy
COAS visits AFIO; spends time with wounded warriors
RAWALPINDI, May 25 (APP): Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday visited Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO) and met wounded warriors of Operation Zarb-e-Azb. COAS interacting with war heroes paid richest tribute to their sacrifice and valor, an ISPR news release stated. “We never give up and never quit”, he said. Till date a… Continue reading COAS visits AFIO; spends time with wounded warriors
Muqam announces Grid Station for Salarzai
PESHAWAR, May 25 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister, Ameer Muqam Wednesday announced 132 KVA Grid Station for Salarzai and said that work on the project would start very soon. Talking to party activists at the residence of District President PML-N, Haji Sarzamin in Buner, he said that facility of Sui gas would also be provided to the area.… Continue reading Muqam announces Grid Station for Salarzai
Baligh, Ambassador, Afghan delegation discuss TVET policy
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister of State Muhammad Bligh Ur Rehman met with Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Ina Lepel alongwith the delegation from Afghanistan and GIZ to discuss TVET Policy on Wednesday. Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, team of GIZ and the members from Afghan delegation praised the TVET education in Pakistan. Member form GIZ thanked the Minister… Continue reading Baligh, Ambassador, Afghan delegation discuss TVET policy
Kamran Micheal assumes charge as Federal Minister for Human Rights
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Senator Kamran Micheal Wednesday assumed charge as Federal Minister for Human Rights and held a meeting with heads of attached departments of the ministry. The heads of departments briefed the minister him about the functioning of their respective departments.
Germany, Netherlands, Pakistan support living wages in Asian textile industry
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): More than 200 participants from 20 countries were discussing increase of wage levels through social dialogue at the Asian Living Wage Conference (ALWC) being held here from May 25 to 26. The Government of Pakistan, in close collaboration with the governments of Netherlands and Germany has organized the conference, a press release issued by the… Continue reading Germany, Netherlands, Pakistan support living wages in Asian textile industry
SC disqualifies PTI MNA, orders re-election in NA-162
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld an Election Tribunal verdict and disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Member National Assembly (MNA) Rai Hassan Nawaz elected from NA-162 Checha Watni. The court also ordered re-election in the constituency. The three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali heard the case filed… Continue reading SC disqualifies PTI MNA, orders re-election in NA-162
Pakistan High Commissioner hands over second relief consignment to Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Maj. gen (retd) Syed Shakeel Hussain has handed over the second consignment of relief assistance meant for the flood victims to the Sri Lankan authorities. The consignment was received on behalf of the Sri Lankan government by the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management Wasantha… Continue reading Pakistan High Commissioner hands over second relief consignment to Sri Lanka
Foreign Currency Account Scheme
KARACHI, May 25 (APP): The Foreign Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Base Rate, here on Wednesday. BBA BID MAXIMUM RATES RATES WITH FOR PAYMENT OF VALUE DATE INTEREST BY AUTHORISED DEALERS R A T E S U.S. DOLLARS VALUE 25-05-16 For 3 months and over but less than… Continue reading Foreign Currency Account Scheme
Govt to attract foreign investors to invest in Gawadar: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning Commission Ahsan Iqbal said Wednesday that the government took steps to attract Chinese and other investors across the world to invest in Gwadar. While talking to private news channel, he said that we should address the difficulties of Baloch people besides development of Gwadar. The minister said the… Continue reading Govt to attract foreign investors to invest in Gawadar: Ahsan Iqbal
Three FC men martyred in Peshawar firing incident
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): In Peshawar, three FC personnel were martyred when unidentified terrorists opened fire on their vehicle near Patang Chowk at Ring road on Wednesday. Police and law enforcement agencies have cordoned off the entire area and started search operation.
Pakistan backs more African seats on UNSC; seeks greater cooperation with AU
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Pakistan supports expansion of the number of African seats in the United Nations Security Council “on the basis of periodic elections and fixed rotation” as part of the efforts to strengthen African Union-UN cooperation to deal with conflicts in the 54-nation continent, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has said. Speaking in a… Continue reading Pakistan backs more African seats on UNSC; seeks greater cooperation with AU
World Humanitarian summit has ‘set new course’ for better world: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Hailing the global community’s achievements at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for commitments made to be taken forward for transformative change from the top down and from the ground up. “The World Humanitarian Summit has been a unique event, in form as well… Continue reading World Humanitarian summit has ‘set new course’ for better world: UN chief
US to welcome dialogue between Afghan government, Haqqani network, reassures support to Pakistan
WASHINGTON, May 25(APP): The United States would welcome dialogue between the Afghan government and Taliban even if the Haqqani network took the leadership role, a US Statement Department spokesman said on Tuesday, and reiterated that the U.S. would continue to work with and help Pakistan in fighting terrorism. Spokesman, Mark Toner replied in affirmative when… Continue reading US to welcome dialogue between Afghan government, Haqqani network, reassures support to Pakistan
