New charter for persons with disabilities endorsed at UN humanitarian summit

UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (APP): A new charter to significantly improve living conditions of persons with disabilities during emergencies has been endorsed at the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul. “The intersection between humanitarian crises and persons with disabilities is very strong,” Catalina Devandas-Aguilar, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, said on the margins of… Continue reading New charter for persons with disabilities endorsed at UN humanitarian summit

Pak-China all-weather friendship has transformed into strategic partnership: President

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday said the all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China had transformed into a strategic partnership, which was not only a source of stability for the two countries but stood for the development and betterment of humankind. The President expressed these views while speaking at a special ceremony organized by… Continue reading Pak-China all-weather friendship has transformed into strategic partnership: President

Pakistan Teams qualify for Quarters in ACBS Snooker Championship 2016

KARACHI, May 24 (APP): Pakistan Teams qualified for Quarter-finals in the ACBS Team Event Snooker Championship 2016 which commenced in Abu Dhabi on May 23. According to the information made available by the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA), both teams Pakistan-1, comprising Mohammad Asif and Asjad Iqbal and Pakistan-2, composed of Mohammad Bilal and Babar Masih, qualified… Continue reading Pakistan Teams qualify for Quarters in ACBS Snooker Championship 2016

Pakistan needs energy, water efficiency practices in industry to alleviate power shortages: IFC-funded report

WASHINGTON, May 24 (APP): Improvement in water and power management in the industrial sector can help reduce Pakistan’s power shortages and increase manufacturing productivity, according to a new study funded by International Finance Commission (IFC), a lending arm of the World Bank. The report, led by the National Productivity Organization and the Cleaner Production Institute found that… Continue reading Pakistan needs energy, water efficiency practices in industry to alleviate power shortages: IFC-funded report

Investigation still underway to ascertain whether Mullah Mansoor killed in drone attack : Nisar

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday said it could not be confirmed that the person killed in drone strike in Balochistan was Afghan Taliban Chief, Mullah Mansoor as law enforcement agencies were still investigating the incident. The victim-driver of charred vehicle was identified and his body was handed over to the heirs,… Continue reading Investigation still underway to ascertain whether Mullah Mansoor killed in drone attack : Nisar

Govt to enhance development expenditure, no more burden on existing tax payers: Dar

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday said the government would enhance development expenditure while no new burden would be put on the existing taxpayers in the budget for 2016-17. However, steps would be suggested to bring non-filers under the tax net regime, he said while addressing a pre-budget seminar organized by Express Media… Continue reading Govt to enhance development expenditure, no more burden on existing tax payers: Dar

Young Pakistani Americans taking political recourse to counter Islamophobia

WASHINGTON, May 24 (APP): Young Pakistani Americans are among a group of Muslims in the US State of Maryland who are entering electoral politics to help counter anti-Muslims sentiments recently spurred by some candidates during the 2016 presidential campaign, a news repor said on Monday. Raaheela Ahmed, 22, is one such Pakistani American, who recently won… Continue reading Young Pakistani Americans taking political recourse to counter Islamophobia

Mainly hot, dry weather expected, rain likely at few places

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Mainly very hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country however, rain-thunderstorm is likely at few places in Kashmir and its adjoining areas during next 24 hours. Low pressure area lies over North Balochistan and its adjoining areas with its trough extending northeastwards. A westerly wave is likely to affect… Continue reading Mainly hot, dry weather expected, rain likely at few places

CPEC to transform region into trade, business hub: President

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a historic step forward under which the development of road, rail, sea and air infrastructure projects would transform the whole region into a hub of regional and global trade. The President was addressing an inaugural ceremony of Beijing Forum at the National University of Sciences… Continue reading CPEC to transform region into trade, business hub: President

Rabbani inaugurates NCA students’ work at Potohar Gallery

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani Tuesday inaugurated an exhibition at the Potohar Gallery at NCA Rawalpindi featuring the works of students of its seven departments. The Senate Chairman along with Secretary Senate Amjed Pervez Malik visited the NCA on special invitation of the director of Rawalpindi campus Nadeem Tarar. Senior faculty members of NCA… Continue reading Rabbani inaugurates NCA students’ work at Potohar Gallery

Pakistan strengthens its indigenous response mechanisms to natural disasters: Baloch

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Lt. General (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch Tuesday underlined that given its extreme vulnerability to large-scale recurring natural disasters, the Government of Pakistan had strengthened its indigenous response mechanisms to natural disasters. He was speaking to the high level leaders round table convened by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on… Continue reading Pakistan strengthens its indigenous response mechanisms to natural disasters: Baloch

CPEC to be proponent of peace, regional prosperity: Pervaiz Rashid

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid said on Tuesday that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be a proponent of peace and regional prosperity. This he said while addressing a seminar on ” Pakistan China Iron Brothers”, organised by Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage in connection with 65th anniversary of celebrations… Continue reading CPEC to be proponent of peace, regional prosperity: Pervaiz Rashid

Govt making sincere efforts regarding Panama Papers investigation: Dar

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday said the government was making sincere efforts regarding the Panama Papers investigation and the parliamentary committee constituted to frame terms of reference for the judicial commission, would meet on Wednesday. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government had agreed for equal members from the government… Continue reading Govt making sincere efforts regarding Panama Papers investigation: Dar

Book on 65 years of diplomatic ties with China published

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): A book titled “Pakistan-China – an all weather friendship” has been published to mark the 65th anniversary of establishment of Pak-China diplomatic relations. The 34-page book carries the chronology of important events between the two countries starting from the establishment of diplomatic ties on May 21, 1951. Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications, Ministry of… Continue reading Book on 65 years of diplomatic ties with China published

Cultivation of high quality fruits must to enhance exports: President

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday said the cultivation of high quality fruits was necessary to increase the export of fruits. The President said during the meeting with a delegation of All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) which headed by its Chairman Waheed Ahmed called on him, here… Continue reading Cultivation of high quality fruits must to enhance exports: President

PTA approves Mobilink-Warid merger

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Tuesday approved the merger of Pakistan Mobile Communication Limited (Mobilink) and Warid Telecom (Private) Limited (Warid). According to a press release issued here the deal remains subject to further regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The regulatory process follows the approval granted in March, 2016 by the Competition Commission of… Continue reading PTA approves Mobilink-Warid merger

Better tomorrow rests on enhanced regional connectivity: Sartaj

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Tuesday said the dream of a better tomorrow and `common destiny’ could be achieved through enhanced regional connectivity and integration. He said termed transnational roads, rails, oil and gas pipelines, institutions of higher learning, centers of excellence of scientific innovations and better performing financial… Continue reading Better tomorrow rests on enhanced regional connectivity: Sartaj

Various lawn brands come up with digitl prints in silk

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Various brands have launched their summer lawn and silk collection 2016 in federal capital with all new digital designs and styles mainting cultural theme. The summer season is on peak, the brands launched its Summer lawn and silk Collection in digital prints in different outlets. These nem collections of lawn and silk dresses… Continue reading Various lawn brands come up with digitl prints in silk

Federal Ombudsman presents three reports to President

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Federal Ombudsman M. Salman Faruqui on Tuesday presented three reports on systemic issues of different agencies to President Mamnoon Hussain. Three separate committees, to study and identify maladministration and systemic failures in respect of police stations, prisons and pension system, were constituted earlier by the Federal Ombudsman. The committees after considerable deliberations had finalized… Continue reading Federal Ombudsman presents three reports to President

Want Japanese players here for tournament: IPC Minister

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada on Tuesday said Pakistan want to invite Japanese players for tournament here and revealed to also start a youth exchange programme with Japan. The Minister said this when the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan Takashi Kurai called him at his office on Tuesday, said… Continue reading Want Japanese players here for tournament: IPC Minister

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