Expats have every right to contest elections: Zulfi Bukhari

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Saturday said Pakistani expatriates had every right to take part in the general elections of the country. Rejecting the notion that the dual-nationals were being allowed to contest the elections just to facilitate him, the… Continue reading Expats have every right to contest elections: Zulfi Bukhari

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Chinese defense minister urges India counterpart to ease border tension

BEIJING, Sep 5 (APP): Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe has urged the Indian side to jointly ease tensions and safeguard the peace and stability of the China-Indian border. In a meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)… Continue reading Chinese defense minister urges India counterpart to ease border tension

Pakistanis in China dream big on international trade

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): Waleed Zahid Kayani recently registered his own company, an international trade platform, in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, to introduce more products from Pakistan to China and sell more Chinese goods overseas. The 27-year-old Pakistani entrepreneur hatched the idea of opening the platform in July 2017. At the time, he was a four-month… Continue reading Pakistanis in China dream big on international trade

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UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $94.6 million appeal to combat coronavirus

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a health and socio-economic emergency across the occupied Palestinian territory, the UN agency for the region warned on Friday, noting a swell of coronavirus cases in recent weeks. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), said that it requires some $94.6 million… Continue reading UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $94.6 million appeal to combat coronavirus

New administrative mechanism vital to help revive sports in country: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the formation of a new administrative structure was inevitable to revive sports in the country by promoting talent hunt and creating a competitive environment. Chairing a meeting to review the measures for promotion of sports, the prime minister said the existing administrative mechanism of… Continue reading New administrative mechanism vital to help revive sports in country: PM

China applauds PM Imran Khan’s remarks on Sino-Pak relations

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): China on Friday applauded the warm remarks made by Prime Minister Imran Khan on relations between China and Pakistan. “The Embassy applauds warm remarks by PM Imran Khan on China-Pak relations,” the Chinese Embassy said in a statement posted on its twitter handle. The Embassy applauds warm remarks by PM Imran… Continue reading China applauds PM Imran Khan’s remarks on Sino-Pak relations

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DG, SBP condoles death of district sports officer Bhakkar

LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh has expressed his deep grief and sorrow on the death of District Sports Officer Bhakkar Idrees Khan Mastikhel. Adnan Arshad Aulakh, in a message here on Friday, said District Sports Officer Bhakkar Idrees Khan Mastikhel was a hardworking and committed officer and his valuable… Continue reading DG, SBP condoles death of district sports officer Bhakkar

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India’s demand for removal of Kashmir dispute from UNSC agenda ‘outlandish’: Diplomatic sources

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): Diplomatic sources at the United Nations Friday brushed aside as “outlandish” India’s call for the removal of the Kashmir dispute from the Security Council’s agenda under the agenda item of “India-Pakistan Question”, saying a member state could not change the agenda unilaterally. The agenda is set in accordance with the… Continue reading India’s demand for removal of Kashmir dispute from UNSC agenda ‘outlandish’: Diplomatic sources

PCB accepts Chairman Cricket Committee Iqbal Qasim’s resignation

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board has accepted Mr Iqbal Qasim’s resignation as Chairman of the PCB Cricket Committee and will now announce his replacement in due course. In his resignation on Thursday, 3 September, Iqbal Qasim wrote: “(He was a) dummy chairman who cannot recommend a deserving match referee. It… Continue reading PCB accepts Chairman Cricket Committee Iqbal Qasim’s resignation

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Proactive policies help control locust: Fakhar

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday said the proactive strategy adopted by the government helped in controlling spread of locust across the country, though it is minimally present in just two districts of Sindh and Balochistan. “There is no presence of locust in Khyber… Continue reading Proactive policies help control locust: Fakhar

Army troops reach flash flood affected Khushab to assist civil admin: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Sep 04 (APP): Pakistan Army troops had reached Khushab to assist civil administration in relief efforts due to flash floods.  Due to recent rains over 10 villages of Khushab district were affected, said a Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release. The troops of Mangla Corps were carrying damage assessment and busy in relief… Continue reading Army troops reach flash flood affected Khushab to assist civil admin: ISPR

Pakistan possesses most advance defence technology of world: Ch fawad

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said Pakistan is among one of those countries that have the most advance defence technology of the world which is matter of proud for us. “Today, Pakistan is the only atomic power of the Muslim World. We are running most… Continue reading Pakistan possesses most advance defence technology of world: Ch fawad

India underrates China’s will to defend every inch of territory: Chinese analysts

BEIJING, Sep 4 (APP): India’s latest military provocations on the China-India border are very different to that of  the Doklam stand-off in 2017, as it dispatched more troops and displayed an extremely aggressive posture with Chinese experts saying that Indian decision-makers have seemingly underestimated China’s determination to protect its sovereignty. Chinese analysts said New Delhi… Continue reading India underrates China’s will to defend every inch of territory: Chinese analysts

Govt to tighten noose around tricksters of real estate sector: Zulfi Bukhari

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Friday said the government would launch a complete crackdown against the illegal housing societies that played different tricks to hoodwink the expatriates by promising fake investment opportunities in real estate sector. “Prime Minister, in… Continue reading Govt to tighten noose around tricksters of real estate sector: Zulfi Bukhari

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UN envoy says talks between Afghan govt and Taliban imminent; Thanks Pakistan among others

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UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): The United Nations top envoy in Afghanistan has told the UN Security Council that formal negotiations between Afghan government representatives and the Taliban will take place in “the coming days, not the coming weeks,” and lauded the role of Pakistan and some other countries in setting the stage for the… Continue reading UN envoy says talks between Afghan govt and Taliban imminent; Thanks Pakistan among others

Shibli strongly condemns attack on security forces in North Waziristan

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday strongly condemned attack on security forces in North Waziristan. In a tweet, the minister paid homage to Lieutenant Nasir Hussain Khalid, Naik Mohammad Imran and Sepoy Usman Akhtar, the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the motherland. Praying… Continue reading Shibli strongly condemns attack on security forces in North Waziristan

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Pakistani movies, dramas to be aired on Saudi media in Arabic

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Pakistani movies and dramas, dubbed in Arabic, would be on aired in Saudi Arabia to cement cultural cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties between the brotherly countries. It was agreed during a meeting between Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, Senator… Continue reading Pakistani movies, dramas to be aired on Saudi media in Arabic

MoHR Secretary lauds women prisoners release decision

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Federal Secretary Ministry of Human Rights Rabia Javeri Agha lauded the government’s decision for swift implementation of the Supreme Court orders about release of the women prisoners, who met the set criteria. Talking to APP, she said out of the total female, locked in prisons, over 66 per cent were under… Continue reading MoHR Secretary lauds women prisoners release decision

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Shahzad Akbar directs early recovery of missing Sajid Gondal

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior, Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Friday directed Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ITP) to promptly recover missing Sajid Gondal of Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The advisor took notice of the reported missing of Gondal, which went viral on social media, said a… Continue reading Shahzad Akbar directs early recovery of missing Sajid Gondal

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Defence Day recalls national unity, military preparedness to thwart enemy’s nefarious designs: Ex-Air Marshal

ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) former Air Marshal M Ashfaque Arain Friday said national unity and military preparedness were two most crucial weapons to thwart enemy’s nefarious designs. Air Marshal (Retd) M Ashfaqu in an exclusive chat with this agency in connection with the Defence Day of Pakistan also emphasized to keep… Continue reading Defence Day recalls national unity, military preparedness to thwart enemy’s nefarious designs: Ex-Air Marshal

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