Pakistan reports 8,761 active COVID cases on Sep 3

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP): After observing a declining trend in the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus around 8,761 active positive cases of COVID-19 were reported across the country on Thursday. As many as 10 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as the number of new Coronavirus cases reported were 424 in the past 24… Continue reading Pakistan reports 8,761 active COVID cases on Sep 3

Pakistan conveys concern to France over republishing of blasphemous caricatures

Pakistan conveys concern to France over republishing of blasphemous caricatures

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan had conveyed its concern to the government of France over republishing of blasphemous caricatures by a Paris-based magazine. “Pakistan believes in freedom of expression, however such liberty does not mean to have a license to hurt religious sentiments of others,” the Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan conveys concern to France over republishing of blasphemous caricatures

62 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Punjab on Thursday

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LAHORE, Sep 03 (APP): The COVID-19 has taken away one more life in the province while the number of coronavirus cases in the province reached 96,983 after registration of 62 new cases. According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department on Thursday, so far the total number of deaths has been… Continue reading 62 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Punjab on Thursday

Nation to celebrate Defence Day in befitting manner

Nation to celebrate Defence Day in befitting manner

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): The nation is all set to celebrate the Defence Day of Pakistan in befitting manner on September 6 (Sunday). The day will dawn with special prayers in the mosques for the well-being and prosperity of the country. The change of guard ceremony would take place at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi in the… Continue reading Nation to celebrate Defence Day in befitting manner

Ali Muhammad asks Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan

Ali Muhammad asks Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP): Ali Muhammad Khan Thursday said Nawaz Sharif should respect the court decision, return to Pakistan and appear before the court as it was his moral, legal and political obligation. Speaking along with Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Farrukh Habib here outside the Election Commission, he said Shehbaz Sharif was the guarantor of… Continue reading Ali Muhammad asks Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan

IT Ministry starts working for spectrum auction

IT Ministry starts working for spectrum auction

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has started working to release/auction additional available frequency spectrum for improvement of mobile broadband services and network expansion in the country. The decision to auction additional available frequency spectrum had been taken on the direction of Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque,… Continue reading IT Ministry starts working for spectrum auction

NHA to introduce latest ITS on Hakla-D I Khan Motorway likely to become operational this year

NHA to introduce latest ITS on Hakla-D I Khan Motorway likely to become operational this year

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): National Highway Authority (NHA) has planned to introduce state of the art Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) on Hakla-D I Khan Motorway likely to become operational during current fiscal year. For this purpose, the NHA has intended to engage a consultant, engineering organization to carry out consultancy services for design and construction… Continue reading NHA to introduce latest ITS on Hakla-D I Khan Motorway likely to become operational this year

Pakistan keen for Afghan peace due to its high stakes in regional stability: Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said peace in Afghanistan was Pakistan’s top priority due to its high stakes in return of stability to Afghanistan and the region. The foreign minister expressed these views in a phonic conversation with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Haneef Atmar. Qureshi said it was… Continue reading Pakistan keen for Afghan peace due to its high stakes in regional stability: Qureshi

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Lieutenant, two soldiers embrace martyrdom in North Waziristan IED blast : ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Sep 03 (APP): A lieutenant and two soldiers embraced martyrdom on Thursday in a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) blast by terrorists in Ghariom Sector on Road Shaga-Nishpa in North Waziristan. The troops were providing protection to the road construction teams working in Ghariom Sector on Road Shaga – Nishpa, when the IED planted… Continue reading Lieutenant, two soldiers embrace martyrdom in North Waziristan IED blast : ISPR

All KK’s foreign, local players to be available for remaining PSL matches: Dean Jones

All KK's foreign, local players to be available for remaining PSL matches: Dean Jones

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Karachi Kings head coach Dean Jones has said that all the foreign and local players of his franchise would be available for the remaining four HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 matches, which were postponed on March 17 due to COVID-19 pandemic. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the… Continue reading All KK’s foreign, local players to be available for remaining PSL matches: Dean Jones

PQA achieved first ever handling of 10 million tons of coal

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Port Qasim Authority (PQA) through state-of-the-art coal and clinker handling terminal during last 15 months has achieved the first ever handling of 10 million tons of coal. According to 2 Years Performance Report issued by the government, PQA is the second deep sea industrial-cum commercial port operating under landlord concept. First… Continue reading PQA achieved first ever handling of 10 million tons of coal

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PM asks Interior Ministry to expedite tabling Anti-Torture Bill in NA

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday terming torture “unacceptable in a civilized society” asked the Interior Ministry to expedite tabling of Anti-Torture Bill in the National Assembly. Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI tweeted that he has asked the Ministry of Interior to expedite tabling of the Anti-Torture Bill in the @NAofPakistan. pic.twitter.com/us6SSlyon2 —… Continue reading PM asks Interior Ministry to expedite tabling Anti-Torture Bill in NA

Pro-India politicians in Kashmir feel betrayed by Modi’s actions: NYT

Pro-India politicians in Kashmir feel betrayed by Modi's actions: NYT

NEW YORK, Sep 03 (APP): Pro-India politicians in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) feel “betrayed, disillusioned and disenfranchised” by New Delhi’s unilateral action to end the disputed state’s special status on August 5, 2019, the New York Times said in a report on the situation in the valley. “We used to tell… Continue reading Pro-India politicians in Kashmir feel betrayed by Modi’s actions: NYT

NLCC surveys 185,839 hectares of land under anti-locust operation

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP): The National Locust Control Center (NLCC) surveyed around 185,839 hectares area of land during the past twenty-four hours and carried out locust control operation in two districts of Balochistan and Sindh provinces. According to press statement issued here on Thursday by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, no locust… Continue reading NLCC surveys 185,839 hectares of land under anti-locust operation

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Pakistan calls for boosting efforts to promote interfaith harmony amid rising Islamophobia

Pakistan calls for boosting efforts to promote interfaith harmony amid rising Islamophobia

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 03 (APP):Pakistan has urged the United Nations to step up its efforts aimed at promoting interfaith harmony, religious tolerance, pluralism and a culture of peace amid the proliferation of Islamophobia. “The clash of cultures and religions is a growing reality in numerous countries and societies,” Dr. Mariam Sheikh, press counselor at the… Continue reading Pakistan calls for boosting efforts to promote interfaith harmony amid rising Islamophobia

Empowered, effective mechanism must for Karachi Transformation Plan’s success: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said the formation of an empowered and effective mechanism was a must for the success of Karachi Transformation Plan by executing the development projects within the stipulated time. Chairing a high level meeting on Karachi Transformation Plan, the prime minister said the root cause of Karachi’s… Continue reading Empowered, effective mechanism must for Karachi Transformation Plan’s success: PM

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MNA Amir Kiani calls on PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP):Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Amir Mehmood Kiani called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. Various matters of importance came under discussion. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi was also present in the meeting.

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First international flight lands at Beijing’s main airport

BEIJING, Sep 3 (APP):: The Chinese capital’s main international airport on Thursday started welcoming international  flights from specific countries including Pakistan considered at low risk of novel cononavirus infection. The first flight, Air China Flight 746, arrived from Cambodian city of Pnom Penh, Cambodia landed early in the morning at the Beijing’s main airport, Xu… Continue reading First international flight lands at Beijing’s main airport

Fishing sector of int’l quality standards can bring huge foreign exchange: President

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said fishing sector could earn huge foreign exchange for the country and stressed effective policing for its promotion. Chairing a meeting on fishing policy of Pakistan, the President emphasized on adopting fishing practices as per international standards to open up new markets for Pakistani exporters.… Continue reading Fishing sector of int’l quality standards can bring huge foreign exchange: President

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NCC for developing more tourist spots in country

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP):The National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Tourism in its maiden meeting on Thursday stressed the need for developing more tourist attractions across the country. The NCC, which met here with National Tourism Coordination Board Chairman Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari in the chair, asked all the federating units to identify at least 10… Continue reading NCC for developing more tourist spots in country

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