ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Kazakh Ambassador to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin on Saturday proposed direct flights between Pakistan and Kazakhstan to enhance business, academic and cultural cooperation between the two countries. In an exclusive interview with News and Current Affairs Channel of Radio Pakistan, the envoy said Pakistan and Kazakhstan have been enjoying exemplary diplomatic relations… Continue reading Kazakh envoy for direct flights between Pakistan, Kazakhstan
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PML-N leader resigns for making him speak against security institution
FAISALABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s youth wing leader from Faisalabad Saturday resigned from his office after the party leaderships made him speak against the security institution and later made him a scapegoat. Abdul Majid Muaz, city vice president of PML-N’s youth wing in Faisalabad, in a press conference announced to quit his party… Continue reading PML-N leader resigns for making him speak against security institution
70 mln vaccinated, target achieved 2 months ahead: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said that 70 million people of the country had received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. In a tweet, the minister who is also in charge of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said the target of vaccinating… Continue reading 70 mln vaccinated, target achieved 2 months ahead: Asad Umar
Turbat University students, faculty members visit Command & Staff College Quetta
QUETTA, Oct 30 (APP): The students and faculty members from University of Turbat visited Quetta and interacted with Corps Commander Quetta Corps. The group of students and faculty members visited Command and Staff College Quetta, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Science (BUITEMS) and historic Miri Fort followed by excursion trip to Hanna… Continue reading Turbat University students, faculty members visit Command & Staff College Quetta
Third int’l PACES Competitions to start by Nov 1: ISPR
The contingents from six countries comprising 107 military personnel including Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and UAE would take part in the mega event whereas Myanmar, Indonesia and Egypt would be participating as observers, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release. Nine teams from Pakistan Army comprising 121 players would also participate… Continue reading Third int’l PACES Competitions to start by Nov 1: ISPR
Fawad felicitates Pakistan cricket team on victory
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday felicitated Pakistan cricket team for clinching third consecutive victory in T-20 WorldCup in Dubai. In a statement, he said Pakistan defeated Afghanistan with five wickets after India and New Zealand. Both the teams of Pakistan and Afghanistan had displayed impressive… Continue reading Fawad felicitates Pakistan cricket team on victory
President praises Green Shirts for win against Afghanistan amidst “occasional jitters”
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Friday appreciated the Pakistan cricket team for obtaining victory against Afghanistan by five wickets in their Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 match. Commenting on what was the third consecutive win of the country, the president said on Twitter, “Excellent win by the Green Shirts again making it… Continue reading President praises Green Shirts for win against Afghanistan amidst “occasional jitters”
Farrukh congratulates Pakistan cricket team on victory
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday congratulated Pakistan cricket team for clinching impressive five wickets victory against Afghanistan in T-20 World Cup match held in Dubai. In a statement, he said the ‘Pakistani Shaheens’ have won the hearts of over 220 million Pakistanis by securing third… Continue reading Farrukh congratulates Pakistan cricket team on victory
PM greets Team Pakistan; also lauds Afghanistan for “impressive cricket”
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday congratulated the Pakistan cricket team over a thrilling five-wicket win against Afghanistan, also lauding the losing team for showing an “impressive cricket.” “Congratulations Team Pakistan. Impressive cricket by Team Afghanistan,” the prime minister said on Twitter after Pakistan clinched victory while chasing a target of 148… Continue reading PM greets Team Pakistan; also lauds Afghanistan for “impressive cricket”
Focus on skills-oriented education need of hour: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Mr. Shafqat Mahmood urged the heads of higher education institutions to focus on imparting education based on skill development as well as knowledge creation so as to prepare Pakistani students for national and international job markets. He made these remarks on Friday while addressing… Continue reading Focus on skills-oriented education need of hour: Shafqat
New dimension added in Pak-Turk relations during PTI’s regime: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said a new dimension had already been added in the relations with Turkey during the tenure of the incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Addressing a ceremony to celebrate 98th anniversary of Turkish Republic Day, he said Pakistan and Turkey… Continue reading New dimension added in Pak-Turk relations during PTI’s regime: Fawad
Ulema’s role crucial in normalizing law, order situation: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday passionately called upon Ulema to play their role for maintaining peace by discouraging elements using name of Islam for political gains. “Creating unrest and engaging people in the name of religion is a disservice to Islam,” he told media persons in apparent… Continue reading Ulema’s role crucial in normalizing law, order situation: Fawad
PM for swift implementation of laws on vertical housing units
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the housing authorities to ensure swift implementation of the laws providing for construction of vertical housing units. The prime minister, chairing a meeting on the matters pertaining to Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), also called for taking all out measures to provide quality housing to… Continue reading PM for swift implementation of laws on vertical housing units
PM for fair land retrieval, enhanced forestation under Kashmir package
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday chaired a review meeting on Kashmir Development Package wherein he directed the authorities concerned to retrieve the state land in a fair manner and carry out forestation after recovery. He said while removing the encroachments, the poor people should be provided with an alternative. Moreover, he… Continue reading PM for fair land retrieval, enhanced forestation under Kashmir package
President seeks Ulema’s role to relay Islam’s message of peace to help end ongoing protests
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said Islam stresses upon affinity and harmony among the mankind and called upon the Ulema (religious leaders) to play a positive role in diffusing the ongoing tense situation in the country by promoting Islam’s true message of peace. The president expressed these views in a… Continue reading President seeks Ulema’s role to relay Islam’s message of peace to help end ongoing protests
WB estimates of poverty reduction in Pakistan result of govt’s policies: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that as the World Bank (WB) estimates showed reduction in the incidence of poverty in Pakistan to 4.8% in FY 2021 from 5.3% in FY 2020, it was the result of government’s policies of productivity-led growth to create employment. According to the World Bank estimates… Continue reading WB estimates of poverty reduction in Pakistan result of govt’s policies: PM
Samina Alvi for sensitizing society to control breast cancer
LAHORE, Oct 29 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi Friday stressed the need for sensitizing the society about breast cancer so as to control this fatal disease in an effective manner. She was speaking at a one-day seminar on ‘Breast Cancer Awareness; Women Empowerment; Persons with Different Abilities’ jointly organized by Punjab University (PU) Directorate… Continue reading Samina Alvi for sensitizing society to control breast cancer
Govt wants to resolve issues with TLP in amicable way: Sheikh
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday expressed the desire to resolve issues with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TLP) in an amicable way to maintain peace in the country. Addressing a press conference, he said, “We want to resolve matters in an amicable way but so far we did not receive positive response… Continue reading Govt wants to resolve issues with TLP in amicable way: Sheikh
Farrukh for transforming education system to build knowledge economy
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Minister for State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday underlined the need for transforming education system to set up knowledge economy by equipping students with latest skills to meet modern day needs. Addressing oath taking ceremony of Student Council at Beacon House System at Metropolitan Campus , he said human… Continue reading Farrukh for transforming education system to build knowledge economy
No more breach of law by TLP to be tolerated; state organs ready to protect citizens’ life, property: NSC
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): The National Security Committee (NSC) on Friday resolved not to tolerate any further breach of law by the members of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), as all the state organs stood ready to act as per law to protect the life and property of citizens. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who chaired the 35th… Continue reading No more breach of law by TLP to be tolerated; state organs ready to protect citizens’ life, property: NSC
- PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies
- Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization
- Partly cloudy weather forecast
- PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies
- Meeting held to review arrangements for dengue control
