Remaining 23 Pakistani prisoners to be repatriated soon from Saudi Arabia: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri Wednesday said with 62 out of 85 Pakistani prisoners already repatriated from Saudi Arabia upon waiver of their sentences, the remaining 23 will also be brought back soon. “As directed by the Prime Minister, we have so far repatriated 62 individuals out of total 85,… Continue reading Remaining 23 Pakistani prisoners to be repatriated soon from Saudi Arabia: FO Spokesperson

Minister for Railways condoles demise of Arif Nizami

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati Wednesday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of renowned journalist and analyst Arif Nizami. He prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul with eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.… Continue reading Minister for Railways condoles demise of Arif Nizami

Tarin grieves death of Arif Nizami

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned journalist Arif Nizami. In his condolence message, the minister said that after the death of his father, Hameed Nizami, the late journalists had rendered great services to journalism. He said, the… Continue reading Tarin grieves death of Arif Nizami

Pakistan condemns restrictions imposed by India on Eid prayers, sacrifice of animals in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned restrictions imposed by the Indian authorities on Eid-ul-Adha prayers and sacrifice of animals in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “Imposition of restrictions on prayers and religious festivities on one of the most important days of Islamic calendar represents complete disrespect and deep-rooted prejudice… Continue reading Pakistan condemns restrictions imposed by India on Eid prayers, sacrifice of animals in IIOJK

Farrukh Habib condoles demise of Senior journalist Arif Nizami

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of senior journalist Arif Nizami who passed away on July 21 (Today). In his condolence message, he said with the death of Arif Nizami a major chapter in Pakistan’s journalism has closed. Nizami… Continue reading Farrukh Habib condoles demise of Senior journalist Arif Nizami

Shehryar Afridi condoles demise of Arif Nizami

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Chairman Kashmir Committee, Shehryar Khan Afridi Wednesday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of the president of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), renowned senior journalist Arif Nizami. He prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul with eternal peace and for the grant of courage to… Continue reading Shehryar Afridi condoles demise of Arif Nizami

Remember poor during Eidul Azha, says Ashrafi

LAHORE, Jul 21 (APP): Special Representative to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Allama Tahir Ashrafi has urged the people to remember the poor segments of society while observing the Eidul Azha in commemoration of the sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S). He was talking to the… Continue reading Remember poor during Eidul Azha, says Ashrafi

Minister for Narcotics Control condoles demise of Arif Nizami

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Narcotics Control, Brig (r) Ijaz Ahmad Shah Wednesday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of renowned journalist Arif Nizami. He prayed to Almighty to bless the departed soul with eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude. He… Continue reading Minister for Narcotics Control condoles demise of Arif Nizami

Expecting wisdom from novices like Maryam Nawaz unreasonable: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Wednesday that expecting wisdom from the political novices like Maryam Nawaz would be like constructing a channel of milk. بعض دوستوں نے کہا کہ آپ نے مریم نواز کے یہودی بیانئیے پر بات نہیں کی، دیکھیں مریم بی بی نے… Continue reading Expecting wisdom from novices like Maryam Nawaz unreasonable: Fawad

President, Begum Alvi visit Darul Ehsaas orphanage, PIMS   

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi along with Begum Samina Alvi Wednesday visited Dar-ul-Ehsaas orphanage and exchanged Eid greetings with the children.  They also visited Pakistan institute of Medical sciences (PIMS) to inquire after the health of patients. During their visit to orphanage, the president exchanged views with the children and told them… Continue reading President, Begum Alvi visit Darul Ehsaas orphanage, PIMS   

Chaudhry Fawad grieved over demise of veteran journalist Arif Nizami

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned journalist Arif Nizami. In a video message, the minister said the late Arif Nizami was the President of Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors and an integral part of Pakistani journalism.… Continue reading Chaudhry Fawad grieved over demise of veteran journalist Arif Nizami

Youth to foil hybrid war launched against Pakistan: Sheikh Rashid

RAWALPINDI, Jul 21 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said youth would foil the hybrid war launched against Pakistan under a conspiracy by the enemies of the country including India and Israel. Address a press conference here the minister said, youth, particularly those who were well versant with the social and electronic… Continue reading Youth to foil hybrid war launched against Pakistan: Sheikh Rashid

FM expresses condolence on Nizami’s demise  

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of veteran and renowned journalist Arif Nizami.  In his condolence message, the foreign minister prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family.  Qureshi said that late Nizami… Continue reading FM expresses condolence on Nizami’s demise  

President, PM grieved over death of Arif Nizami 

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday expressed their deep grief and sorrow over the death of senior and renowned journalist Arif Nizami.  The president and prime minister prayed for the departed soul and for the family to bear the loss with patience.  The prime minister on his… Continue reading President, PM grieved over death of Arif Nizami 

Chairman Senate for understanding true teaching of holy Islamic festival

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani while congratulating the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha said that in the present times the importance of understanding the true teachings of this holy Islamic festival has grew. In his message, the Chairman Senate said that we should work for the development and prosperity of… Continue reading Chairman Senate for understanding true teaching of holy Islamic festival

Pakistan strongly condemns Baghdad bomb blast

Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri - File photo

ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned a bomb blast at a crowded market in Sadr City of Baghdad, Iraq neighbourhood yesterday which resulted in loss of 35 precious human lives and injuries to many others. “We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns Baghdad bomb blast

Govt. committed to help, assist Pakistani prisoners held abroad: PM

ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that government was committed to help Pakistani prisoners abroad and assist in their repatriation to Pakistan. On his twitter handle, the prime minister said that upon his instructions, special flight brought back 62 prisoners, released from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of Eid-ul- Azha.… Continue reading Govt. committed to help, assist Pakistani prisoners held abroad: PM

Fawad lauds PM’s personal efforts for return of 85 Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday paid rich tributes to Prime Minister Imran Khan for making personal efforts to repatriate 85 Pakistanis, imprisoned abroad. The Eid festivities of those 85 Pakistanis’ families were the result of prime minister’s sincere individual efforts, he tweeted. کسی بھی حکومت نے بیرون… Continue reading Fawad lauds PM’s personal efforts for return of 85 Pakistanis

Anti-Pakistan lobby wants to start hybrid war: Sheikh Rashid

RAWALPINDI, Jul 20 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said that anti-Pakistan lobby including India and Israel wanted to start hybrid war in the country but they would fail in their nefarious designs. Addressing a press conference here, the Minister said anti Pakistan elements were hatching conspiracies to create misunderstanding between Pakistan… Continue reading Anti-Pakistan lobby wants to start hybrid war: Sheikh Rashid

Vaccination centers to be closed only on first day of Eid

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has said that vaccination centers across the country will remain closed for only one day (21st July). Vaccination centers across the country will remain closed for only one day (21st July). Get vaccinated and please ensure that COVID SOPs are being followed. Have a safe… Continue reading Vaccination centers to be closed only on first day of Eid

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