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PTI made inquiry reports public first time in the country’s history: Gill

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communications Dr Shahbaz Gill Saturday said, the Prime Minister has directed the Punjab Chief Minister to conduct inquiry into the alleged cost escalation of Rawalpindi Ring Road project. He said that the inquiry report of the project would not only be made public but… Continue reading PTI made inquiry reports public first time in the country’s history: Gill

PM condoles demise of PTI “dedicated” worker in Peshawar

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday expressed condolences over the death of a “dedicated young” PTI worker Zahid Mohmand to COVID-19. The prime minister said on Twitter that late Zahid had worked to organize Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf at grassroots level in Peshawar. إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ Today we lost a dedicated young… Continue reading PM condoles demise of PTI “dedicated” worker in Peshawar

PM proves no one in his govt can commit corruption: Farrukh

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ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Saturday that Prime Minister Imran Khan had proven that no one in his government could commit corruption. Making a hue and cry over the Ring Road issue was like carrying coal to Newcastle, he said in a statement in response to… Continue reading PM proves no one in his govt can commit corruption: Farrukh

CM expresses grief over demise of IGP KP brother

PESHAWAR, May 15 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the death of the brother of the Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sanaullah Abbasi, Kalim Ullah Abbasi in a traffic accident. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister expressed condolences to IG Police Dr Sanaullah Abbasi and expressed sympathies… Continue reading CM expresses grief over demise of IGP KP brother

Covid-19 claims 83 lives with infection of 1,531 more people

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases Saturday recorded 71,804 with 1,531 new cases during the last 24 hours. According to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 3,042 corona patients recovered while 83 died, of them 73 were under treatment in hospital. 36 of them… Continue reading Covid-19 claims 83 lives with infection of 1,531 more people

Shehbaz’s name not placed on ECL yet: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Saturday said the name of Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif had not been placed on the Exit Control List (ECL) yet. The minister, in a video message, said, “A summary to this effect is lying with the Federal Cabinet… Continue reading Shehbaz’s name not placed on ECL yet: Sheikh Rashid

India planning to kill Kashmiri leaders in guise of COVID-19 :Shehryar Afridi

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ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar khan Afridi has said that Hindutva ragime in India was planning to kill Kashmiri resistance leaders in the name of coronavirus pandemic. Hindutva regime in #India is planning to kill #Kashmiri resistance leaders in name of pandemic as most of #Kashmiri resistance leaders quietly being moved to jails… Continue reading India planning to kill Kashmiri leaders in guise of COVID-19 :Shehryar Afridi

With Farooq Qaiser’s death, a chapter of art closed in Pakistan: President

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ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Friday expressed condolence over the death of renowned writer and artist Farooq Qaiser saying that with his passing, an important chapter of art in Pakistan has been closed. He said later Farooq Qaiser had rendered invaluable services in the field of art and the conferment of Pride of… Continue reading With Farooq Qaiser’s death, a chapter of art closed in Pakistan: President

Farrukh Habib condoles demise of Farooq Qaiser

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib of Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of artist, director and puppeteer Farooq Qaiser also known as Uncle Sargam. In a condolence message, he said that Farooq Qaiser had been entertaining the audience on screen since 1976 with different roles.… Continue reading Farrukh Habib condoles demise of Farooq Qaiser

Palestinian FM lauds Pakistan’s steadfast, unflinching support

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday held a telephonic conversation with the Palestinian counterpart Dr. Riyad Al Maliki wherein the latter appreciated Pakistan’s principled, steadfast and unflinching support to Palestine. During the conversation, Foreign Minister Qureshi strongly condemned Israeli forces’ attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and continued air strikes on Gaza… Continue reading Palestinian FM lauds Pakistan’s steadfast, unflinching support

Fawad condoles demise of Farooq Qaiser

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ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of artist, director and puppeteer Farooq Qaiser. In a condolence message, he said, Farooq Qaiser with his skills introduced the old art of puppetry to the new dimension and the characters created by him… Continue reading Fawad condoles demise of Farooq Qaiser

Prime minister condoles demise of artist Farooq Qaiser

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday condoled over the demise of renowned artist and puppeteer Farooq Qaiser. “He was not just a performer but would constantly raise awareness about social injustices and issues,” the prime minister said on Twitter in his condolence message. Saddened to learn of Farooq Qaiser's death. He was not… Continue reading Prime minister condoles demise of artist Farooq Qaiser

Interior minister condoles death of Farooq Qaisar

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday condoled the death of prominent Pakistani artist Farooq Qaisar, the legendary Uncle Sargam. In his condolence message, he prayed Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude… Continue reading Interior minister condoles death of Farooq Qaisar

Legendary puppetry artist Farooq qaisar passes away

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):A legendary puppetry artist Farooq Qaiser passed away on Friday he was hospitalized for last many days. He was born October 31, 1945 in Lahore. He was a Pakistani artist, newspaper columnist, TV show director, puppeteer, script writer and voice over actor. He also wrote some comic books. He was well known… Continue reading Legendary puppetry artist Farooq qaisar passes away

Pak, Saudi FMs discuss Israeli attacks, grave HR violations in Gaza

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday contacted Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and expressed Pakistan’s serious concerns on the situation in Palestine, storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and grave human rights violations. He condemned the continued attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces against the Palestinians, in particular innocent… Continue reading Pak, Saudi FMs discuss Israeli attacks, grave HR violations in Gaza

Shahbaz can undergo his check up by US cancer expert in Pakistan: Gill

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Friday said that if the opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif wants to undergo his medical check-up, he can be provided an American cancer expert Dr Toor in Pakistan, arriving in the country on coming Wednesday. Pakistan is not a banana republic… Continue reading Shahbaz can undergo his check up by US cancer expert in Pakistan: Gill

COVID-19 claims 13 more patients, infects 714 others

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KARACHI, May 14 (APP):As many as 13 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,793 and 714 new cases emerged when 11,110 tests were conducted. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued on Friday. He added that 13 more patients of COVID-19 lost… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 13 more patients, infects 714 others

Foreign secretary extends Eid greetings to security personnel

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Friday extended Eid greetings to the Islamabad Police and other security personnel performing their duties at the foreign ministry. The foreign secretary thanked the security personnel for their services. Sohail Mahmood also had a group photo with the security personnel who were also served with sweets.

Qureshi urges Afghan parties for efforts to achieve permanent ceasefire

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday welcomed the recently announced Eid ceasefire by the Afghan parties and emphasized the continuous efforts for a permanent truce. The foreign minister received a telephone call from Afghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar wherein they exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Foreign Minister Qureshi… Continue reading Qureshi urges Afghan parties for efforts to achieve permanent ceasefire

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