ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday called for “thorough investigation” as the Indian police seized 7kg natural uranium from unauthorized persons in the country. “We have noted with serious concern reports about seizure of more than 7 Kg natural uranium from unauthorised persons in India,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. He… Continue reading Pakistan calls for probe into seizure of 7kg uranium in India
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Pakistan condemns Israeli forces’ attack on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on innocent worshippers in Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli Occupation Forces. At least 205 Palestinians were injured in the night-time clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque and around in East Jerusalem, according to media reports. The police attacked worshippers praying in the Masjid al-Qiblatain inside Al-Aqsa… Continue reading Pakistan condemns Israeli forces’ attack on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Pakistan receives over 10 mln Chinese, COVAX procured Covid vaccine doses: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday announced the country received over 10 million doses of Coronavirus vaccines procured from China including others through COVAX programme. The Forum has urged all citizens specially senior citizens of above 60 years age to get vaccinated on priority. The Forum has underscored… Continue reading Pakistan receives over 10 mln Chinese, COVAX procured Covid vaccine doses: NCOC
Inclusion and exclusion of names from blacklist DG FIA prerogative: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Saturday that inclusion and exclusion of someone’s name in blacklist was the prerogative of Director General of Federal Investigation Agency ( FIA). In a tweet, he said that from the legal counsel of PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif no application had been… Continue reading Inclusion and exclusion of names from blacklist DG FIA prerogative: Fawad
Pak, Saudi FMs meet; discuss ways for fresh impetus to existing ties
JEDDAH, May 8 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in diverse areas. Foreign Minister Qureshi is currently accompanying Prime Minister Imran Khan during his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, at the invitation of Saudi… Continue reading Pak, Saudi FMs meet; discuss ways for fresh impetus to existing ties
PM’s visit to open new avenues of cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia : Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said warm welcome given by Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to Prime Minister Imran Khan was the manifestation of the good personal relations between the two dignitaries. In a tweet Chaudhry Fawad said Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were two brotherly… Continue reading PM’s visit to open new avenues of cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia : Fawad
Terrorists’ attack from Afghan side thwarted on Military Post in Bajaur: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, May 08 (APP): A soldier of Pakistan’s Army sustained injuries in wee hours on Saturday amid the successful foiling of terrorists’ attack from inside Afghanistan across international border on a military check post in Bajaur District. The security forces’ troops promptly responded to the terrorist attack as the terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire… Continue reading Terrorists’ attack from Afghan side thwarted on Military Post in Bajaur: ISPR
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree on diversifying bilateral ties, impart strategic direction
JEDDAH, May 7 (APP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to give a strategic direction to their bilateral relations through a Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council and diversify the existing bilateral political, economic, trade, defence and security ties. The bilateral ties were discussed in the meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree on diversifying bilateral ties, impart strategic direction
Saudi Crown Prince hosts dinner reception for Prime Minister
JEDDAH, May 7 (APP): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Friday hosted a dinner reception for Prime Minister Imran Khan and his delegation who arrived here on three-day visit to the Kingdom. The prime minister, along with a high level delegation, is visiting Saudi Arabi, at the invitation of the Crown Prince. On his arrival, Imran… Continue reading Saudi Crown Prince hosts dinner reception for Prime Minister
PM, Saudi Crown Prince hold delegation level talks
JEDDAH, May 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Friday held delegation-level talks to discuss the bilateral ties and the ways to further strengthen the cooperation. The prime minister, who arrived here on a three-day visit, led his delegation in the talks held at the Royal Court… Continue reading PM, Saudi Crown Prince hold delegation level talks
PM accorded a warm welcome in Jeddah; Crown Prince receives Imran Khan
JEDDAH, May 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday was accorded a warm welcome as he arrived here on a three-day official visit to meet Saudi leadership and discuss ways to further strengthen the multifaceted bilateral cooperation. As the prime minister landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport of Jeddah along with a high-level delegation, he… Continue reading PM accorded a warm welcome in Jeddah; Crown Prince receives Imran Khan
Pakistan hands over dossier to ICRC for setting up a medical corridor in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Pakistan on Friday handed over dossier to International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for setting up an international humanitarian medical corridor to provide medical assistance and supplies of medicines to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The dossier was presented by Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Khan… Continue reading Pakistan hands over dossier to ICRC for setting up a medical corridor in Kashmir
Illicit trade of “highly radioactive” uranium uncovered in Indian city
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): The Indian police have arrested two men for illegally possessing the highly radioactive natural uranium which could potentially be used by the terrorists to make nuclear explosives. The police seized over seven kilograms of natural uranium from the two men arrested in the western Maharashtra state. According to the anti-terrorism squad in… Continue reading Illicit trade of “highly radioactive” uranium uncovered in Indian city
LHC conditionally allows Shehbaz Sharif to travel abroad for medical check-up
LAHORE, May 07 (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday conditionally allowed Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif to travel abroad for medical check-up. The court allowed Shehbaz Sharif one-time visit to United Kingdom from May 8 to July 5 for medical check-up, besides seeking reply from respondents. Justice Ali Baqar Najafi passed… Continue reading LHC conditionally allows Shehbaz Sharif to travel abroad for medical check-up
Accused, convicted to celebrate Eid together in London: Advisor
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Barrister Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Friday said multi billion money laundering accused as well as convicted on corruption charges by accountability courts would celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr together in London. In a series of tweets, he said Shehbaz’s flight to London was perhaps an… Continue reading Accused, convicted to celebrate Eid together in London: Advisor
Role of Information officers vital in promotion of Pakistan’s positive image: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): “We have to promote Pakistan’s positive and enlightened image all over the world and the role of the officers of the Ministry of Information is of paramount importance in this regard”. This was stated by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain who attended the certificate distribution ceremony of the… Continue reading Role of Information officers vital in promotion of Pakistan’s positive image: Fawad
Sarina Isa will have to prove money trail for her three UK properties: Anwar
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Former Attorney General for Pakistan Anwar Mansoor Khan Friday said that Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s wife Sarina Isa would have to declare the money trail for three properties she had shown in the income tax returns. Talking to a social media channel, the former attorney general said it was an admitted… Continue reading Sarina Isa will have to prove money trail for her three UK properties: Anwar
Sanjrani to leave for Djibouti on May 13
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani will leave for Djibouti on May 13 on a four-day visit on the special invitation of the President of Djibouti. Chairman Senate will attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh on May 15 at a special invitation. During the visit, Chairman… Continue reading Sanjrani to leave for Djibouti on May 13
Turkish envoy lauds PAF professionalism
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Turkish Ambassador Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu here in his office on Friday. The ambassador extended his felicitations to the Air Chief on assuming command of the PAF, said a PAF media release. During the… Continue reading Turkish envoy lauds PAF professionalism
Electoral reforms ensure election process credibility
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): The present government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was determined to introduce reforms in the electoral system with the use of the latest technology to bring transparency and credibility to the election process. According to the central leadership of PTI, the present government wants to introduce electronic voting machines (EVMs), which would… Continue reading Electoral reforms ensure election process credibility
