ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar khan Afridi on Wednesday said Israeli barbarism [against Palestinian] was enough to wake up deaf and dead world. “Heart wrenching scenes coming out from #Gaza as 31 reported martyred including 10 kids. “Humanity is under attack. Israel chose Holy Month of Ramadan to attack Palestinian,” he tweeted. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Israeli barbarism enough to wake up deaf world : Shehryar Afridi
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KSA to invest US 500 mln dollar to strengthen energy sector in Pakistan
MULTAN, May 12 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said that Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has decided to invest US$ 500 million more to strengthen energy sector in Pakistan. The Saudi Arabian assistance would help overcome the imbalance in energy mix, he said adding that it was meant for alternate and renewable energy… Continue reading KSA to invest US 500 mln dollar to strengthen energy sector in Pakistan
People of Sindh left at mercy of mafias, profiteers: Farrukh Habib
ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Wednesday said despite being in power in Sindh since last 13 years, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) could not improve the socioeconomic condition of the province. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s only qualification to become the party chairman was a ‘Parchi’, he said in a statement.… Continue reading People of Sindh left at mercy of mafias, profiteers: Farrukh Habib
COVID-19 claims 104 lives, infects 2,869 more people
ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):The national tally on Wednesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 76,536 with 2,869 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 5,200 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and four corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 89 of whom were under treatment… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 104 lives, infects 2,869 more people
PTV News to start digital transmission next month: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said PTV News would begin digital transmission next month. In a tweet, he said now PTV was also available on YouTube. PTV News is now available on @YouTube plz follow link https://t.co/Zcg9dS3pky also HD transmission ll start from June, Radio and TV revamping… Continue reading PTV News to start digital transmission next month: Fawad
Pak climber Sirbaz Khan summits Mount Everest
ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):Pakistani mountaineer, Sirbaz Khan achieved yet another milestone when on Wednesday he scaled Mount Everest (8848m), the tallest peak in the world. Earlier, on Tuesday Shehroze Kashif (19) became the youngest Pakistani to summit Everest and hoist the country’s flag there. “Today at 6:05 am, Sirbaz Khan successfully climbed Mount Everest,” Secretary… Continue reading Pak climber Sirbaz Khan summits Mount Everest
Fawad urges people to follow SOPs to avoid spread of coronavirus
ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday urged the people to cooperate with the government and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to stay safe from coronavirus pandemic. In a video message, he warned that if people would not comply with the SOPs, Pakistan could also face a situation similar… Continue reading Fawad urges people to follow SOPs to avoid spread of coronavirus
Fawad greets farmers, Punjab govt over record wheat production
ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday congratulated the farmers and government of Punjab on the highest production of 20 million metric tons of wheat in history. پنجاب کے کسانوں اور حکومت کو تاریخ کی سب سے زیادہ دو کروڑ میٹرک ٹن گندم کی پیداوار پر مبارکباد، زرعی معیشت میں… Continue reading Fawad greets farmers, Punjab govt over record wheat production
PTI govt stand by overseas Pakistanis: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would always stand by overseas Pakistanis, especially the labour class. In a tweet, he said he was surprised at the letter written by some ‘former Babus’ to the prime minister. کسی بھی شعبے کی طرح سفارتخانوں میں بہت… Continue reading PTI govt stand by overseas Pakistanis: Fawad
Pak High Commissioner in UK greets community on Eid
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner in the United Kingdom Moazzam Ahmad Khan has extended his heartiest Eid ul Fitr greetings to the Pakistani community in the UK and to all the Muslims across the world. “Eid-ul-Fitr is an auspicious occasion and a day of gratitude for all the blessings that Almighty Allah continues to… Continue reading Pak High Commissioner in UK greets community on Eid
Qasim Suri visits hospitals to review arrangement steps against corona in Quetta
QUETTA, May 11 (APP):National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri Tuesday visited various hospitals in the city and reviewed arrangements to prevent coronavirus. He inspected hospitals including Fatima Jinnah Hospital, Bolan Medical Complex, Corona Wards, Vaccination Centers in Civil Hospital and Cardiology Wards and reviewed the measures taken for controlling the third wave of the… Continue reading Qasim Suri visits hospitals to review arrangement steps against corona in Quetta
PM advises parliamentarians to stay at home, avoid gatherings on Eid: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Minister for Information Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman and Prime Minister Imran Khan had asked all the members of Parliament to avoid political activities on Eid. The minister, in a tweet, said the prime minister advised the parliamentarians to avoid Eid related meetings and gatherings, stay at home… Continue reading PM advises parliamentarians to stay at home, avoid gatherings on Eid: Fawad
Sindh reports 812 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths in 24 hours
KARACHI, May 11 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Tuesday said that 12 patients of COVID-19 passed away taking the deaths tally to 4765 in the province. In a statement, he said 12675 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, of which 812 new cases of coronavirus were detected. The chief minister… Continue reading Sindh reports 812 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths in 24 hours
Farrukh condemns Israeli army attack on Palestinians
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday strongly condemned the shameful act of Israeli army on Palestinians while offering prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque. The minister, in a tweet, said : “Palestinians are brave people. However, the shameful act of Israeli Army to attack people while praying is… Continue reading Farrukh condemns Israeli army attack on Palestinians
Embassies abroad to extend full support for investment in FIEDMC economic zones: Shah Mehmood Qureshi
FAISALABAD, May 11 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said that embassies abroad would extend their full support to Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development & Management Company (FIEDMC) for investment in FIEDMC economic zones. He was talking to Chairman FIEDMC Mian Kashif Ashfaq on the occasion of his visit to M-3 Industrial City and… Continue reading Embassies abroad to extend full support for investment in FIEDMC economic zones: Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Sharif family plundered national resources: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, May 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said that the Sharif family plundered public resources mercilessly in the past, as Shehbaz Sharif embezzled Punjab’s development funds along with his henchmen. Talking to the media at DGPR Office here, Dr Firdous said that Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Sharif family plundered national resources: Dr Firdous
Hot, dry weather likely to persist in most parts of country
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): The Pakistan Meteoroligical Department (PMD) Tuesday forecast that hot and dry weather was likely to prevail in most plain areas of the country during next 24 hours. Rain-wind-thunderstorm was expected at isolated places in Pothohar region, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper Sindh, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, the PMD said. Maximum temperatures… Continue reading Hot, dry weather likely to persist in most parts of country
PM’s Saudia visit gives new impetus to bilateral relations: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Prime Minister’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia has given a new impetus and dimension to bilateral relations of two brotherly countries, said Special Representative to the Prime Minister for Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Tuesday. Talking to media, Ashrafi, who is also Chairman PUC said… Continue reading PM’s Saudia visit gives new impetus to bilateral relations: Ashrafi
President summons NA session on May 17
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned a session of the National Assembly on May 17. The session will be held on Monday (May 17) at the Parliament House, a press release on Tuesday said.
182 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in capital: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Tuesday said that 182 new cases of Coronavirus were reported from the federal capital during the last 24 hours. According to an official of NCOC, as many as 226 cases were reported on Monday while 290 cases were reported on Sunday. He said so… Continue reading 182 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in capital: NCOC
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
