ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday said the government has decided to open two new border crossings at Chowk Aap and Jalgi (Buleda) on Pak-Iran border. In a tweet after a meeting with Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal in Islamabad, the Interior Minister said the border crossings will… Continue reading Govt decides to open two new border crossings along Pak-Iran border
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Saudi Media Minister invites Fawad to visit Kingdom
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Saudi Minister for Media Dr Majed bin Abdullah Al- Kassabi has invited Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Saeed Al-Maliki called on the Information Minister here Monday and conveyed the invitation on behalf of the Saudi… Continue reading Saudi Media Minister invites Fawad to visit Kingdom
COVID-19 claims 70 lives, infects 4,825 more people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The national tally on Monday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 89,219 with 4,825 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,234 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Seventy corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 65 of whom were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 70 lives, infects 4,825 more people
Royalty issue; IPO advises artists in-depth scrutiny of contracts before signing
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Intellectual Property Organization Pakistan (IPO-Pak) has urged the artists to minutely examine their contracts before signing with the production companies until the government comes up with a comprehensive legal framework to protect their royalty payments. IPO-Pakistan Executive Director Messaq Arif responded this after artists recently launched a campaign #RoyaltyForArtists on… Continue reading Royalty issue; IPO advises artists in-depth scrutiny of contracts before signing
Strong academia-industry linkages imperative for jobs creation: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Monday emphasized the importance of creating strong linkages between the universities and industry to create job opportunities for the youth. Talking to media after visiting National University of Science and Technology (NUST), the minister appreciated the global and national contribution of NUST… Continue reading Strong academia-industry linkages imperative for jobs creation: Shibli Faraz
Cambridge exams starts under SOPs
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has started A & O Level examinations in the country which have been allowed under strict Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs). In a statement, Cambridge said that they had provided various options for schools and students to support them through the pandemic. In some syllabuses, candidates could… Continue reading Cambridge exams starts under SOPs
Pakistani workforce recruitment in Japan underway: Zulfi Bukhari
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari said on Monday that the country would soon start sending its skilled workforce to Japan under a government-to-government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a recruitment process of many young workers in final stages.… Continue reading Pakistani workforce recruitment in Japan underway: Zulfi Bukhari
PM for enhanced cooperation to mitigate socio-economic impacts of Covid
ISLAMABAD Aril 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday stressed upon wider regional and global cooperation to tackle the devastating health and socio-economic impacts caused by Covid-19 pandemic as efforts for recovery could not work in isolation. Making a virtual statement at the opening segment of 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social… Continue reading PM for enhanced cooperation to mitigate socio-economic impacts of Covid
PM to lay foundation stone of South Punjab Secretariat today: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Monday that Prime Minister Imran Khan would lay the foundation stone of South Punjab Secretariat during his visit to Multan today. In a tweet, the minister said that issuance of Kissan Cards would also be a milestone for farmers community. وزیر… Continue reading PM to lay foundation stone of South Punjab Secretariat today: Fawad
Around 1,029 allottees get provisional plots in sub-sectors G-14/2, 3
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has provisionally handed over as many as 1,029 plots of different categories to the allottees of sub-sectors G-14/2 and 3. The FGEHA had given around 354 plots in G-14/2 and 649 plots in G-14/3 of different categories, official sources in the Ministry of Housing… Continue reading Around 1,029 allottees get provisional plots in sub-sectors G-14/2, 3
Shireen Mazari asks people to strictly follow Covid SOPs
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Monday stressed the public to follow the government new directions regarding Covid-19. In her Tweet, she said “If we want to avoid a runaway spiral of the latest Covid 19 wave then we have to take responsibility to protect ourselves and others… Continue reading Shireen Mazari asks people to strictly follow Covid SOPs
CM Sindh chairs a meeting of PTFC
KARACHI, Apr 26 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over a meeting of Provincial Task Force on Coronavirus (PTFC) here at CM House. The meeting was attended by Provincial Ministers, Dr. Azra Pechuho, Saeed Ghani, Ikramullah Dharijo, Nasir Shah, Murtaza Wahab, Qasim Siraj Soomro, Chief Secretary, IG Sindh, Additional Chief Secretary Home,… Continue reading CM Sindh chairs a meeting of PTFC
Pakistan condemns Israeli violence in occupied Palestine territories
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the violence by Israeli Occupation forces in occupied Palestine territory and called upon the the international community for prompt action to protect Palestinians. “Pakistan views the recent alarming developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territories with serious concern,” the Foreign Office said in a statement issued here.… Continue reading Pakistan condemns Israeli violence in occupied Palestine territories
Imran Khan struggled for 25 years to bring change in country: Shah Farman
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Shah Farman on Sunday said Prime Minister Imran Khan laid foundation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and started his struggle 25 years ago for bringing change in the country. Talking to PTV, he said PM Imran Khan had broken two party system and defeated the two major political… Continue reading Imran Khan struggled for 25 years to bring change in country: Shah Farman
Interior ministry notifies army deployment for Covid SOPs’ implementation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Ministry of Interior on Sunday issued notifications allowing the provinces and federal territories to seek the help of the army to enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curbing the spread of the coronavirus. In a video message, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed also confirmed it and said that Pakistan Army, at… Continue reading Interior ministry notifies army deployment for Covid SOPs’ implementation
PM started journey to build new Pakistan 25 years ago: Ministers
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Federal Minister forEducation and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Sunday said 25 years ago Prime Minister Imran Khan started the long journey to make the country free from corruption and build a new Pakistan. Talking to PTV on the occasion of foundation day of PTI, he said PM Imran Khan is a… Continue reading PM started journey to build new Pakistan 25 years ago: Ministers
Army, Rangers to work along Police to enforce Covid19 SoPs
The government on Sunday issued notification for the deployment of the Army, Rangers, Frontier Constabulary, Gilgit Baltistan Scouts in aid of the civil authorities to help counter the growing cases of Coronavirus and ensure implementation of the SoPs. In a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the request has been made for the deployment… Continue reading Army, Rangers to work along Police to enforce Covid19 SoPs
Capital reports 368 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 368 new corona cases were reported from the city during the last 24 hours, National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Sunday. According to an official of NCOC, as many as 463 cases were reported on Saturday while 617 cases… Continue reading Capital reports 368 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: NCOC
PM says battle for soul of Pakistan to succeed soon
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said that they were fighting for the rule of law which would soon meet with success as it was ‘a battle for the soul and future of Pakistan’. In a video message on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 25th Youm-e-Tasees, the prime minister highlighted the priorities of his government and… Continue reading PM says battle for soul of Pakistan to succeed soon
Speakers at special webinar pay rich homage to I. A. Rehman
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The speakers during a special webinar paid a rich homage to I. A. Rehman, Pakistan’s iconic human rights activist and journalist, while terming his death as a huge loss for the country. The webinar ‘Remembering the work and life of I. A. Rehman’ was held by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).… Continue reading Speakers at special webinar pay rich homage to I. A. Rehman
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