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
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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
UNICEF supports TCV campaign to immunize childern in Punjab ICT
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has supported the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign to immunize children against typhoid in Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory through a campaign on social media, said the UNICEF, Pakistan Humanitarian Situation Report 2021 on Thursday. According to the report, the exclusive hashtag #MissionTyphoid reached out to 30.7… Continue reading UNICEF supports TCV campaign to immunize childern in Punjab ICT
It’s time for curbing corona, not for political point scoring: Dr Firdous
SIALKOT, April 25 (APP):-:Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that it is not time for political point scoring but to save the country and the nation from the corona. All politicians including Bilawal Bhutto should put politics aside for some time and play their role to combat corona,… Continue reading It’s time for curbing corona, not for political point scoring: Dr Firdous
Govt to ensure accountability of all: Mian Farrukh Habib
FAISALABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government will ensure accountability of all, without any discrimination, unlike the past rulers. This was stated by Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Mian Farrukh Habib while talking to the media during his visit to a Ramzan bazaar at Iron Market D-Type Colony, here on Sunday. He said that… Continue reading Govt to ensure accountability of all: Mian Farrukh Habib
Implementation of coronavirus SOPs mainly responsibility of civil administration: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said Pakistan Army assistance has been sought for implementation of Standard Operating Procedures against coronavirus pandemic but mainly it was responsibility of civil administration. In a tweet he said for dealing with the corona virus situation, it was responsibility of citizens to… Continue reading Implementation of coronavirus SOPs mainly responsibility of civil administration: Fawad
High commissioner urges Canadian government to reconsider suspension of flights from Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar has written to the Canadian government to reconsider its decision of suspending all passenger flights from Pakistan for 30 days in view of it being disproportionate to the actual Covid-related problem in the country. In a letter addressed to Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport,… Continue reading High commissioner urges Canadian government to reconsider suspension of flights from Pakistan
Shelter Homes: Providing Refuge to the Destitute
Yasrab Iftikhar-Naeem Niazi LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP):Islamic teachings stress upon helping the poor strata of society to maintain dignity and respect besides promoting spirit of tranquility, love, brotherhood, generosity and sacrifice in society. The societal and economic development of a society is dependent on provision of equal living standards to all segments of society, especially… Continue reading Shelter Homes: Providing Refuge to the Destitute
Pakistan ready to talk if India revisits August 5 decisions: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday said that Pakistan would be happy to talk out differences and resolve outstanding issues through dialogue if India was willing to revisit the unilateral decisions taken on August 5, 2019. “If India is willing to re-visit some of the decisions that they took on August… Continue reading Pakistan ready to talk if India revisits August 5 decisions: Qureshi
Kartarpur Corridor closed since March 16: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has informed that the Katarpur Corridor was closed for pilgrims since March 16 owing to rising disease spread. The nerve center of the country in fight against the Covid-19 pandemic took to twitter to give response to various report claiming Kartarpur Corridor was open for… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor closed since March 16: NCOC
80 pc construction work of Cardiac hospital Quetta completed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The Balochistan government is all set to complete 120-bed Quetta Cardiac Hospital within the stipulated time period as 80 per cent construction work has already been done, said a senior officer on Friday. Talking to APP, he said the time frame set for completion of the hospital was January 2022 and it… Continue reading 80 pc construction work of Cardiac hospital Quetta completed
- Hussain Muhammad, Consul General along with his team meet stranded Pakistani passengers at Dubai International Airport.
- Minister Ahsan Iqbal is being briefed by officials of NADRA Centre in Zafarwal, Punjab regarding the progress of the new center. It will soon be opened for public as a one-stop solution for their identity needs
- Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reach $ 13.37 billion
- Two brick kilns fined Rs 200,000
- A delegation of UNICEF calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
