ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Friday has taken notice of media reports and complaints regarding financial fraud by some illegal companies and applications in Pakistan. He directed the concerned agencies to take all possible steps to protect the people from such counterfeiting. The Chairman Senate sought regular reports in this regard… Continue reading Sanjrani takes notice of financial fraud by illegal companies
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Creation of new post-COVID-19 framework needs to be prioritized: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday called for creation of a new framework for post-COVID-19 development. She was addressing virtually the 7th biennial high-level Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) convened by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram in his capacity… Continue reading Creation of new post-COVID-19 framework needs to be prioritized: Dr. Sania
Pakistan Navy confers military awards
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP):In an impressive Investiture Ceremony held at Naval Headquarters Islamabad, Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi conferred military awards upon Pakistan Navy personnel. The recipients of Sitara-l-lmtiaz (Military) were Commodore Shakeel Ahmed Khan, Commodore Shahid Rasheed, Commodore Adeel Qureshi, Commodore Ashfaq Akhtar, Commodore Javed Zia, Commodore Mohammad Irfan, Commodore Mohammad… Continue reading Pakistan Navy confers military awards
PM for incorporating new development projects in next PSDP
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday emphasized incorporating new development projects in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to help generate economic activity and create employment opportunities. Chairing a meeting on the recommendations regarding PSDP for the next financial year, the prime minister directed to finalize the recommendations till the next… Continue reading PM for incorporating new development projects in next PSDP
Gandapur pays homage to Sehrai
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Friday paid homage to Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir Chairman Ashraf Sehrai who died on Wednesday in Indian custody. Expressing a deep sorrow over the demise of Sahrai, he said the great leader of Kashmir has set an example of determination… Continue reading Gandapur pays homage to Sehrai
UNHCR donates five latest ambulances to Balochistan
QUETTA, May 07 (APP): United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency on Friday donated five fully equipped ambulances to the Government of Balochistan. During a ceremony in Quetta, the Head of UNHCR’s Sub-Office in Quetta, Erwin Policar, handed over the five ambulances to the Chief Secretary of Balochistan, Mather Niaz Rana.… Continue reading UNHCR donates five latest ambulances to Balochistan
KP Assembly Speaker inaugurates new block, mosque of Assembly secretariat
PESHAWAR, May 07 (APP): Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani on Friday inaugurated the new block of Provincial Assembly secretariat and a Mosque attached to it. The total cost of construction and renovation of the mosque was Rs 25 million while the cost of construction of new block was Rs 16 million, said a… Continue reading KP Assembly Speaker inaugurates new block, mosque of Assembly secretariat
Chinese Ambassador welcomes successful hoisting of Karot power project’s Rotor
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP):Ambassador of China to Pakistan Nong Rong Friday hailed the successful hoisting of the first unit of Rotor of Karot Hydropower Station. “Congratulations on the successful lifting of the 1st Rotor of Karot Hydropower Station, a CPEC energy project with 720MW capacity,” he said in his tweet. He said upon completion, the… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador welcomes successful hoisting of Karot power project’s Rotor
Railways to operate 11 Eid Special trains on Eidul Fitr
LAHORE, May 07 (APP): The Pakistan Railways is operating 11 Eid Special trains to facilitate the citizens on the eve of Eidul Fitr to manage additional passengers. According to the PR sources on Friday, the first four Eid Special trains will be operated from Karachi to Lahore on May 7,8,9 and 10 (one train daily).… Continue reading Railways to operate 11 Eid Special trains on Eidul Fitr
Economic coop, strategic partnership, Supreme Council to figure in PM’s talks in Saudi Arabia: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to Saudi Arabia would discuss economic cooperation including strategic partnership, Supreme Coordination Council and media partnership between the two countries. Talking to Saudi television channel Al-Akhbariya, he said this would be Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Economic coop, strategic partnership, Supreme Council to figure in PM’s talks in Saudi Arabia: Fawad
82 deaths, 1995 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab on Friday
LAHORE, May 07 (APP): As many as 1995 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Punjab on Friday while the pandemic claimed 82 lives in 24 hours which turned the death toll to 8,809. According to the data shared by the spokesperson of Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD), the number of coronavirus cases… Continue reading 82 deaths, 1995 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab on Friday
Amazon operations in Pakistan to open new avenues for youth: PM
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday while describing it a “great development” said that Pakistan’s addition to the Amazon’s sellers list would enable Pakistan’s young entrepreneurs to join the export market. “A great development as Amazon has finally approved that our sellers can export their goods through their system,” the prime minister… Continue reading Amazon operations in Pakistan to open new avenues for youth: PM
FM Qureshi condemns attack on Speaker of Maldives parliament
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday condemned the attack on Speaker of the Maldives’ parliament Mohamed Nasheed which left him injured. “Strongly condemn the attack on Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed this evening, Our thoughts and prayers are with Speaker Nasheed and we wish him and all others injured… Continue reading FM Qureshi condemns attack on Speaker of Maldives parliament
FM Qureshi condemns attack on speaker of Maldives parliament
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday condemned the attack on Speaker of the Maldives’ parliament Mohamed Nasheed which left him injured. “Strongly condemn the attack on Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed this evening, Our thoughts and prayers are with Speaker Nasheed and we wish him and all others injured… Continue reading FM Qureshi condemns attack on speaker of Maldives parliament
Jobless youth gets appointment letter on CM instruction
LAHORE, May 06 (APP): On the instruction of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, a jobless youth of Shorkot tehsil namely, Mehmood-ul-Hassan has been given an appointment letter of a government job. The CM took this decision after a video of Mehmood-ul-Hassan went viral on social media. In this regard, the CM said the state… Continue reading Jobless youth gets appointment letter on CM instruction
Govt approves Rs 25,000 funeral grant for overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): The government would provide Rs 25,000 as funeral grant to the overseas Pakistanis to help the needy ones to bury their loved ones with dignity, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced Thursday. “Our govt is moving forward in service delivery for overseas Pakistanis. Funeral grant of PKR 25,000 has been approved to… Continue reading Govt approves Rs 25,000 funeral grant for overseas Pakistanis
President okays appointment of LHC, confirmation of BHC judges
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday approved a summary for appointment of 13 judges of Lahore High Court, on the advice of the prime minister. Also on the prime minister’s advice, the president approved the confirmation of two additional judges of Balochistan High Court, currently working on adhoc positions, a President House… Continue reading President okays appointment of LHC, confirmation of BHC judges
President approves 90-day remission in jail terms on Eid
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday approved remission in jail terms for the convicts on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The president approved reduction of 90 days in the jail terms of those convicted for different crimes, according to a President House statement. However, the remission would not be applicable on those involved… Continue reading President approves 90-day remission in jail terms on Eid
Pak-Saudia to ink eight agreements during PM’s visit: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (APP): Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said Thursday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would sign more than eight important agreements during the ensuing visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the kingdom. Talking to media in Jeddah, he said Prime… Continue reading Pak-Saudia to ink eight agreements during PM’s visit: Ashrafi
President empowers session courts to hear rape cases
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday empowered the session courts to hear the rape cases, under the Anti Rape (Investigation and Trial) Ordinance. According to the ordinance, the session courts would hear the rape cases till the formation of special courts. The president made the decision of empowering the session courts, after… Continue reading President empowers session courts to hear rape cases
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