ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday extended heartfelt felicitations to Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Deputy Chairman Mirza Muhammad Afridi on their historic victory. “Today democracy wins and the buyers and sellers face defeat. Allah Almighty has bestowed Prime Minister Imran Khan with honor,” he said in a statement… Continue reading FM felicitates Chairman, Deputy Chairman Senate on historic victory
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38,000 trees to be planted under 10BTTP in Pishin: SAPM
QUETTA, Mar 12 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Friday said that planting trees was our national duty and people must take full part in Tree Plantation Campaign for the welfare of our future generations. He expressed these views while addressing at a ceremony of 10 billion Tree Tsunami… Continue reading 38,000 trees to be planted under 10BTTP in Pishin: SAPM
Senate defeat’s referendum on PDM narrative: Governor Punjab
LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Friday said that victory of government candidates in the Senate Chairman and Deputy Chairman elections against Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) candidates was a referendum on opposition’s narrative of political instability and division. PTI-led government candidates Sadiq Sanjrani (48 votes) and Mirza Muhammad Afridi (54 votes) secured… Continue reading Senate defeat’s referendum on PDM narrative: Governor Punjab
President for focus on female education, professional training
KARACHI, Mar 12 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Friday emphasized on promotion of female education and professional training to them to make the best use of their potential for socio-economic revolution in the country. The president, in a meeting with representatives of Pakistan Railways and The Citizen Foundation (TCF) here at the Governor House, also stressed… Continue reading President for focus on female education, professional training
Sheikh Rashid terms Sanjrani’s victory PM’s success
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday termed the Sadiq Sanjrani’s victory a success of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Talking to a private news channel, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted to hold Senate elections by show of hands but the opposition did not support him in that regard.… Continue reading Sheikh Rashid terms Sanjrani’s victory PM’s success
Rs. 325 bln reduction in circular debt targetted for next two years to benefit electricity consumers, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan was told on Friday that electricity consumers would benefit from reduction of around Rs 325 billion in the circular debt due to the target set for next two years to check power sector losses and improve receipts. He was presiding over a meeting regarding electricity prices, with special… Continue reading Rs. 325 bln reduction in circular debt targetted for next two years to benefit electricity consumers, PM told
Maintaining peace in Sindh govt’s top priority: Sh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said it was foremost priority of the federal government to maintain peace in Karachi and other parts of the Sindh. The law enforcement agencies in Sindh would be provided with more resources to maintain law and order at the province, the minister said in a… Continue reading Maintaining peace in Sindh govt’s top priority: Sh Rashid
PDM’s politics doomed with Gilani’s defeat in Senate chairman election: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said with the defeat of Yousaf Raza Gilani in the Senate chairman election, the politics of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), which revolved around personal interests, had doomed. Talking to media persons here outside the Parliament House flanked with Senator Faisal Javed Khan,… Continue reading PDM’s politics doomed with Gilani’s defeat in Senate chairman election: Shibli
Media enjoys absolute freedom of expression in AJK: PM
MIRPUR (AJK): Mar 12 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan Friday said the media was absolutely independent in AJK and the State government has taken practical steps for the welfare of the journalists fraternity besides for the promotion of healthy and quality journalism in the state. He was… Continue reading Media enjoys absolute freedom of expression in AJK: PM
Afridi takes oath
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Newly elected Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday administrated oath to the new elected Deputy Chairman Miraz Muhammad Afridi. He got 54 votes while joint opposition supported candidate Maulan Abdul Ghafoor Haidri secured 44 votes.
Rs 180m cheques distributed under Punjab Rozgar Scheme
LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP):A cheques distribution ceremony, under the Punjab Rozgar Scheme, was held here at 90-Shah-e-Quaid-e-Azam on Friday in which cheques worth Rs 180 million loans were distributed. Secretary Industries & Commerce Wasif Khursheed, Managing Director Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Punjab Bank Zafar Masood distributed the cheques among… Continue reading Rs 180m cheques distributed under Punjab Rozgar Scheme
Registration for recruitment in Pakistan Army would continue till April 15, 2021
NAUSHEHROFEROZE, Mar 12 (APP): Pakistan Army Recruitment Center Panu Aqil in a statement here on Friday has notified that recruitment in the Pakistan Army as a soldier, clerk and cook will continue from March 15 to April15 2021. Candidates having minimum education middle for cook, for Soldier Matriculation, Inter for clerk aged between 17.5 to… Continue reading Registration for recruitment in Pakistan Army would continue till April 15, 2021
CM Buzdar congratulates Sadiq Sanjrani
LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while congratulating Sadiq Sanjrani on winning the election of chairman Senate, termed his victory the success of democracy and transparency. The CM said the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was badly defeated in the election of Senate chairman Senate. He said the senators elected Sadiq Sanjrani on… Continue reading CM Buzdar congratulates Sadiq Sanjrani
Re-election of Sadiq Sanjrani as Chairman Senate victory of truth: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek Insaf Central Leader Senator Faisal Javed on Friday said that re-election of Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani as Chairman Senate is a victory of truth and defeat of the corrupt politicians. Talking to media at Press Gallery at Parliament House flanked by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, he… Continue reading Re-election of Sadiq Sanjrani as Chairman Senate victory of truth: Faisal Javed
Naval Chief meets military leadership of UAE
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi during an official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) called on Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces Lieutenant General Hamad Mohamed Thani Al Rumaithi and Commander UAE Naval Forces Rear Admiral (Pilot) Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan separately. Upon arrival at Naval… Continue reading Naval Chief meets military leadership of UAE
Polling for Deputy Chairman election ends, counting starts
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):The polling for the election of Deputy Chairman Senate concluded here on Friday in a smooth manner. Soon after completion of the vote-casting session, the counting process started under the supervision of Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani to compile the results.
Al-Qadir varsity to be made hub of Islamic research, character-building: PM
SOHAWA, Mar 12 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday terming education vital for national development said Al-Qadir University would be made a hub of Islamic research and youth’s character-building based on the golden principles of Islam. Addressing at an interactive session with educationists, Islamic bankers, scholars and parliamentarians here at Al-Qadir University, he said the… Continue reading Al-Qadir varsity to be made hub of Islamic research, character-building: PM
Pakistan, Iran reiterate resolve to strengthen economic, trade linkages
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Pakistan and Iran Friday reiterated resolve to promote economic and trade linkages between the two countries by building upon historical ties, geographical proximity, cultural affinities and economic commonalities. The reiteration was made during a call on meeting of Hassan Abghari, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Economic and Finance Affairs and the Managing Director,… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran reiterate resolve to strengthen economic, trade linkages
Sanjrani thanks PM for support in regaining Senate chairmanship
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Newly-elected Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan for reposing confidence and all possible support in regaining the top slot of the upper house of parliament. Soon after the announcement of his success as a Senate chairman, he took oath and said, “I am thankful to Prime Minister… Continue reading Sanjrani thanks PM for support in regaining Senate chairmanship
Kashmiris to celebrate Pakistan Day with zest
MIRPUR [AJK]: Mar 12 (APP):Brisk preparations are afoot, with a dazzling zest to affix their destiny with Pakistan at all costs, by AJK and Indian Illegally occupied Jammu Kashmir (IIOJK) to celebrate Pakistan Day on March 23. The day will dawn with special prayers at Fajr, in the mosques on both sides of the fragile… Continue reading Kashmiris to celebrate Pakistan Day with zest