Govt taking measure for women inclusion in economic development: Sania Nishtar

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar Thursday said that the Pakistani women were very talented, goals-oriented, risk taker and entrepreneurial. Therefore, she said, that the current government was taking multiple initiatives for enhancing their role in the development of the country. She said that… Continue reading Govt taking measure for women inclusion in economic development: Sania Nishtar

PM nominates Mirza Muhammad Afridi as candidate for Deputy Chairman Senate post: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Thursday that Prime Minister Imran Khan has nominated Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi for the post of Deputy Chairman Senate giving representation to erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas. The minister announced this in a tweet. Prime Minister Imran khan has nominated Senator Mirza… Continue reading PM nominates Mirza Muhammad Afridi as candidate for Deputy Chairman Senate post: Shibli

Advance technological equipment, capacity building of departments imperative to contain GLOF risk: CM GB

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Muhammad Khalid Khurshid Khan Thursday said it was imperative to provide advanced technological paraphernalia and capacity building to public departments for containing glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) and other disasters. The country despite its negligible contributions to global green house gas emissions (GHGs) was bearing the brunt… Continue reading Advance technological equipment, capacity building of departments imperative to contain GLOF risk: CM GB

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Chief Secretary KP inaugurates first Shaheed Ali Sadpara Climbing Wall in City

PESHAWAR, Mar 11 (APP):The Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Kazim Niaz formally inaugurated the first climbing wall named after international climber and hero Shaheed Muhammad Ali Sadpara here at Peshawar Sports Complex with the total cost of Rs. 10 million under the Prime Minister 1000 Playground Facilities Project. The climbing wall has been named after… Continue reading Chief Secretary KP inaugurates first Shaheed Ali Sadpara Climbing Wall in City

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Pakistan, Egypt agree to promote cooperation in aviation sector

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Pakistan and Egypt on Thursday agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in diverse fields especially the Aviation sector aimed at further strengthening the existing trade ties and boosting tourism activities. The agreement reached during a meeting held between Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Tarek Dahrough and Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan here. The… Continue reading Pakistan, Egypt agree to promote cooperation in aviation sector

Dr Faisal visits COVID-19 vaccination centers

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRIME MINISTER ON HEALTH, DR. FAISAL SULTAN PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO VACCINATION CENTERS AT PIMS, POLYCLINIC AND CDA HOSPITALS IN ISLAMABAD ON MARCH 11, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan Thursday visited COVID-19 vaccination centers of three major hospitals of the federal capital to monitor the services being provided to the senior citizens. Dr. Faisal visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Capital Development Authority (CDA)… Continue reading Dr Faisal visits COVID-19 vaccination centers

Speaker PA meets CM

LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP):Speaker Punjab Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Thursday met Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and discussed matters of mutual interest and political situation. The PML-Q senior leader reiterated its support to government candidate Sadiq Sanjrani for Senate chairman slot. Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar thanked… Continue reading Speaker PA meets CM

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SMEDA to organize training on “Marketing & Advertisement Tools for SMEs” on March 16

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is going to organize one day training program on “Marketing and Advertisement Tools for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)” for profitable business growth on March 16 at Rawalpindi. The session is being organized by SMEDA under National Business Development Program (NBDP) for SMEs, to… Continue reading SMEDA to organize training on “Marketing & Advertisement Tools for SMEs” on March 16

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Health experts for timely diagnosis of kidney diseases

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Health experts Thursday said that persons at high risk for kidney diseases should consult their doctors to protect them from further medical complications, advising them for timely diagnosis. “People with early-stage kidney disease usually have no symptoms and any delay in kidney test can lead to severe medical complications,” they said on… Continue reading Health experts for timely diagnosis of kidney diseases

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Moral decay, corruption leads to State disintegration: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said in absence of justice and rule of law, a State could lead towards disintegration. “The recent Senate elections showed how we are losing our moral compass,” he said in a series of tweets. The Prime Minister said once moral authority was lost by the… Continue reading Moral decay, corruption leads to State disintegration: PM

PM orders federal secretaries to visit Balochistan every month to resolve problems

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed all federal secretaries to visit Balochistan to monitor and resolve the problems of the people on priority. The Prime Minister took the decision to effectively address the sense of deprivation of the people of Balochistan. He asked the federal secretaries to pay the visit at… Continue reading PM orders federal secretaries to visit Balochistan every month to resolve problems

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Senate to elect new chairman, deputy chairman on Friday

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):The Senate would elect its chairman and deputy chairman through secret ballot after oath-taking of 48 newly elected members of Upper House of the Parliament here on Friday. According to the Senate Secretariat, the session would meet in the morning for oath-taking of the newly elected senators after which the session will… Continue reading Senate to elect new chairman, deputy chairman on Friday

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48 newly-elected Senators to take oath on Friday

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):As many as 48 newly-elected senators would take oath of the Upper House of the Parliament here on Friday for a term of six years. The newly elected members, who would take oath included Kamil Ali Agha, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Afnan Ullah Khan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Aon Abbas, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf… Continue reading 48 newly-elected Senators to take oath on Friday

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HC stresses on following the coronavirus guidelines

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom Moazzam Ahmad Khan Wednesday stressed that guidelines of health authorities should be followed in letter and spirit to prevent the spread of coronavirus. In a statement, he said, “In confronting the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all passing through exceptionally challenging circumstances.  While the disease has already… Continue reading HC stresses on following the coronavirus guidelines

ECP rejects plea to stop issuing Vawda’s Senate win notification

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday rejected the plea to avoid issuing notification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda as returned candidate to Senate seat. The decision was taken in a hearing of the commission, headed by its member from Punjab, Altaf Ibrahim Qureshi. The commission fixed the next date… Continue reading ECP rejects plea to stop issuing Vawda’s Senate win notification

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COAS holds separate meetings with Bahrain’s Commander National Guard, Security Advisor

RAWALPINDI, Mar 10 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has held one-on-one meetings with Commander Bahrain Nation Guard Field Marshal Mohammed Bin Isa Al Khalifa and Bahrain National Security Advisor Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, during his visit to Bahrain. During the meetings, issues of mutual interest and… Continue reading COAS holds separate meetings with Bahrain’s Commander National Guard, Security Advisor

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Japanese Ambassador calls in Zobaida Jalal

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori called on Ms Zobaida Jalal, Minister for Defence Production in her office at Islamabad on Wednesday. The ambassador mentioned the participation of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Forces in International Maritime Exercise of Aman 2021. He appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for successfully holding the Aman 2021 exercises and said… Continue reading Japanese Ambassador calls in Zobaida Jalal

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PM chairs weekly meeting on housing

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday chaired weekly meeting of the National Coordination Committee for Housing, Construction and Development. The meeting was told that the approved and under consideration projects of the housing and construction sector would generate economic activity worth Rs 2.07 trillion. Since April 2020, there were 307 housing and… Continue reading PM chairs weekly meeting on housing

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PTI’s allied parties repose full confidence in PM Khan’s leadership

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Leaders of the allied parties of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) met Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday. Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal, Member National Assembly (MNA) Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Housing Tariq Bashir Cheema, Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak, Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli… Continue reading PTI’s allied parties repose full confidence in PM Khan’s leadership

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