Pakistan has no bilateral procurement agreement with India on COVID-19 vaccine: FO

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday made it clear that it had not entered into any bilateral procurement agreement with India on the purchase of COVID-19 vaccine and the supply of doses was being carried out through GAVI, the international vaccine alliance. “The procurement and supply mechanism of vaccine doses is undertaken by Gavi… Continue reading Pakistan has no bilateral procurement agreement with India on COVID-19 vaccine: FO

PEMRA urges UPA to improve teleplays content

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Chairman Salim Baig Thursday urged the United Producers Association (UPA) to follow the PEMRA electronic media code of conduct 2015 in the upcoming drama serials being produced by various production houses. He said this during a meeting with a UPA delegation led by its chairman… Continue reading PEMRA urges UPA to improve teleplays content

92 Probationary officers of CSA volunteer mentorship for 31 PEN adopted public schools’ students

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Inspired by Progressive Education Network (PEN), a non-profit organization working in the education realm, 92 Probationary Officers of the Civil Services Academy volunteered to offer mentorship to students of 31 Government schools adopted by PEN in Lahore. PEN, a non-profit organization that provides free education to 70,000 children nationwide, and the Civil… Continue reading 92 Probationary officers of CSA volunteer mentorship for 31 PEN adopted public schools’ students

Amin, CEO of Etisalat Group discuss matters related to Telecom sector

APP04-110321 ISLAMABAD: March 11 – Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque meeting with Hatem Dowidar, CEO Etisalat Group at his office. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):A high powered delegation of Etisalat Group, led by Group CEO Hatem Dowidar here on Thursday called on Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin ul Haque and discussed matters related to the Telecom Sector in Pakistan. Secretary IT and Chairman PTCL Board, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, along with senior officials from the… Continue reading Amin, CEO of Etisalat Group discuss matters related to Telecom sector

Vaccination drive for senior citizens smoothly in progress

LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP):The coronavirus vaccination drive for senior citizens (60-year and above) is under way without any discrimination in the province. According to the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department on Thursday, the vaccination is going on purely on merit and transparency. The Punjab health department has established more than 40 vaccination counters to facilitate… Continue reading Vaccination drive for senior citizens smoothly in progress

Chinese ambassador meets CM

LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP):Ambassador of China to Pakistan Nong Rong on Thursday called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and discussed promotion of Pakistan-China relations, on-going projects besides enhancing cooperation in various sectors. It was agreed upon to enhance cooperation in sectors, including industry, agriculture and technical training. The ambassador praised effective measures taken by… Continue reading Chinese ambassador meets CM

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Govt encouraging public welfare institutions : Gandapur

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Thursday said federal government was encouraging public welfare institutions to serve the masses. Prime Minister Imran Khan was striving hard to bring poor people out of poverty, the minister said in a meeting with Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) country manager Sajid… Continue reading Govt encouraging public welfare institutions : Gandapur

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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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