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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PM briefed about Ravi Urban, business district projects in Lahore

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan was briefed about the pace of work on the Ravi Urban City and Central Business District projects in Lahore on Wednesday. He was informed that 5,400 acres of land were acquired for the Ravi City project and award for the land had also been announced. The meeting was… Continue reading PM briefed about Ravi Urban, business district projects in Lahore

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AJK President optimistic of bright future of AJK’s Indigenous Banking sector

MIRPUR (AJK): Mar 10 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said the Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is playing an important role in the socio-economic uplift of the liberated territory and its excellent performance showed that it has a shining and bright future. Speaking during his visit to the head… Continue reading AJK President optimistic of bright future of AJK’s Indigenous Banking sector

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FM, Uzbek counterpart firm on boosting high-level interaction to strengthen bilateral ties

FOREIGN MINISTER MAKHDOOM SHAH MAHMOOD QURESHI HELD A MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER OF UZBEKISTAN, H.E DR. ABDULAZIZ KAMILOV AT MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON MARCH 10, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Uzbekistan counterpart Dr Abdulaziz Kamilov on Wednesday expressed their firm resolve to boost high-level interactions for giving impetus to the existing positive momentum in bilateral relations. This resolve was expressed during the delegation-level talks led by Foreign Minister Qureshi and his Uzbek counterpart here.… Continue reading FM, Uzbek counterpart firm on boosting high-level interaction to strengthen bilateral ties

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5G technology to bring revolutionary change in all sectors: Fawad

RAWALPINDI, Mar 10 (APP):The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) Wednesday organized the ‘Digital Transformation Conference Vision 2025’ aimed to highlight key challenges, faced by the industry to transform traditional solutions to digital platforms. Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry who joined the conference via video link, said the government was working… Continue reading 5G technology to bring revolutionary change in all sectors: Fawad

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GB assembly passes resolution for reopening of Pakistan-China border

GILGIT, Mar 10 (APP): The Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling for the reopening of the Pakistan-China border from April 1. The resolution called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take steps to open the border from April 1 and facilitate business community and people across… Continue reading GB assembly passes resolution for reopening of Pakistan-China border

Govt. to provide maximum facilities including housing project: Rashid

ATTOCK, Mar 10 (APP): Provincial Minister for Housing Mehmood ur Rashid on Wednesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government has provided maximum facilities to the people including cheap houses on easy installments to the shelter-less people. He expressed these views while addressing a function held in connection with lucky draw of Naya Pakistan Housing… Continue reading Govt. to provide maximum facilities including housing project: Rashid

Sports, extracurricular activities necessary for healthy society: Minister

LAHORE, Mar 10 (APP): Punjab Minister for Literacy & Non-formal Education Raja Rashid Hafeez on Wednesday said that sports and extracurricular activities were being promoted as it was of utmost necessary for establishing a healthy society. He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a football tournament in municipal football stadium Saeedpur road,… Continue reading Sports, extracurricular activities necessary for healthy society: Minister

Petition against Gillani’s victory non-maintainable: Justice Minallah

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday dismissed a petition challenging the victory of Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Yousaf Raza Gillani in Senate polls and declared it as non-maintainable. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah said it was not appropriate to drag judiciary into the unnecessary political matters. He said petitioner Ali… Continue reading Petition against Gillani’s victory non-maintainable: Justice Minallah

SMS service to alert motorist about traffic snarls launched

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) Wednesday launched a short message service (SMS) to help commuters avoid getting stuck on the roads. The alerts would inform road users about the latest traffic updates, including traffic jams and alternative routes, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Farrukh Rashid told APP. Drivers can send message to… Continue reading SMS service to alert motorist about traffic snarls launched

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KP CM directs preparation of plan to attract mineral sector investment

PESHAWAR, Mar 10 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Wednesday directed the Mines and Mineral Department for preparing a comprehensive plan to attract maximum private investment in the sector of merged districts and ensure optimum utilization of mineral resources available in these areas. He issued these directives while chairing a meeting of the Provincial… Continue reading KP CM directs preparation of plan to attract mineral sector investment

Inauguration of Rashakai SEZ in next couple of days

PESHAWAR, Mar 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to inaugurate Rashakai Special Economic Zone in next couple of days, said official sources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KP-EZDMC) here Wednesday. Rashakai Special Economic Zone is a flagship project of KP government is being executed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).… Continue reading Inauguration of Rashakai SEZ in next couple of days

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Aspirants attending Urs of Khawaja Sabir asked to submit applications by March 25

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has sought applications for attending the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir (RA) scheduled to be held from October 14 to 21 at Kalyar Sharif, India. According to an official of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the interested… Continue reading Aspirants attending Urs of Khawaja Sabir asked to submit applications by March 25

ECP announces names of returned Senate polls candidates

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced names of returned candidates on various vacant seats of Senate in place of those members whose term will expire on March 11. According to ECP notification, these winning candidates were declared as returned candidates on General, Women, Non-Muslim, and Technocrats including Ulema seats… Continue reading ECP announces names of returned Senate polls candidates

Pirowal wildlife park witnesses birth of pair of Gazelle after a long time

MULTAN, Mar 10 (APP): Pirowal wildlife park in Khanewal has witnessed birth of a pair of Gazelle after a long time adding to the animals’ population at the government managed natural habitat. Wildlife Officials managing the park said on Wednesday that different kinds of deer including gazelle and other animals were being provided natural atmosphere… Continue reading Pirowal wildlife park witnesses birth of pair of Gazelle after a long time

Bilawal, CM to attend Livestock Expo-2021

HYDERABAD, Mar 10 (APP): The three-day Sindh Livestock Expo-2021 will be held at Hatri bypass on March 13 to 15, will be inaugurated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will be the chief guest of concluding ceremony. This was stated by provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries… Continue reading Bilawal, CM to attend Livestock Expo-2021

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