PTI govt to construct more roads with own resources: Murad Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Sunday said the government would construct more roads with its own resources during its governmental tenure as compared to the previous governments. Addressing an event “successful completion of recent accomplishment”, he said the incumbent government had started three times more road projects than… Continue reading PTI govt to construct more roads with own resources: Murad Saeed

IIOJK schools’ body moves SC as internet ban imperils children’s future

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): As the world grapples for digital inclusion in the COVID-19 era, Narendra Modi’s fascist regime is putting cart before the horse by imposing a communication blackout in IIOJK, with an internet ban. With the world bodies like the United Nations and World Economic Forum urging the governments to bridge the digital… Continue reading IIOJK schools’ body moves SC as internet ban imperils children’s future

All set to observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day on Jan 26

MIRPUR (AJK): Jan 24 (APP): All is set by Jammu & Kashmir population inhibiting both sides of the line of control including AJK, IIOJK and rest of the world to observe the Indian Republic Day, falling on January 26, Tuesday, as black day to invite the attention of international community towards the continued long unlawful… Continue reading All set to observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day on Jan 26

Govt prepared to defeat opposition in case of no-confidence motion: FM Qureshi

MULTAN, Jan 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) would defeat Pakistan Democratic Movement, in case, it would table no-confidence move, as proposed by Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Talking to media persons after attending Chehlam of late Husnain Bhutta, a religious leader, Foreign… Continue reading Govt prepared to defeat opposition in case of no-confidence motion: FM Qureshi

Female students to apply for US Summer Sister Exchange Program by Jan 31

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Female Pakistani students from moderate to low income would apply for Sister2Sister Exchange Program 2021 to attend prestigious universities of United States America (USA) till January 31. The Program was funded by the United States Department of State and administered by a consortium of partners, including American University, International Education and… Continue reading Female students to apply for US Summer Sister Exchange Program by Jan 31

Modi heading towards legal, political quagmire over military secrets leak

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): The Narendra Modi regime is heading towards legal and political quagmire with Indian opposition leaders likely to seek joint parliamentary probe and once his close aides pressuring him to resign over leak of military secrets to a TV anchor. Indian Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that the center’s silence on the… Continue reading Modi heading towards legal, political quagmire over military secrets leak

Modi has Indian human lives sacrificed for an election stunt: Andy Vermaut

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Andy Vermaut, the member of the international alliance for the defense of rights and freedoms (AIDL) has said that Narendra Modi has Indian human lives sacrificed for an election stunt. In her tweeter message here, she said “This had been showed his craze to rule in India”. “I will therefore call… Continue reading Modi has Indian human lives sacrificed for an election stunt: Andy Vermaut

Saudi envoy launches winter clothing project for poor

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki Sunday launched a project to distribute winter clothing among the poor in different parts of the country. The winter clothes were provided by the Muslim World League under its humanitarian assistance initiative. Besides the clothing, the essential food items would also be… Continue reading Saudi envoy launches winter clothing project for poor

Govt to implement ‘EV Policy for 4-Wheelers’ soon: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Science Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced that the government will soon finalize the mechanism for the successful implementation of ‘EV Policy for 4-Wheelers’ in country to boost economy, reduce pollution levels and generate employment in the transport sector. Talking to a private news channel, Fawad said there was… Continue reading Govt to implement ‘EV Policy for 4-Wheelers’ soon: Fawad

COVID-19 claims 48 lives, infects 1,594 more in 24 hours

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases in the country on Sunday reached 34,628 with 1,594 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,981 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Forty eight corona patients, 39 were under treatment in hospital and nine in their… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 48 lives, infects 1,594 more in 24 hours

Education key to success: Fakhar Imam

MULTAN, Jan 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Food, Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam Sunday stressed the need to promote quality education as it could help guide country on way to sustainable progress and prosperity. He was addressing a book launching ceremony, written on the life and services of MPA Dr Syed Khawar Shah here at… Continue reading Education key to success: Fakhar Imam

Govt to neither recognize Israel nor amend Khatam-e-Nabuwat law, says Sh. Rashid

LAHORE, Jan 23 (APP): Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday that PTI government was neither going to recognize Israel nor would make any amendment in the Khatam-e-Nabuwat Act. Addressing a press conference here, he made it clear to PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement) Chairman Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman that though he (Maulana) remained Chairman of… Continue reading Govt to neither recognize Israel nor amend Khatam-e-Nabuwat law, says Sh. Rashid

Opposition annoyed over investigation of their corruption: Pervaiz Khattak

PESHAWAR, Jan 23 (APP): Federal Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak Saturday said that opposition annoyed over the investigation started by the PTI government to unveil their malpractices and corruption cases that went behind the scene after a deal with the Pervaiz Musharrf regime. Addressing a public gathering at Maanki Sharif in district Nowshera, the Defence Minister… Continue reading Opposition annoyed over investigation of their corruption: Pervaiz Khattak

Parliament can play a key role in globalizing Kashmir issue: Masood Khan

file photo

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that the Kashmir issue can be effectively projected globally through parliamentary diplomacy and incumbent Pakistan parliament can play an important role in this regard. He expressed these views during a meeting with Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaisar. The state president… Continue reading Parliament can play a key role in globalizing Kashmir issue: Masood Khan

PDM caravan bound to fail as it lacked destination: FM Qureshi

MULTAN, Jan 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was a caravan without any destination, as earlier it was talking about resigning from assemblies, then holding long march and now no-confidence movement. While talking to people at Union Councils 20, 37,39 and 43 of his constituency NA-156, the… Continue reading PDM caravan bound to fail as it lacked destination: FM Qureshi

Development, uplift of backward areas among priorities of government: CM

PESHAWAR, Jan 23 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan has said that development and uplift of backward areas of province is among priorities of government and a workable strategy has been formulated keeping in view needs and issues of different areas. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of Lower Dir District… Continue reading Development, uplift of backward areas among priorities of government: CM

Sh Rashid, Noor-ul-Haq, Buzdar agree on action against religious hate literature

LAHORE, Jan 23 (APP): Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri and Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar decided in a meeting on Saturday to launch a crackdown on those involved in publishing and distribution of religious hate literature. They discussed matters of mutual interest, political affairs and law… Continue reading Sh Rashid, Noor-ul-Haq, Buzdar agree on action against religious hate literature

Action sought against India for targeting minorities’ holy sites

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Prime Minister’s Special Aide on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Saturday called upon the world leaders to take immediate action against India for targeting religious places of minorities. He made this demand in the backdrop of the United Nations’ resolution on protection of holy sites passed… Continue reading Action sought against India for targeting minorities’ holy sites

Pakistan focuses economic security paradigm, India pursues expansionist agendas: Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Division and Strategic Policy Planning Dr Moeed Yusuf said Pakistan was a country squarely focused on the economic security paradigm, in contrast, India was pursuing Hindutva ideology with an expansionist agenda. India had a conflict with every single neighbor, and had… Continue reading Pakistan focuses economic security paradigm, India pursues expansionist agendas: Moeed

Opposition to scream, shout after scale of their leaders’ money laundering to be public: Mazar