ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change (SAPM) Malik Amin Aslam Friday said boosting forestry and wildlife research in the country can significantly help stem over-exploitation of forest and wildlife resources and promote their sustainable management. He remarked that low policy priority, lack of development vision on the part of… Continue reading MoCC committed to enhanced research and monitoring of forests, wildlife resources
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Zulfi pledges massive jobs through tourism promotion in GB
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) Chairman Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Friday pledged to create massive job opportunities by fast-tracking tourism development in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) in coming days. Mustering the public support for PTI candidates in the GB elections, scheduled to be held on November 15, he assured a mammoth gathering… Continue reading Zulfi pledges massive jobs through tourism promotion in GB
Empowering youth, govt’s top priority: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said that providing technical skills to the youth of the country and making them self-employed was the government’s top priority and for this all out resources were being utilized. He was chairing a meeting to review Prime Minister ‘Kamyab Jawan Programme’… Continue reading Empowering youth, govt’s top priority: Asad Umar
Regional countries shows keen interest to become part of CPEC: Speaker NA
PESHAWAR, Nov 13 (APP): Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser here on Friday said that regional countries including Afghanistan have showed keen interest to become part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Asad Qaiser said CPEC has attracted a number of countries of the region and showed strong commitment to become part of the multi-billion dollar… Continue reading Regional countries shows keen interest to become part of CPEC: Speaker NA
Scientists asked to adopt biotechnology for rapid yield enhancement
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday advised the scientists to adopt advance biotechnology tools as genomics strategy for rapid yield enhancement of other crops such as wheat, sugarcane, oil crops, and horticultural crops. He also stressed the need to develop like Green Super Rice techniques… Continue reading Scientists asked to adopt biotechnology for rapid yield enhancement
Indian economy facing recession for first time due to COVID mishandling: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said that Indian economy was suffering recession for the first time since its independence mainly due to mishandling of COVID pandemic. On the other hand, he said Pakistan’s economy was showing a positive sign as the Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) growth… Continue reading Indian economy facing recession for first time due to COVID mishandling: Asad Umar
Worse Covid-19 situation ahead, minister advises to follow SOPs strictly
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for Health in Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid on Friday warned the public about the worse Covid-19 situation ahead which could be further deteriorated if they would not practice precautionary measures. Talking to a private news channel, she expressed her serious concern over the spread of second wave of Covid -19… Continue reading Worse Covid-19 situation ahead, minister advises to follow SOPs strictly
2,304 new Coronavirus cases reported; 37 deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Friday were recorded 23,641 as 2,304 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Thirty Seven corona patients, 32 of whom were under treatment in hospital and five out of hospital died on Thursday, according to the latest… Continue reading 2,304 new Coronavirus cases reported; 37 deaths in past 24 hours
PM’s Balochistan visit to be harbinger of prosperity for Balochistan people: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Friday that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Balochistan would be a harbinger of prosperity for the people of Balochistan. In a tweet regarding Prime Minister’s visit to Balochistan, he said the development of Balochistan will lead to the development of… Continue reading PM’s Balochistan visit to be harbinger of prosperity for Balochistan people: Shibli
Protection of peoples’ lives, properties, prime responsibility of State: Ijaz Shah
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for Interior Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Friday said protection of lives and properties of the masses was a prime responsibility of the state. Addressing the passing out parade of ASPs at National Police Academy here, the minister said now police force was not a second line force, in-fact… Continue reading Protection of peoples’ lives, properties, prime responsibility of State: Ijaz Shah
Soldier, 4 civilians martyred, 17 hurt in unprovoked Indian fire along LoC
RAWALPINDI, Nov 13 (APP): A Pakistan Army soldier and four innocent civilians were martyred, and 17 others, including five soldiers and 12 civilians, injured Friday as the Indian Army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) using all calibers, including artillery and heavy mortar, along the Line of Control (LoC). According to the Inter Services… Continue reading Soldier, 4 civilians martyred, 17 hurt in unprovoked Indian fire along LoC
Opposition leaders toeing Indian agenda by instigating coup within army: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said by targeting the military leadership, the opposition leaders were conspiring to instigate a coup within the army and pursue Indian designs of disintegrating the country. “Their interests are opposed to those of Pakistan. He (Nawaz Sharif) targeted the Army Chief and the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)… Continue reading Opposition leaders toeing Indian agenda by instigating coup within army: PM
President grieved over sad demise of PHC CJ Waqar Ahmed Seth
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed his grief over the sad demise of Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth. The President in a tweet posted on his social media account said, “My Condolences on the sad demise of the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court Waqar Ahmed… Continue reading President grieved over sad demise of PHC CJ Waqar Ahmed Seth
Masood Khan urges youth to highlight Kashmir issue on a global scale.
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan has urged the youth to reach out their peers around the world and effectively highlight the Kashmir issue to garner global support for the just cause of Kashmiri people. He said that our youth is the future of the country and they should… Continue reading Masood Khan urges youth to highlight Kashmir issue on a global scale.
Chief Justice PHC loses battle against Covid-19; Condolences pour in
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court Waqar Ahmed Thursday breathed his last after falling victim to the deadly Covid-19 virus, a spokesperson of the Court said. The spokesperson of the Peshawar High Court said the Chief Justice was diagnosed with coronavirus and was under treatment at a hospital in Islamabad. The… Continue reading Chief Justice PHC loses battle against Covid-19; Condolences pour in
Maryam’s statements conspiracy to make institutions controversial: Firdous
LAHORE, Nov 12 (APP): Special Assistant to the Chief Minister (SACM) on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said that statements by PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz was a conspiracy to create misunderstandings among state institutions and make them controversial. Addressing a press conference here, she said that the so called narrative of the PML-N… Continue reading Maryam’s statements conspiracy to make institutions controversial: Firdous
PM directs for ease, acceleration of approval process for investors
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed the authorities concerned to ease and accelerate the approval processes for investors and avoid unnecessarily delays. Chairing the weekly meeting of National Coordination Committee for Housing, Construction and Development, the prime minister said increase in the construction activities would also boost the economic activity. Information… Continue reading PM directs for ease, acceleration of approval process for investors
NPCs to open up attractive investment opportunities: Hafeez Shaikh
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Thursday termed the launch of Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) as a big top up to the Roshan Digital Account, aimed at providing an attractive investment opportunity to the overseas and resident Pakistanis. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of… Continue reading NPCs to open up attractive investment opportunities: Hafeez Shaikh
Pakistan assures support to Egypt in legal battle on blasphemous caricatures
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Thursday assured Pakistan’s complete support to Egypt in its legal battle against France and the Charlie Hebdo magazine on publishing blasphemous caricatures. Talking to Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Tarek Dahroug, he said Pakistan hailed the decision of Grand Mufti… Continue reading Pakistan assures support to Egypt in legal battle on blasphemous caricatures
Breast cancer death ratio higher in Pakistan due to less awareness: First Lady
KARACHI, Nov 12 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Thursday said the women should take special care of their health as the prosperity of a society depended on healthy mothers. A majority of the women in Pakistan had a little knowledge about the diseases and that was why the death ratio due to the… Continue reading Breast cancer death ratio higher in Pakistan due to less awareness: First Lady
- Inimical forces impeding Pakistan’s development to be failed with nation’s support: COAS
- Seven tubewells of WSSP converted to solar power
- SSUET convocation held, 1177 degrees awarded
- PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies
- Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization
