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
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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
Pakistan Navy’s responsibilities to grow amid ongoing CPEC projects: Naval chief
KARACHI, Nov 12 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi Thursday said the responsibilities of Pakistan Navy would continue to grow in coming years due to the increased maritime security importance amid ongoing China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. He said this while visiting Pakistan Navy Units at coastal areas of Turbat,… Continue reading Pakistan Navy’s responsibilities to grow amid ongoing CPEC projects: Naval chief
COMSTECH confers awards on OIC Scientists
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):COMSTECH conferred awards in the categories of basic sciences and excellence in science and technology to the award laureates from Algeria, Egypt, Iran, and Turkey in a ceremony held here Thursday. The award shields and certificates were presented to the Ambassadors of the respective countries by the Coordinator General, COMSTECH Prof. Dr.… Continue reading COMSTECH confers awards on OIC Scientists
Waseela-e-Taleem initiative to be expanded nationwide with new stipend policy: Dr Nishtar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar Thursday unveiled massive reforms being introduced in the Waseela-e-Taleem initiative under the umbrella of Ehsaas. She said the reforms under the programme included its expansion to all the districts of the country, new stipend policy, digitized mechanism… Continue reading Waseela-e-Taleem initiative to be expanded nationwide with new stipend policy: Dr Nishtar
Opposition deprived GB people from constitutional rights to appease India: Gandapur
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):Minister for Kashmir Affairs Ali Amin Gandapur Thursday said the opposition parties deliberately deprived the people of Gilgit Baltistan of their constitutional rights to appease India. Addressing a public meeting at Roundu, he said the government decided to change GB status four months ago but the decision was delayed due to resistance… Continue reading Opposition deprived GB people from constitutional rights to appease India: Gandapur
Democratic semblance of political actors exposed: Senator Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said the democratic semblance of political actors was exposed before the nation. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “We are saying from day one that there is no thought and ideology of opposition.” سیاسی بہروپیوں کا جمہوری لبادہ اتر… Continue reading Democratic semblance of political actors exposed: Senator Shibli
COAS welcomes new Afghan envoy
RAWALPINDI, Nov 12 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday welcomed the new Afghan Ambassador Najibullah Alikhil, saying his services would help optimize Pak-Afghan bilateral relations. The COAS was talking to the Afghan ambassador, who called on him here, Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General… Continue reading COAS welcomes new Afghan envoy
COAS reiterates Pak Army’s utmost support to Kashmir cause
RAWALPINDI, Nov 12 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday reiterated the Pakistan Army’s utmost support and commitment to the Kashmir cause and the people of Kashmir. He was talking to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider during a meeting here, Director General of Inter… Continue reading COAS reiterates Pak Army’s utmost support to Kashmir cause
President asks HEC to facilitate differently-abled students
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday asked Higher Education Commission (HEC) to take special measures including waiver in tuition fees, transportation facility inside educational institutions and age relaxation to facilitate differently-abled students. The President also urged the HEC to formulate anti-drug policy for higher education institutions by next March to save students… Continue reading President asks HEC to facilitate differently-abled students
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to be indicted in LNG reference on Nov 16
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, ex-foreign minister Miftah Ismail and other accused would be indicted on November 16 by an Accountability Court (AC) in LNG reference. AC-II judge Muhammad Azam Khan conducted hearing Thursday in the graft reference against the accused filed by National Accountability Bureau. The court directed all nominated… Continue reading Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to be indicted in LNG reference on Nov 16
First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi visiting the classes at the Kiran Foundation on the occasion of breast cancer awareness program
APP15-12KARACHI: November 12 - First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi visiting the classes at the Kiran Foundation on the occasion of breast cancer awareness program. APP Photo by Saeed Qureshi
Comprehensive strategy in place on COVID-19 vaccine
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Thursday said that the government has a COVID-19 vaccine strategy in place which was developed in response to data and global best practices. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of National Health Services, under this strategy the government has… Continue reading Comprehensive strategy in place on COVID-19 vaccine
PTI government striving to promote Pakistan’s culture, heritage all over the world: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was striving to promote Pakistan’s heritage and culture all over the world. Talking to media persons during his visit to ‘Lok Mela’ organized by LoK Virsa here at Shakar Parrian… Continue reading PTI government striving to promote Pakistan’s culture, heritage all over the world: Shibli
KARACHI: First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi addressing the breast cancer awareness program at Kiran Foundation. APP Photo by Saeed Qureshi
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Pakistan’s textile hub revives as 50k shut power looms become operational
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Faisalabad is currently experiencing a financial boom with operationalization of 50,000 power looms and expecting the opening of another 30,000 units. Known as the country’s textile hub, Faisalabad for the first time after 1990, has seen a massive economic growth following a high demand of export items and the government’s recently… Continue reading Pakistan’s textile hub revives as 50k shut power looms become operational
Unnatural PDM alliance heading towards logical end: Buzdar
LAHORE, Nov 12 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that unnatural alliance of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was heading towards its logical end. In a statement issued here, he said the alliance was formed by the opposition parties to hide their corruption and it was ending at a same fast pace as it… Continue reading Unnatural PDM alliance heading towards logical end: Buzdar
Lok Virsa to hold “KPK Musical Night” on Nov 14 at Annual Lok Mela
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Lok Virsa would hold “KPK Musical Night” at its complex here on Saturday (November 14) in connection with its annual Lok Mela celebrations. The night will feature traditional Pakhtun dance of swords and Frontier Constabulary (FC) dance group by KPK cultural pavilion. A contingent of over 80 people would be participating in… Continue reading Lok Virsa to hold “KPK Musical Night” on Nov 14 at Annual Lok Mela
PM for enhanced Pakistan-Iran cooperation with focus on trade, economic relations
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday emphasized the need for enhanced bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iran with special focus on bilateral trade and economic relations. Welcoming Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif, who called on him here, the prime minister said as Pakistan and Iran enjoyed close and cordial relations,… Continue reading PM for enhanced Pakistan-Iran cooperation with focus on trade, economic relations
PTI to win GB election with overwhelming majority: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday expressed hope Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would win the election in Gilgit-Baltistan with overwhelming majority. Both the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would face the defeat in GB election and it would be held in transparent manner, he said talking… Continue reading PTI to win GB election with overwhelming majority: Sheikh Rashid
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