Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck on Friday said Germany stood by Pakistan in its fight against the deadly coronavirus. Appreciating the government’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Bernhard told APP that the German Red Cross had helped the Pakistan Red Cross set up a corona awareness helpline and an isolation… Continue reading Germany stands by Pakistan in its fight against COVID-19: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov on Friday conveyed his wishes to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for his early recovery from COVID-19. “I would like to express my sincere support in this difficult moment and reiterate my heartfelt wishes so that your treatment process is completed as soon as possible and… Continue reading Azeri FM sends wishes to FM Qureshi for early recovery from COVID-19

MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 10 (APP):The Azad Jammu and Kashmir President, Sardar Masood Khan has said standoff in Ladakh has not only further internationalized Kashmir issue but also exposed spinelessness of the Indian army. “This new development with China has exposed India’s cowardice. Even before this clash with China, its Army Chief had said that they… Continue reading Ladakh standoff exposes spinelessness of Indian army, AJK President

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr Zafar Mirza Friday urged people to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) with regard to Eid-ul-Adha to contain coronavirus spread. In a tweet, he said, “We are fast approaching a major challenge in Eid-ul-Adha. As a nation we have to take… Continue reading Dr Mirza for following SOPs with regard to Eid-ul-Adha to contain coronavirus spread

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The German Embassy here Friday announced that the visa holders, who could not travel to Germany due to the restrictions imposed in the wake of novel coronavirus, may apply for a new visa before August 8. The embassy, in a press release posted on its website and social media accounts, said, “The… Continue reading German Embassy to issue new visas to those who could not travel due to COVID-19 restrictions

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability, Barrister Shahzad Akbar Friday said despite meager financial resources, the government had provided all necessary support to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), to expedite the process of accountability. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had come into power for eliminating the menace of corruption from… Continue reading NAB has provided all out support to expedite accountability process: Barrister Akbar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir Friday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was fulfilling its promises by providing basic facilities to the masses. She inaugurated various electricity projects in her constituency Dera Ghazi Khan and said the PTI government was determined to develop deprived areas of South Punjab,… Continue reading Govt fulfilling its promises by providing basic facilities to common man: Zartaj

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):As many as Rs152.759 billion has been disbursed among 12,623,546 lockdown affected people under different categories of Ehsaas Emergency Cash initiative. Under the initiative, each affected family was distributed cash amount of Rs12,000. The payment process under the different categories of the initiative was continued across the country. According to the cash… Continue reading 152.759 b has disbursed in 12,623,546 lockdown affected people under Ehsaas Emergency Cash initiative

PESHAWAR, Jul 10 (APP):The newly appointed Consul General of Afhganistan, Najibullah Ahmadzai called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan here Friday. During meeting they discussed matters of mutual interest with special focus on Afghan Refugees living in the province. Commissioner Afghan Refugees and other staff of the Consulate General were also present. Talking to… Continue reading Afghan Consul General calls on KP Chief Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the World Organization against Torture (OMCT) on Friday highlighted a range of human rights violations in India, including freedom of association and assembly, repression of peaceful protests and the impact of COVID-19 measures in the country. “We call on the Government of India to take… Continue reading International Commission of Jurists highlights India’s human rights abuses

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar Friday said the minorities were enjoying equal rights in Pakistan and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was taking all possible measures to facilitate them. Talking to a private news channel, he said the construction of Kartarpur Corridor was an example in that regard. Commenting on the minorities’… Continue reading Minorities enjoy equal rights in country: Sarwar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 09 (APP):Chairman Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission Ahmad Yar Hiraj called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. During the meeting, the prime minister was apprised of the performance of different departments including Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR), the PM Office said.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed his team members to hold meeting with the management of the K-Electric for early resolution of the issues with the company. In a meeting with Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail, the prime minister instructed him (governor) as well as Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar and… Continue reading PM directs early resolution of K-Electric issues to address Karachi power outages

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Renowned scientist and Chairman of Prime Minister’s task force on Science and Technology, Dr Atta-ur-Rahman Thursday said Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) needs to take emergency measures regarding approval of conducting clinical trials of an internationally recognized vaccine for COVID-19 in Pakistan. “The application for conducting clinical trials of this vaccine… Continue reading DRAP urged to take emergency steps for approving clinical trials of proposed COVID-19 vaccine

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Asian Development Bank (ADB) has shown interest to collaborate with Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme through partnership in various micro-financing schemes, launched by the government for financial inclusion of youth. The ADB’s representatives expressed their keenness for partnering up with the PM’s Kamyab Jawan Programme in various micro-financing schemes during a tele-meeting… Continue reading ADB shows interest to collaborate with PM Kamyab Jawan Programme