Strategy devised to contain COVID-19 keeping in view economic situation, ground realities: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):The government has devised a strategy to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic keeping in view the country’s economic situation as well as the ground realities. Minister for information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz while briefing the media about the decisions taken in the Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Strategy devised to contain COVID-19 keeping in view economic situation, ground realities: Shibli

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Pakistan desires peaceful, stable, prosperous Afghanistan: NA speaker

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Tuesday said the stable relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is imperative for the progress and development of both the countries. He expressed these views in a meeting with Ambassador of Afghanistan Shukr Allah Atif who called on him here, said a news release. The speaker said enhanced… Continue reading Pakistan desires peaceful, stable, prosperous Afghanistan: NA speaker

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PM chairs cabinet meeting

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of federal cabinet here on Tuesday. The meeting took up the agenda relating to development projects and other issues of importance. The situation regarding the cases of COVID-19 in the country also came under discussion.

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Consignment of medical supplies arrives from China

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):An aircraft carrying medical supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), arrived in Islamabad from China on Tuesday morning. Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal and Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad received the equipment at the airport. The arrived medical supplies included 150,000 N-95 masks,1.5 million masks,150,000 protective goggles and… Continue reading Consignment of medical supplies arrives from China

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Provinces apprise NCOC on smart lockdowns, enforcement measures based on TTQ

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday was apprised by the provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) on smart lockdowns and enforcement measures in various areas across the country based on Trace, Test and Quarantine (TTQ) strategy. According to NCOC, more than 1512 markets and… Continue reading Provinces apprise NCOC on smart lockdowns, enforcement measures based on TTQ

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Armed Forces leadership visits ISI headquarters; brief over regional security situation

RAWALPINDI, Jun 16 (APP):Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi and Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan visited Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) headquarters on Tuesday. A comprehensive briefing was… Continue reading Armed Forces leadership visits ISI headquarters; brief over regional security situation

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Pakistan to never accept Israel: Qasim Suri

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri on Tuesday said that Pakistan would never accept Israel as a country and the struggle to liberate Qibla-e Awal would continue. “Pakistan is the only country in the Muslim World which came into being in the name of Islam and ideology, ” he said. He… Continue reading Pakistan to never accept Israel: Qasim Suri

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Opposition demonstrated immaturity amid critical economic situation in country: Faraz

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Syed Shibli Faraz Tuesday said the opposition’s role was to make positive criticism but it had demonstrated immaturity amid critical economic situation in the country in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Talking to a private news channel, he rejected the opposition’s propaganda about the government for… Continue reading Opposition demonstrated immaturity amid critical economic situation in country: Faraz

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Rs. 125.54 billion disbursed among deserving persons under Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):The Ehsaas Emergency Cash programme has disbursed over Rs.125.54 billion among more than 10,329,000 beneficiaries under different categories so far since start of the payment process. The programme was initiated to disburse cash amount of Rs. 12,000 among those affected from the Coronavirus lockdown. The payment process under different categories of the… Continue reading Rs. 125.54 billion disbursed among deserving persons under Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program

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Indian Army troops target civilian population amid unprovoked ceasefire violation: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Jun 16 (APP):Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar Tuesday said Indian Army troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation in Bagsar Sector along the Line of Control (LOC) targeting civil population. In a tweet, the ISPR DG said due to indiscriminate fire of Indian troops , an innocent civilian, Babar… Continue reading Indian Army troops target civilian population amid unprovoked ceasefire violation: DG ISPR

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40 New COVID-19 positive cases detected in AJK: Tally surges to 703 across the State:

MIRPUR (AJK): Jun 16 (APP):In Azad Jammu Kashmir, the COVID-19 has so far claimed 13 lives across the state and 40 new positive cases of corona virus were registered during last 24 hours raising the total number of the cases tested positive to 703 on Tuesday. The official statement released to the media, updated situation… Continue reading 40 New COVID-19 positive cases detected in AJK: Tally surges to 703 across the State:

Govt to strictly monitor implementation of COVID-19 SOPs : Ali Muhammad

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan Tuesday said that the government would not tolerate violation of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain the spread of COVID-19. Talking to a private news channel, Ali Muhammad said that protection of life and property of people was the prime responsibility of… Continue reading Govt to strictly monitor implementation of COVID-19 SOPs : Ali Muhammad

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Federal educational institutions donates Rs 11 mln to PM Corona Fund

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Director General, Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEI), Major General Muhammad Asghar has donated the cheque of PKR 11million for Prime Minister’s Corona Relief Fund. The cheque was handed over to the Federal Minster for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood, said a news release here on Tuesday. The amount was collected by… Continue reading Federal educational institutions donates Rs 11 mln to PM Corona Fund

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Earthquake measuring 5.7 jolts various parts of country

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):A moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale on Tuesday jolted several parts of the country including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, North Waziristan, Nowshera, Swat, Mansehra and Abbatabd. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad recorded the depth of the earthquake at 112 kilometers, and its epicenter at the Tajikstan. The… Continue reading Earthquake measuring 5.7 jolts various parts of country

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Anti-locust operation completed over over 2 million acres : NLCC

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):The anti-locust operations had carried out in 8,17330 square kilometers approximately 2 million acres across 40 affected districts of the country to eradicate the pests attack and to save agriculture land from its harmful impacts. More than 939 joint teams took part in the anti-locusts operation in 40 districts of the country,… Continue reading Anti-locust operation completed over over 2 million acres : NLCC

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British should hand over criminals to Pakistan: Fawad Hussain

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said although real killer of Wali Khan Babar was sitting in London but arrest of the hitman had reminded about the mafia that ruled Karachi. In a tweet, he said Karachi of today was a paradise as compared to the Karachi which was… Continue reading British should hand over criminals to Pakistan: Fawad Hussain

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PM leaves for Karachi on two-day visit

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday left for Karachi on his two-day visit to Sindh province. Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Zaidi Minister for Privatization Muhammadmian Soomro, PM’s Special Assistants Dr Sania Nishtar, Lt. Gen. (retd) Asim Salim Bajwa and Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt. Gen. Muhammad Afzal accompanied the… Continue reading PM leaves for Karachi on two-day visit

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Pakistan to set its own standard for electronics goods: Fawad ch

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry Tuesday assured that his ministry was working on a plan to introduce stricter quality standards to prevent the sale of spurious electronic items in country and these standards would be implemented after the Cabinet approval soon. Talking to a private news channel, the minister… Continue reading Pakistan to set its own standard for electronics goods: Fawad ch

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PM directs formulation of strategy ensuring public relief under govt’s decisions

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said government’s objective to bring down petroleum prices was to provide maximum possible relief to the public and directed all the provincial chief secretaries to devise a joint strategy ensuring trickling down effects of these measures. The prime minister was chairing a meeting to review steps… Continue reading PM directs formulation of strategy ensuring public relief under govt’s decisions

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President calls victim families of PIA plane crash, shares their grief, agonies

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Monday informed the victim families, who lost their near and dear ones in the tragic PIA plane crash in Karachi last month, that the government had promised to make the inquiry report public and hopefully by June 22. The president posted a number of tweets after holding conversation… Continue reading President calls victim families of PIA plane crash, shares their grief, agonies

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