ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Requests from people of 160 nationalities in the Kingdom have been screened electronically to select who will perform Hajj this year, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Monday . The requests were sorted in accordance with high standards that will ensure the safety and good health of pilgrims. The… Continue reading Saudi Arabia completes screening of Hajj pilgrim requests from 160 nationalities
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AJK President thanks UK, EU MPs for cross-party support to Kashmir cause
MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 13 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan has expressed his deep gratitude to the British and European Parliamentarians for their abiding and steadfast cross-party support to the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination and protection of their human rights. “At this crucial hour, we need their voice and outreach to their respective… Continue reading AJK President thanks UK, EU MPs for cross-party support to Kashmir cause
NA passes unanimous resolution on Quran recitation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):The National Assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution recommending the federal government to make arrangements for recitation of the Holy Quran along with translation, compulsory in educational institutions owned and controlled by the federal government. The resolution was moved by State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan according to rules… Continue reading NA passes unanimous resolution on Quran recitation
Modi is disciple of Hitler: Ch Sarwar
LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Monday said that the worst terrorism was going-on in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) which was reminiscent of Dogra rule. In his message on the occasion of Kashmir Martyr’s Day during his meeting with a delegation at the the Governor’s House here, he said the Dogra forces… Continue reading Modi is disciple of Hitler: Ch Sarwar
COVID claims 31 more lives, infects 1089 others: CM Sindh
KARACHI, Jul 13 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said coronavirus had claimed 31 more lives taking the death toll to 1826 while infecting 1089 others raising the tally to 106622. In a statement issued here from the CM House on Monday, the chief minister said overnight 8929 samples were tested which detected 1089… Continue reading COVID claims 31 more lives, infects 1089 others: CM Sindh
Opposition’s APC mere waste of time: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday said the opposition leaders were trying to hide their corruption and their all parties conference (APC) would be mere waste of time. There was no threat to the democratic system in the country as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would complete its five-year… Continue reading Opposition’s APC mere waste of time: Fawad
Indian terrorism can’t suppress freedom of Kashmiris: Usman Buzdar
LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that Indian state-sponsored terrorism could not suppress the freedom passion of the Kashmiris, languishing in Indian Occupied Kashmir. In his message here on Monday, the CM said that Indian occupation forces had resorted to all kinds of violence in Occupied Kashmir while the unarmed… Continue reading Indian terrorism can’t suppress freedom of Kashmiris: Usman Buzdar
CM directs immediate relief work in Golan Gol
PESHAWAR, Jul 13 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Monday directed Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to immediately start rescue and relief activities in Golan Gol area of Chitral where flood has caused damage to people’s property and infrastructure. The CM has also sought an immediate report of damages and losses incurred by the flood… Continue reading CM directs immediate relief work in Golan Gol
Saudi govt to impose 10k Riyal fine on Hajj permit violation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):A fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyal will be imposed on entering the Holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat without the Hajj permit, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Monday. The fine would be double on repetition of the violation, the SPA said quoting a source belonging to the Saudi Interior Ministry.… Continue reading Saudi govt to impose 10k Riyal fine on Hajj permit violation
Sacrifices of Kashmiri people not to go waste: CM
PESHAWAR, Jul 13 (APP):Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan in his message on Kashmir Martyrs’ Day on Monday said the whole nation offered salute to the sacrifices of Kashmiri people. Kashmiri people, he said have rendered untiring and unending sacrifices for the cause of self-determination adding these sacrifices will not go waste. Mahmood Khan said… Continue reading Sacrifices of Kashmiri people not to go waste: CM
Complete shutdown, restrictions observe Kashmir Martyrs’ Day in IOK
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Complete shutdown, marked by curfew-like restrictions, was observed across the Kashmir Valley in the memory of the 90th Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, on Monday (today). According to Kashmir Media Service, call for the strike has been given by the veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat… Continue reading Complete shutdown, restrictions observe Kashmir Martyrs’ Day in IOK
Pakistan to have 32 new three star hotels in next 2 years : Zulfi Bukhari
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), Syed Zulfi Bukhari on Monday said that Pakistan is launching tourism branding and would try to build 32 new 3 star hotels in next 2 years. Talking to a Private news channel, he said the restructuring of PTDC was meant to shift its model from an… Continue reading Pakistan to have 32 new three star hotels in next 2 years : Zulfi Bukhari
JKNF pays tributes to July 13th martyrs, denounces arrest of Ashraf Sehari
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Paying rich tributes to Kashmiri martyrs the Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) Monday said that the 13th July incident was a unique in Kashmir’s recent History, which provided a solid foundation to Kashmiris’ ongoing struggle against Indian imperialism. Terming this incident as milestone of Kashmiris’ ongoing struggle for right to self-determination,… Continue reading JKNF pays tributes to July 13th martyrs, denounces arrest of Ashraf Sehari
Rs 29720 million earmarked for 25 new NHA schemes in PSDP
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):The federal government under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-2021 has allocated Rs 29720 million for 25 new schemes of National Highways Authority (NHA) out of which Rs 3350 million are in the shape of foreign aid and Rs 26370 million in local component. As per PSDP document, the total estimated… Continue reading Rs 29720 million earmarked for 25 new NHA schemes in PSDP
FM pays tribute to 22 Kashmiris martyred by Dogra forces
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday paid tribute to 22 Kashmiris who had laid down their lives during a protest against the Dogra forces in 1931. On his twitter account, the foreign minister posted his comments with regard to Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir. “I pay tribute to 22 sons of J&K whose courage in… Continue reading FM pays tribute to 22 Kashmiris martyred by Dogra forces
IRSA releases 324,100 cusecs water
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Monday released 324,100 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 325,900 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1459.85 feet, which was 73.85 feet higher than its dead level 1386 feet. Water inflow… Continue reading IRSA releases 324,100 cusecs water
PM moves to revive coronavirus-hit economy with surge in construction sector
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan has made another move to revive the coronavirus-hit economy with an initiative to create a surge in the housing and construction sector with Rs 330 billion of mortgage financing by commercial banks in just 18 months. The prime minister himself unveiled the plan for revival of the construction… Continue reading PM moves to revive coronavirus-hit economy with surge in construction sector
Welfare of poor, vulnerable segments focus of PM’s policies: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Sunday said welfare of the poor and vulnerable segments of the society was the focus of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s policies. The new housing policy was one of such initiatives aimed at helping the poor people build their own houses, he said while addressing… Continue reading Welfare of poor, vulnerable segments focus of PM’s policies: Shibli
PM’s prudent foreign policy dramatically changes Pakistan’s global relevance, face
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The transformation of Pakistan’s image as peacemaker state, recognition as the best tourist destination, awaking the slumbering world to the Indian atrocities in Kashmir and thwarting the Indian designs of isolating Pakistan are the offerings of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s successful and prudent foreign policy to the countrymen. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government… Continue reading PM’s prudent foreign policy dramatically changes Pakistan’s global relevance, face
Special NCOC meeting to be held in Lahore on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):A special meeting of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) will be held in Lahore provincial capital of Punjab on Monday under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Asad Umar. According to NCOC, since its establishment, it would be the first meeting of NCOC in any province and… Continue reading Special NCOC meeting to be held in Lahore on Monday
