Category: National

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s full support to the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), who were struggling for their right to self-determination for several decades. Speaking in the Senate, he said Pakistan wanted to make India accountable over massive human rights violations being committed in… Continue reading Qureshi reiterates Pakistan’s support for Kashmir cause

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said the government could not take on the fight against the coronavirus alone and the nation must be united and adopt precautionary measures. Talking to the PTV news channel, the minister invited the opposition parties to join hands with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government… Continue reading Shibli asks nation to get united as govt can’t fight coronavirus alone

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):The COVID-19 caseload in Pakistan had reached 35,788 with 1,452 new cases reported during last 24 hours, an official of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on coronavirus said on Thursday. Sharing the data, he said that total 770 deaths had been reported from the disease with 33 reported during last 24… Continue reading Corona positive cases reach to 35,788 across country: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister for Law Affairs, Barrister Farogh Naseem on Thursday said National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was a national institution, working independently without any discrimination, in the country. Talking to a private tv channel, he said that the government could not understand about stance of Pakistan People Party leaders expressing reservation over 18th Amendment.… Continue reading NAB working independently, without discrimination: Law Minister

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):The Senate on Thursday passed a resolution unanimously by expressing its deep appreciation to the Chinese government and people for their unflinching role and timely assistance to Pakistan in the current coronavirus crisis. “The Senate of Pakistan, taking note of China’s strong support and timely assistance to Pakistan during the current Coronavirus… Continue reading Senate passes resolution to acknowledge Chinese support on coronavirus crisis

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Ambassador of European Union (EU) Androulla Kaminara Thursday called on Minister for Interior Brig(R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah and offered aid of worth 150 million Euros to assist Pakistan in combating the novel coronavirus. Ambassador of Netherlands Wouter Plomp and Czech Republic’s Ambassador Tomas Smentanka were also present in the meeting, said a… Continue reading EU ambassador meets Ijaz Shah, offers 150 mln Euros aid to combat COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):A special PIA flight took off from Paris to Islamabad on Thursday carrying on-board 150 stranded Pakistanis. The flight had been arranged by the Government of Pakistan to repatriate stranded Pakistanis in France. According to a message received here from Paris, apart from France, a number of stranded Pakistanis from neighboring countries,… Continue reading Special PIA flight repatriates 150 stranded Pakistanis in France

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):The Government of Japan has decided to provide fifth cache of assistance worth USD 4,000,320 to Government of Pakistan through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to support its efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this grant assistance, the Japanese government had provided a total assistance of USD… Continue reading Japan provides $4 mln more anti-COVID assistance to Pakistan

KARACHI, May 14 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said 758 new cases of coronavirus have been detected by testing 4487 samples which shows 17 percent of the tests while nine more patients died lifting the death toll to 243. In a statement on Thursday, the chief minister said that 4487 tests were… Continue reading 758 new coronavirus cases detected, nine more patients died in last 24 hours: CM Sindh

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan Thursday assured the Senate that the government would consider the valuable suggestions given by the lawmakers during the debate on COVID-19 strategy for more effective containment of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “I assure the House on behalf of the government that very… Continue reading Babar assures considering Senate suggestions to improve COVID-19 containment strategy

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck Thursday said that Federal Republic of Germany decided to prolong travel restrictions for entries from outside the Schengen area on until 15th June amid at to contain the outbreak of coronavirus. Based on the EU recommendations, he said the Germany had introduced travel restrictions for entries… Continue reading German Embassy ,Consulate General to remain close until June 15

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Minister for Science & Technology, Ch Fawad Hussain, on Thursday underlined the need for implementing ‘devolution of power plan’ to resolve the problem of masses residing in less privileged areas. Talking to a private tv channel program, he said expected results from 18th Amendment could not be achieved because representative of provincial… Continue reading Fawad for ‘devolution of power plan’ to help people at grassroots level

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said on Thursday that a complete lockdown meant depriving the poor from earning ways in the society. Talking to a private news channel he said “I’ve been working in a ration-distribution programme in my region for a month and I saw how people… Continue reading Complete lockdown meant depriving the poor of money: Ali Muhammad

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Pakistan Railways was planning to install as many 2,000 fire extinguishers in the trains to ensure safety of passengers. The process of procurements would be made after the availability of funds, an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP. He said that Pakistan Railways had suffered over Rs410million in terms of… Continue reading Railways to install 2000 fire extinguisher in trains

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Amid the coronavirus crisis, a whooping number of nationals still remain stuck on foreign shores due to closure of international regular flight operations across the world. But, the silver lining is that the government of Pakistan rose to the challenge and took lead in starting relief flight operations for evacuation of its… Continue reading COVID-19: Over 24,000 stranded Pakistanis repatriated under special flight operations

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal Thursday said that the anti graft watchdog strongly believed that the zero tolerance in eradicating corruption guaranteed hundred percent development. Chairing a meeting via video link at NAB Headquarters by maintaining social distancing and ensuring all precautionary measures, he said NAB was absolutely… Continue reading NAB strongly believes in “Zero Corruption, 100% Development”: Chairman

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Pakistan Post has implemented a computerized pension payment system in all 83 General Post Offices (GPOs) across the country to overcome the problems and streamline the procedure. Spokesman of the department told APP that there was a dire need to computerize the overall pension payment system to facilitate the customers. Pakistan Post… Continue reading Pak Post implemented a computerized pension payment system to streamline procedure

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary Thursday said that the government was working with local industry to increase domestic production of personal protection equipment (PPE) to contain COVID-19 pandemic. While talking to a private news channel, Science minister explained that the government is also in an advanced stage to make local… Continue reading Pak increasing domestic PPE manufacturing to combat COVID-19 : Fawad ch