Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):The inaugural session of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Kazakhstan was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here Friday in which both the sides focused on boosting bilateral engagement in diverse areas. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood led the Pakistan side while First Deputy Foreign Minister Shakhrat Nuryshev led the… Continue reading Inaugural session of Pakistan- Kazakhstan bilateral political consultations held

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Pakistan on Friday expressed its deep concern on the recent developments in Syria’s Idlib region and condoled with Turkish government and people over the death of Turkish soldiers in an attack on Thursday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and the brotherly Turkish nation,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said… Continue reading Pakistan condoles over death of Turkish soldiers in Idlib attack

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday inaugurated the new building of the Pakistan’s embassy in Doha – far bigger in size and equipped with modern facilities. Addressing the ceremony, the foreign minister who was in Qatar mainly to represent Pakistan at a signing ceremony of a peace deal between the… Continue reading FM Qureshi inaugurates Pakistan embassy’s new building in Doha

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the world community must accept the brutal reality of the Modi fascist and racist regime and stop it from the ongoing pogrom of Muslims in New Delhi. “Images coming out of Muslim homes & businesses being burnt, Muslims being beaten & killed, mosques & graveyards being… Continue reading World must accept brutal reality of Modi fascist regime; stop it from Muslim pogrom: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday directed Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza and Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulifqar Bukhari to meet the parents of the students, stuck in Wuhan city. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the petition filed by the parents… Continue reading IHC asks SAPMs to meet parents of students stuck in Wuhan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Noor ul Haq Qadri on Friday said government would formulate Hajj policy in mutual consultation with government of Saudi Arabia for upcoming Hajj. Talking to a private news channel the minister said that government was in contact with Iran officials regarding the prevention of… Continue reading Govt takes serious measures to facilitate Hajj pilgrims:Noor ul Haq Qadri

MIRPUR (AJK): Feb 28 (APP):Azad Jammu & Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan while cautioning about the India’s sordid designs to eliminate Pakistan and the liberated territory, has stressed that we should militarily prepare ourselves to counter India. “The Indian Hindu fanatics are bent upon repeating the episode of Delhi, in the whole of South Asia… Continue reading AJK President lauds British Kashmiris vibrant role for highlighting K-Issue

PESHAWAR, Feb 28 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman Friday inaugurated the spring tree plantation drive by planting a sapling at Governor House. President Dr. Arif Alvi and KP Governor also prayed for the sovereignty, progress and development of the country. Provincial Minister for Forests, Ishtiaq Urmur was present on the… Continue reading President inaugurates spring tree plantation drive

MULTAN, Feb 28 (APP)::An amazing combination of steel bridges that cut through magnificent rocky Suleman Mountain Range as a marvel of Japanese architecture and engineering technology has started supporting inter-provincial and cross-country traffic to accelerate economic activity through DG Khan-Fort Monroe segment of N-70 highway. The mind boggling exercise to decorate the difficult most topography… Continue reading US$142m amazing steel bridges at Koh-e-Suleman start accommodating inter-provincial traffic

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan will give away need based Ehsaas undergraduate scholarships to the first batch of deserving bright students on March 2, 2020. This four year, Rs.24 billion initiative will support 200,000 students (50% girls) from low income backgrounds. As part of the Ehsaas scholarships policy, 2% scholarships will be exclusively… Continue reading PM will give away Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships on March 2

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday advised the Pakistan Muslim League (N) leaders involved in mega corruption scandals to patiently face the accountability. In a tweet, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said they should avoid shouting on the government and criticize the role of… Continue reading Firdous asks PML-N leaders to patiently face corruption cases

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):With a view to inspiring youth to harness their full potential through leveraging generation equality, the UN Women Pakistan, in collaboration with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), organised a “Youth Dialogue on Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an Equal Future” at the university’s main campus here on Friday.… Continue reading NUST hosts Youth Dialogue on Generation Equality

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said that the peace deal, scheduled to be signed between  the United States and Afghan Taliban on Saturday (February 29), was a great moment for Afghanistan and Afghan people, besides being an honor for Pakistan. “Tomorrow is a great day for Afghanistan and Afghan people. God… Continue reading US-Taliban peace deal, a great moment for Afghanistan, honor for Pakistan: FM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Pakistan actively participated in organizing the Asia Pacific (ASPAC) cultural evening 2020 under the theme “Celebrating Diversity” at the UNESCO Headquarter Paris, on Thursday, a message received here from Embassy of Pakistan on Friday said. In his welcome address, Ambassador of Pakistan to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO and the incumbent… Continue reading Pakistan actively participates in cultural evening 2020 in Paris

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Friday informed that with the weekly Sensitive Price Index (SPI) showing the trend of decline and expected to witness further decrease, overall economic indicators of the country were improving. This was informed during a meeting held here with Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair to review… Continue reading PM apprised of improving economic indicators ; declining trend of SPI

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday urged the public to obtain the latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19) from key sources and follow and promote the recommended basic preventive and protective measures. According to WHO, after a series of rigorous tests and investigations, the government of Pakistan is now treating the two patients… Continue reading WHO urges public to follow basic preventive measures against coronavirus

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Affairs Chairman Syed Fakhar Imam Friday said solution to Kashmir issue was not only Pakistan’s national interest but also guarantor of national security. Talking to a private news channel he said there had been complete lockdown in Indian occupied Kashmir for 207 days and the life has been… Continue reading Solution of Kashmir dispute is guarantor of national security: Fakhar Imam

FAISALABAD, Feb 28 (APP)::Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Friday that Pakistan Railways had declared 2020 as the Freight Year to make the department profitable and play its role in making the national economy strong. Inaugurating the Chishtian Logistic Coal Terminal at Faisalabad Dry Port here, he said that the terminal would generate revenue… Continue reading 2020 declared Freight Year to make Railways profitable: Sh Rashid