Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Thursday underscored the need for enhanced regional connectivity for trade and multilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asia for regional growth and prosperity. Chairman Senate expressed these views in meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov here at Parliament House on Thursday. Chairman Senate observed that… Continue reading Sanjrani underscores need for enhanced regional connectivity, trade

PESHAWAR, Jan 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate gigantic Azakhel dry port project in Nowshera District on Friday that would help promote business and trade activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Addressing a press conference at Pakistan Railways KP Headquarters, the Minister said it was the… Continue reading PM to inaugurate Azakhel dry-port on Friday, Peshawar-Jalalabad project to make KP hub of trade, foreign investment: Sheikh Rasheed

KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, on the 4th day of ongoing Pakistan-China joint exercise “Sea Guardians 2020” Thursday, visited PLA (Navy) Flag Ship “Yinchuan”. The Pakistan Navy is currently hosting 6th bilateral exercise “Sea Guardians-2020”, in which Chinese Flotilla comprising naval platforms/ assets along with PLA (Navy)… Continue reading Naval Chief visits Chinese Navy ship

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has assured Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Raja Farooq Haider Khan that the federal government would provide full support to the development efforts of the state government. During a meeting with the AJK prime minister, the minister for planning said the… Continue reading PTI Govt providing full support to development efforts in AJK

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):A ‘Free Kashmir’ poster was waved during a protest in Delhi University against the violent attack on students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in the Indian capital. According to Kashmir Media Service, the students of St Stephens College of Delhi University boycotted their classes and took part in the massive protest to… Continue reading “Free Kashmir” poster waved during a protest at Delhi University

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi Thursday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza in recognition of his illustrious services for defence of the country. The award was conferred on Chairman JCSC in a special investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here, a President House statement said. The… Continue reading President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz (M) on Chairman JCSC

ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Thursday said as many as 53480 Sehat Insaf Cards would be provided to the people of capital till March this year. Giving a policy statement in the National Assembly, the minister said that the process for distributing 5.7 million Sehat Insaaf cards across… Continue reading 53480 Sehat Insaf cards to be provided in Islamabad till March: Murad Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Ministry of Commerce Thursday informed the National Assembly that as a result of Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP+), Pakistan’s garments exports to European Union (EU) had increased from $6.87 billion in 2013 to $7.98 billion in 2018. In a written in the National Assembly, the ministry told that under GSP+ Pakistan had… Continue reading Pakistan’s garments exports increase to $7.98 billion: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of senior journalist Syed Shamas Rizvi. In her condolence message, she said that services of Syed Shamas Rizvi for the profession of journalism were worth appreciation. She… Continue reading Firdous grieved over demise of senior journalist Shamas Rizvi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Thursday informed the National Assembly that Rs 300 million was allocated for upgradation of 132 kilowatt grid station and electrification of villages in Chitral. He was responding to a calling attention notice of members of National Assembly Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali and Shahida Akhter Ali regarding… Continue reading Rs 300 mln to be released for electricity projects in Chitral: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry Thursday emphasized on restructuring of Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) in line with modern requirements. In his message on Twitter, Fawad Chaudhry criticized the CII’s decisions and said there were serious questions on the performance of this institution. He said till date ,the religious… Continue reading Fawad Chaudhry emphasizes on restructuring of CII

ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Thursday said China always helped Pakistan in difficult times and was establishing around 50 vocational centres to overcome poverty by equipping the youth with technical skills. He said this while addressing the school bags distribution ceremony of “Panda Pack Schools Bags” held here… Continue reading China to establish 50 vocational centres in Pakistan to overcome poverty: Shafqat Mehmood

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Renowned scientist of Pakistan, Professor Dr Atta-ur-Rahman, will receive China’s highest scientific award by the Chinese president on January 10 at The Great Peoples Hall in Beijing. According to the official source, “China International Science and Technology Cooperation Award” for the year 2020 will be conferred on Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rahman in recognition… Continue reading Dr Atta-ur-Rahman to receive China’s highest scientific award on Jan 10

ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Parliamentarians here on Thursday lauded efforts of the federal government for de escalation between United States and Islamic Republic of Iran. Talking to media outside Parliament House, Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) MNA Aminul Haq said that Pakistan should play its vital role for de escalation of tension between the two countries, adding… Continue reading Parliamentarians laud govt stance for de-escalation between US-Iran

PESHAWAR, Jan 09 (APP):The tourism scope of Pakistan especially of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been identified by the radar of an international magazine which has included Pakistan amongst the list of top-10 most favorite tourism destinations of the world. The famous American magazine Forbes has advised tourists around the world to visit the beautiful natural… Continue reading US magazine includes Pakistan among top-10 favorite tourists’ destination