ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has deployed over 695 welfare staff including 118 doctors, 125 paramedical staff, 109 officers and officials of ministry and 343 local Muavineen e Hujjaj for serving pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. According to spokesman of the ministry, the medical mission would provide free medical facilities to… Continue reading Religious Ministry deploy 695 welfare staff to serve pilgrims
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PMYA to launch ‘Youth Empowerment Scheme’ for women and disable rural youth
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):In a bid to empower women, disable and rural youth, Prime Minister Youth Affairs (PMYA) has planned to launch Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES). According to an official they would be facilitated through incubation for self-Employment and Direct Cash. He said in collaboration with Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), the business Incubation for… Continue reading PMYA to launch ‘Youth Empowerment Scheme’ for women and disable rural youth
Pak to flag Eco-Restoration Fund at UNSG Summit 2019: Amin Aslam
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Thursday said Pakistan will flag its Eco-Restoration Fund project at the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) Summit 2019. He made these remarks during a meeting with the World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende. The fund had been established for all the… Continue reading Pak to flag Eco-Restoration Fund at UNSG Summit 2019: Amin Aslam
Imran Khan became PM by people’s votes and not by any survey: Ali Muhammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan has said on Thursday that Prime Minister Imran Khan has become country’s premier through people’s votes and support but not by any survey. Talking to a private news channel, minister said the people had elected Imran Khan as the prime minister of the country… Continue reading Imran Khan became PM by people’s votes and not by any survey: Ali Muhammad
Govt to integrate family planning services into health system: Dr Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Thursday said that the government was committed to integrate family planning services into health system to make it easily available and accessible for people. Addressing the seminar held here in connection with World Population Day, Dr Zafar Mirza asked the civil… Continue reading Govt to integrate family planning services into health system: Dr Zafar
President WEF appreciates Pakistan’s measures for improving its energy situation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):President World Economic Forum Borge Brende Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s measures to improve its energy situation and offered the WEF platform for effective propagation of the country’s renewable energy policy at international level. The WEF chief “praised the improved security and energy situation of Pakistan, appreciated new renewable energy policy and offered WEF… Continue reading President WEF appreciates Pakistan’s measures for improving its energy situation
Zardari, Nawaz wasted billions of rupees on foreign trips: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood said that Pakistan Peoples Party leader Asif Ali Zardari had spent over Rs 1.4 billion on his 134 foreign trips as president. Similarly, Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Nawaz Sharif also spent over Rs 1.5 billion on his 92 foreign visits as prime minister, he stated while talking… Continue reading Zardari, Nawaz wasted billions of rupees on foreign trips: Shafqat
Indonesian ambassador to visit Sialkot on Friday
SIALKOT, July 11 (APP)::Ambassador of Indonesia in Pakistan Iwan Suyudhie Amir will visit Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Friday (July 12). Acting SCCI President Waqas Akram Awan told the media that the ambassador would discuss matters of mutual interest with the Sialkot exporters during an important meeting, scheduled to be held at… Continue reading Indonesian ambassador to visit Sialkot on Friday
Qadri urges Ulema to promote harmony, unity among various school of thoughts
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Thursday urged Ulema to strive hard for promoting commonalities, harmony, peace and unity among various sects and avoid highlighting controversial issues.Addressing Wahdat-e-Ummah Conference, organised by Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC), he said India and Israel were involved in launching a propaganda campaign against… Continue reading Qadri urges Ulema to promote harmony, unity among various school of thoughts
Pakistan needs to promote tax culture on strong lines: PM
KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said concerted efforts were needed to modify public mindset with regard to payment of taxes. Addressing a press conference, following a series of day-long meetings with the representatives of business community, he said the economic challenges faced by the country demanded a robust taxation system. “We need… Continue reading Pakistan needs to promote tax culture on strong lines: PM
President Trump to receive PM Imran Khan on July 22
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):US President Donald J Trump will welcome Prime Minister Imran Khan to the White House on July 22. According to a press statement of the office of White House Press Secretary on Wednesday, during their meeting, President Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan would discuss a range of issues, including counter-terrorism, defence,… Continue reading President Trump to receive PM Imran Khan on July 22
Ending corruption key to poverty alleviation: President
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday terming corruption as a major cause behind poverty, said ensuring the people’s access to basic needs of health, education and shelter could bring real change in their lives. Addressing a day-long seminar on ‘Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan – Learning from Success Stories’ organized by the Institute of… Continue reading Ending corruption key to poverty alleviation: President
PM links accountability of corrupt with development, economic stability
KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday reiterated that all the corrupt elements, who had burdened the country with whopping debt of Rs30,000 billion, would be brought to justice because unless such corrupt politicians and former rulers were not held accountable, the country could not progress. Talking to media persons here, the prime… Continue reading PM links accountability of corrupt with development, economic stability
PM invites business community to help govt achieve its economic targets
KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said the government was fully facilitating the business community as it wanted to end poverty and accelerate the economic process in the country. He said the country’s economy could not be run on the previous pattern and called upon the business community to help the government in… Continue reading PM invites business community to help govt achieve its economic targets
Courts convicted Nawaz not PM Imran: Dr Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashaq Awan on Wednesday said the courts had convicted Nawaz Sharif and not Prime Minister Imran Khan. Dr Firdous, in a tweet message, said Imran Khan had never asked the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader to present Qatri letters (in… Continue reading Courts convicted Nawaz not PM Imran: Dr Firdous
Former rulers behaved like kings by plundering national wealth : Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that former rulers during their tenures had behaved like kings by plundering national wealth and now they were shamelessly claiming it as their privilege. In a tweet she said that official vehicles were misused and personal foreign visits were done… Continue reading Former rulers behaved like kings by plundering national wealth : Firdous
PM Imran Khan to visit US on July 21-23 on invitation of President Trump: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):On the invitation of President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Imran Khan would visit the United States of America on July 21-23. This would be the first summit-level engagement between Pakistan and the United States since both leaders assumed their respective offices. During the visit, Prime Minister Khan and President Trump would… Continue reading PM Imran Khan to visit US on July 21-23 on invitation of President Trump: FO
FO says in close contact with U.S. side on PM’s visit
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The Foreign Office on Wednesday said it was in close contact with the United States regarding the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Washington D.C. “We wish to caution against speculation about PM’s visit. We are in close contact with the U.S. side,” Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal said in… Continue reading FO says in close contact with U.S. side on PM’s visit
Firdous grieved over murder of TV anchor Mureed Abbas
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday expressed her deep grief and sorrow over the murder of Bol television’s anchor person Mureed Abbas. Dr Firdous, in her condolence message, said that she was shocked over the gruesome murder of young Mureed Abbas. She… Continue reading Firdous grieved over murder of TV anchor Mureed Abbas
People of erstwhile FATA taking keen interest in elections process
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):For the first time political activities and elections campaigns are in full swing in erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as elections for the provincial seats approaching fast. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed all necessary arrangements for “free, transparent and peaceful” holding of elections… Continue reading People of erstwhile FATA taking keen interest in elections process