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

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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

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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

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PM Imran Khan to visit US on July 21-23 on invitation of President Trump: FO

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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

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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

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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

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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

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PM arrives Karachi on day-long visit

KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday arrived here on a day-long visit, where he is scheduled to meet different delegations of businessmen, traders and party leaders including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf members of the provincial assembly. Federal ministers Syed Ali Zaidi, Muhammad Hammad Azhar, Faisal Vawda, Adviser to PM on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood, Adviser… Continue reading PM arrives Karachi on day-long visit

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HEC to offer two years degree programme by next year to ensure employability

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is all set to initiate a two year Associate Degree program by next year to ensure employment opportunities for the students. The decision in this regard has been taken with an aim to improve quality of learning and inculcate knowledge and skills in graduates required by most… Continue reading HEC to offer two years degree programme by next year to ensure employability

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Radio Pakistan is the defender of ideological frontiers of the country: Faisal Javed

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Faisal Javed Khan said Wednesday that Radio Pakistan is the defender of ideological frontiers of the country. Speaking during his visit to National Broadcasting House in Islamabad , he said Radio Pakistan has the widest reach in the country that has made it unique… Continue reading Radio Pakistan is the defender of ideological frontiers of the country: Faisal Javed

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Omar Ayb inaugurates Quaid-e-Azam Hall at Alfarabi University Kazakhstan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Minister for Energy and Petroleum, Omar Ayub Khan has inaugurated the hall name after great leader and founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at Alfarabi University Kazakhstan. The Minister was invited to inaugurate the Hall, said a statment issued here. The Minister was received by Mr. Mutanov Galimkair Mutanovich, Rector of… Continue reading Omar Ayb inaugurates Quaid-e-Azam Hall at Alfarabi University Kazakhstan

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Ehsaas program wishes to draw on existing ‘knowledge & thought partnership: Dr. Sania

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized a seminar on ‘Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan: Learning from Success Stories’ in the capital. ISSI is an autonomous, research and analysis think tank organization, devoted to provide an in-depth understanding and objective analysis of regional and global strategic issues, affecting international peace and security,… Continue reading Ehsaas program wishes to draw on existing ‘knowledge & thought partnership: Dr. Sania

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Judicial reforms imperative for country: Chann

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Spokesperson to Prime Minister, Nadeem Afzal Chann on Wednesday said that judicial reforms was imperative for improving the system in the country. Talking to a private news channel programme, he said that a video scandal presented by Pakistan Muslim League-N, to malign the credibility of a judge, could be a tactics. He… Continue reading Judicial reforms imperative for country: Chann

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CM approves raise in police allowances

LAHORE, Jul 10 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a high-level meeting in his office here on Wednesday. The chief minister gave approval in principle to increase allowances of Punjab Police. The final approval will be given by the Punjab cabinet. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that police would be extended necessary… Continue reading CM approves raise in police allowances

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Zardari, Nawaz wasted billions of rupees on foreign trips: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday 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… Continue reading Zardari, Nawaz wasted billions of rupees on foreign trips: Shafqat

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Chairman Senate for strengthening PIPS

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Wednesday said that Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) would be strengthened to enable it for provision of quality services to the lawmakers and working of the legislatures. He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting of Board of Governors (BoDs) of PIPS as its President… Continue reading Chairman Senate for strengthening PIPS

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PM, Dr Ata discuss proposed university project at PM House

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Dr. Ata-ur-Rehman Tuesday called upon Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan at the PM Office and discussed the proposed project of University of Engineering and Emerging Technologies to be set up in the PM House. The prime minister was informed that six Centers of Excellence (CoE) would be established in the University including… Continue reading PM, Dr Ata discuss proposed university project at PM House

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Pakistan ready to facilitate Japanese investors: President

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said being a key economic partner, Pakistan was ready to facilitate Japanese investors to explore the country’s diverse areas. Talking to ambassador-designate to Japan Imtiaz Ahmed here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said Japan was a close friend of Pakistan and the two countries could maintain… Continue reading Pakistan ready to facilitate Japanese investors: President

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PM chairs cabinet meeting

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the Federal Cabinet at the PM Office here on Tuesday. The meeting discussed current issues and several development projects on the agenda. The cabinet earlier offered Fateha for the departed soul of Deputy Collector Customs Quetta Abdul Qudoos and paid tribute to him on… Continue reading PM chairs cabinet meeting

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