MULTAN, July 28 (APP)::Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Sunday said Pakistan wanted peace in Afghanistan, but some elements were against the peace process. Those, who did not want peace in the region, would be exposed soon, he said while talking to media persons here after performing ground breaking of the extension of Surij Kund and… Continue reading Some elements don’t want peace in Afghanistan: Qureshi
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Maulana Fazl should better sit in ‘hujra’ instead of conspiring against democracy: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Fridous Ashiq Awan Sunday advised Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman that he should better preach for the reformation of society instead of hatching conspiracies against the democratic system. She said it was not the job of Maulana to create anarchy on the roads… Continue reading Maulana Fazl should better sit in ‘hujra’ instead of conspiring against democracy: Firdous
Govt to take action for violating law & order: Ejaz Shah
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior, Brig (Retd) Ejaz Ahmed Shah on Sunday said the government would take action against those elements found involved in disturbing law and order situation. Expressing his views in a private news channel programme, he said if chief of Jamiat-Ulma-e-Islam-Fazl, (JUI-F), Maulana Fazal ur Rehman wanted to march towards… Continue reading Govt to take action for violating law & order: Ejaz Shah
Shahzad says Shehbaz not to dare to sue him as he only files complaint to Daily Mail
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Sunday reiterated his stance that PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif would not dare to sue him and the Daily Mail as was evident from filing a complaint with the newspaper over a story exposing his family’s alleged embezzlement in foreign aid given… Continue reading Shahzad says Shehbaz not to dare to sue him as he only files complaint to Daily Mail
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack on Afghan VP candidate’s office
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the office of Amrullah Saleh, a vice presidential candidate in the upcoming presidential elections in Afghanistan. The Foreign Office in a press release said Pakistan condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. “Pakistan fully supports the democratic process in Afghanistan. We stand… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack on Afghan VP candidate’s office
Pak-Turkish navies hold bilateral exercise
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Pakistan Navy’s Special Service Group (SSG Navy) and Turkish Navy’s Special Forces, ‘Su Alti Taarruz’ (SAT) concluded a bilateral ‘EXERCISE AYYILDIZ-2019’ in Karachi. It was the 12th exercise in AYYILDIZ series, which continued for 12 days. This series of bilateral exercise has been regularly conducted between Pakistan and Turkey on annual basis,… Continue reading Pak-Turkish navies hold bilateral exercise
Govt spending more on health sector for providing better health facilities to public : Dr Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza Sunday said the government spending more on health sector with a focus to provide best health facilities to the people at their doorstep and soon it would increase to three times during the current fiscal year.
NADRA launches registration process of Naya Pakistan Housing Program
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched the registration process across the country under Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Project titled as, ”A home for every Pakistani at low price; in easy installments.”
CM seeks report on transgenders murder in Harpa
SAHIWAL, Jul 28 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while taking notice of transgenders’ killing in Harpa, sought report from Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sahiwal and ordered an inquiry into the incident. The chief minister directed the RPO to arrest the unidentified assailants of two transgenders by providing justice to their families and ensure security… Continue reading CM seeks report on transgenders murder in Harpa
Wrong policies resulted in heavy debts: CM Buzdar
LAHORE, Jul 28 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that wrong policies of the former government resulted in payable amount of billions of rupees, heavy debts,devastated infrastructure, worst conditions in education and the health sectors in Punjab.
Removal of Sanjrani last card of opposition to halt accountability: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Shibli Faraz Sunday said the removal of Sadiq Sanjrani as Chairman Senate was the last card of opposition parties to halt the accountability process against their corrupt leaders.
Govt allocates Rs 10bln for PMYAP schemes during 2018-2019
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):The government has allocated a budget of Rs 10 billion for various programs under Prime Minister Youth Affairs Program (PMYAP) during 2018-19. According to a PMYAP official, the PMYAP have successfully launched a 33-member National Youth Council to empower youth for better livelihood and income opportunities.
Soldiers martyred for nation’s security live on forever: President
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said the brave soldiers, who laid down their lives to ensure the security of their countrymen, in fact lived on forever. “They lay down their lives so that we may live, but they live on forever,” the president said in a tweet reacting to the martyrdom of… Continue reading Soldiers martyred for nation’s security live on forever: President
Salute to soldiers laying down lives to keep nation safe: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday while condoling the martyrdom of 10 soldiers in North Waziristan and Balochistan, saluted the armed forces personnel, who continued to sacrificing their lives to keep the nation safe. Ten personnel of the Pakistan armed forces, including an officer, were martyred in two separate incidents in North Waziristan… Continue reading Salute to soldiers laying down lives to keep nation safe: PM
Defence of motherland to be ensured at cost of sweat, blood: COAS
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Chief of Army the Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa Saturday said the Pakistan armed forces would ensure defence and security of the country at the cost of their sweat and blood. “We shall ensure defence and security of motherland at the cost of our sweat and blood,” he was quoted as… Continue reading Defence of motherland to be ensured at cost of sweat, blood: COAS
Constitution provides equal rights to all citizens: CJP
LAHORE, Jul 27 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khan Khosa has said that the constitution of the country provides equal rights to all citizens. The CJP said this while addressing the closing session of second workshop on gender based violence laws held in collaboration with Asian Development Bank at Punjab Judicial Academy here… Continue reading Constitution provides equal rights to all citizens: CJP
Cross-border firing incident highly condemnable; enemies of peace to be punished: Dr Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on security forces at North Waziristan and Balochistan. In a statement issued here, she said the enemies of peace and development of the country would not be left unpunished.
Implementation of law equal for everyone: Firdous Ashiq
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would provide justice to every citizen of the country without any discrimination as it believed in supremacy of the law. Talking to private news channel, she said that arrest of Irfan Siddiqui, a close adviser to… Continue reading Implementation of law equal for everyone: Firdous Ashiq
Govt to overcome financial challenges soon: Sheikh Rashid
LAHORE, Jul 27 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Saturday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led coalition government would soon overcome financial challenges through its policies. Addressing a press conference here at PR headquarters, he said that bad economy, price-hike and corruption were greatest challenges faced by the incumbent government. However, he hoped, these challenges… Continue reading Govt to overcome financial challenges soon: Sheikh Rashid
Six soldiers embraced martyrdom in North Waziristan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Six soldiers were martyred in firing on a Pakistan Army border patrolling party by terrorists from across the border near Gurbaz, North Wazirstan Saturday. According to an Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the martyred included Havaldar Khalid, Sepoy Naveed, Sepoy Bachal, Sepoy Ali Raza, Sepoy M Babar and Sepoy Ahsan.
