ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP):Minister for Interior Ejaz Ahmed Shah held a meeting with ambassador of Kuwait to Pakistan Abdullah on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest. They reviewed the issues related to grant of visas to Pakistanis living in Kuwait, said a press release. The interior minister informed about the new visa policy of… Continue reading Interior minister, ambassador of Kuwait discuss issue of visas
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Theater Walay, French Embassy to bring classic theater from 17th century to Capital
ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP):French Embassy and famous art group “Theatre Walay” in collaboration with Total PARCO, Alliance Française d’Islamabad will stag “The School for Wives,” a theatrical comedy from 1662 at the farm in Bani Gala. Written by French playwright Molière, “The school for Wives” was considered to be one of the finest achievements in… Continue reading Theater Walay, French Embassy to bring classic theater from 17th century to Capital
Pak-America relations to move forward during PM visit: Qureshi
MULTAN, July 14 (APP)::Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said relations between Pakistan and America would move forward further during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit. He said important matters of the region would be discussed in the meeting between PM Imran and President Trump as relations between the both countries were the need of… Continue reading Pak-America relations to move forward during PM visit: Qureshi
Pakistan, India agree to expedite modalities for operationalizing of Kartarpur Corridor
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Pakistan and India Sunday agreed to expeditiously finalize the modalities for operationalizing the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor in time for the 550th anniversary celebrations. The second meeting to discuss the modalities and the draft Agreement for facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib using the Kartarpur Corridor was held today at Wagah,… Continue reading Pakistan, India agree to expedite modalities for operationalizing of Kartarpur Corridor
World media has also exposed Shehbaz’s corruption now: Dr Firdous
SIALKOT, July 14 (APP)::Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that a leading British newspaper, “Daily Mail” has also endorsed Shehbaz Sharif’s massive corruption and money-laundering. Talking to the media here on Sunday, she said the Sharif family, especially Shehbaz Sharif, plundered 500 million pounds relief aid,… Continue reading World media has also exposed Shehbaz’s corruption now: Dr Firdous
Positive headway as consensus on 80 pc Kartarpur Corridor issues reached: FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The second round of talks between India and Pakistan regarding Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims was held here Sunday what Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said concluded with a positive development as both the sides reached consensus on 80 percent of the issues. Talking to media at Wagah where the two delegations… Continue reading Positive headway as consensus on 80 pc Kartarpur Corridor issues reached: FO Spokesperson
UK journalist not like those paid by PML-N to defend fake news: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said Sunday the British journalist David Rose was not like the journalists who were paid by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML- N) to defend fake news items. The British journalist has hit back at the PML-N leaders and… Continue reading UK journalist not like those paid by PML-N to defend fake news: Firdous
Opposition parties not capable to remove Senate chairman: CM
LAHORE, Jul 14 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Sunday the opposition parties did not have the capability to remove Senate chairman from his post and they would lose badly in their movement of no-confidence against Sadiq Sanjrani. The chief minister said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had always supported Sadiq Sanjrani, it is… Continue reading Opposition parties not capable to remove Senate chairman: CM
Pakistan to witness partial Moon eclipse on July 16-17 night
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The world will be able to witness a partial lunar eclipse on 16 and 17 July in many parts of the world including most parts of Pakistan. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department all phases of partial moon eclipse will be visible in the country.
Country’s progress linked to eradicating corruption: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Senator Faisal Javed Khan Sunday said that the condition of poor people can only be improved by ceasing money laundering and eradicating corruption from society. Talking to PTV, he said when rulers commit corruption; the whole society is affected by it.He said both the former ruling parties had been involved in corruption.… Continue reading Country’s progress linked to eradicating corruption: Faisal Javed
Hajj Flights schedule of remaining pilgrims next week
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony would issue the flights schedule of the Government Scheme’s second and third balloting successful pilgrims in next week, Spokesman of Ministry Imran Siddique said Sunday. Talking to APP, he said the details of Hajj flights would be available on ministry’s website immediately after the announcement,… Continue reading Hajj Flights schedule of remaining pilgrims next week
Saudi King to host 1,300 Hajj pilgrims from 72 countries
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The Saudi King Salman has ordered 1,300 pilgrims from around the world to be hosted during this year’s Hajj season as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, the general supervisor of the… Continue reading Saudi King to host 1,300 Hajj pilgrims from 72 countries
Nearly 37,000 Hajj pilgrims arrived at Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Nearly 37,000 Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Malaysia arrived in Saudi Arabia through 90 flights between July 4 and July 11 as part of the Makkah Route initiative, Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports said.
Judiciary appropriate forum to probe Judge’s video clips allegations: President
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that investigations into the video clips allegations controversy about Accountability Judge Arshad Malik should be carried by the judiciary rather than the government as the issue pertained to the former under the relevant laws. “It is the responsibility of the judiciary,” he emphasized during an interview… Continue reading Judiciary appropriate forum to probe Judge’s video clips allegations: President
Competition going on among PML-N leaders to show obedience to ‘King’: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said a competition was going on among the PML-N leaders to show their obedience to the Zil-e-Subhani (Shadow of God) of Jati Umra by holding workers conventions. The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leaders were infact trying… Continue reading Competition going on among PML-N leaders to show obedience to ‘King’: Firdous
People of Sindh revolt against corrupt provincial government: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said the people of Sindh have risen against the corrupt provincial government of Pakistan People’s Party ( PPP). In a tweet, the SAPM said PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was making hue and cry over sure defeat of his party… Continue reading People of Sindh revolt against corrupt provincial government: Firdous
PTI supporting Sanjarni as Senate chairman: CM
LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Saturday said that PTI was whole-heartedly supporting Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and the no-trust motion against Sanjrani was like the out of season move. The chief minister, in a statement issued here, said the opposition parties had submitted the no-confidence motion against the chairman Senate for… Continue reading PTI supporting Sanjarni as Senate chairman: CM
Govt committed to address population issue on priority : Dr Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza Saturday said that the government was committed to address overpopulation issue on priority . Talking to PTV, he said that the population programme in Pakistan was progressing towards demographic targets in collaboration with its partners from both the public and… Continue reading Govt committed to address population issue on priority : Dr Zafar
Govt to establish CPEC Authority to speed up work on projects
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Reiterating government’s resolve of no compromising on development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiyar said the government would soon establish CPEC Authority to speed up work on projects under it. The authority would help strengthen country’s endeavors to achieve the set economic… Continue reading Govt to establish CPEC Authority to speed up work on projects
Army, judiciary custodian of democracy, security: Sheikh Rashid
LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Saturday said that Pakistan Army and Judiciary were custodians of democracy and security of Pakistan. Addressing a press conference here at the PR Headquarters, he said that judges were honest, respectful and truly professional people and they should not be made controversial by any party. He… Continue reading Army, judiciary custodian of democracy, security: Sheikh Rashid