Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Tuesday said Pak-US relations entered into a new phase that would help resolve the decade-old outstanding issue of Kashmir and would open new doors of prosperity for the country. Talking to a private news channel he said the incumbent government made history with every passing… Continue reading Khan-Trump meeting opens new era of development: Ghulam Sarwar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Tuesday said Pakistan welcomed United Arab Emirates (UAE) bilateral support to mitigate the challenge of climate change as the bilateral collaboration would help pave positive corridors of development. The adviser said this in meeting with UAE Ambassador, Hamid Obaid Ibrahim Alzabi. He… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes UAE support for mitigating climate change impacts: Amin Aslam

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The fourth round of Pakistan-United Kingdom bilateral consultations on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament was held here on Tuesday in which both sides discussed issues relating to global and regional security and stability, as well as areas of cooperation and collaboration in multilateral fora. Pakistan delegation was led by Director General (Arms… Continue reading Pak, UK delegations on arms control discuss global, regional security

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeem-ul-Haq on Tuesday said US President Donald Trump’s positive remarks for Prime Minister Khan proved his credibility that would rebuild trust of the European countries on Pakistan. In an exclusive talk with Radio Pakistan he said Khan-Trump meetings would develop a personal relationship… Continue reading Khan-Trump’ s meeting to rebuild trust of European countries on Pak : SAPM

LONDON, Jul 23 (APP):World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP) Tuesday appreciated the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the United States of America (USA) and hoped his tour would help strengthen bilateral relations between Islamabad and Washington. “In my view, this trip is historic in many ways”,Arif Anis Malik Executive Director WCOP told APP… Continue reading Prime Minister Imran Khan visit to deepen Pak-US relations: WCOP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan on Tueasy said Pakistan and AJK people have always welcomed the third-party mediation for resolution of Kashmir dispute including the United Nations. The AJK President expressed these views when he was asked about US President Donald Trump’s latest statement in Washington about mediation on Kashmir… Continue reading Kashmiris welcome third-party mediation for dispute resolution: Masood Khan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The government is planning to launch a food programme to provide lunch for children studying at the schools run by the Federal Directorate of Education. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood while inaugurating the ‘Star School Centre’ here on Tuesday. The centre has been… Continue reading Capital schools may serve lunch to students

WAH CANTT, Jul 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday said the incumbent government would bring vital changes in New Aviation Policy 2019 (NAP 2019). He was talking to media persons at TMA hall here on Tuesday. He said under the new policy, the open sky policy would be revamped and switched… Continue reading Govt to amend open sky policy. Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani on Tuesday in a ruling disallowed opposition from moving a resolution for his removal stating it could not be taken up in a requisitioned session. While referring to his ruling during the Senate session, he also observed that the resolution for removal of Chairman or Deputy Chairman Senate… Continue reading Sanjrani disallows resolution for removal of Chairman Senate during requisitioned session

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SHAHJAHAN with embarked AL-43 helicopter Monday visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat as part of Overseas Deployment for Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) in North Arabian Sea. “Deployment of PNS SHAHJAHAN in North Arabian Sea is primarily focused on fulfilling international obligations for ensuring safety and security of these… Continue reading PNS SHAHJAHAN visits Port Sultan Qaboos, Oman as part of RMSP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The first meeting of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division (PASSD) Ehsaas Implementation Group on Tuesday held to discuss the roles, key respective areas of execution and monitoring mechanisms of different organizations involved in the Ehsaas Programme under the umbrella of PASSD. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and… Continue reading PASSD Ehsaas announces committees for smooth implementation: Nishtar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Ministry of Human Rights has started a project of education for street children in federal capital Islamabad and in other parts of the country. In bid to provide quality education to street children, the Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) has started a project under the theme “Education for Street Children”. According to… Continue reading Ministry of HR starts ‘ street children’ education project

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):A 10-point agenda is being pursued to promote book reading culture for common benefit of younger generation and publishers working across the country, Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood said on Tuesday. The plan would not only help revive the book reading culture in the country but also resolve the… Continue reading 10-point agenda being pursued to promote book reading culture: Shafqat Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda Tuesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Washington holds great significance for both countries. Talking to a private news channel, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan is an honest leader and has potential to represent Pakistan’s stance without compromising national interest. United States is… Continue reading PM’s visit to Washington holds great significance: Vawda

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The Ministry of Human Rights has launched “Sensitization programme for Judiciary /Bars on Human Rights”, which aims at enhancing role of bar and bench in providing justice to victims of rape and other social crimes. According to an official, the purpose of the programme was to create legal remedies for human rights… Continue reading MOHR starts programme to enhance role of bar, bench in provision to justice to victims

WASHINGTON, Jul 23 (APP):US President Donald Trump Monday said India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged him to mediate on the decades-old Kashmir dispute with Pakistan, and he indicated that he was prepared to do so. “He (Modi) actually said, ‘Would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator?’ I said, ‘Where?’ He said, ‘Kashmir.’ Because… Continue reading Trump says Indian PM Modi asked for his mediation on Kashmir dispute