Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The Country Representatives of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Nadia Aftab on Thursday said that ‘Agro-Food and Agro-Industry Development Project’ in Pakistan worth US$5.2 million would be commenced by the next month (August). The project aims at strengthening the cattle meat and apple value chains, through the introduction of new techniques… Continue reading UNIDO funded Agro-food, Agro-industry project to be launched in August

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Thursday continued his meetings with Senators and political leaders in view of the situation arising out of circulation of the notice for removal of Chairman Senate. Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri held a meeting with Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and exchanged views on the present… Continue reading Sadiq Sanjrani continues to meet Senators, leaders

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) has been showing apathetic attitude to handover Islamabad Zoo’s management to the Ministry of Climate Change regardless of Islamabad High Court’s verdict. Talking to APP, an official of the ministry said that the MCI officials particularly Director Zoo Rana Tanvir had been written repeated letters and made phone… Continue reading MCI’s criminal negligence jeopardizes wildlife at Islamabad Zoo

LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday chaired a meeting on the industries department at his office, wherein it was decided that special bazaars would be established and indigenous industries would be promoted under the department in different cities for providing employment opportunities to the eligible persons.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan and Iran Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to expedite the opening of new border crossing points with mutual understanding. During the second session of Pakistan-Iran Higher Border Commission (HBC) held here, the two sides emphasized the necessity of updating border maps and border pillar descriptions and carrying out joint border surveys, a… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran discuss opening new border crossing points

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP):The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Thursday released 338,408 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 454,269 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1486.90 feet, which was 94.9 feet higher than its dead level of 1,392 feet. Water… Continue reading IRSA releases 338,408 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The legendary singer Mehdi Hassan was remembered on his 92nd birth anniversary on Thursday (July 18). He was born on July 18 in Luna village of Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan (India) in 1927. The legendary Ghazal singer landed his first musical performance on Radio Pakistan in 1957. Mehdi Hassan had sang many… Continue reading Legendary singer ‘Mehdi Hassan’ remembered on his birth anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Ministry of Railways has finalized all arrangements to launch another train service between Lahore-Mianwali-Mari Indus namely ‘Mianwali Express’ on July 19 (Friday). Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to inaugurate the train, an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP. He said Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed had already visited… Continue reading Railways all set to launch Mainwali Express on Friday

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday urged citizens to follow safety measures for making lives and property safeguard during the current monsoon season. According to PDMA alerts, the rescue and relief agencies to remain ready to respond at a short notice, issue early warning to people in vulnerable areas, ensure monitoring… Continue reading Citizens to follow safety measures during rainy season: PDMA

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce,Textile, Industries and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood said Thursday that the government would provide Rs 1 billion subsidy on import of fertilizers to facilitate the farmers and promote agriculture sector. “About 100,000 tons of fertilizer would be imported to overcome the shortage in the local market… Continue reading Govt to provide Rs1 bln subsidy on fertilizer imports: Razak Dawood

LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has taken former prime minister and PML-N leader, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, into custody on Thursday in a multi-billion-rupee scam related to award of liquefied natural gas (LNG) import contract. According to a NAB spokesman, he was taken into custody at Thokar Niaz Baig Motorway interchange. Abbasi… Continue reading NAB takes Abbasi into custody in LNG scam

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) has appreciated the services of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Syed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari rendered to mitigate sufferings of expatriate Pakistanis. In a commendation letter, Committee Chairman Hilal-ur-Rehman conveyed, on behalf of all the members, the acknowledgment to the… Continue reading Senate body lauds Bukhari’s services for Overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khan Khosa had summoned a meeting of the police reforms committee on Friday at SC Karachi Registry. The meeting session will take place in Karachi Registry where Inspector General of Police of all four provinces, federation, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir will be in attendance. The… Continue reading CJP summons police reforms committee meeting

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Ministry of Railways has sought services of reputed consultants for carrying out feasibility study for restoration and upgradation of Jacobabad-Silra Shahdad Kot-Larkana section. “The length of the track is 135 kilometers and Pakistan Railways intends to hire the services of reputed consultants or joint venture to prepare feasibility study in this regard,”… Continue reading Feasibility consultants being hired for upgradation of 135-km track

PESHAWAR, Jul 18 (APP):Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), Shahryar Khan Afridi here Thursday said Pakistan supported lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and would never leave Afghan brothers and sisters alone in difficult situation. Addressing a function after visiting Khazana Refugee Camp here, the minister said Pakistan highly valued its relations with… Continue reading Pakistan supports lasting peace, stability in Afghanistan: Afridi

By Shumaila Andleeb ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):From his arrest in Pakistan to the final verdict of The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ), the case of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav holds an account of events spanning over some three years and four months. Here is the timeline from 2016 to 2019: – March 3, 2016:… Continue reading Kulbhushan Jadhav: Timeline from Indian spy’s arrest to ICJ verdict

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday welcomed the ruling of International Court of Justice (ICJ) over Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav case which vindicated Pakistan’s stance regarding involvement of a serving Indian army officer in the espionage and terrorism activities in the country. Addressing a press conference after the ICJ announced its findings… Continue reading Qureshi says ICJ ruling on Jadhav case vindicates Pak stance