Pakistan strongly condemns Houthis’ missile attack at Abha airport in Saudi Arabia

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the missile attack by Houthi militants at Abha airport in Saudi Arabia that resulted in 26 casualties. According to the Foreign Office, Pakistan reiterated its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.

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Close cooperation among China. S. Asian countries can lead to shared goals of prosperity: Speakers

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP):Prominent media representatives, officials and diplomats emphasized upon close cooperation among China and the South Asian countries in diverse fields including economy, trade, communication and media. A two-day conference was held under the auspices of China-South Asia Media forum conference in the Chinese city Yushi which was attended by representatives from China,… Continue reading Close cooperation among China. S. Asian countries can lead to shared goals of prosperity: Speakers

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Green Pakistan Programme to be upscale with Rs 7500 mln

ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) all set to upscale phase-I of Green Pakistan Programme Ten Billion Tree Tsunami with an amount of Rs 7500 millions to make this project a role model.

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President Alvi felicitates Putin on Russian national day

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi has extended warm felicitations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the National Day of Russian Federation. In his letter of felicitation to his Russian counterpart, President Dr. Arif Alvi said, “Pakistan and Russia enjoy close, friendly and cooperative relations based on mutual respect, commonality of interests for peace… Continue reading President Alvi felicitates Putin on Russian national day

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President offers condolences with families of Kharkamar martyrs

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs of Kharkamar terrorist incident. The President talked on telephone to the wife and brother of Lt. Col Rashid Karim Baig who embraced martyrdom in the bomb blast on June 7. He is survived by a daughter.

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PTI govt fully believes in freedom of expression: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, June 11 (APP):Special Assistance to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government fully believed in fundamental right of freedom of expression. Talking to Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Raja Jalal Hussain who called on her here, she said the government was determined for protection of media community… Continue reading PTI govt fully believes in freedom of expression: Firdous

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Federal cabinet gives nod to budgetary proposals for FY 2019-20

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The Federal Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday gave approval to the budgetary proposals for fiscal year 2019-20. In a special meeting held here at the PM Office, the cabinet discussed and approved the proposals of budget 2019-20 that focused on economic stability and sustainable growth, with an emphasis… Continue reading Federal cabinet gives nod to budgetary proposals for FY 2019-20

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Govt announces pro-business budget: Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textiles and Industries Abdul Razak Dawood on Tuesday said despite many challenges on economic fronts, the government had announced pro-business and people friendly budget. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, he said, the budget would boost the local industry and duties proposed on imported items… Continue reading Govt announces pro-business budget: Razak Dawood

Govt proposes mega development schemes for erstwhile FATA, Balochistan: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar on Tuesday said that the government has proposed mega development schemes for far-flung areas of erstwhile FATA and Balochistan in the budget 2019-20. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, the minister said that an amount of Rs 152 billion has been allocated for erstwhile… Continue reading Govt proposes mega development schemes for erstwhile FATA, Balochistan: Hammad

Imran Khan fighting war for bright future, welfare of children: Dr Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan was fighting for bright future and welfare of the children of this country. The children of the leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, were living abroad, and they… Continue reading Imran Khan fighting war for bright future, welfare of children: Dr Firdous

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Gwadar gets over Rs 4 bln for uplift projects

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The government has allocated over Rs 4 billion for the development of Gwadar for fiscal year 2019-20 through various projects including construction of airport, railway corridor, desalination plant and fish landing jetty. The New Gwadar International Airport will receive Rs 555 million of which Rs 200 is foreign aid. The project was… Continue reading Gwadar gets over Rs 4 bln for uplift projects

Rs 7.022 trillion economic stabilization budget for FY2019-20 presented

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf led government Tuesday presented its first federal budget for the year 2019-20, with total outlay of Rs7.022 trillion, focusing on fiscal consolidation, revenue mobilization, austerity measures and protection to the vulnerable segments of society. “The overriding goal of the government in this budget of course is the welfare and… Continue reading Rs 7.022 trillion economic stabilization budget for FY2019-20 presented

Measures proposed for simplification of tax laws, documentation of economy: Hammad Azhar

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Minister of State for Revenues Hammad Azhar on Tuesday said that government has proposes several taxation measures in its federal budget 2019-20 for broadening the tax base, documentation of national economy through simplification of tax laws and a friendly tax compliance regime. Delivering his budget speech in the National Assembly, the minister… Continue reading Measures proposed for simplification of tax laws, documentation of economy: Hammad Azhar

Text of Federal Budget 2019-20 speech

ISLAMABAD, June 11 (APP):Following is the text of budget speech of Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar, delivered at the National Assembly on Tuesday. “ BismillahirRehmanirRaheem Mr. Speaker, 1. I would like to start by thanking Almighty Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful, as I present the first Annual Budget of the democratic… Continue reading Text of Federal Budget 2019-20 speech

Annual Plan predicts 4 percent growth in upcoming Fiscal Year

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to pick up and grow at 4 percent during the upcoming fiscal year 2019-20, with contribution of 3.5 percent from agriculture, 2.3 percent from Industry and 4.8 percent from services sector, according to Annual Plan 2019-20 released by the government here Tuesday. According to the… Continue reading Annual Plan predicts 4 percent growth in upcoming Fiscal Year

NAB registers cases against the corrupt: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said Tuesday that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) registers cases only against the corrupt elements and does not summon the innocent people. Talking to media persons outside Parliament House, she said that powerful people had made the entire system hostage… Continue reading NAB registers cases against the corrupt: Firdous

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Accountability process being carried out without discrimination: Firdous

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that accountability process was being carried out by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) without discrimination. Talking to a news channel, she said that the NAB was an independent institution of the country, adding that the present government had no… Continue reading Accountability process being carried out without discrimination: Firdous

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Pakistan ready to help Afghanistan in post-settlement reconstruction,development: Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan is ready to help Afghanistan in post-settlement reconstruction and development. Talking to Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Idrees Zaman, Foreign Minister Qureshi assured that Pakistan remained committed to durable peace and stability in Afghanistan, terming it a pre-requisite for development and prosperity of the… Continue reading Pakistan ready to help Afghanistan in post-settlement reconstruction,development: Qureshi

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British Sikh businessmen to donate Rs 96.5 billion to upgrade religious sites in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The Peter Virdee Foundation (PVF) and some Sikh businessmen living in the United Kingdom have announced to donate £500 million (Rs 96.5 billion ) to upgrade their religious sites in Pakistan. The commitment was made by the PVF, a non-governmental organization working for marginalized section of the society, in a meeting with… Continue reading British Sikh businessmen to donate Rs 96.5 billion to upgrade religious sites in Pakistan

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