Category: National

LAHORE, Jun 18 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Naeem-ul-Haq on Tuesday warned the opposition in the parliament to lodge their protest while remaining within the ambit, otherwise law would take its due course. He was briefing media persons here at PTI Secretariat, where PTI’s new President (Punjab) Ejaz Chaudhry and other… Continue reading Naeemul Haq warns opposition to protest within ambit of law

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday underlined the need to boost people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and China through cultural exchanges. Addressing China tourism and cultural week here at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), the minister said both the countries should work closely… Continue reading Firdous for boosting cultural exchanges with China

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Postal Services on Tuesday unanimously passed “The Post Office Bill, 2019” here in a meeting held at Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) Hall Parliament Lodges, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Member of the Committee Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi. The meeting was also attended by members of… Continue reading Senate body passes “The Post Office Bill, 2019”

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Ministry of Climate Change all set to upscale the Islamabad Marghzar Zoo which mainly focuses the construction of boundary wall of Zoo-cum-botanical Garden. According to an official of Ministry of Climate Change on Tuesday, ”The Zoo itself generates thousands of rupees just because of visits by a great number of people to… Continue reading Climate ministry all set to upscale Islamabad Marghzar Zoo

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Pakistan and Japan on Tuesday, in their 7th round of security dialogue, exchanged views on security policies and regional as well as global issues. The security situation around Pakistan and Japan was also discussed. According to the Foreign Office, the Pakistan side was led by Imtiaz Ahmad, Special Secretary (Asia Pacific) while… Continue reading Pakistan, Japan exchange views on security policies, regional, global issues

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) has held discussions with oil marketing companies (OMCs) on electric car policy phase-wise conversion from fuel cars to electric technology. Talking to APP, an official of the ministry Tuesday said after the approval of the prime minister Imran Khan to form a policy framework for introducing electric… Continue reading Climate ministry for fuel cars conversion over electric technology: Official

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation in human resources sector, with an important clause to streamline the contractual employment regime for Pakistani workers and protect their rights. Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Tahir Hussain Andrabi and UAE Minister… Continue reading MoU signed on protection of Pakistani workers’ rights in UAE

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) government will facilitate Hujjaj at all levels. In his statement, Minister said, it was prime responsibility of federal and provincial government to ensure protection and necessary facilities for pilgrims in the country.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):The representatives of the Islamic Republics of Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) called on the international community to support refugee hosting countries and communities and provide development assistance to put an end to future Afghans displacement.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Parisian skies echoed with the thundering sound of PAF JF-17 as it took off for a spectacular aerobatics display on the opening day of the 53rd International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Paris on Tuesday. Painted in the colour scheme of national flag, the ‘Pride of Pakistan’ exhibited a dazzling aerial performance,… Continue reading Parisian skies echo with thundering sound of JF-17

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Tuesday said the enhanced parliamentary relations between Pakistan and Iran would expand economic, political and social ties. The Parliamentary Friendship Groups in the Parliaments of both the countries would be revitalized for this purpose and Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) would further be strengthened to give practicality to… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran agree to further boost parliamentary, economic ties: Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Pakistan Railways has earned over Rs 1 billion from Eid Special Trains which run by the department with special discount on all passenger trains on the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr. “This is the first time in the history of Pakistan Railways, the department has earned a huge amount due to restless efforts… Continue reading Railways earns over Rs 1 bln from Eid Special trains

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP):Federal minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary Tuesday took notice of boycott by faculty members of Comsats University who were demanding proper service structure from university’s management.

ATTOCK, Jun 17 (APP):“The Sikh community living across the world lauds Prime Minister Imran Khan for his initiative of opening Kartarpur Corridor, paving way for Indian pilgrims to visit the Baba Guru Nanak Gurdwara in district Narowal near Indian border”. This was stated by Provincial Parliamentary Secretary Punjab Sardar Mahendar Paal Singh while talking to… Continue reading Sikh community lauds PM Imran’s Kartarpur initiative