Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan in his address to the nation talked about peace and dialogue and stressed that issues between Pakistan and India should be resolved peacefully. Speaking at the concluding session of the two-day international conference on Media and Conflict here,… Continue reading Imran Khan stressing on peace, dialogue to resolve issues between Pakistan, India: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in a meeting with Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi Ambassador of UAE and Dr. Ebtesam Al-Kebti, President of the Emirates Policy Centre, UAE Wednesday said that Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should review its decision with regard to inviting Indian Foreign Minister for participation in the… Continue reading Inviting Indian FM to OIC pained Pakistanis: Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Wednesday stressed forging unity among ranks of various segments of society to meet challenges being confronted by the country. Talking to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Deputy Speaker Mehmood Jan, he said the country was passing through a critical time. The role of political leadership is important in bringing… Continue reading NA speaker stresses forging unity among ranks of various segments of society

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Acting High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control on February 26, in Nikial and Khuiratta sectors which resulted in the martyrdom of four innocent civilians and injuries to six others. The civilians martyred included Mottia Bibi, Ms Zarina,… Continue reading Pakistan summons Indian envoy, condemns Feb 26 ceasefire violations along LoC

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Minister for Power Division, Omar Ayub Khan Wednesday said that the first-ever 878 kilometers (kms) long High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Line Project of Pakistan from Matiari to Lahore has achieved financial close. The minister was speaking at a signing ceremony held at the Power Division where the documents were signed… Continue reading 878 km HVDC Transmission Line Project achieves financial close: Omar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Wednesday said that Pakistan has strong brotherly long lasting relations with the Turkey. He expressed these views while addressing a signing of agreement ceremony for establishment of Center of Excellence for Hospitality & Construction here at National Skills University. The Memorandum of Understanding… Continue reading Pakistan,Turkey have long lasting relations: Shafqat Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Wednesday called India an environmental terrorist namely ‘Eco-Terrorist’, said official statement released here. The Prime Minister aide recorded his serious indignation over yesterday’s aerial incursion of Indian Air Force which resulted into the damage of trees and vegetation in the town of… Continue reading India is an Eco-terrorist; harmed our trees, flora: Malik Amin Aslam

PESHAWAR, Feb 27 (APP):Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Dr. Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Tuesday said that we are not suffering from war hysteria and want serenity in the region but our peace loving nature should not be construed as weakness. He was addressing the launching ceremony of book titled Quranic Encyclopedia, written by Dr. Professor Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, here in… Continue reading Valiant Pak forces fully capable to defend country against aggression: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeem ul Haque Wednesday said that India must realize that talks were the best way forward for peace in the region. In a twitter message, Naeem ul Haque said that war was no solution, adding that Prime Minister Imran Khan had offered talks… Continue reading India must realize talk as best way forward for peace: Naeem ul Haq

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The Parliamentary leaders on Wednesday unanimously expressed that they were united against any aggression against Pakistan and would support the Government and its institutions unconditionally. A special meeting of parliamentary leaders was convened at the Parliament House to brief the national leadership on the ongoing security situation. The parliamentarians were briefed by… Continue reading Political leadership stand united against any aggression

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Minister of State for Interior,Shehryar Khan Afridi on Wednesday said Pakistani nation should not be challenged or threatened, otherwise results would be more surprising. The government, people of Pakistan and our brave armed forces are united and on one page and would leave no stone unturned in safeguarding the motherland, he said.… Continue reading Pakistani nation should not be challenged, otherwise results to be more surprising: Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain here Wednesday said Pakistan offered vast opportunities for foreign direct investment, joint ventures in infrastructure, development, electricity generation, agro-based industry, information and culture. He was speaking during a meeting with President of Emirates Policy Centre, Dr Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, who called on him along… Continue reading Pakistan offers vast opportunities for FDI and joint ventures in information and culture: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):In a bid to export maximum Pakistani manpower in the world, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari is making all out efforts as this segment of society play a key role in strengthening the national economy. Due to his hard efforts, South Korea has increased 11… Continue reading S Korea increases Pakistani manpower quota by 11%

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Wednesday said that Pakistan did not want war at any cost but it was ready to give a befitting response if war was imposed. Talking to Pakistan Television (PTV), the minister said that all the political parties and nation were standing beside the Pakistan armed forces… Continue reading Pakistan ready for befitting response if India imposes war: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from Sindh Wednesday met President Dr Arif Alvi here at his Parliament House Chamber and briefed in detail about the ongoing development projects in the province. They also pointed out that some development projects in the province were facing delay. The president said he would talk… Continue reading MNAs from Sindh call on president

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The Federal Cabinet in a recent meeting has given go ahead to the idea of setting up a ‘Digital Challenger bank’ at national level to encourage/incentivize Overseas Pakistanis for transferring their remittances via legal channels, offering one click ease. The Prime Minister has approved the prototype of the One-window Digital Wallet and… Continue reading Digital Challenger bank to serve as one-click facility :Zulfi Bukhari

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said today’s strike had demonstrated Pakistan’s right, will and capability to defend itself. “We do not want war. We hope India will come to the table to resolve all outstanding issues. Pakistan Zindaabad,” he said this on his tweeter account.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Wednesday said National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA in its latest images and reports have revealed Pakistan to be the fastest becoming green country around the world. The Adviser said NASA’s reports had been endorsed by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), World… Continue reading Pak to become fastest green country: Advisor

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi on Wednesday awarded the policemen for arresting the killers of Constable Waseem Ziyad who lost his life in his attempt to foil dacoity in a house at sector I-8/3 on December 31, 2018. The Minister called 11 policemen at his office and awarded cash prizes… Continue reading Interior Minister awards policemen for arresting killers of Constable