Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday said literary activities were a healthy sign of intellectually developed nations which improved the mental growth of the populace, besides enlightening them with the experiences of the history. The president said this while addressing 3rd Sindh Literature Festival being held in Karachi, said a President House statement.He… Continue reading Literary activities healthy sign of intellectually developed nations: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday expressed concerns about the safety of Hurriyat leader Shabbir Shah amidst reports that he had been attacked and injured in Indian Tihar Jail.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said the entire nation was united against the threat of Indian aggression. The minister, in a statement, said ups and downs were part of politics, but on national integrity all were united.Pakistan, he said, wanted normalisation of relations with India and… Continue reading Entire nation united against India: Fawad

MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Muhammad Masood Khan has asked the print and electronic media, writers and intellectuals to highlight the Kashmir issue rigorously to seek international attention towards the deteriorating situation of Indian occupied Kashmir.He was talking to press delegation which was called on president House led by… Continue reading Masood asks media to seek international attention towards the deteriorating situation of IOK

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday refuted rumours about his resignation. The minister, in a tweet, said, “Neither have I submitted resignation nor PM had asked me to tender resignation, there are issues and I have raised those issues with the Prime Minister.””The Prime Minister had always… Continue reading Fawad refutes rumours about his resignation

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Spokesman to Prime Minister Nadeem Afzal Chan Sunday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had never interfered in the affairs of any ministry as he had given free hand to all the cabinet members to perform their respective duties independently.Talking to a private TV channel, he said all the ministers were working… Continue reading PM never interferes any ministry’s affairs: Nadeem Afzal

KARACHI, Feb 24 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday visited the residence of Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla and expressed his condolence over the death of her mother. Accompanied by the First Lady, the President offered Fateha for the departed soul and prayed for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude, a press release… Continue reading President condoles with Senate Deputy Chairman

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The process of submitting applications in various branches of 14 designated banks to secure a berth in Government Hajj Scheme would start from Monday.The aspirants having valid computerised national identity card, international machine readable passport valid up to February 10, 2020 have been asked to submit applications along with 10 photographs.They should… Continue reading Hajj-2019 Designated branches of banks to start receiving Hajj applications from Monday

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The Walima ceremony of Chaudhary Faraz Hussain, younger brother of Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain, was held in his native town Ladhar, Jhelum. Among others, the ceremony was attended by Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak, Minister for Kashmir Affair Amin Khan Gandapur, Prime Minister’s Special… Continue reading Wailma of Info Minister’s brother held in native town

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that the youth were a precious asset which could change the fate of the country. Addressing the 23rd convocation of Hamdard University Karachi, the president said it was everyone’s responsibility to play his dedicated and honest role for national development, said a President House statement.The convocation… Continue reading Youth our precious asset; can change country’s fate: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, President Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Khan and former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik will address an international conference on Kashmir scheduled to be held on Monday. The global moot was organized by international think tank “Pakistan House” under the… Continue reading Fawad, President AJK, former Norwegian PM to address global moot on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Pakistan and China held 8th Round of the Consular Consultations wherein the two sides discussed variety of issue related to visa, immigration and prisoners. In the consultation held at Ministry of Foreign Affairs here, Director General (China), Ayesha Ali led the Pakistani delegation while the Chinese side was led by Deputy Director-General, Tong… Continue reading China, Pakistan discuss visa facilitation, transfer of sentenced persons

PESHAWAR, Feb 23 (APP):State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi Saturday urged girl students to utilize their abilities and energies to lead the country on a course of prosperity and progress.He was addressing the annual prize distribution ceremony in Jinnah College for Women in University of Peshawar. He said that country needs the capabilities and energies… Continue reading Interior minister urges students to use capabilities for country’s progress, prosperity