HR Minister express grave concerns over Anti-Islamic European wrath

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen M Mazari showed her grave concerns over the violation of basic human rights and seizing the religious freedom to practice their religion freely and in the form of abuse of Islam by some European states against their Muslim citizens. She urged the international community to… Continue reading HR Minister express grave concerns over Anti-Islamic European wrath

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Govt to launch 50 lacs low cost affordable houses project: Naeem-ul-HAq

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeem-ul-Haq on Tuesday said that the government is launching 50 lacs low cost affordable houses project to be completed in five-year. Talking to media outside Parliament House, he said that soon the project would be launched as the demand of houses in the… Continue reading Govt to launch 50 lacs low cost affordable houses project: Naeem-ul-HAq

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Senate unanimously passes ‘The West Pakistan Prohibition of Smoking in cinema Houses (Repeal) Bill, 2018’

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed ‘The West Pakistan Prohibition of Smoking in Cinema Houses (Repeal) Bill, 2018’, saying all such relevant provisions of the Bill were already covered in Non smokers Health Ordinance, 2002. The Bill was moved in Senate by Minister for National Health Services Aamir Mehmood Kiyani. Minister said… Continue reading Senate unanimously passes ‘The West Pakistan Prohibition of Smoking in cinema Houses (Repeal) Bill, 2018’

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Finance Supplementary (amendment) Bill, 2018 laid in Senate

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):The government Tuesday laid the Finance Supplementary (Amendment) Bill in the Senate shortly following its presentation in the National Assembly. Finance Minister Asad Umar laid a copy of The Finance Supplementary (Amendment) Bill, 2018. Chairman Senate referred the bill to relevant Standing Committee. The Senators have been asked to present their recommendations… Continue reading Finance Supplementary (amendment) Bill, 2018 laid in Senate

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Dr Najeeb’s book need of each Dar-ul-Itfa (Fatwa Council) : Qadri

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Tuesday said the book titled ‘Ilm-e-Tashreeh-AL-Abdan’ was the need of every Dar-ul-Ifta (Fatwa Council) as it helps resolving current Fiqah issues. Speaking on the launching ceremony of the aforementioned book written by famous Dr Najeeb-ul-Haq, he said the book provided vital information… Continue reading Dr Najeeb’s book need of each Dar-ul-Itfa (Fatwa Council) : Qadri

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Governor for foolproof mechanism to protect women against harassment

APP75-18 KARACHI: September 18 – Provincial Ombudsman Sindh for the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Justice (Retd) Shahnawaz Tariq called on Governor Sindh Imran Ismail at Governor House. APP

KARACHI, Sep 18 (APP):Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail here on Tuesday called for concerted efforts and a foolproof mechanism to protect working women against harassment. Talking to Justice (Retd.) Shahnawaz Tariq, the provincial Ombudsman for prevention of harassment at work place, he said work force is a crucial asset for any country and protection of… Continue reading Governor for foolproof mechanism to protect women against harassment

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CM directs for strict administrative, security measures to ward off possibility of any mishap on Aashura

PESHAWAR, Sep 18 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has directed for strict administrative and security measures during Muharamul Haram adding for constant and enhanced level of coordination among the administrative outfits and police at all tiers of governance with special focus on sensitive districts and areas of the province. This he stated in separate… Continue reading CM directs for strict administrative, security measures to ward off possibility of any mishap on Aashura

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Naval Chief holds meeting with various US dignitaries

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to the United States to attend the 23rd International Seapower Symposium-2018 met various dignitaries there. According to a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy, the Naval Chief held separate meetings with… Continue reading Naval Chief holds meeting with various US dignitaries

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CM Buzdar lauds UK cooperation for sectoral improvements

LAHORE, Sep 18 (APP):British Home Secretary Sajid Javid called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar in his office here Tuesday. During the meeting, it was agreed to further promote cooperation in health and education sectors and rule of law programme. Sajid Javid congratulated Usman Buzdar on his new assignment and extended good wishes to… Continue reading CM Buzdar lauds UK cooperation for sectoral improvements

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Sindh Ombudsman presents institution’s report to Governor

APP74-18 KARACHI: September 18 – Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Asad Ashraf called on Governor Sindh Imran Ismail at Governor House. APP

KARACHI, Sep 18 (APP):Sindh Ombudsman, Asad Ashraf Malik here on Tuesday presented a detailed report regarding performance of his office to Sindh Governor, Imran Ismail. Concrete steps taken by the provincial ombudsman office to redress public grievances against government departments and institutions across the province were extensively discussed on the occasion. Asad Ashraf Malik Informed… Continue reading Sindh Ombudsman presents institution’s report to Governor

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NA Speaker nominates members of the Business Advisory Committee

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in consultation with the Leader of the House and the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Tuesday nominated Members of Business Advisory Committee. The Speaker nominated the members of the Business Advisory Committee in pursuance of Rule 212 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct… Continue reading NA Speaker nominates members of the Business Advisory Committee

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Air University commemorates Fazaia Day with full enthusiasm

APP55-18 ISLAMABAD: September 18 – A group photo of participants on the occasion of Fazaia Day at Air University. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):In order to commemorate the outstanding services of the Pakistan Air Force and to pay homage to the fifth pillar of Pakistan, the Air University organized a glorious ceremony to mark the Youm-e-Fazaia. The chief guest of the ceremony was former Air Chief Marshal M. Abbas Khattak NI (M), S Bt (Retd).… Continue reading Air University commemorates Fazaia Day with full enthusiasm

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CM assures to remove weaknesses from KP LG system to make it responsive to people’s problems

PESHAWAR, Sep 18 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has assured the strengthening of local government system in the province adding that the weaknesses in the system would be removed in order to make it responsive to the resolution of people’s problems at local level. He was holding a meeting with Senior Minister Muhammad Atif… Continue reading CM assures to remove weaknesses from KP LG system to make it responsive to people’s problems

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Rear Admiral Rizvi calls on CM Buzdar

LAHORE, Sep 18 (APP):Commander Central Punjab Pakistan Navy, Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmad Rizvi called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar in his office here on Tuesday. During the meeting, various matters of mutual interest and professional activities of Pakistan Navy came under discussion, said a handout issued by DGPR. The chief minister paid tributes… Continue reading Rear Admiral Rizvi calls on CM Buzdar

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No compromise to be made on merit: Dr Yasmin

LAHORE, Sep 18 (APP):Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid has sanctioned the recruitment on all vacant posts at public hospitals across the Punjab. She said that no compromise would be made on merit and transparency in recruitment process. She was chairing a meeting held at Primary and Secondary Health Department here on Tuesday. The meeting… Continue reading No compromise to be made on merit: Dr Yasmin

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CJP takes suo moto on dysfunctional of board of governors, UHS Lahore

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has taken suo moto notice on dysfunctional Board of Governors, University of Health Sciences, Lahore. As per media reports, the administrative crisis in (UHS), Lahore, has reached to alarming level on account of absence of its Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG), said a… Continue reading CJP takes suo moto on dysfunctional of board of governors, UHS Lahore

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APPKG delegation discusses Kashmir situation with AJK President

MIRPUR (AJK): Sept. 18 (APP)::The all parties Parliamentary Kashmir group in the British Parliament Tuesday reached Azad Jammu Kashmir on an official visit to assess and discuss, with the AJK leadership, the current human rights situation in the Indian-held Jammu & Kashmir. During a meeting with the visiting British delegation in AJK’s capital on Tuesday,… Continue reading APPKG delegation discusses Kashmir situation with AJK President

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Chinese delegation, UNODC representatives visit ANF HQ

RAWALPINDI, Sep 18 (APP)::A high level delegation from National Narcotics Control Committee (NNCC) of China along with representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) visited Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters (HQ) here on Tuesday. The delegation included Deshing Xiong, Deputy Secretary General NNCC, Jermey Douglas, Representative UNODC Regional Office South East Asia… Continue reading Chinese delegation, UNODC representatives visit ANF HQ

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KP Apex committee reviews law and order situation

PESHAWAR, Sep 18 (APP):A meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee chaired by Governor Shah Farman held here at Corps Headquarter on Tuesday reviewed the prevailing law and order situation in Khyber Pakthunhwa and erstwhile FATA. The committee expressed satisfaction on the progress of reconstruction and rehabilitation projects in health, education and infrastructure development, said… Continue reading KP Apex committee reviews law and order situation

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CJ takes notice on death of girl Amal by firing, issues notices

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took notice on the death of ten year old girl (Amal) by firing at a signal in Karachi. Taking notice of the issue, the chief justice had fixed the matter in the court for hearing on September 25 (Tuesday). The court issued… Continue reading CJ takes notice on death of girl Amal by firing, issues notices

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