ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Wednesday met Asian Development Delegation (ADB) delegation and discussed issues related to Pakistan Railways. The minister during the meeting said, “Railways’ upgradation is the priority of the government.” The delegation was led by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pakistan Country Director Xiahong Yang, said a press… Continue reading Railways’ up-gradation top priority of govt: Sheikh Rasheed
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NA speaker, KP governor discuss political,economic situation in country
ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Wednesday discussed law & order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and particularly political and economic situations in the country. Speaking on the occasion the Speaker National Assembly congratulated Shah Farman on assuming the portfolio of Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). He said that… Continue reading NA speaker, KP governor discuss political,economic situation in country
Economic challenges due to past regimes to be overcome: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Minister of State for Revenue Muhammad Hammad Azhar on Wednesday assured the Senate that the government would improve the economy with the implementation of its reforms agenda. Replying to a point of public importance on the country’s economic condition, the minister said due to poor economic policies of the past regimes, Pakistan… Continue reading Economic challenges due to past regimes to be overcome: Hammad
Bureaucracy must gain knowledge of administrative laws: CJ stresses
ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar stressed on bureaucracy being an implementing organ of the State, to gain adequate knowledge of administrative laws to dispense their duties independently, honesty and transparently in accordance with the law and the Constitution. The Chief Justice expressed his views when a 59 member delegation comprising… Continue reading Bureaucracy must gain knowledge of administrative laws: CJ stresses
Govt to protect minorities rights by ensuring equal opportunities: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said the Constitution provided equal rights to all citizens irrespective of cast, colour or creed and the government would continue to protect rights of the minorities by ensuring them equal opportunities to participate in the national life. He was talking to a delegation of Bishops from… Continue reading Govt to protect minorities rights by ensuring equal opportunities: PM
Pak Navy ship visits Aksaz to participate in exercises
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited Port Aksaz (Turkey) to participate in Exercises Mavi Balina 2018 and 2nd PN-TN Bilateral Exercise Turgutreis-II. These exercises were aimed to enhance interoperability between participating navies through development of combined tactics, techniques and practices, said a press release issued by Pakistan Navy. PNS SAIF is fitted with state-of-the-art… Continue reading Pak Navy ship visits Aksaz to participate in exercises
Ban imposed on Ministry of Water Resources officers foreign visits; Vawda told PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Faisal Vawda Tuesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at the PM Office and briefed him about the matters relating to the ministry. The prime minister was told that keeping in view his directions about austerity, an immediate ban has been imposed on the foreign… Continue reading Ban imposed on Ministry of Water Resources officers foreign visits; Vawda told PM
Mandviwalla holds key meetings on the sidelines of 3rd MSEAP in Turkey
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla, who is leading a parliamentary delegation to the 3rd Meeting of the Speakers of Eurasia Countries’ Parliaments (MSEAP) being held in Turkey, had bilateral meetings with the speakers of Turkish, Iranian, Russian and Northern Cyprus parliament. Other members of the Pakistan delegation include Senators Mohsin Aziz, Khush… Continue reading Mandviwalla holds key meetings on the sidelines of 3rd MSEAP in Turkey
Close cooperation key to achieve universal goal of sustainable development: Mandviwalla
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla has said the sustainable development was a universal goal that could only be achieved through peace and cooperation by viewing the world through the prism of cooperation rather than competition. Saleem Mandviwalla was leading a six-member Parliamentary delegation of Pakistan to the 3rd Meeting of the Speakers… Continue reading Close cooperation key to achieve universal goal of sustainable development: Mandviwalla
AJK president, PM separately call on president Alvi, PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Ahmed Khan Tuesday called on President Dr Arif Alvi here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The matters related to Azad Kashmir came under discussion. AJK Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider also called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at the PM Office and discussed the… Continue reading AJK president, PM separately call on president Alvi, PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Post needs to overcome annual losses of Rs 8 billion through innovative means: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said Pakistan Post has to adopt innovation and modernization in its services to gain self-reliance, compete with the international postal services and take steps for overcoming the annual loss of around eight billion rupees. Speaking during a function arranged here by Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan Post needs to overcome annual losses of Rs 8 billion through innovative means: Fawad Chaudhry
Pak Army commences 2nd int’l PACES Competition
RAWALPINDI, Oct 9 (APP):Second International Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System (PACES) Competition Tuesday commenced in Lahore under arrangements of Pakistan Army. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the chief guest at the opening ceremony held at Fortress Stadium, which was attended by a large number of spectators, an ISPR… Continue reading Pak Army commences 2nd int’l PACES Competition
US Rep on Afghan reconciliation holds talks with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Ambasador Zalmay Khalilzad, Representative of the US Secretary of State on Afghan reconciliation who is on a five-nation peace mission for Afghanistan Tuesday held talks with Pakistan, in a bid to find peace to the war-torn country. Ambassador Khalilzad held delegation level talks with Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and later met Foreign… Continue reading US Rep on Afghan reconciliation holds talks with Pakistan
Senate Body for ensuring aborigines Baloch qouta in Gawadar project
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Senate Body on Maritime Affairs on Tuesday directed Ministry of Maritime Affairs to ensure aborigines Baloch quota in Gawadar development project in order to minimize a sense of deprivation among Balochistan’s dwellers. This was stated by the Chairman of the committee Senator Nuzhat Sadiq during a meeting held to inform the members… Continue reading Senate Body for ensuring aborigines Baloch qouta in Gawadar project
PA session can’t be called in on request of Opposition: Chohan
LAHORE, Oct 09 (APP):Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Fayaz-ul-Hassan Chohan on Tuesday said that session of the Punjab Assembly could not be called in on the request of the Opposition. Talking to the media, the Minister said the NAB was a free institution and it was discharging its responsibilities with impartiality. “Government is bound… Continue reading PA session can’t be called in on request of Opposition: Chohan
Health minister for banning sale of sugar drinks to educational institutions
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, Aamer Mehmood Kiani has requested to ban sale and supply of the sugary drinks to educational institutions, shopkeepers, canteens and drink corners in 100 metres of educational institution. In a letter written to the Federal Minister for Education and provincial education ministers for… Continue reading Health minister for banning sale of sugar drinks to educational institutions
World Bank delegation calls on Advisor to PM on Climate Change
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Khan on Tuesday apprised a World Bank delegation that environment was the foremost priority agenda of government and it was rigorously pursuing it since the day one. “We have already initiated ten billion tsunami tree plantation drive a month ago and now… Continue reading World Bank delegation calls on Advisor to PM on Climate Change
All media houses carry equal importance for govt: minister
LAHORE, Oct 09 (APP):Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Fayaz-ul-Hassan Chohan here on Tuesday said that all media houses carried equal importance for the government. “The government is neutral towards media houses, it neither loves nor hates any institution,” he added. He said the government was making serious efforts for the solution of journalists problems.… Continue reading All media houses carry equal importance for govt: minister
No compromise to be made on national interests, security: Shehryar Afridi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Minister of State for Interior, Shehryar Khan Afridi on Tuesday said that no compromise would be made on national interests and security. He was talking to a delegation of European Union led by its ambassador on Tuesday, a press release issued here said. The minister said that no one would be allowed… Continue reading No compromise to be made on national interests, security: Shehryar Afridi
Fehmida chairs meeting on resolution of Post 18th Amendment Issues of EOIB
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza chaired a meeting on resolution of post 18th Amendment issues of Employees Old Age Benefits Institute and Workers Welfare Fund on Tuesday. Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari also attended the meeting, said a press release issued here.… Continue reading Fehmida chairs meeting on resolution of Post 18th Amendment Issues of EOIB
