ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday said that government would take all available resources to boost small and medium business in the province t eliminate poverty from the country. He said that Pakistan had the talent but lacked the skills and government’s main focus will be on skill development so… Continue reading CM Punjab vows to support small and medium sector including furniture industry
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Zubaida visits POF Wah
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal Thursday visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah Cantt. On arrival, the minister was received by Chairman POF Board Lt Gen Sadiq Ali, HI(M). She was given a briefing about the production capabilities of the POF, which was built in 1951. The Chairman POF Board… Continue reading Zubaida visits POF Wah
Fawad for enhancing cooperation with Afghanistan in media, information
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, while meeting Charge d’affaires of Afghanistan Embassy Zardasht Shams on Thursday underlined the need to enhance cooperation in the field of media, information and culture as these could be instrumental in promoting people-to-people contacts and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. The… Continue reading Fawad for enhancing cooperation with Afghanistan in media, information
Defence Day reaffirms nation’s commitment to stand united for protection of motherland: CM
PESHAWAR, Sep 06 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Mehmood Khan Thursday underlining the importance of Defence Day and said that the day reaffirms our commitment to stand united against any aggression against the motherland and give befitting response to enemy of the state. Addressing a function at Pakistan Air Base here arranged as a… Continue reading Defence Day reaffirms nation’s commitment to stand united for protection of motherland: CM
SC constitutes six-member JIT in fake bank accounts case
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Supreme Court (SC) while issuing written order in alleged money laundering of Rs35 billion through fictitious bank accounts formed a six members Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to make deep and incisive investigation. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar heard the case on Wednesday and issued its written detailed… Continue reading SC constitutes six-member JIT in fake bank accounts case
Martyrs’ sacrifices restored peace; Jam Kamal
QUETTA, Sep 06 (APP):An impressive wreath-laying ceremony was held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada in Quetta Cantt here Thursday to mark the 53rd Defence Day of Pakistan. Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Jam Kamal and Commander Southern Command, Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa jointly laid a floral wreath to pay homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for… Continue reading Martyrs’ sacrifices restored peace; Jam Kamal
World Economic Forum asks other countries to follow Pakistan’s tree plantation drive: Amin Aslam
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Khan has said that the tree plantation drive ‘ ‘Plant4Pakistan’ is not only being lauded within the country but also getting recognition at international level. Amin Aslam, in a statement here Thursday, said the World Economic Forum, while appreciating Pakistan’s tsunami… Continue reading World Economic Forum asks other countries to follow Pakistan’s tree plantation drive: Amin Aslam
Impressive wreath laying ceremony held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada Quetta
RAWALPINDI, Sep 06 (APP):An impressive wreath laying ceremony was held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada,Quetta Cantt on Thursday to mark the 53rd Defence Day of Pakistan. Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Jam Kamal and Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa jointly laid a wreath to pay homage to the martyrs, who laid down their lives for the… Continue reading Impressive wreath laying ceremony held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada Quetta
Pakistan-Turkey enjoying bilateral relations; Mazari
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Pakistan and Turkey have mutually agreed on further enhancing their bilateral relations and to work collectively in different fields. Different matters related to mutual cooperation and bilateral relations between two countries as well as relating to the trilateral relations of Iran-Pakistan-Turkey also came under discussion in a meeting between Federal Minister… Continue reading Pakistan-Turkey enjoying bilateral relations; Mazari
Mandviwala for boosting trade ties between Pakistan, Japan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Deputy Chairman Senate, Senator Saleem Mandviwala has underscored the need for boosting trade and economic ties between Pakistan and Japan for mutual benefit of the two sides. He said the trade volume between the two sides is less than the size of relations which the two countries enjoyed since decades he expressed these… Continue reading Mandviwala for boosting trade ties between Pakistan, Japan
Defence Day reminds nation of duties towards country: Governor
KARACHI, Sep 06 (APP):Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail Thursday said National Defence Day reminds the nation to remain vigilant and fully cautious of internal as well external threats to the country. Addressing a ceremony arranged by the Southern Air Command of Pakistan Air Force at the Masroor base (Mauripur) here, he said September 1965 war… Continue reading Defence Day reminds nation of duties towards country: Governor
FM visits martyred Captain Omerzaib’s family in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Sep 6 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday visited the family of Shaheed Captain Omerzaib Afzal, who was martyred during the Operation Rah-e-Rast in 2009. The Foreign Minister met the parents of Captain Omerzaib at their residence in Rawalpindi and said the nation was proud of their son who sacrificed his life for… Continue reading FM visits martyred Captain Omerzaib’s family in Rawalpindi
Govt to make every effort to preserve literary, cultural heritage: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday said the work of poets and literary figures reflected eras of civilization and the government would make every endeavour to preserve the country’s literary and cultural heritage. Addressing a reference held here in the memory of renowned poet Ahmad Faraz, the… Continue reading Govt to make every effort to preserve literary, cultural heritage: Shafqat
OGRA spokesperson responds to campaign against its officers
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):The Spokesperson of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday clarified that a propaganda campaign has been initiated against the organization and its officers by lodging fake applications at various forums including Cabinet Division, National Accountability Bureau and providing self-cooked and misleading information to the media. Referring to the news item… Continue reading OGRA spokesperson responds to campaign against its officers
NAB Lahore distributes cheques worth Rs 164.879mln
LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore held a cheque-distribution ceremony at the NAB Offices, here on Thursday. Director NAB Amjad Majeed Aulakh was the chief guest and gave away cheques amounting to Rs 164.879 million to the representatives of different government and private departments. Addressing the participants, Director NAB Amjad Majid said… Continue reading NAB Lahore distributes cheques worth Rs 164.879mln
COAS, Mrs COAS visit family of Shaheed Police Sub Inspector
RAWALPINDI, Sep 06 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Mrs COAS Thursday visited family of Shaheed Police Sub Inspector Muhammad Abbas at his home. According to a tweet of Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations the Army Chief lauded their great sacrifice for the nation and that of all martyrs of… Continue reading COAS, Mrs COAS visit family of Shaheed Police Sub Inspector
Governor visits North Waziristan, pays tributes to martyrs
PESHAWAR, Sep 06 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Farman has said that we would not forget our national heroes that laid their lives for defense of the country. He was addressing a prestigious ceremony held on the eve of Defense Day at Younas Stadium, Miranshah in North Waziristan on Thursday. Paying rich tributes to martyrs, he… Continue reading Governor visits North Waziristan, pays tributes to martyrs
Shehryar Afridi directs Islamabad admin to ensure security during Muharram
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi Thursday directed the Islamabad district administration to ensure law and order and security during the month of Muharram.He was chairing a meeting attended by officials of district administration, police and religious scholars from all walks of life. The minister said Madaris (seminaries) were playing… Continue reading Shehryar Afridi directs Islamabad admin to ensure security during Muharram
SC directs for Punjab Cabinet approval for early construction of Dhadhocha Dam
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Punjab Irrigation Department to immediately get approval from the Punjab Cabinet for the construction of Dhadhocha Dam. A three-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar issued the directions while hearing a case regarding construction of dams in the country.… Continue reading SC directs for Punjab Cabinet approval for early construction of Dhadhocha Dam
Sheikh Rashid to inaugurate plant-nursery at Margalla Station on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed will inaugurate a plant–nursery here at the Margalla Railway Station on Friday. Railways Rawalpindi Division have planted some 20,000 foliages, including Pongamia, Mulberry, Neem, Pine, Kikar, Indian Rosewood and Populus during the last month, a press release issued here Thursday said. Under the Green Pakistan Vision… Continue reading Sheikh Rashid to inaugurate plant-nursery at Margalla Station on Friday