ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Khan Hasham Bin Saddique hoisted the national flag in a ceremony held at Pakistan Embassy Riyadh on Tuesday to commemorate the country’s Independence Day. The ceremony was attended by hundreds of people from Pakistani expatriate community along with families. Messages of the president and the care… Continue reading Pakistan Independence Day celebrated in Saudi Arabia
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President grants military awards to officers, soldiers
RAWALPINDI, Aug 15 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain has granted military awards to the officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release issued here on Tuesday the awards include 2 Sitara-i-Basalat, 59 Tamgha-i-Basalat, 34 Imtiazi Asnad, 156 COAS Commendation Cards, 17 Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military),… Continue reading President grants military awards to officers, soldiers
Imran hopes Turkey to steer out of economic challenges
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed the hope that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and people would succeed in steering their country out of economic challenges. Imran Khan, in a tweet message to President Tayyip Erdogan, said, “We (the people of Pakistan) are praying for their success in dealing with… Continue reading Imran hopes Turkey to steer out of economic challenges
Pakistan’s destiny hinges on people’s vote: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said the co-incidence of celebrating the Independence Day and the general election contained a message that Pakistan was founded with the will of people and its destiny would be decided by their vote. The people had once again attested to that reality on July 25 that their… Continue reading Pakistan’s destiny hinges on people’s vote: President
Ali Zafar urges nation to pledge contributing in country’s progress, prosperity
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):A special cake cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday at Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)’s new and current affairs channel, Islamabad to mark the 71st Independence Day. Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Syed Ali Zafar performed the cake cutting ceremony along with Director General Shafqat Jalil and others and prayed… Continue reading Ali Zafar urges nation to pledge contributing in country’s progress, prosperity
Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in France
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):A simple yet dignified flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Pakistan Embassy in Paris on Tuesday to celebrate the country’s Independence Day. Members of Pakistani community, officers and officials of the Embassy, their families and media persons attended the ceremony in large number. Special messages of the President and the… Continue reading Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in France
First Russian language Radio “DND Radio News” launched on Pak Independence day
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):The First online Russian language Radio News broadcasting has launched its services on Pakistan Independence day (Tuesday) for linking South Asian countries to Russian speaking listeners. The project , launched on 71th Independence Day of Pakistan would help promoting cultural activities, music and social developments of South Asian , Central Asian and… Continue reading First Russian language Radio “DND Radio News” launched on Pak Independence day
President, PM hoist national flag to mark Independence Day celebrations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain and Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk Tuesday jointly hoisted the national flag to mark the beginning of Independence Day celebrations. A grand ceremony was held here at the Convention Center in connection with the Independence Day celebrations, which was attended by the three services chiefs, members of… Continue reading President, PM hoist national flag to mark Independence Day celebrations
Pakistani nation to attain new heights of progress with hard work, perseverance: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said Pakistan was a great nation and had the capacity to take the country to new heights of progress and prosperity with hard work and perseverance. Speaking after inaugurating a miniature paintings and photographic exhibition here… Continue reading Pakistani nation to attain new heights of progress with hard work, perseverance: Ali Zafar
Pakistan’s satellites PRSS- 1, PakTES-1A become fully operational on August 14
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):After the successful tests in the orbit, Pakistan’s first Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-1) and Pakistan’s indigenous Technology Evaluation Satellite (PakTES-1A) became fully operational on Tuesday. The control of PRSS-1 Satellite was successfully transferred to Ground Control Stations in Pakistan, a statement issued by the Planning Commission here said. The satellites were… Continue reading Pakistan’s satellites PRSS- 1, PakTES-1A become fully operational on August 14
Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Brussels
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):To celebrate 71st Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels, in which Pakistani community in Belgium and Luxembourg participated in large number, with full enthusiasm. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Naghmana A Hashmi raised the flag while… Continue reading Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Brussels
Independence Day celebrated in New Delhi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):The 71st Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and enthusiasm at the Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi, on Tuesday. The Pakistan flag was raised by High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood at an elegant and impressive flag-hoisting ceremony held on the Chancery’s lawns, a message reaching here from New Delhi… Continue reading Independence Day celebrated in New Delhi
Caretaker CM Dr Hasan Askari visits Iqbal’s mausoleum
LAHORE, Aug 14 (APP)::Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari Tuesday visited the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, a great poet and philosopher in connection with the 71st Independence Day of Pakistan. He laid a floral wreath on the grave of Allama Muhammad Iqbal and offered Fateha. He recorded his impression in the visitor’s… Continue reading Caretaker CM Dr Hasan Askari visits Iqbal’s mausoleum
Imran Khan directs to reduce govt expenditures: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry said Imran Khan had directed to reduce expenditures of the government and a committee had been constituted for the purpose. Talking to media, he said a huge amount was being spent on chief ministers and governor houses in the past and the PTI would take… Continue reading Imran Khan directs to reduce govt expenditures: Fawad Chaudhry
Pak flag hoisting ceremony held in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):To mark the 71st anniversary of Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka on Tuesday where a large number of Pakistan community in Bangladesh, officers, officials and their family members participated in the ceremony. Pakistan National Anthem was played while the Charge… Continue reading Pak flag hoisting ceremony held in Dhaka
Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Singapore
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in Singapore on Tuesday with traditional fervor and national spirit. The families of High Commission’s staff and a cross section of Pakistani community attended the flag hoisting ceremony at the Embassy residence. Independence Day messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were… Continue reading Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Singapore
Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Nepal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):A graceful event was held in Nepal to celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan. Vice President of Nepal Nanda Bahadur Pun was chief guest at the reception which was attended by over 500 people from different walks of life, a message received here Tuesday from Nepal said. Reception was followed by… Continue reading Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Nepal
Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrated in Tehran with traditional fervor
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):An impressive ceremony was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Pakistan in Tehran on Tuesday to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day. The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of national flag by Ambassador Riffat Masood was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members from all walks of life, a… Continue reading Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrated in Tehran with traditional fervor
Pakistan Independence Day celebrated in Canberra
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):A dignified ceremony Tuesday Tuesday held here at the Pakistan High Commission in Canberra, to celebrate the Independence Day. The ceremony commenced with recitation of the Holy Quran while the High Commissioner, Babar Amin hoisted the flag with the simultaneous playing of the national anthem, a press release received here said. The… Continue reading Pakistan Independence Day celebrated in Canberra
Shah, Qaiser submit nomination papers for NA speaker’s slot
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Joint opposition candidate Syed Khursheed Shah and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) candidate Asad Qaiser Tuesday submitted nomination papers in National Assembly Secretariat for contesting the slot of National Assembly Speaker. Joint candidates of opposition party Maulana Asad Mehmood and PTI nominee Qasim Khan Suri also submitted the nomination papers for the seat Deputy… Continue reading Shah, Qaiser submit nomination papers for NA speaker’s slot
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
