ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP):Former president General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf has resigned on Friday as chairman All Pakistan Muslim League (APML). Speaking to the TV channel, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) leader Dr Amjad confirmed that the former army chief has sent his resignation to the Election Commission of Pakistan. Dr Amjad said he has been… Continue reading Pervez Musharraf resigns as APML chairman
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Chairman HEC meets scholars set to attend Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP):Chairman, Higher Education Commission(HEC) Dr Tariq Banuri on Friday met with scholars, preparing to leave for the 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate (NL) Meeting in Germany under “Interaction of Young Pakistani Scientists with Nobel Laureates” programme. Dr Arshad Ali, Executive Director, HEC was also present on the occasion, a press release said. During… Continue reading Chairman HEC meets scholars set to attend Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany
Nawaz’s name not mentioned in prosecution’s documents, Haris tells court
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP):Nawaz Sharif’s counsel Khawaja Haris Friday remarked that prosecution has failed to establish its case against former prime minister as his client’s name was not mentioned in documents submitted by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Avenfield property reference. Only an affidavit of Sherry Naqvi was related to Avenfield property amongst a total… Continue reading Nawaz’s name not mentioned in prosecution’s documents, Haris tells court
Five tourists killed in road accident
MUZAFFARABAD, June 22 (APP):At least five tourists were killed and ten other sustained injuries near Kahori some 17km away from Muzaffarabad on Thursday. According to initial reports, police sources said that a Datsun was carrying 15 tourists on board when it was returning from the Neelum valley.The driver while negotiating a sharp turn lost control… Continue reading Five tourists killed in road accident
40 women graduate as accident investigators
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP):The General Directorate of Traffic and Najm for Insurance Services Company celebrated on Thursday the graduation of the first batch of 40 women investigators to handle and manage traffic accidents. According to Saudi Gazette, The graduation ceremony was held at Four Seasons Hotel here in the presence of Director General of Traffic… Continue reading 40 women graduate as accident investigators
Interim-govt ensuring merit on transfer,postings: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, June 21 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Law Affairs, Barrister Ali Zafar on Thursday said that interim government was trying to ensure merit on all transfers and postings in bureaucracy. The government was working under its define responsibilities given in the Constitution, he said talking to a private news channel. The interim-set up… Continue reading Interim-govt ensuring merit on transfer,postings: Ali Zafar
President Mamnoon back home after four-day Tajikistan visit
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain returned here Thursday on completion of his four-day official visit to Tajikistan. During the visit, the President met with Tajik leadership and discussed ways to further strengthen the bilateral ties in diverse areas. He also addressed an international conference on “International Decade of Action: Water for Sustainable Development 2018-28.”… Continue reading President Mamnoon back home after four-day Tajikistan visit
Caretaker govt to utilize all capabilities, resources for timely elections: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Syed Ali Zafar on Thursday said that it was their pledge to the nation that the caretaker government would utilize all capabilities and resources for ensuring timely elections. Speaking to mediamen here outside Islamabad High Court, he said foolproof security would be provided at sensitive polling… Continue reading Caretaker govt to utilize all capabilities, resources for timely elections: Ali Zafar
Ahsan urges nation to vote for building of strong economy
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Leader of Pakistan Muslim League(N) Ahsan Iqbal here on Thursday said the next election was about making a choice whether the nation wanted to continue the journey to build a strong economy or let some elements disrupt the process of development. Addressing a press conference here, he said, “This election is about… Continue reading Ahsan urges nation to vote for building of strong economy
President Mamnoon leaves for Pakistan
DUSHANBE , June 21 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday left for Pakistan at the conclusion of his four-day official visit to Tajikistan. The President was seen off at the Dushambe Airport by Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan Zokir Zoda Mahmad Toir. Pakistan’s Ambassador in Tajikistan Tariq Iqbal Soomro and senior embassy officials were also present on… Continue reading President Mamnoon leaves for Pakistan
Prime Minister stresses efforts for maximum cooperation with Azerbaijan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (Retd.) Nasir-ul-Mulk Thursday said Pakistan and Azerbaijan should make efforts to attain the optimum level of economic cooperation in fields of trade, investment, energy and defence. The caretaker prime minister said this in a meeting with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Ali Fikrat Oglu Alizada who called on him… Continue reading Prime Minister stresses efforts for maximum cooperation with Azerbaijan
85 per cent of the world’s refugees are hosted by developing countries
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and GIZ (German Development Cooperation) has marked World Refugee Day and expressed solidarity with 68.5 million people who had been displaced across the world at the end of 2017. According to UNHCR’s annual report, an average of one person… Continue reading 85 per cent of the world’s refugees are hosted by developing countries
Pakistan Navy provided assistance to Iranian dhow
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Pakistan Navy helicopter provided assistance to stranded Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS) 101 NM (187 KM) off Ormara. Upon receipt of information about distressed Dhow ‘Al Naeemi’ bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran with 13 x crew members (Fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy promptly responded and launched search and rescue… Continue reading Pakistan Navy provided assistance to Iranian dhow
PM reviews arrangements for holding of a transparent general election
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir ul Mulk Thursday discussed and reviewed the measures taken by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the holding of free, fair and transparent general election on July 25. The caretaker Prime Minister during his visit to the Election Commission of Pakistan met Chief Election Commissioner Justice… Continue reading PM reviews arrangements for holding of a transparent general election
Cultural exchanges imperative to further boost Sino-Pak ties: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Barrister Syed Ali Zafar in a meeting with Charge d’Affaires , Embassy of China Mr. Zhao Lijian who called on him here on Thursday, said that cultural exchanges are imperative to further boost Sino-Pak friendly ties as sustainability of economic cooperation requires… Continue reading Cultural exchanges imperative to further boost Sino-Pak ties: Ali Zafar
Zulfi Bukhari granted one time permission to travel abroad
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Interior, Azam Khan on Thursday said Zulfi Bukhari, a close friend of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan was granted one time permission to travel Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. “I viewed a file of Zulfi Bukhari, granted him permission for six days for travel to Saudi Arabia to… Continue reading Zulfi Bukhari granted one time permission to travel abroad
Govt to facilitate the textile sector: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, June 21 (APP):Minister of Energy Syed Ali Zafar met representatives of APTMA on Thursday and received a detailed presentation on textile sector and different issues relating to energy supply to the sector were also discussed in detail. The minister apprised the participants that he is committed to facilitate the industry within the mandate of… Continue reading Govt to facilitate the textile sector: Ali Zafar
ECP gives green signal for major reshuffle in KP’s bureaucracy
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday has given green signal for transfer and posting of various high ranking officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province to ensure the holding of General Election-2018 in transparent,free and fair manners across the country. These posting and transfers have been carried out ahead of next month’s election… Continue reading ECP gives green signal for major reshuffle in KP’s bureaucracy
Pakistan to hunt ‘all’ TTP militants sans distinction of good or bad: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Pakistan does not discriminate between good or bad Taliban and would continue to hunt ‘all’ TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban) militants, Foreign Office said Thursday. “Pakistan will continue to hunt ‘all’ the TTP persons, if need be,” Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal said when asked to clarify whether the chase would limit to the… Continue reading Pakistan to hunt ‘all’ TTP militants sans distinction of good or bad: FO
Over 100 million voters to exercise votes’ rights in polls: ECP
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday said that the total registered voters in the country had reached the figure of 105,955,409 with 59,224,263 male and 46,731,146 female voters. According to final electoral rolls-2018 shared by the ECP, out of total registered voters 60,672,870 were from Punjab, 22,391,244 voters were from Sindh,… Continue reading Over 100 million voters to exercise votes’ rights in polls: ECP