PESHAWAR, Jul 18 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice (Retd) Dost Muhammad Khan has directed to allocate Rs 400 million for the establishment of women campus of Bannu University of Science & Technology. He issued these directives in a meeting with the Vice Chancellor and other staff of BUST at Chief Minister’s Secretariat here… Continue reading Caretaker CM directs for allocation of funds to set up women campus of BUST
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PML-N to win elections on performance basis: Miftah
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Dr Miftah Ismail Wednesday said his party would get votes on the basis of performance and prudent policies and would win the general election with majority. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government could not deliver in of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he alleged talking to a news channel. He said… Continue reading PML-N to win elections on performance basis: Miftah
RO of NA-91 urged presiding officers to ensure ECP code
SAGODHA, July 18 (APP)::Returning Officer (RO) NA-91 Abdul Jabbar Wednesday said transparent and independent election was priority of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and urged presiding officers to perform their duties according to the ECP code. He said all stake-holders, including administration and security departments, were also cooperating with the ECP. Talking to… Continue reading RO of NA-91 urged presiding officers to ensure ECP code
Economic security should be new consideration of foreign policy: FM
ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP):Caertaker Foreign Minister Abdullah Hussain Haroon Wednesday said Pakistan was confronting numerous challenges at the foreign policy front, however, emphasized that economic security should be the new consideration. Addressing a National Conference on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Opportunities here, he said plenty of opportunities existed for Pakistan which had not been… Continue reading Economic security should be new consideration of foreign policy: FM
FAFEN to monitor election process on 85% polling stations: Abdul Ahad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) will monitor the election process in 85 per cent of total polling stations to be set up by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for July 25 elections. Media Manager and Advocacy Syed Abdul Ahad while taking to APP said, “We will deploy about 19,000… Continue reading FAFEN to monitor election process on 85% polling stations: Abdul Ahad
MQM (P) to retain its status in GE 2018: Sabzwari claims
HYDERABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The member Rabita Committee Muttahida Quomi Movement (P) and Ex-Sindh Minister Faisal Sabzwari has claimed that the party would retain its status in the general elections and despite pre-poll rigging, the people of urban localities of Sindh would elect the party candidates with thumping majority. He made such claim while talking… Continue reading MQM (P) to retain its status in GE 2018: Sabzwari claims
Govt to give tax exemptions in FATA: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Barrister Syed Ali Zafar said the federal cabinet in its meeting Wednesday decided that sales tax on electricity and manufacturing, and income tax on profits would not be collected in FATA and PATA. Addressing a press conference here, he said tax exemptions… Continue reading Govt to give tax exemptions in FATA: Ali Zafar
British Premier condoles over loss of lives in recent terrorist attacks
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):British Prime Minister Theresa May has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justice (retired) Nasir-ul-Mulk conveying her condolence over the loss of lives in recent terrorist attacks. According to a press release of the British High Commission in Islamabad on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Theresa May expressed her shock at last… Continue reading British Premier condoles over loss of lives in recent terrorist attacks
Pakistan disappointed over India’s rejection of UNHCR report
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan Wednesday expressed disappointment over rejection by India of the UN report on gross human rights violations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir ( IoK) and said it welcomes visit of the Commission of Inquiry to Azad Jammu Kashmir and IoK. Spokesman of the Foreign Office Dr Mohammad Faisal responded to the Indian… Continue reading Pakistan disappointed over India’s rejection of UNHCR report
Fire at weekly bazaar engulfs around 70 stalls
ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP):Dense fumes of black smoke towered the sky as fire erupted at Landa section of Weekly Bazaar near Peshawar Morr here on Wednesday, engulfing several shops and stalls. The fire engulfed more that 70 stalls set up at in E and F sections of the bazaar, offering used clothes on cheap… Continue reading Fire at weekly bazaar engulfs around 70 stalls
Imran Khan vows to make four new tourist spots every year in country
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf chief Imran Khan on Wednesday vowed to establish four new tourist spots in the country after coming into power. Addressing a public rally in Nathia Gali, he claimed that the PTI led provincial government had made drastic changes in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa during its five year tenure. He claimed… Continue reading Imran Khan vows to make four new tourist spots every year in country
PM kicks off Monsoons Tree plantation campaign; 47 mln saplings to be planted
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (Retd ) Nasir-ul-Mulk Wednesday kicked off the annual monsoon tree plantation campaign with a pledge to make Pakistan green. The Prime Minister planted a sapling of Pinus Roxburgh here at the PM House. Caretaker Minister for Climate Change Muhammad Yusuf Shaikh and senior officials were present at… Continue reading PM kicks off Monsoons Tree plantation campaign; 47 mln saplings to be planted
Plan of south Punjab to be announced soon: Shah Mehmood
MULTAN,July 18 (APP):Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Imran Khan would present plan of south Punjab province in his public meeting scheduled for July 20. While talking to journalists after reviewing arrangement at Qasim Bagh stadium, the site for scheduled public meeting, Shah Mehmood Qureshi observed that the… Continue reading Plan of south Punjab to be announced soon: Shah Mehmood
Scientist, Scholar, Prof. Dr. Saeed A Durrani passed away
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Eminent Pakistani Scientist and Scholar, Prof. Dr. Saeed A Durrani passed away in UK on Monday at the age of 88. Dr. Durrani completed his M.Sc from Govt. College Lahore in 1953 then went to abroad for Ph.D. He returned to Pakistan and served in PAEC as Director, said a press release… Continue reading Scientist, Scholar, Prof. Dr. Saeed A Durrani passed away
People want change in the form of PTI: Nafeesa Kahttak
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate nominated for reserved seat Nafeesa Kahttak Wednesday said that the people in Election Commission and the interim government must come out on July 25 and cast their vote for those politicians who really want to do something for progress of the country. Talking to APP, she said… Continue reading People want change in the form of PTI: Nafeesa Kahttak
More than 70 Pakistani students selected for Erasmus+program to study at EU universities
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):More than 70 young students, 43 percent women, from across Pakistan have been selected for the Erasmus+ programme, under which young students from outside Europe have the unique opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at various universities across Europe. This is the world’s most successful student exchange programme which is funded… Continue reading More than 70 Pakistani students selected for Erasmus+program to study at EU universities
ECP plans special security measures for highly sensitive polling stations
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has planned special security measures for 17,007 highly sensitive polling stations. According to an ECP official, the Commission will ensure security of voters for having better turnout and for this security plan has been prepared. He said that 5,878 of the polling stations have been… Continue reading ECP plans special security measures for highly sensitive polling stations
Pakistan submits its second reply at ICJ in Jadhav case: FO Spokesman
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Pakistan on Tuesday submitted its second reply at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case of Indian spy and terrorist, Commander Kulbushan Jadhav, Foreign Office Spokesman Dr. Mohammad Faisal said in his tweet. “Director India Dr. Fareha Bugti submitted the dossier, along with Waseem Shahzad, an officer of the… Continue reading Pakistan submits its second reply at ICJ in Jadhav case: FO Spokesman
Govt resolved to hold election in free, fair, transparent manner: Ali Zafar
RAWALPINDI, Jul 17 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Syed Ali Zafar on Tuesday expressed the government’s resolve to hold the upcoming elections on time and in a free, fair and transparent manner. Addressing Lahore High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi Bench here, he said, “The federal and provincial governments will extend… Continue reading Govt resolved to hold election in free, fair, transparent manner: Ali Zafar
PM directs to accommodate youth from victim families of Mastung blast in NAVTTC programmes
ISLAMABAD, July 17 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk Tuesday directed to accommodate maximum number of youth from the victim families of Mastung blast in the training programmes of National Vocational and Technical Training Centre (NAVTTC). Chairing a briefing on the functions and performance of Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training here at the PM… Continue reading PM directs to accommodate youth from victim families of Mastung blast in NAVTTC programmes
