PPP would never support delay in general election:Bilawal

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday said general elections should be held on time as PPP would never support delay in the election nor it would go to boycott. Talking to a private news channel, he strongly condemned terrorist attack on political gathering of Awami National Party (ANP)… Continue reading PPP would never support delay in general election:Bilawal

Published
Categorized as National

Pakistan’s single country exhibition opens in Bangkok

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The first ever three-day single country exhibition of Pakistan opened in Bangkok to woo the traders and investors from Thailand to invest in Pakistan. Started on Friday, the exhibition is being held at the Queen Sirkit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, said press release received here Saturday. Vice Minister for Commerce of Thailand Sakon Varanyuwatana was… Continue reading Pakistan’s single country exhibition opens in Bangkok

Published
Categorized as National

Election to be held on time as nation united to defeat terrorists’ nefarious designs: Ali Zafar

APP37-14 MURREE: July 14 - Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History & Literary Heritage Syed Ali Zafar addressing during the inauguration ceremony of 3-day NBF Kitab Mela arranged by National Book Foundation and Lawrence College Gora Gali. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Saturday said elections would be held on time despite terrorist attempts to delay the polls as the nation was united and resolute to defeat the nefarious designs of the enemies. Speaking at a book fair organized by National Book… Continue reading Election to be held on time as nation united to defeat terrorists’ nefarious designs: Ali Zafar

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

Speakers for accelerating response to malnutrition in country

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The implementation of Pakistan multi-sectoral nutrition strategy and provincial multi-sectoral nutrition strategies were discussed at a roundtable to explore synergies with key stakeholders for accelerated response to malnutrition in the country. The roundtable was attended by over 80 participants including senators, senior officials of federal and provincial governments, representatives of UN… Continue reading Speakers for accelerating response to malnutrition in country

Published
Categorized as National

Bilawal voices concern over terror acts

APP18-14 PESHAWAR: July 14 - Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing a press conference. APP Photo by Shaheryar Anjum

  PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP):Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Saturday voiced concern over terrorist acts carried out in Bannu and Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Mastung in Balochistan, due to which he had to cancel a public meeting in Malakand. Addressing a press conference here, he said despite efforts the desired goal… Continue reading Bilawal voices concern over terror acts

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

CJP pays surprise visit to Poly Clinic Hospital

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Saturday made a surprise visit to Federal Government Poly Clinic Hospital to observe management and facilities of the healthcare institute. The CJP inquired to a patient about facilities available in the hospital, while he made a number of complaints to the chief justice regarding… Continue reading CJP pays surprise visit to Poly Clinic Hospital

Published
Categorized as National

Country to observe mourning on Sunday

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Prime minister justice retired Nasirul Mulk Saturday directed for observance of one-day official mourning on Sunday (tomorrow) to pay tributes to the martyrs of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhutnkhwa terrorist attacks and express solidarity and sympathy with the bereaved families. The Ministry of Interior has been directed by the Prime Minister office to… Continue reading Country to observe mourning on Sunday

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

UAE condemns terrorist attacks, expresses solidarity

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned the two terrorist attacks on two election campaigns in Mastung, Balochistan and Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunhwa, killing dozens of innocent people. In a statement received here Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE expressed the UAE’s condemnation of these two acts of… Continue reading UAE condemns terrorist attacks, expresses solidarity

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

PPP to give priority to construction of dams, water shortage problems: Bokhari

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate from NA-53, Syed Sibit ul Haider Bukhari Friday said if his party would come to power then the its first priority would be construction of dams and overcome issues to the water. Talking to APP, he said the supply of drinkable water and sanitation required special… Continue reading PPP to give priority to construction of dams, water shortage problems: Bokhari

Published
Categorized as National

Nawaz returns to save poltical career: Qureshi

  MULTAN, July 14 (APP)::Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has claimed Nawaz Sharif returned to save his political career instead of safeguarding the country. Nawaz Sharif was sent to jail in a corruption case and it was not a political case. The PTI fought a legal battle and remained winner, claimed Shah… Continue reading Nawaz returns to save poltical career: Qureshi

Published
Categorized as National

OIC strongly condemns terrorist attacks

oic secretary general

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the suicide attack on elections campaign rally in Balochistan. OIC secretary general Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen extended his solidarity with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and urged the concerned authorities to take all possible actions to bring… Continue reading OIC strongly condemns terrorist attacks

Japan expresses solidarity with Pakistan, people to combat terrorism

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Japan has expressed solidarity with the government and people of the Pakistan in the wake of terrorist attacks and reiterated its support for the efforts by the government to combat terrorism. “Japan is shocked and saddened by the terrorist attacks which caused numerous deaths and injuries on July 13, on political… Continue reading Japan expresses solidarity with Pakistan, people to combat terrorism

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

BAP to continue Raisani’s mission of restoring peace in Balochistan: Jam Kamal

  QUETTA, Jul 14 (APP):President Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) Jam Kamal Khan on Saturday said BAP leadership would continue Raisani’s mission of restoring peace in Balochistan. He said enemies of Pakistan were engaged in instrumenting nefarious plans for creating political instability in Balochistan. He expressed these views while talking to different delegates here Saturday. Secretary… Continue reading BAP to continue Raisani’s mission of restoring peace in Balochistan: Jam Kamal

Published
Categorized as National

Free, fair elections include in responsibilities of care-taker government: Aftab Sherpao

  PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP):Chairman Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said that holding free and fair elections were the core responsibility of care-taker government, it should be unbiased and not off-center. He also called upon all the political parties and stakeholders to play role for the restoration of peace in the… Continue reading Free, fair elections include in responsibilities of care-taker government: Aftab Sherpao

Published
Categorized as National

PPP to win up-coming election :Nargis Faiz

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):A nominated candidate of Pakistan People’s Party, Nargis Faiz from NA-74 Sialkot hoped that PPP would win the up-coming elections as people had decided to cast their vote in favour of only those candidates who were enjoying good reputation in public. Talking to APP, she said that the Election Commission of… Continue reading PPP to win up-coming election :Nargis Faiz

Published
Categorized as National

Australian HC condemns KPK, Balochistan attacks

Profile Pic

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Australian High Commission to Pakistan Margaret Adamson Saturday condemns the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks on the political candidates and their supporters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. “I strongly condemn the attack on election rallies in Mastung and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. I am deeply grieved to hear about the loss of so many… Continue reading Australian HC condemns KPK, Balochistan attacks

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

Balloki power plant likely to start commercial operation soon

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (APP):Pakistan’s third R-LNG based Independent power project of 1223 MW has been completed and expected to start its commercial operation in the last week of the current month, which is another milestone achieved by Private Power and Infrastructure Board ( PPIB ). The project located in Balloki, district Kasur was initiated in… Continue reading Balloki power plant likely to start commercial operation soon

Published
Categorized as National

First hajj flight departs to Saudia

APP08-14 LAHORE: July 14 - Federal Secretary Religious Affairs Khalid Masood Chaudhry seen off the pilgrims at Airport on the occasion of first Hajj flight. APP photo by Mubarak Ali

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The first hajj flight PK 7003 carrying 327 intending pilgrims departed to Madina Munawwara from Islamabad International Airport on Saturday morning. The pilgrims were seen off by additional Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Captain (Retd) Aftab Ahmed,Deputy Head of Mission,Saudi Embassy Habibullah Bukhari. Congratulating the intending pilgrims Captain Aftab… Continue reading First hajj flight departs to Saudia

Published
Categorized as National

1st Hajj flight left BKIA for Madina

PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP):The first Hajj flight left Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIA) for Madina with 177 pilgrims on board, here on Saturday. First flight, PA 6760 took off on 4:50 PM. Caretaker minister for social welfare, Sara Safdar see off the pilgrims. Director Hajj, Shakil Ahmad Sethi, Airport Manager, Samar Rafiq and concerned officials… Continue reading 1st Hajj flight left BKIA for Madina

Published
Categorized as National

Nawaz, Maryam sent to Adyala Jail after court issues their warrants

  ISLAMABAD, July 14 (APP):The Accountability Court of Islamabad Friday night issued imprisonment warrants for former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz after the convict persons were arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from Lahore airport and later shifted them to Islamabad. The accountability court would conduct further hearings in… Continue reading Nawaz, Maryam sent to Adyala Jail after court issues their warrants

Published
Categorized as National Tagged
APP Services