ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said with a huge potential of cooperation existed between Pakistan and Kazakhstan in pharmaceutical sector, the purchase of medicines from Pakistan was mutually beneficial for the both countries. He said this while talking to Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Kazakhstan Dr Imtiaz A Kazi who called on him here… Continue reading President for increasing Pak-Kazakh trade in pharmaceutical sector
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PPP to win elections with thumping majority: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
NAWABSHAH, Jul 04 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed that Party would prove to be victorious in coming general election with thumping majority as its leadership and workers rendered a lot of sacrifices for the democracy. He was addressing a press conference here at Zardari House on Wednesday during his election campaign, Bakhtawar… Continue reading PPP to win elections with thumping majority: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Afghan envoy calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, July 4 (APP):Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at General Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including security situation in Afghanistan and region came under discussion. The ambassador thanked COAS for his efforts in improving bilateral… Continue reading Afghan envoy calls on COAS
President for enhanced Pak-Nigeria cooperation in diverse areas
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said as Pakistan and Nigeria were close friends, there were immense opportunities of cooperation between the two countries in various sectors including trade and commerce. He said this while talking to High Commissioner-designate of Pakistan to Nigeria Major Gen (Retd) Waqar Ahmed Kingravi who called on him here at… Continue reading President for enhanced Pak-Nigeria cooperation in diverse areas
Shehbaz Sharif appears before NAB
LAHORE, Jul 04 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-N president Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Saaf Pani Company and Punjab Power Development Company corruption scams. The PML-N president was questioned related to the scandal for one and a half hours at NAB Lahore office. The NAB had summoned Shehbaz Sharif… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif appears before NAB
Shafqat Jalil posted as PIO
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Shafqat Jalil, Additional Secretary (BS-21), Information and Broadcasting Division, Islamabad, is assigned to look after the work of the vacant post of Director General/Principal Information Officer, Press Information Department. He is assigned the post in addition to his own duties with immediate effect and until further orders in public interest, said… Continue reading Shafqat Jalil posted as PIO
PM urges int’l community to play its role for resolution of Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):Prime Minister justice (retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk Wednesday said international community must play its role for realization of right to self-determination to Kashmiri people in the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) as promised to them through the UNSC relevant resolutions. He was talking to Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan… Continue reading PM urges int’l community to play its role for resolution of Kashmir issue
Army’s deployment to complement efforts for peaceful conduct of polls: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 04 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk on Tuesday expressed the hope that the assistance of army personnel would complement efforts to ensure smooth and peaceful conducting of the General Elections 2018. The Prime Minister expressed these views at a briefing about the mandate and working of Ministry of Defence at Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Army’s deployment to complement efforts for peaceful conduct of polls: PM
34 ready to pull the rope in tug of war over NA-53 Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):As many as thirty-four aspiring candidates will be vying for NA-53 Islamabad, dubbed as hotly contested national assembly seat, with two major stalwarts Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of PML-N heading towards neck to neck contest. The other candidates trying their luck in… Continue reading 34 ready to pull the rope in tug of war over NA-53 Islamabad
Fazl asks govt to ensure free, fair election
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Muttahidda Majli-e-Amal chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday urged the caretaker government to ensure free, fair and transparent general election on July 25. Talking to media persons, he said the caretaker government should fulfill its responsibilities. The general election should be held on its stipulated time as per the constitution; provisions,… Continue reading Fazl asks govt to ensure free, fair election
Women protest against short supply of natural gas
NAWABSHAH, Jul 04 (APP):Hundreds of women came out to protest against hours long load shedding of gas in nearby areas of Daulatpur town and occupied the camp set up to welcome rally of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Protesting women were chanting slogans “Bilawal first give gas then take vote”. Later these women and children came… Continue reading Women protest against short supply of natural gas
Pak envoy presents his credentials to President of Kosovo
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Pakistan’s ambassador to Republic of Kosovo (resident in Ankara), Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi has presented his credentials to Kosovo’s President Hashim Thaci in a graceful and dignified ceremony held at the Office of the President of Kosovo in Pristina. According to a press release received here Wednesday, ambassador Qazi conveyed heartfelt… Continue reading Pak envoy presents his credentials to President of Kosovo
PTI has no vision: Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) did not have any political vision as its last government in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa could not deliver for the welfare of the province. He appreciated former Punjab chief minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for launching metro bus and orange line train but… Continue reading PTI has no vision: Fazal
SC seeks details of foreign assets of Zardari, Musharraf
ISLAMABAD, Jul 04 (APP):The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought details of foreign assets of formers presidents Asif Ali Zardari and General (retd) Pervez Musharraf and former attorney general Justice (retd) Malik Qayyum while hearing a sou moto case pertaining to the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO). A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan… Continue reading SC seeks details of foreign assets of Zardari, Musharraf
PTI proposes Centralized Knowledge Economy Authority to boost exports
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plans to establish a Centralized Knowledge Economy Authority (CKEA) with an objective to making Information Technology (IT) the top contributor to exports and job creation. The Authority, having statutory powers for procurement, policies and regulations, will be headed by a CIO who would ensure that a connected and… Continue reading PTI proposes Centralized Knowledge Economy Authority to boost exports
Shehbaz Sharif to address public meeting on July 11: Sanaullah
FAISALABAD, July 4 (APP)::PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif will address a public meeting at the Dhubi Ghatt here on July 11. Addressing a press conference here Wednesday, PML-N leader and candidate for NA-106 Rana Sanaullah Khan said earlier the public meeting was scheduled to be held on July 7 but due to some certain reasons… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif to address public meeting on July 11: Sanaullah
ECP asks polling staff to assist elderly, transgenders on polling day
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed its polling staff to ensure proper guidance and assistance to voters, especially to elderly, transgenders and pregnant women on the polling day – July 25. While issuing a 13-point code of conduct for its polling staff, the ECP directed them to be punctual and… Continue reading ECP asks polling staff to assist elderly, transgenders on polling day
PTI chief comes hard on builders’ mafia and invites ABAD to help materialize housing policy
KARACHI, Jul 04 (APP):The Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI), Imran Khan coming hard on unscrupulous elements exploiting housing needs of the masses here on Wednesday invited members of Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) to join him in his endeavour to provide quality living to the masses. Announcing the Housing Policy envisaged by… Continue reading PTI chief comes hard on builders’ mafia and invites ABAD to help materialize housing policy
PML-N to win general election: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT, July 4 (APP)::Former foreign minister and PML-N backed candidate for NA-73, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday expressed his hope the PML-N would win general election. Addressing the party workers at UC Imam Shaib, he said the people of Pakistan know who could beneficial for them. He said that respect of vote should be… Continue reading PML-N to win general election: Khawaja Asif
CPEC playing role in raising employment, reducing load shedding
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Secretary ministry of planning, development and reforms, Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui Wednesday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a significant role through investment in energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring zero load shedding to industrial sector, raising employment opportunities and encouraging micro entrepreneurship contributed significantly to control unemployment. Addressing a seminar… Continue reading CPEC playing role in raising employment, reducing load shedding
- 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.
