ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Saturday said that the commission had finalized all necessary logistic arrangements for ensuring to hold the upcoming general election on July 25 in a smooth and organized manner. The holding of elections which is considered to be a biggest logistic activity in the country required… Continue reading ECP finalizes logistical arrangements for upcoming elections
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Court verdict against Nawaz shocking: Abbasi
ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday said the accountability court decision awarding massive punishment to Nawaz Sharif was shocking for the country. Talking to a private news channel, Abbasi, who is also leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N),said, “We have already assessed that such a decision against the former… Continue reading Court verdict against Nawaz shocking: Abbasi
Imran for making Raja Zafarul Haq committee report public
ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Saturday demanded of the government to make public the report of Raja Zafarul Haq Committee mandated to probe into the amendments in the constitutional clause pertaining to the Khatm-e-Nabuwat (finality of the Holy Prophet PBUH). Addressing the Ulema Mashaikh Conference at Golra Sharif here, he… Continue reading Imran for making Raja Zafarul Haq committee report public
Avenfield decision exposes Sharifs differences: Qureshi
MULTAN, July 7 (APP)::Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mehmood Qureshi Saturday said that differences between Sharif brothers have been exposed after announcement of the Avenfield reference case verdict by the accountability court. Addressing to a press conference at Gulshan Market here, he said that it was being hoped that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would… Continue reading Avenfield decision exposes Sharifs differences: Qureshi
Govt decides to decrease petroleum prices: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):The caretaker government has decided to decrease the prices in petroleum products to provide relief to the people. According to caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Petroleum Syed Ali Zafar, the government would bear the loss of Rs10 billion due to measures taken for reducing petroleum products. The news channels… Continue reading Govt decides to decrease petroleum prices: Ali Zafar
PML (N) to ensure tax relief for the salaried class: Miftah Ismail
KARACHI, Jul 07 (APP):Dr.Miftah Ismail, the PML (N) candidate for NA 244 constituency has assured Karachiites that his party once voted back to power will ensure tax relief for the salaried class in particular and masses in general. Addressing the voters belonging to his constituency in Nursery area, the former federal minister for finance… Continue reading PML (N) to ensure tax relief for the salaried class: Miftah Ismail
Nawaz Sharif to be accorded huge welcome on his return on July 13
KARACHI, Jul 07 (APP):PML-N Senator Mushahid ullah Khan here on Saturday said former prime minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif will be accorded an exemplary welcome on July 13, the scheduled date for his return to country from UK. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club, the senior PML-N activist said despite being exposed to… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif to be accorded huge welcome on his return on July 13
Pakistan to have independent Regional Maritime Patrols in Indian Ocean
KARACHI, Jul 07 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Saturday announced that the country in pursuit of its national interests and strategic autonomy will institute independent Regional Maritime Patrols in the Indian Ocean. Addressing the commissioning parade of the 109th Midshipmen and 18th Short Service Commission (SSC) Course here at… Continue reading Pakistan to have independent Regional Maritime Patrols in Indian Ocean
Imran to address public meeting in Multan on 20th
MULTAN, July 7 (APP)::Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan will address a public meeting at Fort Qasim Bagh Stadium on July 20. A special PTI meeting to finalise arrangements was held with Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the chair. He said that exemplary arrangements were being made for the public meeting and PTI District… Continue reading Imran to address public meeting in Multan on 20th
Brother says Capt (retd) Safdar not arrested
PESHAWAR, Jul 07 (APP):Muhammad Sajjad, brother of Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar, Saturday categorically denied the news about the arrest of his brother by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) or local police. Talking to APP, Muhammad Sajjad said the news regarding the arrest of Capt (retd) Safdar, which was broadcast by many news channels, was baseless.… Continue reading Brother says Capt (retd) Safdar not arrested
Nawaz has right to file appeal against court decision: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Law Affairs, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar on Friday said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif filing had the right to file an appeal against the court decision. Talking to a private news channel, he said that it was easy to bring those persons… Continue reading Nawaz has right to file appeal against court decision: Ali Zafar
PPP to take practical steps for masses’ prosperity: Bilawal
RAHIM YAR KHAN, July 06 (APP)::Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said the PPP after coming into power would take initiatives for the prosperity of farmers and deprived segments of the society. Addressing a public meeting at Nawazabad, tehsil Sadiqabad, he said the PPP had elected prime minister from South Punjab and… Continue reading PPP to take practical steps for masses’ prosperity: Bilawal
Skilled manpower inevitable for stable national development: President
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said presence of skilled manpower was essential to provide a strong foundation for the national development and the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) must keep up its remarkable role in this regard. He said this in a meeting with Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional… Continue reading Skilled manpower inevitable for stable national development: President
Shehbaz rejects Avenfield verdict
LAHORE, Jul 06 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif Friday rejected the Avenfield case verdict. “The decision will be remembered as one of the darkest chapters in Pakistan’s political history,” he said addressing a news conference at the PML-N Model Town Secretariat. “This politically motivated decision against Nawaz Sharif and her daughter is… Continue reading Shehbaz rejects Avenfield verdict
NSC reviews Action Plan to fulfill obligations made to FATF
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP):The National Security Committee at Prime Minister’s House Friday reiterated a firm commitment to fulfill obligations made to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under the Action Plan, regarding measures to combat money-laundering and terror financing. The 26th meeting chaired by Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk discussed the details of the… Continue reading NSC reviews Action Plan to fulfill obligations made to FATF
Nawaz sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, Maryam seven years
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):The Accountability Court on Friday awarded ten years rigorous imprisonment and eight million pounds fine to former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Avenfield property reference under the charge of concealment of assets. The court also awarded Nawaz Sharif imprisonment for another year under Serial No. 2 Schedule of the NAB Ordinance.… Continue reading Nawaz sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, Maryam seven years
Investment on human resource, education, elimination of corruption to remain key priority of PTI govt-Imran
PESHAWAR, Jul 06 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan Friday pledged to make investment on development of human resource of the country to alleviate poverty, generate employment opportunity and improve the living standard of people after coming into power. He expressed these views while addressing a big public gathering at Timergara in Lower Dir… Continue reading Investment on human resource, education, elimination of corruption to remain key priority of PTI govt-Imran
Pakistan Navy Ship to visit Ports Mouth UK from July 18
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP):Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT will visit Portsmouth, UK from July 18 to 22 and during stay, the ship will be open for Pakistani and British Pakistani community as per following schedule. On July 2018 at 1300 to 1600 hours PNS ASLAT will be berthed at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Ports Mouth, a… Continue reading Pakistan Navy Ship to visit Ports Mouth UK from July 18
Govt establishes fund for construction of Diamer Basha, Mohmand dams
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):The government has decided to establish “Diamer-Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund-2018” for raising funds for the construction of these two important dams in the country to overcome impending water challenges. According to notification issued by the Finance Division here Friday, all proceeds on account of the fund and payment into it would… Continue reading Govt establishes fund for construction of Diamer Basha, Mohmand dams
Election turn close friends ‘Muqam-Musazai’ into political rivals on NA-29-Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Jul 06 (APP):The 2018 general elections has turned two close friends of recent past, Engr Amir Muqam of PML(N) and Nasir Khan Musazai of PTI, into political opponents on NA-29 Peshawar-III where tough electoral battle is expected on July 25. Musazai, who remained Provincial Information Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League-N and a close friend… Continue reading Election turn close friends ‘Muqam-Musazai’ into political rivals on NA-29-Peshawar
