PM for enhanced Pak-Nepal bilateral relations

APP86-15 ISLAMABAD: May 15 - Chief of Army Staff of the Nepalese Army General Rajendra Chhetri called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. APP

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday expressed the hope that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Nepal including cooperation in the defence sector would be further strengthened. He was talking to Chief of Army Staff of Nepalese Army General Rajendra Chhetri, who called on him. Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs Khurram Dastgir… Continue reading PM for enhanced Pak-Nepal bilateral relations

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International Conference of News Agencies creates forum for mutual cooperation

APP20-15 ISLAMABAD: May 15 – A group photo of MD APP Masood Malik with participating artists during concluded session of the two-day International Conference of News Agencies (ICNA) attended by delegates from various countries organized by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) under the theme, “Pakistan’s Media – Opportunities and Challenges” with special focus on ‘News Agencies – Emerging Professional Challenges on late Monday night. APP photo by Afzaal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):A two-day International Conference of News Agencies (ICNA) has agreed to establish an International Forum of News Agencies (IFNA) for enhancing their mutual cooperation and coping with the challenges in an environment where the stage quite often is set by the social media. The conference, held from May 13 to 14, was… Continue reading International Conference of News Agencies creates forum for mutual cooperation

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Using ‘misreported Nawaz interview’ for political gains putting national security at stake: PM

APP85-15 ISLAMABAD: May 15 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing at the National Assembly. APP

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said the statement of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Mumbai attacks was “sheer misreporting” by Indian media and those using it for political gains were in fact putting the national security at stake. “It is unfortunate that our politicians and media are towing the line… Continue reading Using ‘misreported Nawaz interview’ for political gains putting national security at stake: PM

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CM congratulates Pakistani cricket team over its success

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LAHORE, May 15 (APP):President PML-N and Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan cricket team over its success in the test match against Ireland. He said that Pakistani players have achieved success in Dublin test match with their marvellous play. “I congratulate all the players over this success and today’s success is the… Continue reading CM congratulates Pakistani cricket team over its success

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Navy War College delegation visits SCCI

APP83-15 SIALKOT: May 15 - SVP Chamber Ch. Abdul Waheed presenting a shield to delegation of Navy War College at SCCI. APP Photo by Munir Butt

SIALKOT, May 15 (APP)::A 91-member delegation of Pakistan Navy War College Tuesday visited Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) here. The delegates discussed in detail matters of mutual interest with Sialkot exporters during a meeting held at the SCCI. Pakistan Navy’s Commandant Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi led the delegation. As many as 24… Continue reading Navy War College delegation visits SCCI

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Pakistan-Canada relations based on strong foundation of friendship, cooperation

APP80-15 WINNIPEG: May 15 - High commissioner Tariq Azim Khan in a group photo with winners of Jinnah Award 2018 at Canada-Pakistan Business Association dinner. APP

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Tariq Azim said Pakistan-Canada relations are based on strong foundations of friendship, cooperation and Pakistan consider the Canada a very important partner for the size of its economy and membership of important fora like G-7, G-20, WTO and the Commonwealth. He said this while addressing an annual… Continue reading Pakistan-Canada relations based on strong foundation of friendship, cooperation

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PTI has devastated Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Shehbaz

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LAHORE, May 15 (APP):President Pakistan Muslim League-N and Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has devastated the province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the city of Peshawar has been defaced. The promises made with the nation by Imran Niazi have proved false. Earlier, Khan Sahib declared the Metro Bus of Lahore… Continue reading PTI has devastated Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Shehbaz

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Pakistan re-emerges as stable country in an unstable region after defeating terrorism: Dastgir

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Minister for Defence Khurram Dastgir has said that Pakistan had re-emerged as a stable and peaceful country in an unstable region after defeating the monster of terrorism and by putting itself on the trajectory of sustainable economic growth. Speaking at an International Conference of News Agencies, the minister said Pakistan had emerged… Continue reading Pakistan re-emerges as stable country in an unstable region after defeating terrorism: Dastgir

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Pakistan condemns use of force against Palestinians

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ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Pakistan Tuesday strongly condemned the merciless killings and injuries of innocent unarmed Palestinian civilian protesters by the occupying authorities. According to the foreign office statement here, the protests were a consequence of the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv in opposition to the position of the United… Continue reading Pakistan condemns use of force against Palestinians

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Cultural show enthralls ICNA delegates

APP06-15 ISLAMABAD: May 15 – Artists performing traditional dance during cultural show at the concluded session of the Two-day International Conference of News Agencies (ICNA) attended the delegates from various countries organized by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) under the theme, “Pakistan’s Media – Opportunities and Challenges” with special focus on ‘News Agencies – Emerging Professional Challenges at last late night.' APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Popular musicians and folk performers on Monday night mesmerized the audience with their enthralling performance in a cultural show organized by Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) in honor of the delegates of two-day International Conference of News Agencies (ICNA) to inform them about the rich cultural and traditional values of Pakistan. After… Continue reading Cultural show enthralls ICNA delegates

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Senate condemns Israeli atrocities, shifting of US embassy to Jerusalem

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Senate on Tuesday strongly condemned the atrocities committed by Israeli occupied forces against the innocent and defenceless people of Palestine and also rejected the moving of American Embassy to Jerusalem by the United States of America (USA). The resolution unanimously passed by the Upper House of the Parliament was moved by Leader… Continue reading Senate condemns Israeli atrocities, shifting of US embassy to Jerusalem

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NA session starts

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):The National Assembly session started at 10:38 am here Tuesday at the Parliament House with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and Naat. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is in the Chair. The House will take up the agenda items included winding up of general discussion on the budget for… Continue reading NA session starts

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CM condoles death of Maulana Sufi Sarwar

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LAHORE, May 15 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of Shaikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Sufi Sarwar. In his condolence message, the chief minister prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear… Continue reading CM condoles death of Maulana Sufi Sarwar

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No additional taxes, Govt’s focus on people’s welfare, upholding supremacy of democracy : Miftah

APP31-15 ISLAMABAD: May 15 - Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail delivering budget winding up speech in National Assembly. APP

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Highlighting that main focus of the government was welfare of people and upholding supremacy of democracy, Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Miftah Ismail Tuesday said tax relief to all segments of society has been provided through budget for fiscal year 2018-19, while avoiding imposition of any additional taxes, which is unprecedented in… Continue reading No additional taxes, Govt’s focus on people’s welfare, upholding supremacy of democracy : Miftah

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Pakistan becomes a preferred tourist destination for domestic, international tourists

APP33-15 PARIS: May 15 - Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque cutting the ribbon to launch Tourist Information Desk and Touristic Website at the Embassy of Pakistan. APP

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):The improved security situation, upgraded road and communication infrastructure, modern travelling and residential facilities have made Pakistan a preferred tourist destination for the domestic and international tourists. The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque said this during the inaugural ceremony of special Tourist Information Counter at the Embassy of Pakistan,… Continue reading Pakistan becomes a preferred tourist destination for domestic, international tourists

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Maximum literacy rate can be achieved through Non-Formal Education: Baligh

APP13-15 ISLAMABAD: May 15 - Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Engr. Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman cutting the ribbon to inaugurate National Training Institute for Literacy and NFE. APP photo by Javed Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Minister for Education Engr Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman on Tuesday said that Non-Formal Education (NFE) is need of the hour and the best way to achieve maximum literacy rate across the country in present circumstances. He expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of Pakistan’s first National Training Institute (NTI) for… Continue reading Maximum literacy rate can be achieved through Non-Formal Education: Baligh

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E-school system to be introduced in five Govt Girls’ schools

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Chairman Taleem Foundation (TF) Pakistan Dr Zafar Iqbal Qadir Tuesday said the organization had planned to introduce an e-school system in five selected government-run girls’ schools of the federal capital to improve their performance by equipping them with innovative ideas and social technologies. “Initially, the system will be installed in five low-performing… Continue reading E-school system to be introduced in five Govt Girls’ schools

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National interests to be on top priority: Jaffar

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):State Minister for Maritime Affairs Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal has urged the political forces and other institutions to give importance to the national interests and not to call anyone as traitor. Talking to media persons outside the Parliament House on Tuesday, the minister said that in the past General (R) Ahmad Shuja Pasha,… Continue reading National interests to be on top priority: Jaffar

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APP, NNA ink agreement to share news feed

APP67-14 ISLAMABAD: May 14 – Laure Sleiman Saab, Director De L'agence National D'Information NNA and Managing Director APP Masood Malik signing an MoU at the ‘Two-day International Conference of News Agencies’, organized by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) under the theme, “Pakistan’s Media – Opportunities and Challenges” with special focus on ‘News Agencies – Emerging Professional Challenges, at a local hotel. APP Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) and National News Agency (NNA) Lebanon on Monday inked memorandum to expand cooperation in the sphere of information exchange. The basic objective of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) is to promote collection and distribution of accurate, useful and objective news, with a view to facilitate better understanding… Continue reading APP, NNA ink agreement to share news feed

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MD APP urges media professionals to cope with fake news phenomena without compromising accuracy, authenticity

APP70-14 ISLAMABAD: May 14 – Managing Director APP, Masood Malik addresses at the concluded session of the ‘Two-day International Conference of News Agencies’, organized by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) under the theme, “Pakistan’s Media – Opportunities and Challenges” with special focus on ‘News Agencies – Emerging Professional Challenges, at a local hotel. APP Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Managing Director, Associated Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Monday urged the media professionals, particularly those working with news agencies, to cope with the fake news phenomena without compromising on the accuracy and authenticity of the news. Speaking at the concluding session of the two-day International Conference of News Agencies (ICNA) here, he… Continue reading MD APP urges media professionals to cope with fake news phenomena without compromising accuracy, authenticity

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