ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb Sunday said the PML-N was largest and most popular political party of the country. Talking to a private news channel, she said the opposition parties had been wishing for a long time to see the party broken but there was no such thing as… Continue reading PML-N largest, popular political party of country,claims Marriyum Aurangzeb
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Private schools play dirty tricks to get controversial fee paid by all
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):A number of city’s private schools, mocking Islamabad High Court’s instructions,have come up with a new modus operandi of delaying results time and again to compel parents to deposit controversial summer vacation fee. A large number of parents, who have even deposited fee, expressing their concern over school managements’, “immoral act” of… Continue reading Private schools play dirty tricks to get controversial fee paid by all
Javed Hashmi decides not to contest general elections
MULTAN, June 10 (APP)::Senior leader Pakistan Muslim League-N Makhdoom Javed Hashmi said on Sunday that he would not contest general election. Talking to the media, he said that there were some political differences in the constituency and he decided not to contest election. He, however, added that he would strive hard for the success of… Continue reading Javed Hashmi decides not to contest general elections
High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood hosts traditional Iftar in New Delhi
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood hosted the traditional Iftar at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Friday. The guests included people from all walks of life — including political figures, community leaders, Sajjadah Nasheens of several holy shrines in India, senior representatives of Kashmiri parties, academics, writers, journalists,… Continue reading High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood hosts traditional Iftar in New Delhi
Caretaker Chief Minister Hasan Askari Rizvi visits Iqbal’s tomb
LAHORE, Jun 09 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Minister Prof Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi on Saturday visited the mausoleum of national poet Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He laid a wreath on the grave, offered Fateha and also recorded his impression in the visitor’s book. He prayed for development, progress and solidarity of the country. Talking to media representatives… Continue reading Caretaker Chief Minister Hasan Askari Rizvi visits Iqbal’s tomb
President grieved over death of Palijo
ISLAMABAD, June 9 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday expressed his condolence on the death of veteran politician Rasool Bux Palijo. He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed his sympathies with the bereaved family, a press release said. He noted that late Palijo was a high spirited politician with ideals and his… Continue reading President grieved over death of Palijo
PM’s Interest Free loan Scheme to facilitate 1, 48,800 beneficiaries in 2018-19
ISLAMABAD, June 9 (APP):Prime Minister’s Interest Free Loan Scheme will facilitate around 1, 48,800 beneficiaries in the year 2018-19 with the allocated budget of Rs3.500 billion. According to an official source, Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme will benefit 3800 youth with an allocation of Rs3.700 billion in the same year. While Prime Minister’s Youth… Continue reading PM’s Interest Free loan Scheme to facilitate 1, 48,800 beneficiaries in 2018-19
Pakistan Navy rescue Iranian Fishermen from Sunken Dhow at Open Sea
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopters successfully rescued crew members of Sunken Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS). Upon receipt of information about distressed Dhow (AL RAMANI) bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran, 11 x crew members (Fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy promptly responded and launched search and rescue operation, said a… Continue reading Pakistan Navy rescue Iranian Fishermen from Sunken Dhow at Open Sea
PN keeps the green flag higher, rescued Iranian fishermen from sunken dhow at open sea
KARACHI, Jun 09 (APP):Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopters successfully rescued crew members of sunken Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS). Upon receipt of information about distressed Dhow (AL Ramani) bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran, 11 crew members (fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy (PN) promptly responded and launched search and rescue operation. Two Pakistan… Continue reading PN keeps the green flag higher, rescued Iranian fishermen from sunken dhow at open sea
Caretaker PM chairs National Security Committee’s meeting
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP):The 25th meeting of National Security Committee was held under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk which reviewed overall security situation in the country. The meeting held here at the PM House was attended by Minister for Defence/Foreign Affairs Abdullah Hussain Haroon, Minister for Finance Shamshad Akhtar, Minister for… Continue reading Caretaker PM chairs National Security Committee’s meeting
President Mamnoon to join regional leaders in 18th SCO Summit Saturday
Qingdao (China), Jun 08 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain is scheduled to join the leaders of the regional states on Saturday to attend the 18th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) being held on June 9-10. Being held in the coastal tourist destination of Qingdao city of Shnadong province, this… Continue reading President Mamnoon to join regional leaders in 18th SCO Summit Saturday
Alauddin Marri takes Oath as Balochistan caretaker CM
QUETTA, Jun 08 (APP):Alauddin Marri on Friday took oath as caretaker chief minister of Balochistan. Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai administered oath to the caretaker chief minister at a ceremony also attended by Former Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, Inspector General of Police Balochistan Moazzam Jah Ansari, bureaucrats and senior lawyers. Alauddin Marri was… Continue reading Alauddin Marri takes Oath as Balochistan caretaker CM
Hassan Askari takes oath as caretaker CM Punjab
LAHORE, Jun 08 (APP):Educationist and Political Scientist, Prof Dr Hassan Askari Rizvi took oath as the caretaker Chief Minister (CM) Punjab here on Friday. Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana administered the oath to the interim Chief Minister during a solemn ceremony at the Governor House. Hassan Askari was chosen by the Election Commission of… Continue reading Hassan Askari takes oath as caretaker CM Punjab
President Xi to chair the 18th SCO meeting in Qingdao
ISLAMABAD, Jun 8 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping will be chairing the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit scheduled for June 9-10 in Qingdao with the intention to carry forward the tradition of solidarity and coordination. President Xi has been manifesting a strong sense of solidarity through his previous statements at the forum which ensures the… Continue reading President Xi to chair the 18th SCO meeting in Qingdao
KSA refutes misinformation regarding Umrah of Qatari citizens
ISLAMABAD, Jun 8 (APP):Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has refuted misinformation and false allegations by some sections of media about the rights of Qatari citizens to perform Umrah. In a statement issued here, Embassy explained that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, since the first day decided to… Continue reading KSA refutes misinformation regarding Umrah of Qatari citizens
Women education indispensable to achieve 90% literacy rate: Razina Alam
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP):Education is a dream which will aid our children to become skillful, capable and knowledgeable citizen of the country to earn a respectable and prosperous life in tomorrow’s society. NCHD Chairperson former senator Razina Alam Khan while addressing to the senior management meeting of the Commission, said Women education indispensable to achieve… Continue reading Women education indispensable to achieve 90% literacy rate: Razina Alam
Ambassador Hale celebrated Ramazan with children at SOS Village Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jun 8 (APP):American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Friday participated in Ramazan activities with over 100 children and staff at SOS Village Islamabad. The half-day event included interactive art projects, storytelling, and an Iftar organized by the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) Islamabad-Rawalpindi chapter, said a statement issued here. Ambassador Hale met with the… Continue reading Ambassador Hale celebrated Ramazan with children at SOS Village Islamabad
President Xi to chair the 18th SCO meeting in Qingdao
ISLAMABAD, Jun 8 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping will be chairing the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit scheduled for June 9-10 in Qingdao with the intention to carry forward the tradition of solidarity and coordination. President Xi has been manifesting a strong sense of solidarity through his previous statements at the forum which ensures the… Continue reading President Xi to chair the 18th SCO meeting in Qingdao
Pakistan condemed suicide attack on a mosque in Niger
ISLAMABAD, Jun 8 (APP):Pakistan Friday strongly condemned the suicide attack on a mosque in South East of Niger, in which at least 06 innocent people lost their lives and many were injured. According to a statement issued here by foreign office, government and people of Pakistan express their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the… Continue reading Pakistan condemed suicide attack on a mosque in Niger
Caretaker CM presnted guard of honor at CM office
LAHORE, Jun 08 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Hasan Askari Rizvi was presented the guard of honor upon his arrival at Chief Minister’s office on Friday. He reached the CM office after taking oath of his office from Punjab governor at Governor’s House. A smartly turned contingent of the police presented him the guard of honor.… Continue reading Caretaker CM presnted guard of honor at CM office
