Category: National

ISLAMABAD, May 01 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday while reiterating to protect rights of the workers said the government believes that only a healthy, happy, well-educated and well-paid workforce could enable Pakistan to attain its full social and economic potential. In a message on the Labour Day, the Prime Minister said Pakistan’s dynamic workforce… Continue reading Only a well-paid, well-educated work force can take Pakistan forward : PM

ISLAMABAD, May 1 (APP):The number of Chinese restaurants is growing significantly in federal capital and post CPEC scenario has also forced local eateries to offer Chinese dishes after an influx of Chinese nationals here. The Capital Development Authority’s data revealed that there are around 15 Chinese restaurants in total in the city while 12 among… Continue reading Capital Witnesses significant growth of Chinese restaurants

ISLAMABAD, May 1 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Tuesday said the dream of attaining national progress could not be materialized without ensuring prosperity to workforce. In a message on the World Labour Day, he said all institutions including Parliament would not only have to ensure implementation on labour laws with regard to protecting their rights… Continue reading National development not possible without prosperous workforce: Sanjrani

Mirpur,AJK, May 01 (APP):AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has emphasized that the Muslim Ummah must unite through conscious efforts by promoting harmony, tolerance and social integrity. Islam, he said, is a universal religion that promotes peace, love for humanity and unity. The President made these remarks while addressing the Jammu and Kashmir National Coordination Council… Continue reading AJK President urges for inter sectarian harmony

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the policies of the incumbent government were aimed at protecting the rights of labourers in accordance with the Islamic teachings and international laws. In his message to the nation on International Labour Day observed globally on May 1, the president said the government has proposed a… Continue reading Govt policies aimed at protecting laborers’ rights: President

PESHAWAR, Apr 30 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has appealed to the labourers and entrepreneurs to be more conscious towards ensuring best utilization of the available resources as well as maintain unity and amicable working relationships in making the output of the work and investments of the desired standards. In his message on… Continue reading Entrepreneurs asked to be more conscious towards amicable working relationship

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Monday said that Labour Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of working men and women who are an indispensible pillar of the country. While remembering Chicago Martyrs on this day for their valiant struggle against oppression, exploitation and injustice, we also pay tribute to… Continue reading Labour Day an opportunity to acknowledge contributions of working class: Ayaz Sadiq

MIRAMSHAH, April 30 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that mainstreaming of FATA was key to its long term progress and prosperity for which government was working in line with aspirations of the people of tribal areas. The prime minister and Chief of the Amy Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Miram… Continue reading Mainstreaming of FATA is key to its long term progress, prosperity: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressing satisfaction over the existing cordial relations between Pakistan and Kenya on Monday stressed on enhancing and diversifying bilateral trade ties. The Prime Minister expressed these views during a meeting with Foreign Minister of Kenya Ambassador Dr Monica Juma, who along with the High Commissioner of Kenya… Continue reading PM for enhancing, diversifying Pakistan-Kenya trade ties

MULTAN, Apr 30 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif said that international standard healthcare facilities were being provided in hospitals of South Punjab. Talking to media persons during his visit to Layyah, Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stated that the government had taken revolutionary steps for service of the masses. The healthcare facilities were being… Continue reading Int’l standard healthcare facilities provided in hospitals: Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) could be a gateway to Central Asian Region, if it is provided with the opportunity to partner in the project. These views were expressed by the ambassadors of the Central Asian Countries while speaking at the seminar here on “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Opportunities for Central Asian Republics… Continue reading CPEC could be gateway to Central Asian Region; Ambassadors

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Lt Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum Monday said Kashmiris only wanted their right to self-determination at every cost and demanding to resolve issue as per the United Nations Security Council resolutions. Pakistan always endorsed the stance of people of Kashmir and former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and… Continue reading Kashmiris only want right to self-determination: Qayyum

RAWALPINDI, Apr 30 (APP):Labour Day also known as May Day will be observed around the world including Rawalpindi to express solidarity with workers and labourers on Tuesday. The day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. It has its origins in the labour union movement specifically the eight-hour day movement which advocated… Continue reading Labour Day to be observed on May 1

LAHORE, Apr 30 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that workers had rendered invaluable sacrifices for their rights in Chicago on May 1, 1886. “The day reminds us about martyrs of Chicago and their struggle against oppression and tyranny,” he added. In his message issued here on the eve of International Labour… Continue reading CM message on Int’l Labour Day

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former prime minister, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said Monday that there was no comparison of other provinces with the Punjab in terms of development and progress. “Look at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, there is no comparison in sight,” he told media persons outside the NAB court… Continue reading Punjab tops all provinces in development: Nawaz

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) task force has been working to assess web based automated system of internet voting for eligible Pakistani voters living abroad. According to ECP, on the direction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the ECP had established Internet Voting Task Force for conduct of third party evaluation and… Continue reading ECP’s task force to assess internet voting system for overseas Pakistani voters

ISLAMABAD, April 30 (APP):Minister for Interior Prof Ahsan Iqbal Monday visited the newly constructed Islamabad International Airport and inspected various parts of the facility, which would be formally inaugurated on Tuesday. He also took round of various facilitation desks including VIP lounge and directed the staff deployed there to ensure maximum facilities to passengers in… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal visits newly constructed Islamabad International Airport

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Aviation, Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan has said that the project of renovation and expansion of Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIA), Peshawar is being completed at a cost of Rs 3 billion. During his visit to the airport, he said it is very important to provide the… Continue reading Renovation of BKIA being completed at cost of Rs 3bln: Mehtab

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP):Two commodores of Pakistan Navy, namely Mirza Foad Amin Baig and Mian Zakirullah Jan have been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect, said a statement issued here by directorate of public relations of Pakistan Navy. Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan… Continue reading Two commodores of Pak Navy promoted to Rear Admiral rank