Wajid Zia’s statements washed away all allegations: Nawaz

ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP):Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said the case was heading towards its logical conclusion and expressed the confidence that he would be cleared of all allegations. Talking to media after appearing before the Accountability Court, he said reality from Wajid Zia testimonies had been witnessed by all including media as his… Continue reading Wajid Zia’s statements washed away all allegations: Nawaz

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Good governance, inevitable to tackle security challenges : Nasser Janjua

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):National Security Adviser Lt General (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Wednesday said good governance was inevitable for tackling non-traditional challenges to the national security. He was addressing inaugural session of a seminar titled ‘Non-Traditional Security Challenges to Pakistan’ organized here by Institute of Strategic Studies. Nasser Janjua stressed the need for devising… Continue reading Good governance, inevitable to tackle security challenges : Nasser Janjua

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Country’s development, prosperity interlinked with democracy: Baligh

ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP):Minister for Education, Professional Training Engr Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman has said the country’s development and prosperity were interlinked with the democracy. The continuity of democratic system was essential to achieve milestone as second time in the history of country a democratic government was going to complete its constitutional tenure which was landmark,… Continue reading Country’s development, prosperity interlinked with democracy: Baligh

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PM chairs 5th NDMC meeting; disaster response force to be created at federal capital level

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):A model National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) would be created, as a pilot project, at the federal capital level by utilizing the human resource available with other organizations associated with the disaster and relief management. It was decided during the 5th meeting of National Disaster Management Commission (NDMC) held here at the… Continue reading PM chairs 5th NDMC meeting; disaster response force to be created at federal capital level

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People have no concern with empty slogans: CM

LAHORE, Mar 28 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that people have no concern with empty slogans, hollow claims and negative politics as they are interested in national development and solution of their problems. Imran Niazi has promoted the negative culture of deceit and falsehood in the politics and these elements have tried… Continue reading People have no concern with empty slogans: CM

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Increase in education budget is one of many other positive initiatives of ruling party: Baligh

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):Although still there are several loopholes in the country’s education system, however increase in annual education budget from Rs 550 billion to Rs 850 billion was one of many other positive initiatives taken by ruling party, said Federal Minister for education Engr Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman on Wednesday. He said that number… Continue reading Increase in education budget is one of many other positive initiatives of ruling party: Baligh

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CAA conducts emergency exercise at Lahore airport

APP05-28 LAHORE: March 28 - Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority along with different agencies including Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, Airlines, City District Government, Health Services, PIA, Ambulances of various City Government Hospitals, Rescue 1122, Edhi Foundation alongwith CAA Medical/Fire Services successfully conducted full scale Airport Emergency Exercise at Allama Iqbal International Airport. APP Photo by Mustafa Lashari

LAHORE, Mar 28 (APP):Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Wednesday conducted a full scale emergency exercise here at Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore in which the CAA fire and medical services played a pivotal role. To make the event closer to reality,CAA arranged to extinguish a large scale fire at the airport after which the simulated… Continue reading CAA conducts emergency exercise at Lahore airport

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UNHCR, Pakistan poverty alleviation fund launch new livelihoods programme

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):The UN refugee agency and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) Wednesday launched a pilot programme to help provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to both Afghan refugees and Pakistani nationals. The poverty graduation programme is an approach that targets families living in extreme poverty on less than USD 1.25 a day and having… Continue reading UNHCR, Pakistan poverty alleviation fund launch new livelihoods programme

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Pakistan Investment Forum successfully held in Paris

ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP):Pakistan Investment Forum mutually organized on Wednesday by Pakistan Board of Investment (BoI), Embassy of Pakistan to France and Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) held in Paris. Minister of State and BoI Chairman Naeem Y Zamindar led a 17-member Pakistani business delegation to the forum that was chaired by BoI chairman… Continue reading Pakistan Investment Forum successfully held in Paris

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Online reporting portal developed to counter abuse of internet, social media

  ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has developed an online reporting portal, aimed at countering online extremism, abuse of internet and social media. “Surf safer “is an online reporting portal for Pakistanis to report extremist online-content freely, securely and anonymously as well. The other purpose of responsive web portal is to create… Continue reading Online reporting portal developed to counter abuse of internet, social media

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Port Qasim power plant to start generation this month

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project Director, Hassan Dawood Butt has said that 660 megawatt electricity would be added in the national grid from Port Qasim plant during the current month. Talking to APP he said, “First unit of the Karachi Port Qasim has added 660 megawatt electricity in the national grid… Continue reading Port Qasim power plant to start generation this month

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MoIT developing security System for face recognition in video surveillance

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications is in process of developing a face recognition System which would be available soon and used in video surveillance. Official sources at Ignite (formerly known as National ICT R& D Fund) on Wednesday said it will not only add value to international research scenario but will… Continue reading MoIT developing security System for face recognition in video surveillance

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Khwaja Asif emphasizes regional approach for lasting peace in Afghanistan

  ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Leading Pakistani delegation to the Tashkent Conference on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Khwaja Asif emphasized the need of a regional approach for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan, and the region. The foreign minister appreciated Uzbekistan and its leadership on this regional initiative for peace in Afghanistan, cooperation on counter-terrorism and connectivity,… Continue reading Khwaja Asif emphasizes regional approach for lasting peace in Afghanistan

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PM meets CJP

APP81-27 ISLAMABAD: March 27 – Honourable Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in a meeting with Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar at Supreme Court of Pakistan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday visited the Supreme Court and called on Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar. The meeting was arranged on the request of the prime minister, received through the Attorney General for Pakistan, said a Supreme Court press release. The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere… Continue reading PM meets CJP

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Conspiracies being hatched to stop process of economic revival:Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said conspiracies were being hatched at international level against Pakistan and the purpose was to stop its speedy process of economic revival by creating political unrest. The conspiracies were also aimed to sabotage China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, he said talking to a private news channel.… Continue reading Conspiracies being hatched to stop process of economic revival:Ahsan

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Govt has achieved tremendous success in overcoming energy crisis: PM

KOHAT, Mar 27 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here Tuesday said the Government has achieved tremendous success in overcoming the long inherited gas and energy crisis, which is evident from uninterrupted power and gas supply being provided to industrial units and domestic consumers in the country. Addressing a function after inauguration of gigantic Tolanj Gas Processing Plant (TGPP) here… Continue reading Govt has achieved tremendous success in overcoming energy crisis: PM

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Nawaz and daughter denied whereas darling Imran granted exemption : Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to the media outside the Ehtsab Court here Tuesday said that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif along with his family members was appearing in the court three to four times during a week in deference to the law and constitution… Continue reading Nawaz and daughter denied whereas darling Imran granted exemption : Marriyum

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Janjua,Kamal discuss regional security situation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):National Security Advisor Lt Gen (Retd) Nasser Janjua and head of Iranian Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi Tuesday discussed matters of regional security situation and promotion of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran. The Iranian delegation headed by Head of Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi, who acts as… Continue reading Janjua,Kamal discuss regional security situation

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PM approves committee to shortlist chairman Pemra candidates

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):The Prime Minister has approved a six member Screening Committee to shortlist the candidates for the appointment of Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). According to a notification issued here on Tuesday by Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage (IBNH&LH), the Screening Committee has also been mandated to… Continue reading PM approves committee to shortlist chairman Pemra candidates

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PM inaugurates Tolanj gas processing facility in Kohat

APP66-27 KOHAT: March 27 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi unveiling plaque at MOL Pakistan Tolanj Gas Processing Facility. APP

KOHAT, March 27 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said with the abundant natural gas reserves and improved security situation, Pakistan offered ample opportunities of investment in this sector of economy to local and foreign companies. The prime minister was addressing a ceremony here after inaugurating a US$ 150 million Tolanj Gas Processing Plant that… Continue reading PM inaugurates Tolanj gas processing facility in Kohat

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