ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):The National Assembly Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution strongly condemning atrocities perpetrated on innocent Kashmiri by the Indian security forces in Occupied Kashmir. The resolution moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs Barjees Tahir demanded the international community implement the UNSC resolutions that promise right of self-determination to Kashmiri people. National Assembly… Continue reading NA unanimously passes resolution strongly condemning atrocities in Kashmir by Indian forces
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NA passes two bills
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):National Assembly Wednesday passed two separate bills regarding up gradation of status of COMSATS institute of Information and Technology Islamabad as University and establishment of institute for Arts and Culture. Minister for Science and Technology and Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain has moved the bill for up gradation of the status of… Continue reading NA passes two bills
NFEMIS to contribute in increasing number of literates in country: Baligh Ur Rehman
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Engr. Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman Wednesday said, Non-formal Education Management Information System (NFEMIS) Web version would contribute in achieving goals of increasing number of literates in the country. While addressing the Launching ceremony of Non-formal Education Management Information System (NFEMIS) Web version by Academy of Educational… Continue reading NFEMIS to contribute in increasing number of literates in country: Baligh Ur Rehman
Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Peshawar to address workers convention
PESHAWAR, Apr 11 (APP):PML-N President and Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shehbaz Sharif here Wednesday arrived to address the workers convention and met with party leadership. Upon arrival on his maiden visit to Peshawar after assuming the office of PML-N President, he was received by PML-N KP President, Engr Amir Muqam and other elected office holders… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Peshawar to address workers convention
5000 youth to get technical training to discover job market
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):The federal government, under its Vision 2025, will equip around 5,000 master degree holders across the country with the technical training to earn their livelihood in a dignified manner. In this regard, on the directions of government, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has initiated a programme “Job market Skills for Unemployed Youth”… Continue reading 5000 youth to get technical training to discover job market
Two Pakistani innovators to get UN Environment grant of US $10,000
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Two young Pakistani innovators are the recipients of a UN Environment grant worth US$10,000 to support their efforts to make lifestyles more sustainable. As winners of the Asia Pacific Low Carbon Lifestyles Challenge in the Energy Efficiency and Low Carbon Mobility categories, respectively, Mohammed Saquib and Hassam Ud-din will also receive… Continue reading Two Pakistani innovators to get UN Environment grant of US $10,000
Better services to people should be hallmark of doctors, health professionals: Governor
PESHAWAR, Apr 11 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has stressed the need that the persons attached to the field of medicine and healthcare should make serving the ailing humanity as core objective of their lives. In fact, he added, educational institutions and the people blessed with the quality of wisdom are always… Continue reading Better services to people should be hallmark of doctors, health professionals: Governor
NAB recovers Rs 296 billion from corrupt since establishment
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):National Accoutability Bureau (NAB) has recovered a sum of Rs 296 billion from the corrupt and deposited the looted money in the national exchequer, reveals in a meeting of NAB here on Wednesday. The meeting chaired by Chairman NAB Justice Javed Iqbal to review the overall performance of the Bureau. The meeting… Continue reading NAB recovers Rs 296 billion from corrupt since establishment
Pak-Japan need to take bilateral business to higher level: Mandviwala
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwala Wednesday in a meeting with Japanese Ambassador said that Pakistan and Japan needed to take bilateral business activities to a higher level and increase its volume to the level of Japanese trade with Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Japanese Ambassador Takashi Kurai made a courtesy call to… Continue reading Pak-Japan need to take bilateral business to higher level: Mandviwala
PM Abbasi, Chinese President hold bilateral meeting; agree to deepen cooperation in diverse areas
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Pakistan and China on Tuesday agreed to continue to deepen cooperation in all areas of bilateral relations while exploring new avenues for practical collaboration in line with the vision of the leadership of two countries. This was agreed during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.… Continue reading PM Abbasi, Chinese President hold bilateral meeting; agree to deepen cooperation in diverse areas
PM invites Chinese investors to participate in uplift of Pakistan’s power sector
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday invited Chinese investors and companies to participate in the development of Pakistan’s power Sector with promising returns and incentives. The prime minister stated this while talking to Administrator of National Energy Administration (NEA) of China, Nuer Baikeli, who called on him on the sidelines… Continue reading PM invites Chinese investors to participate in uplift of Pakistan’s power sector
Federal Tax Ombudsman presents annual report to President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday called for speeding-up the pace and process of tax refunds to restore the confidence of people in state institutions. The President was talking to Federal Tax Ombudsman Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera, who met him here and presented his institution’s annual report. The President expressed his confidence over the… Continue reading Federal Tax Ombudsman presents annual report to President
Ceasefire violations by India can lead to dangerous escalation : PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said the “deliberate and unprovoked” ceasefire violations by India along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary could escalate dangerously if not put to an end. He was talking to the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres who called on the sidelines of BOAO Forum… Continue reading Ceasefire violations by India can lead to dangerous escalation : PM
Indiscriminate action should be basis for elimination of corruption: President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesdays said that indiscriminate action was the basis for eradication of corruption, so that confidence of the masses in the national institutions could be restored. He stressed that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officers should be very honest and unbiased because corruption free administration and decisions were the… Continue reading Indiscriminate action should be basis for elimination of corruption: President
Pakistan fully committed to mandate and principles espoused by UNESCO
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Pakistan is fully committed to the mandate and principles espoused by UNESCO and appreciates UNESCO’s valuable contributions in promoting dialogue and cultural diversity which have ameliorated lives of millions of people through education and scientific cooperation. This was stated by Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Member National Assembly of Pakistan while… Continue reading Pakistan fully committed to mandate and principles espoused by UNESCO
CPEC can help increase seafoods’ export beyond $1 bn
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):With the establishment of state of the art China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure in Balochistan and Sindh provinces, Pakistan’s fisheries sector export could cross $1 billion annually against current annual export of around $400 million. Pakistan’s exports of fishery products stand at about 0.25 per cent of world exports. Other than… Continue reading CPEC can help increase seafoods’ export beyond $1 bn
PM invites Hong Kong businessmen to invest in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said that businessmen from Hong Kong could expect excellent returns on investment in Pakistan in the fields of financial services, technology, logistics and infrastructure. The prime minister was talking to Chief Executive of Hong Kong Ms. Carrie Lam who called on him on the sidelines of… Continue reading PM invites Hong Kong businessmen to invest in Pakistan
Security forces gain a major intelligence achievement in Khurram Agency
RAWALPINDI, Apr 10 (APP):A special intelligence based operation (IBO) was carried out on Tuesday by security forces along with intelligence agencies in Khurram Agency against terrorists networks involved in three major terrorist activities in Parachinar. According to a statement issued here by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists networks were also involved in… Continue reading Security forces gain a major intelligence achievement in Khurram Agency
Tobacco, Sheesha prohibited in Federal Capital: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Minister of State for Interior Muhammad Talal Chaudhary Tuesday informed the Senate that tobacco / Sheesha (Huqqa) had been prohibited in the Federal Capital and action was being taken against the violators. Replying to a question, the minister denied that the use of tobacco was increasing in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).… Continue reading Tobacco, Sheesha prohibited in Federal Capital: Senate told
IHC assured to be informed before appointment of US Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Attorney General Ashtar Osaf assured the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that government would issue notification for appointment of Ali Jahangir Siddiqui as Ambassador to America after informing the court. 1Justice Athar Minallah of IHC heard the case filed by a citizen Shahzad Saddique Alvi against the appointment of Ali Jahangir. During the… Continue reading IHC assured to be informed before appointment of US Ambassador
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