Is kite flying a necessary evil ?

  ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):Despite over the years debate and uncertain action against lethal recreational activity, the authorities concerned are at their wits end and seem to have accepted kite flying as a necessary evil. Senator Taj Haider of Pakistan People’s Party, while talking to APP stressed legislators, educationists and rational segment of civil society… Continue reading Is kite flying a necessary evil ?

Imran Khan who was declared Sadiq and Ameen submitted fake NOC in the SC: Marriyum

APP89-28 RAWALPINDI: February 28 - Minister of State for IBNH&LH Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb addressing PML-N social media convention. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb while addressing PML-N Youth Social Media Convention here Wednesday said that Imran Khan who was declared Sadiq and Ameen, submitted a fake NOC of the district administration in the Supreme Court in regards to the construction of his… Continue reading Imran Khan who was declared Sadiq and Ameen submitted fake NOC in the SC: Marriyum

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Cabinet allows immediate balloting for 50% of total quota of Haj pilgrims for 2018

APP86-28 ISLAMABAD: February 28 – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet at PM Office. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):The Federal Cabinet on Wednesday allowed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to carry out Haj balloting for 50% of the total quota of Haj pilgrims for 2018 immediately. The cabinet took this decision after reviewing current state of legal proceedings and the need to communicate maximum number of Haj pilgrims to… Continue reading Cabinet allows immediate balloting for 50% of total quota of Haj pilgrims for 2018

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Interior Minister directs Pakistani ambassadors to play role for expanding scope of visas

APP77-28 ISLAMABAD: February 28 - Federal Minister for Interior, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal chairing a video conference with ambassadors of Pakistan. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed the ambassadors of Pakistan to England and Gulf countries to play their role for expanding the scope of Visa Abolition Agreement with these countries so that the Pakistanis traveling on official and diplomatic passport could not face difficulties in getting visa.… Continue reading Interior Minister directs Pakistani ambassadors to play role for expanding scope of visas

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COAS interacts with Army veterans

RAWALPINDI, Feb 28 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa interacted with Army veterans in Karachi, said a statement issued here by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday. The COAS will visit Karachi Corps HQ on Thursday for update on security situation.

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Nasser Janjua, Afghan ambassador exchanges views on bilateral relations

APP18-28 ISLAMABAD: February 28 - National Security Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua in a meeting with H.E. Dr. Hazrat Omar Zakhilwar, Ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan at NSA office. APP photo by Saleem Rana

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Ambassador of Afghanistan, Omar Zakhilwal Wednesday called on National Security Adviser Lt. General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua and exchanged views on bilateral relations and ongoing efforts for peace and stability in region. Ambassador briefed Nasser Janjua on today’s international peace conference in Kabul, said a press release here. He informed that… Continue reading Nasser Janjua, Afghan ambassador exchanges views on bilateral relations

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President for expanding trade ties with Jordan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday while stressing significance of trade between Pakistan and Jordan said regular exchange of trade delegations could play a vital role in enhancing business ties between the two countries. Talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Jordan Nawaf Khalifa Saraireh who paid a farewell call on him here at the… Continue reading President for expanding trade ties with Jordan

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Pakistan, US want to move forward in mutual relationship: FO

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):The recent visit of United States National Security Council official Lisa Curtis is indicative that Pakistan and the USA want to move forward in their mutual relationship, Foreign Office Wednesday said. During the weekly press briefing here, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said both the countries are trying to find common… Continue reading Pakistan, US want to move forward in mutual relationship: FO

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Nations fostering cultural heritage remain successful: President

APP08-28 ISLAMABAD: February 28 - President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the closing ceremony of “Abdul Majeed Parveen Raqam” Youth Calligraphy Competition and Exhibition. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said the nations promoting their cultural heritage remained successful in all fields of life. Addressing here at the closing ceremony of Abdul Majeed Parveen Raqam Youth Calligraphy Competition, he said severing ties with heritage leads to lagging behind among comity of nations. The president said the exhibition of… Continue reading Nations fostering cultural heritage remain successful: President

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Some anti-Pakistan forces trying to halt CPEC: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal has said that some anti-Pakistan forces wanted to sabotage China Pakistan Economic Corridor project the credit went to Nawaz Sharif for initiating the CPEC besides other projects to achieve speedy progress and prosperity for the people of country, he said while talking to a private news channel.… Continue reading Some anti-Pakistan forces trying to halt CPEC: Ahsan

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Nawaz says development projects speak of his commitment

SARGODHA, Feb 28 (APP):Former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said he was striving to ensure respect for vote of the people and development projects of the PML-N spoke of his commitment for welfare of the masses. Addressing a gathering, after condoling the death of MPA Tahir Ahmed Sandhu with his family in Kotmomin, he… Continue reading Nawaz says development projects speak of his commitment

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Nawaz Sharif most popular political leader in country: Saira

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):State Minister for Health Saira Afzal Tarrar has said Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was the most popular political leader in the country and people were supporting the former prime minister. Talking to a private news channel, she said people were supporting the narrative of Nawaz Sharif and their participation in political gatherings of… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif most popular political leader in country: Saira

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PAF achieves another milestone squadron, equipped with Pakistan’s Pride JF-17 Thunder

  QUETTA, Feb 28 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) achieved another milestone, as a new multirole squadron, equipped with Pakistan’s Pride JF-17 Thunder, was raised at PAF Base Samungli, Quetta on Wednesday. The squadron has been number plated as No 28 Multirole Squadron. A grand ceremony was held at the base to mark this historic event.… Continue reading PAF achieves another milestone squadron, equipped with Pakistan’s Pride JF-17 Thunder

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Ahsan Iqbal condemns terrorism incident in Quetta

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday strongly condemned the incident of terrorism in Quetta and expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of two police officials. In a message received here today, the minister prayed for the departed souls of martyred and for early recovery of those injured… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal condemns terrorism incident in Quetta

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PML-N govt strengthened democracy in country: PML-N Leaders

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Minister for Federal Education & Professional Training Engineer Baligh-Ur-Rehman on Wednesday said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government has strengthened democracy in the country and this journey will be continued in future. He said that democracy will not be affected by the courts’ decisions against Nawaz Sharif as PML-N has implemented… Continue reading PML-N govt strengthened democracy in country: PML-N Leaders

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Afghan ambassador calls on NSA, exchanges views on bilateral relations

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal Wednesday called on National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua and exchanged views on bilateral relations and ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region. Ambassador Zakhilwal briefed the NSA on today’s international peace conference in Kabul. He informed that… Continue reading Afghan ambassador calls on NSA, exchanges views on bilateral relations

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Four FC men martyred, seven injured in Quetta suicide blast

QUETTA, Feb 28 (APP):At least four personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) were martyred and seven other injured in a suicide blast at FC and Levies Force Check Post at Khoni Talab near Nusaar area of Quetta on Wednesday evening. According to Levies sources, the FC personnel were on their duties at Check Post, when an… Continue reading Four FC men martyred, seven injured in Quetta suicide blast

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“Abdul Majeed Parveen Raqam National Calligraphy Exhibition” to be held in Faisalabad and Quetta soon

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage, (NH&LH) Irfan Siddiqui Wednesday announced to hold “Abdul Majeed Parveen Raqam National Calligraphy Exhibition” in Faisalabad and Quetta soon for promotion of this glorious Islamic art and encouraging the local calligraphers. He was addressing the concluding ceremony of week-long “Abdul Majeed… Continue reading “Abdul Majeed Parveen Raqam National Calligraphy Exhibition” to be held in Faisalabad and Quetta soon

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PNS provides medical assistance to Iranian fishing vessel

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) “Shamsheer” Wednesday provided medical assistance to Iranian Fishing Vessel (FV) “BURWARI” in open sea. While conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSOs) at sea, PNS immediately responded to the emergency call of Iranian fishing vessel with 17 crew members on-board, a news release said here. Master of the fishing vessel… Continue reading PNS provides medical assistance to Iranian fishing vessel

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Leaguers lauded decisions to make Nawaz Sharif ‘Quaid for Life’, welcomed Shahbaz as interim head

PESHAWAR, Feb 28 (APP):The veteran leaguers and workers of PMLN across the KP province here Wednesday highly lauded the decisions of Central Working Party (CWP) nominating Nawaz Sharif as Party ‘Quaid for Lifetime’ and CM Punajb Shahbaz Sharif as Interim President, saying the decision would make a great positive impact on the popularity graph of… Continue reading Leaguers lauded decisions to make Nawaz Sharif ‘Quaid for Life’, welcomed Shahbaz as interim head

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