Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Pakistan on Friday denied the reports of talks between China and the separatists from Baluchistan regarding the protection of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. During his weekly press briefing, Foreign office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said that Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has already rejected these speculations stating that both the governments have been… Continue reading Pakistan denies report of talks between China and Baloch separatists

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said since both Pakistan and the United States were stakeholders in peace and stability in Afghanistan hence they should join hands to achieve this goal. Expressing Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan, he said, this called for Pakistan and the US to work together as… Continue reading Pakistan, US should join hands to achieve peace, stability in Afghanistan: Ahsan Iqbal

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday attended the link-up ground-breaking ceremonies of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and laying of power transmission lines and fibre optic, here at the Serhatabad city of Turkmenistan. This was the first leg of the ground-breaking ceremony, which was also attended by Turkmenistan’s President Gurbanguly… Continue reading PM attends first leg of TAPI’s link-up groundbreaking ceremony in Serhatabad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Mushahidullah Khan Friday said that plantation was the only solution to resolve issues related to environment including environmental imbalances and threat to biodiversity. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of honey-bee farm and spring plantation campaign at Zoo cum Botanical Garden Bara Kahoo. “We are depended… Continue reading Plantation the only solution to environmental problems: Mushahidullah

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday arrived in Afghanistan’s city of Herat to attend the second leg of ceremonies, connected with Turkeministan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline link-up projects. Earlier today, the Prime Minister attended ground-breaking ceremony of TAPI’s link-up projects of power transmission line and fiber optic in Serhatabad, Turkmenistan, according to the information,… Continue reading PM arrives in Herat to attend 2nd leg of TAPI’s link-up ceremonies

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Friday at GHQ. They discussed matters of mutual interest particularly situation on Line of Control (LOC), said ISPR press release issued here. There was agreement to continue policy of restraint… Continue reading President AJ&K calls on Army Chief

LAHORE, Feb 23 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Friday. During the meeting, different matters of mutual interest including steps taken for eradication of terrorism, overall situation in the country and ongoing political issues came under discussion. Both the leaders expressed their satisfaction over the positive… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal calls on Punjab CM

LAHORE, Feb 23 (APP):Minister for Interior, Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal Friday said acting party president will be elected within seven days, while a permanent president will be chosen in the next 45 days. He said Central Working Committee (CWC) of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was authorized to elect party president in the wake… Continue reading PML-N acting president to be elected in 7 days : Ahsan Iqbal

RAWALPINDI, Feb 23 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday presented Academic Excellence Awards to the students of Army Public Schools and College System (APSACS) who distinguished themselves in SSC and HSSC exams of Federal Board. The COAS congratulated successful students, their parents and faculty for achieving excellent results, an Inter Services… Continue reading COAS presents Academic Excellence Awards to APSACS students

LAHORE, Feb 23 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that present tenure of the PML-N government is filled with records of institutional transparency, public service and honesty. He said this while talking to the parliamentarians belonging to different districts in a meeting here on Friday. He said that the promotion of transparency by… Continue reading PML-N govt has set records of transparency, service & honesty: CM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Minister for Defence Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan visited Survey of Pakistan, Rawalpindi, the other day. Surveyor General of Pakistan, Major General Akhtar Jamil Rao briefed the minister about the department, it’s functions and achievements, a press release Friday said. He also informed about Survey of Pakistan’s initiatives on development of new generation… Continue reading Defence Minister visits Survey of Pakistan, gets briefing on its functions

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Passing out Parade of Pakistan Rangers Punjab Anti Terrorist / Commando Course Serial-26 was held at Rangers Battle School, Rakhtera today, said press release issued by the ISPR. Commander Lahore Corps, Lieutenant General Aamer Riaz was the Chief Guest. Corps Commander appreciated level of training, agility and quick response in handling crisis… Continue reading Passing out Parade of Pakistan Rangers Punjab Anti Terrorist held

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Media Affairs, Dr Musadik Malik Friday said all political leaders were united on national security issues. Talking to a private news channel, he said national interest was supreme than any other matters. Pakistan had always given priority to the national security issues, he added. He said… Continue reading Political leaders united on national security issues: Musadik

RAWALPINDI, Feb 23 (APP):Indian army Friday continued terrorising civil population along the Line of Control (LOC) by resorting to unprovoked and targeted firing. “An innocent young boy Inzamam s/o M Amin, aged 19, embraced Shahdat due to Indian unprovoked and targeted firing,” said an ISPR press release. Shaheed Inzamam, resident of village Tetrinote, was carrying… Continue reading Indian army resorts to unprovoked firing, boy embraces Shahadat

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Assistant Professor of Cardiology at Pakistan Institution of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Dr Syed Nasir Ali Friday urged the public to adopt the habit of pre-screening for cardiovascular disease to avoid the stents due to which citizens have to bear the heavy expenses. In an Interview with APP he said due to increased… Continue reading Embracing pre-screening habit may avoid stent, says cardiologist

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Ignite under Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has funded academia and industry linkage projects to develop Coronary Stent system, along with non-invasive monitoring capabilities. Talking to APP, Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali said the purpose of the project is to develop stent system integrated with a smart displacement sensor; this diagnostic tool… Continue reading Ignite helps to develop Coronary Stent system for low cost stent

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Captain (Rtd.) Safdar on Friday said that love and affection of the nation with former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif could not be removed from the hearts of masses. PML-N continues to rule the hearts of masses by fulfilling its promises made with them, he said… Continue reading Nation’s love with Nawaz Sharif could not be removed: Safdar