Ahsan condoles demise of Mannu Bhai

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over demise of veteran columnist, Mannu Bhai. The Minister prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude. The literary and journalistic services of… Continue reading Ahsan condoles demise of Mannu Bhai

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High Commissioner urges peace, inclusiveness and religious harmony among communities

  ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Tariq Azim Khan, while speaking at the annual event “Building Bridges” organized by the Muslim Society of Guelph said that in our interaction with people of other religions, we should demonstrate true teachings of Islam which are peace and tolerance. According to a press release… Continue reading High Commissioner urges peace, inclusiveness and religious harmony among communities

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Country put on the path of sustained economic development and prosperity

APP86-18 ISLAMABAD: January 18 – Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for IBNH&LH addressing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Under the leadership of the former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the country has been put on the path of sustained economic development and prosperity during the last four and a half years, by surmounting the challenges like terrorism and energy crisis. Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary… Continue reading Country put on the path of sustained economic development and prosperity

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Indian Deputy High Commissioner summoned to protest unprovoked casefire violations

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Pakistan Thursday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh to protest continued unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Working Boundary in Sialkot and other sectors. Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal at the weekly press briefing here said during the first two weeks of 2018, the Indian… Continue reading Indian Deputy High Commissioner summoned to protest unprovoked casefire violations

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Premature dissolution of any provincial assembly not to affect Senate election: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday said the premature dissolution of any provincial assembly or assemblies would not affect the Senate election, which would be held in time as per the Constitution. “In case, any provincial assembly is dissolved before the Senate elections, the senators would be elected on the basis of… Continue reading Premature dissolution of any provincial assembly not to affect Senate election: PM

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Pakistan, Iran discuss possibility of cooperation in defence industry

APP44-18 TEHRAN: January 18 - Brigadier General Amir Hatami Minister of Defence & Logistics of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Defence Production, Science & Technology signing joint statement. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence Production, Science and Technology, Rana Tanveer Hussain and Iranian Minister of Defence and Logistics of Armed Forces, Brigadier General Amir Hatami Thursday reviewed the bilateral relations and discussed the possibility of cooperation between the defence industries of the two countries. Rana Tanveer along with a high-ranking defence and… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran discuss possibility of cooperation in defence industry

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Ummah, Pakistan can promote soft image through calligraphy: President

APP37-18 ISLAMABAD: January 18 – Wasil Shahid, a Prominent Calligrapher presenting compilation of the Pakistani Calligraphy to President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Calligrapher of Masjid-e-Nabvi Ustad Shafiq Uz Zaman is also present. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday said calligraphy was a great artistic and cultural heritage of the Muslims and both Muslim Ummah and Pakistan could promote their soft image by paying attention to this art. He said this while talking to Calligrapher of Masjid-e-Nabvi Ustad Shafiq uz Zaman who along with a delegation called on him… Continue reading Ummah, Pakistan can promote soft image through calligraphy: President

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Bahraini FM appreciates Malik’s efforts to expand bilateral ties

APP80-18 BAHRAIN: January 18 - Pakistan's Ambassador Javed Malik with Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador Javed Malik met with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and discussed the growing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Bahrain. The Foreign Minister appreciated the valuable efforts by Ambassador Javed Malik in further consolidating and expanding the diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between both countries,… Continue reading Bahraini FM appreciates Malik’s efforts to expand bilateral ties

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Pakistan-France Friendship Group for further cementing bilateral ties in various fields

APP08-18 PARIS: January 18 - Senator Lt. Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum Convener of the Pakistan-France Friendship Group at the Senate of Pakistan and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defense Production giving a souvenir to M. Christian Cambon, President of French Commission of Foreign Affairs Defense. Senator Pascal Allizard, the President of the Pakistan France Friendship Group in French Senate, Senator Muhammad Saleh Shah, Senator Muhammad Usman Kakar, Senator Baz Muhammad Khan and Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque also present during the occasion. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):A four member parliamentary delegation headed by Convener of Pakistan-France Friendship Group and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production Senator Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qayyum paid a three-day official visit to France from January 16 to 18 on the the invitation of President of Pakistan-France Friendship Group in French Senate Senator… Continue reading Pakistan-France Friendship Group for further cementing bilateral ties in various fields

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Govt serious to protect Houbara Bastard species: Mushahidullah

APP40-18 ISLAMABAD: January 18 - Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Mushahidullah Khan chairing the Inter Provincial Meeting on Houbara Bustard and Migratory Birds Endowment Fund. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah Khan Thursday chaired the second meeting of Houbara Bustard Endowment Fund and Migratory Birds here and discussed the financial rules. Talking to provincial representatives, he said the present government was serious to protect Houbara Bastard species in Pakistan. The creation of this fund was proof… Continue reading Govt serious to protect Houbara Bastard species: Mushahidullah

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Tribute paid to Asghar Khan

APP36-18 ISLAMABAD: January 18 – Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Zahid Mahmood addressing at condolence reference in memory of Air Marshal Asghar Khan, former Commander-in Chief of the Pakistan Air Force organized by Preston University. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Speakers here at a condolence reference on Thursday paid tribute to former Air Chief Asghar Khan on his meritorious services for the country and Pakistan Air Force. The reference was organized by Preston University. Speaking at the reference, Vice Air Marshal Muhammad Zahid  said late Asghar Khan was a steadfast man of principles… Continue reading Tribute paid to Asghar Khan

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Agha Khan Trust for Culture team calls on Punjab CM

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LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):A delegation of Aga Khan Trust for Culture Thursday called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The delegation was led by General Manager Luis Monreal. During the meeting, expansion of programme for protection and conservation of historical places was discussed. The delegation pledged for providing technical assistance with regard to conservation,… Continue reading Agha Khan Trust for Culture team calls on Punjab CM

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Marriyum condemns attacks on polio workers and Balochistan Constabulary in Quetta

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Thursday strongly condemned the attack on polio workers and the personnel of Balochistan Constabulary in Quetta. In a statement issued here she said that the martyrs were the pride of the nation and their sacrifices would not go waste.… Continue reading Marriyum condemns attacks on polio workers and Balochistan Constabulary in Quetta

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Pak armed forces committed to safeguarding country’s sovereignty: Air Chief

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) said on Thursday that armed forces of Pakistan were fully committed to safeguarding the sovereignty of the country. He was delivering a lecture to the faculty and students of Rawalpindi Medical University on the topic “Leadership, Education and… Continue reading Pak armed forces committed to safeguarding country’s sovereignty: Air Chief

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FC Balochistan apprehend eight terrorists

RAWALPINDI, Jan 18 (APP):Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on Thursday conducted intelligence based operations (IBOs) in various areas and apprehended eight terrorists, including an illegal Afghan national. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here, the IBOs were carried out in Gulistan, Pishin, Kanack, Dera Bugti, Uch, Sambaza Dera Murad Jamali and Sibbi. Weapons… Continue reading FC Balochistan apprehend eight terrorists

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CM condemns unprovoked Indian firing at LoC

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LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned unprovoked firing by the Indian forces at the Line of Control (LoC). In a statement issued here on Thursday, he expressed sorrow over the death of two women due to the firing and extended sympathies to the heirs. He also prayed for early… Continue reading CM condemns unprovoked Indian firing at LoC

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CM Punjab condemns firing at police officials in Quetta

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LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the incident of firing at police officials at Zarghoon Road in Quetta. He expressed his deep sense of sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of police officials and extended sympathies to the heirs of the bereaved families. He has also prayed for early… Continue reading CM Punjab condemns firing at police officials in Quetta

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Fifth round of Pakistan, Philippines bilateral policy consultations held

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): The 5th round of the Pakistan-Philippines Bilateral Policy Consultations was held here on Thursday, Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, while Enirque A. Manalo, Undersecretary (Deputy Minister) for Policy, Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines headed the Philippines side. The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of… Continue reading Fifth round of Pakistan, Philippines bilateral policy consultations held

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CM receives PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Lahore Airport

LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Lahore Airport, on Thursday. The Chief Secretary, CCPO Lahore, Commissioner Lahore Division, DIG (Operations) and others were present on the occasion.

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No political party supports Imran Khan on using derogatory language against parliament: Asif

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday said the political parties did not support Imran Khan, the chief of Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI), on using derogatory language against the Parliament. Parliament was the supreme institution of the country, he said while talking to a private news channel, adding all the political… Continue reading No political party supports Imran Khan on using derogatory language against parliament: Asif

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