CM Balochistan condemns “cowardly” attack on Church

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri Sunday strongly condemned the blast outside the Church in Quetta and termed it as cowardly and regrettable. Talking to Private news channel ,,he instructed the officials of health department to provide the best treatment facilities to the injured. He also directed the officials concerned to… Continue reading CM Balochistan condemns “cowardly” attack on Church

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Home Minister Bugti condemn Quetta blast

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Sunday strongly condemned the Quetta blast on Sunday and expressed condolences with the victims. In an exclusive interview with a private news TV channel , Balochistan Minister Sarfraz Bugti has confirmed that the church was the target of the militants. He further said that two suicide bombers… Continue reading Home Minister Bugti condemn Quetta blast

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Blast, firing near church at Quetta’s Zarghoon road kills one

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):One person has been killed and four other injured in a blast and firing incident on Sunday near Imdad Chowk on Quetta’s Zargon Road. According to private news channel , Police and rescue teams have been dispatched to the area and police has cordoned off the area while a exchange of fire… Continue reading Blast, firing near church at Quetta’s Zarghoon road kills one

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Eleven policemen injured in traffic accident in Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Eleven policemen were left injured on Sunday morning after a trailer collided with a police truck near Shah Latif Town area of Malir in Karachi. The policemen were en-route to their training centre at Razzaqabad when the accident took place. SSP Rao Anwar while talking to private news channel said, the trailer… Continue reading Eleven policemen injured in traffic accident in Karachi

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No replacement of ADR system in judiciary: CJP

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LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar Saturday said there was no replacement of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) system in the judiciary. Addressing a seminar on the performance of ADR centres here at Punjab Judicial Academy, the chief justice said he fully supported the ADR system and it was only solution to… Continue reading No replacement of ADR system in judiciary: CJP

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Gathering held at APSAC to pay homage to APS martyrs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):A gathering was held at Army Public School and College (APSAC) Warsak Road Peshawar on Saturday to pay homage to the martyrs of APS. Families of martyred children, locals, students and staff of APS and military officials participated in Quran Khwani, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here. The Corps Commandant… Continue reading Gathering held at APSAC to pay homage to APS martyrs

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Democratic system only option for country’s progress: Musadiq

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Spokesperson to the Prime Minister Dr Musadiq Malik on Saturday said democratic system was the best and only option for the welfare of the people and the country’s progress. Talking to PTV, he said the government would complete its constitutional tenure and next general elections would be held in time as… Continue reading Democratic system only option for country’s progress: Musadiq

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PML-N govt to continue development process: Talal Ch

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FAISALABAD, Dec 16 (APP):State Minister for Interior, Talal Badar Chaudhry said on Saturday the PML-N government would continue development process in the country despite deep-rooted conspiracies. Addressing lawyers’ community at Tehsil Bar Jaranwala, he said the PML-N government had set its priorities for national development and a number of projects had been launched for public… Continue reading PML-N govt to continue development process: Talal Ch

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Timely holding of general elections be ensured: Saad Rafiq

KARACHI, Dec 16 (APP):The Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq has said that it is the responsibility of all political parties to ensure holding of the general elections on time. He was addressing a press conference at the Muslim League House here on Saturday. Senator Slim Zia, Shah Muhammad Shah, Babu Sarfraz Jatoi, Morath Thebo… Continue reading Timely holding of general elections be ensured: Saad Rafiq

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Nation will never forget supreme sacrifice of APS martyrs: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that the nation would never forget the supreme sacrifice of the Army Public School (APS) Peshawar martyrs. The minister, in a statement here, said the war against terrorism would continue and urged unity in the nation to win the fight for future generation. He… Continue reading Nation will never forget supreme sacrifice of APS martyrs: Ahsan

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Remembrance of martyrs of APS would continue to strengthen resolve of the nation until the last terrorist: Marriyum

APP53-16 ISLAMABAD: December 16 - Minister of State for IBNH&LH Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb addressing a ceremony to mark the issuance of Health Entitlement Cards for the journalists at PIMS Hospital. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage has said that remembrance of martyrs of APS would continue to strengthen the resolve of the nation till the last terrorist was eliminated adding that the tragedy had galvanized the people to stand united against the terrorists and the innocent martyrs… Continue reading Remembrance of martyrs of APS would continue to strengthen resolve of the nation until the last terrorist: Marriyum

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Contributions to national strength best way to pay homage to Shuhada: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Dec 16 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Saturday said that the best way to pay homage to country’s Shuhada was through contributions to the national strength in pursuit of national objectives. He stated this during a visit to Army Marksmanship Firing Ranges near Jhelum, where he attended the closing ceremony of the… Continue reading Contributions to national strength best way to pay homage to Shuhada: COAS

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Quality education imperative for sustained economic development, eradication of extremism: PM

APP37-16 KOHAT: December 16 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a gathering after inauguration of women campus of Kohat University of Science and Technology. APP

KOHAT, Dec 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said promotion of quality education was imperative for sustained economic progress and eradication of extremism, and responsibility rested on universities and colleges to prepare students for the upcoming challenges in that regard. He was addressing a function here after inaugurating the women campus of Kohat University… Continue reading Quality education imperative for sustained economic development, eradication of extremism: PM

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Kohat people laud PM for inaugurating KUST women campus, two road projects

KOHAT, Dec 16 (APP):Academicians, students and people here Saturday lauded Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for inaugurating the women campus of Kohat University of Science and Technology, besides two mega communication projects in Kohat. Zeshan Khan, a student of social work department, told APP that girl students of Kohat, besides Karak, Hangu, Orakzai Agency, had… Continue reading Kohat people laud PM for inaugurating KUST women campus, two road projects

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APS martyrs sacrifices not gone in vain: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Dec 16 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Saturday remembered the young martyrs of Army Public School (APS), Peshawar and the sacrifices they made for the country on their third anniversary. Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Maj General Asif Ghafoor posted a message of the COAS on Twitter, in which… Continue reading APS martyrs sacrifices not gone in vain: COAS

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Asif condemns indian atrocities in IoK

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Saturday strongly condemned continuing efforts of the Indian occupation forces to suppress the legitimate Kashmiri struggle for the right to self determination by inhuman tactics including torture, arbitrary arrests, and extra-judicial killings. According to a Foreign Office statement , India again violated the rights of Kashmiris to… Continue reading Asif condemns indian atrocities in IoK

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Judiciary not under pressure or taking dictation: CJP

APP48-16 LAHORE: December 16 - Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Mian Saqib Nisar receiving a souvenir from Vice Chairman Pakistan Bar Council Ahsan Bhoon during a seminar arranged by Pakistan Bar Council. APP photo by Rana Imran

LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar Saturday rejected the impression that the judiciary was working under pressure or taking dictation. Addressing a seminar organised by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) here, he said the judiciary was like an elderly wise man, who decide disputes in a village, and one should not… Continue reading Judiciary not under pressure or taking dictation: CJP

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KCR project on `right track’: Saad

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KARACHI, Dec 16 (APP):Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq Saturday said the revival of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project was now on `right track’. He said,”There is no difference of opinion with the Government of Sindh on the KCR project.” He met Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday to discuss the project,… Continue reading KCR project on `right track’: Saad

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PML-N serves masses with uplift projects: PM

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KOHAT, Dec 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government firmly believed in serving the masses with concrete steps instead paying mere lip service to public aspirations and demands. He said the PML-N politics revolved around decency and truthfulness that was the reason, the masses throughout the country, were witnessing… Continue reading PML-N serves masses with uplift projects: PM

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PM arrives at KUST

KOHAT, Dec 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday arrived here at the Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST)to inaugurate women campus. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister was received by KP Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Adviser to the Prime Minister and KP PML-N President Engineer Amir Muqam,… Continue reading PM arrives at KUST

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