RAWALPINDI, Jan 05 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has expressed his grief on the demise of former Air Chief, Air Marshal Asghar Khan, who passed away on Friday. “An ionic soldier, who will be remembered for his historic contributions for laying foundations of a strong Pakistan Air Force. May Allah bless his soul,” the Army… Continue reading COAS expresses grief at demise of Air Marshal Asghar Khan
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31 Pakistani engineers from NUST, UET Peshawar recognised for ASU
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Pakistani officials recognized 24 students and 7 faculty members from National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar (UET Peshawar) to have spent a semester at Arizona State University (ASU) in the United States under US… Continue reading 31 Pakistani engineers from NUST, UET Peshawar recognised for ASU
Ahsan condoles death of Asghar Khan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Minister for Interior, Prof Ahsan Iqbal Friday expressed sorrow and grief over death of Air Marshal (Retd) Asghar Khan. In a condolence message here, he said Asghar Khan was an experienced politician whose services would always be remembered. The minister prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace… Continue reading Ahsan condoles death of Asghar Khan
PM grieved over death of Air Marshal (retd) Asghar Khan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Air Marshal ( retd.) Asghar Khan. Paying tribute to his services for the country, the Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and grant of courage to the bereaved family to bear this… Continue reading PM grieved over death of Air Marshal (retd) Asghar Khan
Air Marshal Asghar Khan passes away
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Asghar Khan passed away on early Friday, family sources said. Asghar Khan, who became the head of PAF at the age of 35, was going to turn 97 on January 17, this year. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has yet to reveal details of his funeral.… Continue reading Air Marshal Asghar Khan passes away
Zubaida Apa’s demise widely condoled
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):The sad demise of renowned Chef and Pakistan’s television personality Zubaida Aapa on Friday condoled by the literary personalities and artists of the country. She breathed her last on Thursday night at the age of 72. “Zubaida Apa passed away after brief illness. Talking to APP Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) Chairman… Continue reading Zubaida Apa’s demise widely condoled
Political stability is imperative for development of the country : Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Political stability is imperative for development of the country and the achievements in this regard during the last few years are the dividends of the continuation of democracy. This was stated by Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb while addressing the inaugural ceremony of Rawal… Continue reading Political stability is imperative for development of the country : Marriyum
CPEC to create huge opportunities, transform regional peace, prosperity
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would create huge opportunities for the people of the two countries and would transform the region into a hub of peace and prosperity. ‘We want to build a peaceful and prosperous society to improve… Continue reading CPEC to create huge opportunities, transform regional peace, prosperity
Japan appreciates Pakistan’s immense sacrifices in fight against terrorism: Japanese FM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono Thursday said Japan acknowledged Pakistan’s immense sacrifices to root out terrorism and extremism from the region. The visiting Japanese minister who met Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here at PM Office said Japan was appreciative of Pakistan’s role in fighting terrorism and extremism. Prime Minister Abbasi underscored… Continue reading Japan appreciates Pakistan’s immense sacrifices in fight against terrorism: Japanese FM
US not recognizing Pakistan’s sacrifices in war against terror: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday said the United States was not recognizing Pakistan’s sacrifices given in the war against terrorism. The Jawans, and high ranked officers in Pakistan Armed forces had sacrificed their lives in fighting war against terror, he said while talking to a private news channel. In every… Continue reading US not recognizing Pakistan’s sacrifices in war against terror: Khawaja Asif
Senate sub-committee to finalize draft bill on journalists safety bill by January 12
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage on Thursday decided to prepare a draft for the Journalists Safety and Security bill by January 12 and present it to the main committee for further deliberations and finalization. The meeting of the sub-committee was held here… Continue reading Senate sub-committee to finalize draft bill on journalists safety bill by January 12
PAF to safeguard territorial integrity of motherland at all costs: Sohail Aman
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman on Thursday reiterated PAF’s resolve to safeguard the territorial integrity and sovereignty of motherland at all costs. He stated this during his visit to Headquarter Air Defence Command where he was received by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Zahoor Faisal,… Continue reading PAF to safeguard territorial integrity of motherland at all costs: Sohail Aman
FC Balochistan apprehend 15 suspects
RAWALPINDI, Jan 04 (APP):Frontier Corps Balochistan conducted intelligence based operations (IBOs) in various areas of the province and apprehended 15 suspects, including eight terrorists involved in attack on police, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said here on Thursday. The IBOs were carried out in Zhob, Sibbi, Dera Murad Jamali, Mach and Killi Ismail. Around… Continue reading FC Balochistan apprehend 15 suspects
All parliamentary parties on same page on national security issue: Speaker NA
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday said all the parliamentary parties were on same page regarding national security. “In the wake of situation emerged after the statement of US President Donald Trump, we want to devise such a strategy that the country’s dignity should not be compromised, and the process… Continue reading All parliamentary parties on same page on national security issue: Speaker NA
Active community participation imperative to improve system of policing : Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal Thursday emphasized that system of policing could not be improved without active participation of community, saying reforms are being introduced to make Islamabad police an exemplary for others. He was addressing a concluding session of a two-day Police Media Training Workshop organised here at National Police Academy… Continue reading Active community participation imperative to improve system of policing : Ahsan Iqbal
Kulbhushan bashes Indian attitude towards his family
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Foreign Office Thursday, during the weekly media briefing, released another video statement of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav in which he is bashing Indian government for poor treatment of his family while they were on the visit to meet him in Pakistan. In the video statement, Jadhav has re asserted that he was… Continue reading Kulbhushan bashes Indian attitude towards his family
Japan to continue assistance for economic, social uplift of Pakistan besides supporting war against terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Japan has lauded Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability and would continue to provide financial and technical assistance for the economic and social uplift of the people besides supporting its war against terrorism. Briefing the media, the deputy press secretary and spokesman of the visiting Japanese Foreign Minister, Toschi Hide Ando… Continue reading Japan to continue assistance for economic, social uplift of Pakistan besides supporting war against terrorism
Terrorist Zahir Shah, his accomplice killed
RAWALPINDI, Jan 04 (APP):Terrorist Zahir Shah and his one accomplice of banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) involved in attack on Major Ishaq were killed by security forces through an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan (DIK) on Thursday. Four other terrorists were also arrested, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here.… Continue reading Terrorist Zahir Shah, his accomplice killed
Pak-China to reassure scientists’ and research exchange programme
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Pakistan and China on Thursday agreed to reassure scientists’ exchange and joint research projects in the fields of Science & Technology. It was decided in a meeting held here between the Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Rana Tanveer Hussain and the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Mr Yao Jing, said a… Continue reading Pak-China to reassure scientists’ and research exchange programme
PM urges students to work hard, excel in studies, take country forward
ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday urged the students to put in hard work and dedicated efforts to excel in their studies and take the country forward on the path of success in all fields. He was talking to a group of students of Citizen Foundation Gudap and Mehwish and Jehangir Siddiqui… Continue reading PM urges students to work hard, excel in studies, take country forward
