ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Economic Affairs and Revenue Miftah Ismail said on Monday that the government is taking several measures for enhancing tax net to increase revenue, with the consultation of all provisional stakeholder. “The mobilization of domestic resources through reforms in taxation is essential to ensure sustainable financing of… Continue reading Govt takes measures to expand tax net: Miftah Ismail
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Mushahidullah asks Sindh gov to increase forest cover to 10-12%
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Mushahidullah Khan has asked the Sindh government to make efforts on the urgent basis to increase forest cover to at least 10-12 per cent to mitigate the impacts of climate change-induced disasters, particularly floods and heat wave, which show increasing trends in the province. “Sindh government… Continue reading Mushahidullah asks Sindh gov to increase forest cover to 10-12%
Eight injured in Chaman twin blasts
QUETTA, Jan 1 (APP):At least eight people including police and security forces personnel were injured in twin blasts at Mal road near Chaman area of Killa Abdullah district on Monday. According to Levies sources, the explosions were occurred near Police Checkpost in Chaman, leaving eight people injured on the spot. The injured were shifted to… Continue reading Eight injured in Chaman twin blasts
NAP being implemented across the board: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the National Action Plan was being implemented in the country across the board and not a specific organization was targeted in this regard. In a statement, the Interior Minister said all provinces were on same page regarding the implementation of National Action Plan.
Pakistan fully capable to defend its motherland: Dastagir
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Minister for Defence Engineer Khurram Dastagir Khan Monday said that Pakistan was fully capable to defend its motherland. The Jawans of Pakistan Armed forces and civilian had given sacrifices of their lives while fighting war against terrorism, he said while talking to a private news channel. Commenting on US President’s tweet about… Continue reading Pakistan fully capable to defend its motherland: Dastagir
Pakistan ushers into a new year of sustained economic growth growth and consolidation of democracy : NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):In his felicitation message to the nation on the eve of New Year, the Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expressed his hope that the dawn of 2018 will usher Pakistan into a new year of sustained economic growth coupled with uplift of the common man and consolidation of democracy. The upcoming… Continue reading Pakistan ushers into a new year of sustained economic growth growth and consolidation of democracy : NA Speaker
Year 2018 is of immense significance for Pakistan: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Dec 31 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday said that a momentous year was over and the year 2018 was of immense significance for Pakistan both internally and externally with monumental challenges. “Challenges are convertible into opportunities. Part we have done, remaining we can, and shall do together, Inshaa… Continue reading Year 2018 is of immense significance for Pakistan: COAS
Terrorism eliminated from country due to PML-N govt’s efforts: Qayyum
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Lt. Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum Sunday said terrorism was eliminated from the country due to hectic efforts of the PML-N government. Talking to PTV, he said 2017 Pakistan was much better and peaceful as compared to 2013 when PML-N government came into power. Some 3000 terror incidents… Continue reading Terrorism eliminated from country due to PML-N govt’s efforts: Qayyum
Govt achieves immense success in Health sector during 2017: Saira
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar Sunday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government achieved immense success in Health sector during 2017. Talking to PTV, she said as per guidelines of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, a vision and policy were evolved regarding Health to facilitate… Continue reading Govt achieves immense success in Health sector during 2017: Saira
Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC hold Christmas celebration
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):All Neighbors, a community organization comprising mostly of Pakistani origin Christians celebrated Christmas at the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC, says a press release received from Washington DC here Sunday. President Tom Patrick and Vice President Ilyas Masih of the All Neighbours conveyed thanks to Pakistan Embassy in DC and particularly Ambassador… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC hold Christmas celebration
Tele-medicine project being launched in districts of Punjab: minister
HAFIZABAD, Dec 31 (APP)::Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar on Sunday said tele-medicine project was being launched in different districts of Punjab. She added that according to the project patients of remote areas would be provided free medical treatment in the nearest government hospitals through Skype and modern technology.… Continue reading Tele-medicine project being launched in districts of Punjab: minister
Nawaz Sharif not negotiating any deal: Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):A spokesperson of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has contradicted as speculative a news report published in national and international section of press that Sharif is negotiating any deal with Saudi Arabia to avoid accountability. Terming the story as unfounded, he said Nawaz Sharif is visiting Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif not negotiating any deal: Spokesperson
Nawaz Sharif to launch mass contact drive by next Sunday: Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui Sunday said President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is all set to launch a full-fledged mass-contact drive by next Sunday. Talking to a PTV talk show, he strongly rejected the news reports spreading rumors of Nawaz Sharif’s possible… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif to launch mass contact drive by next Sunday: Siddiqui
Govt paying special attention to development of south Punjab: minister
MULTAN, Dec 31 (APP):Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said that work on upgradation of electricity transmission and distribution system is in progress at a fast pace across country to provide uninterrupted power supply to masses in the upcoming summer season. He said that the Pakistan Muslim League-N government was… Continue reading Govt paying special attention to development of south Punjab: minister
CPEC to open new avenues for development: Achakzai
KARACHI, Dec 31 (APP):The Governor of Balochistan, Muhammad Khan Achakzai, has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) will open up new avenues of the development in the country. He was talking to media after visiting the mausoleum of Founder of Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah here on Sunday. The Governor laid wreath at the mausoleum of the… Continue reading CPEC to open new avenues for development: Achakzai
Phase-II of education reforms programme to be completed by January end
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The up-gradation work of the public sector schools of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) under Phase-II of the Prime Minister Education Reforms Programme(PMERP) will be completed by the end of January 2018. The renovation work of ICT schools under second phase, had to be completed at the end of December 2017 but due… Continue reading Phase-II of education reforms programme to be completed by January end
Consumers to get uninterrupted gas supply throughout winter: SNGPL MD
LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP):Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Managing Director Amjad Latif on Sunday said the company was committed to provide uninterrupted gas supply to consumers round-the-year specially in winter. Talking to APP here, he said that supply of gas had been increased due to import of RLNG and the company had come in… Continue reading Consumers to get uninterrupted gas supply throughout winter: SNGPL MD
Billions being spent to expand road network in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Billions of rupees were being spent on expanding road network for boosting business and tourism activity in Gilgit-Baltistan areas. This was stated by Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman while talking to a news channel. The present government was working to expand tax and road networks to benefit the people of… Continue reading Billions being spent to expand road network in Gilgit-Baltistan
Soaring deforestation can cause human, ecological crises, warns Mushahidullah Khan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Taking serious note of the in-depth reports about extremely dismal state of forestry in Sindh published last month in various sections of newspapers, Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Mushahidullah Khan has urged the provincial forest authorities to take measures to restore the province’s lost forest cover and bring increase to… Continue reading Soaring deforestation can cause human, ecological crises, warns Mushahidullah Khan
Around 1,128 cases of assorted nature traced out under Safe City Project
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Around 1,128 cases of assorted nature have so far been traced out under Safe City Project which is a strategic asset and infrastructure, being used effectively for monitoring and surveillance of Capital. Islamabad Safe City Project was inaugurated on June 06, 201 and since then various operations are being run through… Continue reading Around 1,128 cases of assorted nature traced out under Safe City Project
