Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of reporter of 92 News channel Memoona Arif. In a condolence message, the minister prayed to Almighty Allah rest her soul in eternal peace and grant courage to… Continue reading Marriyum condoles demise of journalist

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Interior Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday strongly condemned Quetta blast and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and courage to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity. In his condolence message to bereaved families, Ahsan Iqbal expressed his heartfelt grief over the loss of precious lives. Expressing… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal condemns Quetta blast

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):United States (US) Ambassador David Hale called on Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Miftah Ismail here on Tuesday. During the meeting matters relating to Pak-US economic cooperation were discussed, a statement issued by Ministry of Finance said. David Hale informed the adviser about the forthcoming visits to Pakistan by US… Continue reading US ambassador calls on adviser to PM on finance

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, strongly condemning the blast in Quetta on Tuesday, expressed his grief over the loss of precious human lives. He expressed his condolences with the families of martyred security personnel and prayed for the departed souls and early recovery of the injured. The prime minister said such cowardly… Continue reading PM strongly condemns Quetta blast

LAHORE, Jan 09 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that there is no other task important than serving the ailing humanity, and that is why the Punjab government is carrying out a comprehensive programme of providing quality healthcare to the people. Under this healthcare plan, billions of rupees are being spent for improvement… Continue reading Comprehensive plan for providing quality healthcare under way: CM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain, strongly condemning the bomb blast in Quetta on Tuesday, expressed his solidarity with the families of those who embraced martyrdom in the blast. He directed the provincial authorities to extend all possible assistance to the affected and ensure the provision of best medical treatment for the injured. The president… Continue reading President strongly condemns Quetta blast

LAHORE, Jan 09 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting here on Tuesday and accorded approval to landscaping plan of Beijing Underpass. The meeting also reviewed progress on landscaping plan and horticulture projects of Beijing Underpass and Ring Road Southern Loop. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that landscaping of the… Continue reading CM holds meeting to discus beautification of cities

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to the media outside Ehtsab Court here Tuesday said that contrary to the rumours, the forthcoming Senate and General Election would be held on time. Referring to the anti-government movement announced by Tahir Ul Qadri she said that… Continue reading Contrary to rumours, Senate and general elections would be held on time: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday mentioning the importance of “Ijtihad” –intellectual consultation – for effective implementation of reforms in society and Islamic teachings urged the need for having specialized religious scholars who can take up this important task and address the issues of modern times. Talking to the renowned religious scholar Dr. Syed… Continue reading Ijtehad vital for reformation of society: President

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said Pakistan could provide cooperation to Nigeria in various sectors including health, infrastructure, education and human resource management. “There is a lot of trade potential between the two countries that can be utilized for the benefit of the people of Pakistan and Nigeria,” he told High… Continue reading Nigeria can avail Pak cooperation in various sectors: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday stressed strengthening people-to-people contacts with China and collaboration in various areas including trade, commerce, education and culture. Talking to Ambassador of China Yao Jing here, he congratulated him on his appointment to Pakistan and reiterated strengthening the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two nations. The… Continue reading PM stresses more collaboration with China in trade, education

  ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that terrorism, extremism, poverty, illiteracy and unemployment are the global challenges and these can be overcome through in exchange of knowledge, expertise and experiences. According to a message received from Victoria, Republic of Seychelles, he expressed these views while addressing the… Continue reading Terrorism, poverty, illiteracy, unemployment global challenges: Ayaz Sadiq

RAWALPINDI, Jan 9 (APP):German Ambassador to Pakistan, Martin Kobler on Tuesday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at GHQ and discussed with him matters of mutual interests. According to a statement of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters including regional peace and stability were discussed during the meeting. The ambassador also… Continue reading German envoy calls on Gen Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, along with his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (Retd) Muhammad Safdar Tuesday morning appeared before the accountability court and four witnesses recorded their statements in the references against them. These references had been filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in light of the Supreme… Continue reading NAB Court adjourns hearing in references against Sharif family till Jan 16

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday administered oath of office to Chaudhry Mehmood Bashir Virk as federal minister. The oath-ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, federal ministers, parliamentarians and senior officials.

HASILPUR, Jan 9 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Bosan and Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Riaz Hussain Pirzada have hailed scientists of Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) for developing Ispaghol processing machine, saying it would help improve earnings of the poor people of Thar and Cholistan deserts. The ministers expressed… Continue reading Ministers appreciate PARC for developing Ispaghol processing unit

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and its leadership will not opt for any deal to shy away from courts or compromise on principles. “We shall stand firm on principles. We shall neither opt for any deal or compromise nor give any relaxation to conspirators,”… Continue reading No deal, no compromise: Talal Chaudhry