Dates of Pak India Foreign Secretary level talks being finalized

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31, (APP)- Foreign Office Spokesman Qazi Khalilullah Thursday said dates for a meeting between Pakistan and India Foreign Secretary level talks in January were being finalized and would be announced close to their talks. The agenda of their meeting would be to finalize the schedule of the various segments of resumption of comprehensive… Continue reading Dates of Pak India Foreign Secretary level talks being finalized

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Lots of scope for stronger economic ties with Bahrain; PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said there was a lot of scope for enhancement in areas of trade and commerce between Pakistan and Bahrain. He was talking to Ambassador Designate to Bahrain Javed Malik who called on him here at the PM House. The Prime Minister felicitated the Ambassador Designate… Continue reading Lots of scope for stronger economic ties with Bahrain; PM

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Tributes paid to Quaid-e-Azam through musical show

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): A musical show featuring national and folk songs and popular melodies was presented here on Thursday by singers and instrumentalists at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in connection with the ongoing Quaid week. Local singers enthralled the audience with the popular national songs that compelled the audience to join… Continue reading Tributes paid to Quaid-e-Azam through musical show

Beautiful play-land: An amazing new year gift for children from Japan: Japanese Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Dec, 31 (APP) : Ambassador of Japan Hiroshi Inomata handed over a beautiful renovated play-land to Capital Development Authority ( CDA) in the area of Japanese park adjacent to Islamabad Zoo terming it an amazing new year gift for Pakistani children from Japan. The Ambassador said this on Thursday while inaugurating the recently renovated… Continue reading Beautiful play-land: An amazing new year gift for children from Japan: Japanese Ambassador

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Surgical goods, medical instruments export post 3.95 percent increase

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Exports of surgical goods and medical instruments registered 3.59 percent increase during first five months of current financial year as compared to corresponding period of last year. During the period from July-November, 2015 surgical goods and medical instruments worth US$ 144.7 million exported as against the exports of US$ 139.12 million… Continue reading Surgical goods, medical instruments export post 3.95 percent increase

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Media should project positivity to bring hope among youth: Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan's economy to sustain 8-10% growth rate for next 3 decades: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday called upon the national media to present positive things and economic progress on television screens aimed at bringing hope among the citizens especially the youth of the country. Addressing the participants of the 2nd Pakistan Governance Forum 2015 here, he… Continue reading Media should project positivity to bring hope among youth: Ahsan Iqbal

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Railways to upgrade waiting halls at 16 major stations

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Pakistan Railways will upgrade waiting halls at its 16 major stations by equipping them with facilities like air-conditioners, internet kiosks and televisions. The waiting rooms at the stations are generally well maintained, however, proposals are under consideration to improve facilities for passengers at railway stations across the country, an official in… Continue reading Railways to upgrade waiting halls at 16 major stations

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PM launches ambitious National Health Programme

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday launched an ambitious “PM’s National Health Programme” to provide free medical treatment to the poorest of the poor at public and private hospitals. “It is a step forward towards making Pakistan a real welfare state,” the Prime Minister said at the launching ceremony of the… Continue reading PM launches ambitious National Health Programme

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Quota to be observed for appointments in Lok Virsa: Senate assured

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Thursday assured the Senate that the government would follow the quota system while making appointments in Lok Virsa – the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage – to correct the imbalance created by the pervious regime. During the question-hour,… Continue reading Quota to be observed for appointments in Lok Virsa: Senate assured

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Global Sustainable Development Goals to kick in with start of new year

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 31 (APP): As 2015 comes to an end, and with it the 15-year cycle of the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations officially will usher in “on 1 January 2016” an even more ambitious set of goals to banish a whole host of social ills by 2030. “The seventeen Sustainable… Continue reading Global Sustainable Development Goals to kick in with start of new year

Dar invites SA to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar on Thursday invited Saudi Arabia to take advantage of the investment opportunities in Pakistan Talking to Minister and Advisor, Saudi Royal Court who called on him here, Ishaq Dar apprised him about the huge investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in the energy and petrochemical sectors and… Continue reading Dar invites SA to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan

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Period of applicability of 0.3% withholding tax on banking transactions extended till Jan 31

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) here on Thursday considered and approved to extend the period of applicability of 0.3% withholding tax on banking transactions till January 31, 2016. The proposal was submitted by the Federal Board of Revenue in this regard to the ECC, which met here under the… Continue reading Period of applicability of 0.3% withholding tax on banking transactions extended till Jan 31

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Media policy should be in conformity of current time, traditions, culture: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said that Pakistan’s media policy should be in conformity with the current time, traditions and culture. Journalism is not only a source of keeping the society abreast of current situation but it also performs the responsibility of safeguarding the nation’s cultural and geographical frontiers, he added.… Continue reading Media policy should be in conformity of current time, traditions, culture: President

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Envoys designate of Cuba, Iran, Sri Lanka present credentials

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Envoys designate of Cuba, Iran and Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Mamnoon Hussain at an impressive ceremony held here Thursday at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Earlier, each envoy-designate arrived at the main gate of the Aiwan-e-Sadr in a horse driven carriage. On the occasion, the National Anthem of Pakistan and their… Continue reading Envoys designate of Cuba, Iran, Sri Lanka present credentials

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1st round of quadrilateral meeting on Afghanistan on Jan 16: Asif

ISLAMABAD, Dec.31 (APP): Defence Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday said the first round of quadrilateral meeting of Pakistan, Afghanistan, United States and China would be held on January 16 to work out a comprehensive road map for the second round of Afghan peace process. Briefing the Senate on the recent visit of Chief of… Continue reading 1st round of quadrilateral meeting on Afghanistan on Jan 16: Asif

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PR to earn Rs 12 bln through freight trains: Senate informed

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Thursday informed the Senate that Pakistan Railways (PR) would generate more than Rs 12 billion revenue through freight trains in the current financial year. During the question-hour, he said the department was hoping to cross the set target of revenue generation in freight sector… Continue reading PR to earn Rs 12 bln through freight trains: Senate informed

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US-based Kashmir group urges world powers to get involved in Pak-India peace process

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (APP): A US-based Kashmiri organization urged the world powers on Wednesday to get involved in efforts to keep  the process of peace between Pakistan and India on track, saying representation of Kashmiri leaders in the dialogue process was must for a durable peace  and stability in South Asia. Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai,… Continue reading US-based Kashmir group urges world powers to get involved in Pak-India peace process

Megha for film producers to highlight local culture

LAHORE, Dec 30 (APP): Filmstar Megha on Wednesday urged the film producers to use new technology in film making and highlight local culture through interesting film stories. Talking to APP, she said that new films were being made on socio-economic topics instead of making traditional and stereo type films. She said that educated youth and… Continue reading Megha for film producers to highlight local culture

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PM optimist about Pakistan-India ties

ZHOB, Dec 30 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed optimism that Pakistan-India ties would improve in the days ahead and the spirit of goodwill generated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit would continue to prevail. Talking to media at Zhob airport, following the groundbreaking of Zhob-Mughal Kot Road and Qila Saifullah –… Continue reading PM optimist about Pakistan-India ties

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