SBP Governor calls on Finance Minister

SBP Governor calls on Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Ashraf Mahmood Wathra called on Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Saturday and briefed him on the latest position of the country’s foreign exchange reserves. According to a Finance Ministry press statement, the SBP Governor informed the minister that on December 30, 2016, the SBP had released… Continue reading SBP Governor calls on Finance Minister

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Film “Shor Sharaba” to be released in next year

Film “Shor Sharaba” to be released in next year

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP): Film Producer Sohail Khan has said three new singers for his film “Shor Sharaba” have been engaed as music plays a vital role for a successful production. Talking to APP here on Saturday, he said shooting of the film had been completed which would be released in the next year. He said… Continue reading Film “Shor Sharaba” to be released in next year

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President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Chairman JCSC, Army Chief

President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Chairman JCSC, Army Chief

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mehmood Hayat and Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa in a special investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was also present on the occasion besides Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani, Speaker… Continue reading President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Chairman JCSC, Army Chief

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Journey 2016 towards a secure & peaceful Pakistan: ISPR DG

RAWALPINDI, Dec 31 (APP): Armed forces of Pakistan took a number of measures during 2016 aimed at enhancing the security and ensuring safety of the people subsequently making the country’s defence further impregnable. At the end of 2016 and on the advent of 2017, Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif… Continue reading Journey 2016 towards a secure & peaceful Pakistan: ISPR DG

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British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): British High Commissioner Thomas Drew called on the Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The High Commissioner briefed the Finance Minister about the recent visit of the British Foreign Secretary ® Boris Johnson to Pakistan. He informed the Minister that the British Foreign Secretary had a very successful and productive visit and carried… Continue reading British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

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Petroleum prices to remain unchanged in January: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The government has decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged for two weeks during the month of January, 2017 in order to provide maximum relief to the common man. The decision in that regard was taken on the directives of Prime Minister as a new year gift to the people, Minister for… Continue reading Petroleum prices to remain unchanged in January: Dar

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World has acknowledged Pak economy making progress: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said the world had acknowledged that Pakistan’s economy was making progress. The minister, in a statement, said that Pakistan’s economy was not sick as claimed by Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf chief Imran Khan. Imran, she said, was in fact… Continue reading World has acknowledged Pak economy making progress: Marriyum

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COAS greets Afghan leadership, pledges to work together for peace in region

RAWALPINDI, Dec 31 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday conveyed wishes on telephone to the Afghan civil and military leadership for the new year and pledged to work for peace in the region. “COAS called Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and Army Chief General Qadam… Continue reading COAS greets Afghan leadership, pledges to work together for peace in region

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Promotion of literature, writers’ welfare top priority of Govt: Irfan Siddiqui

Promotion of literature, writers’ welfare top priority of Govt: Irfan Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister for National history and literary heritage Irfan Siddiqui on Saturday said welfare of writers besides establishing of a scholarly society in the country is top priority of the government. “Our goal is to encourage creativity and nurture a well knowledged based society in the country with the… Continue reading Promotion of literature, writers’ welfare top priority of Govt: Irfan Siddiqui

2017 to bring new era of sustained economic growth, consolidation of democracy: Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his felicitation message to the nation on the eve of New Year expressed his hope that the dawn of 2017 will usher Pakistan into a new era of sustained economic growth coupled with uplift of the common man and consolidation of democracy. The upcoming… Continue reading 2017 to bring new era of sustained economic growth, consolidation of democracy: Ayaz Sadiq

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Trump praises ‘very smart’ Putin on sanctions response

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NEW YORK, Dec 31 (APP): US President-elect Donald Trump  on Friday lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very  smart” for not retaliating against the U.S. for new American  sanctions unveiled this week. “Great move on delay (by V. Putin) – I always knew he was  very smart!”, Trump tweeted Friday. On Thursday, President Barack Obama… Continue reading Trump praises ‘very smart’ Putin on sanctions response

Justice Saqib Nisar sworn in as Chief Justice of Pakistan

Justice Saqib Nisar sworn in as Chief Justice of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Justice Mian Saqib Nisar Saturday  took oath as Chief Justice of Pakistan. He is the 25th chief justice of the Supreme Court who will  serve on the post till January 17, 2019, date of his retirement. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath in a ceremony held at the President House. Prime… Continue reading Justice Saqib Nisar sworn in as Chief Justice of Pakistan

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Twitter users ask to add edit button to fix spelling, grammar errors

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (APP): Adding an edit button for users to fix spelling and grammar errors was the most-requested feature of the responses to Twitter as to what’s the most important thing users want to see from the social-media service, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The CEO of the Twitter Inc,… Continue reading Twitter users ask to add edit button to fix spelling, grammar errors

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to United Nations

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to United Nations

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 31 (APP): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said goodbye to the United Nations on Friday, the global organization he served for 10 years, hoping that its staff and delegations would keep working towards accomplishing peace and security in the world. Ban, visibly moved by the emotional send-off at UN Headquarters in New  York, said… Continue reading Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to United Nations

UN experts hail US decision to dismantle discriminatory’ counterterrorism programme

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (APP): Two United Nations human rights experts Friday welcomed a decision by the United States to dismantle a national registry programme targeting people visiting from countries that are home to active terrorist groups, a programme that the experts labelled discriminatory and ineffective. The programme, the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS),… Continue reading UN experts hail US decision to dismantle discriminatory’ counterterrorism programme

Marriyum Aurangzeb directs for shifting sick Iftikhar Qaiser to PIMS Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage on Saturday asked  the concerned authorities to make immediate arrangements for shifting Iftikhar Qaiser, a renowned TV artist from Peshawar to PIMS, Islamabad,  so that he can be provided the best medical facilities and services. Marriyum Aurangzeb last night had spoken… Continue reading Marriyum Aurangzeb directs for shifting sick Iftikhar Qaiser to PIMS Islamabad

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PML N to win next general election 2018: Ameer Muqam

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PESHAWAR, Dec 31 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister Engr Ameer Muqam Saturday said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) would win next general election 2018 on the basis of its goverment’s performance. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had put the country on the course of development and progress, he said while talking to media persons… Continue reading PML N to win next general election 2018: Ameer Muqam

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PBM hands over Rs 50,000 cheque to Iftikhar Qaisar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The officials of Pakistan Bait ul Mal (PBM) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have handed over a cheque of Rs 50,000 to famous television actor Iftikhar Qaisar. The cheque has been issued on the directives of PBM Managing Director Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh, who took notice of reports that Iftikhar Qaisar was unable to… Continue reading PBM hands over Rs 50,000 cheque to Iftikhar Qaisar

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