Skilled manpower inevitable for stable national development: President

APP15-06 ISLAMABAD: July 06 - President Mamnoon Hussain being presented Annual Report-2017 by Caretaker Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training Muhammad Yusuf Shaikh and Chairperson, NCHD Ms. Razina Alam Khan at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

  ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said presence of skilled manpower was essential to provide a strong foundation for the national development and the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) must keep up its remarkable role in this regard. He said this in a meeting with Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional… Continue reading Skilled manpower inevitable for stable national development: President

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Promotion of national language important to achieve progress: President

APP12-05 ISLAMABAD: July 05 - President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the Foundation Stone laying ceremony of Federal Urdu University of Arts Science & Technology Islamabad Campus. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said the progress of a country cannot be achieved without promotion of its national language. Addressing at the foundation-laying ceremony of Federal Urdu University for Science and Technology here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said all developed nations in the world had achieved progress by promoting… Continue reading Promotion of national language important to achieve progress: President

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General election to further strengthen democratic, political system: President

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said that the general election was being held in Pakistan during this month, which would further strengthen the democratic and political system. “I am confident that the upcoming democratic government will continue this process of economic development and welfare of the masses,” he said while speaking at the… Continue reading General election to further strengthen democratic, political system: President

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President for full utilization of mineral potential in tribal areas

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said all resources would be utilized for mineral resources exploration in the tribal areas for improving the living standards of the residents. He was talking to a tribesmen delegation led by former parliamentary secretary Muhammad Nazeer Khan that called on him at the Aiwan e Sadr here, a… Continue reading President for full utilization of mineral potential in tribal areas

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ECP logistically fully prepared to hold GE-2018: ECP

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday said that the commission was logistically fully prepared to hold the upcoming general election on July 25 in a smooth and an organized manner. The holding of elections which was considered to be a biggest logistic activity in the country required a comprehensive strategy… Continue reading ECP logistically fully prepared to hold GE-2018: ECP

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PM inaugurates Jamsheed Marker Hall at Foreign Ministry to pay tribute to late diplomat

APP01-02 ISLAMABAD: July 02 - Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk unveiling the inaugural plaque of Jamsheed K. Marker Conference Room at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk on Monday said late ambassador Jamsheed Marker was a seasoned diplomat with globally acknowledged acumen and would always be remembered for his profound role in strengthening relations with other countries. Addressing at the inauguration ceremony of Jamsheed Marker Hall here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the… Continue reading PM inaugurates Jamsheed Marker Hall at Foreign Ministry to pay tribute to late diplomat

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Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Jalalabad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP):Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s city Jalalabad, that killed and injured many innocent civilians. “We are distressed and grieved at the loss of precious human lives,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. A suicide bomber Sunday carried out the attack killing 19, including the only Sikh… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Jalalabad

CJP visits Mother, Child hospital & RIC

  RAWALPINDI, July 1 (APP):Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan (CJP), Saqib Nisar here on Sunday visited the site of under-construction Mother & Child hospital and Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC). He during his visit admonished PWD’s chief engineer saying the entire structure had been destroyed. He said the work on the project should be… Continue reading CJP visits Mother, Child hospital & RIC

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Pakistan hands over a list of Indian prisoners

ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP):The Government of Pakistan Sunday handed over a list of 471 Indian prisoners to the High Commission of India. The list included 53 civil and 418 fishermen held in Pakistan, Foreign office in a press statement said. “This is consistent with the provisions of the Consular Access Agreement between Pakistan and India,… Continue reading Pakistan hands over a list of Indian prisoners

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Pak army pilots rescue three foreign mountaineers: DG ISPR

ISLAMABAD, July 1 (APP):Pakistan Army pilots have rescued three foreign mountaineers stuck in avalanche at above 19000 feet high Ultar Sar Peak near Hunza in a daring mission. The two mountaineers namely Bruce Normand and Miller Timothy from United Kingdom successfully rescued alive while Christian Huber from Australia had succumbed to avalanche, Director General Inter,… Continue reading Pak army pilots rescue three foreign mountaineers: DG ISPR

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Government increases petroleum prices

  ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP):On the recommendation of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), finance division has approved new prices of petroleum products with effect from Sunday July 01. According to a statement issued by the finance ministry late Saturday, OGRA had proposed increase in the price of Petrol by Rs. 7.54 per litre, HSD… Continue reading Government increases petroleum prices

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Imran Khan riding a populist wave ahead of polls: TIME

NEW YORK, Jun 30 (APP):Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party is enjoying broader support today than in the 2013 election boosting its chances in the upcoming polls, according to a dispatch in American mass-circulation Time magazine. “The world once knew Khan as the Oxford-educated playboy who captained Pakistan to its only Cricket World Cup victory, in… Continue reading Imran Khan riding a populist wave ahead of polls: TIME

SC directs AGP to audit PIA within ten weeks

ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP):Supreme Court on Saturday directed the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) to submit audit details of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for the last decade within 10 weeks. A two-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, was hearing a case pertaining to the privatization of the national… Continue reading SC directs AGP to audit PIA within ten weeks

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Pak community in Spain protest Indian atrocities against Kashmiri people

ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP):A large number of people in Barcelona, Spain, have protested against the ongoing atrocities committed by the Indian forces in the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) and the inhuman use of pellet guns. According to a press release received here Saturday, under the aegis of EU-Pak Friendship Federation Spain, a protest gathering was… Continue reading Pak community in Spain protest Indian atrocities against Kashmiri people

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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

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PML-N fulfilled its obligation to overcome country’s energy deficit: PM

APP15-03 ISLAMABAD: January 03 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a gathering at the Launching Ceremony of New Consumer Friendly Net-Metering Framework. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz government has fulfilled its obligation of ending severe power load-shedding and added 10,000 MWs of reliable, sustainable and cheap electricity to the national grid. Addressing at a ceremony to launch the consumer-friendly Net-Metering Framework here at… Continue reading PML-N fulfilled its obligation to overcome country’s energy deficit: PM

Annual Exchange of Nuclear Installations and Facilities list between Pakistan and India

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):In accordance with Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and facilities between Pakistan and India, signed on 31 December 1988, the list of nuclear installations and facilities in Pakistan was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Continue reading Annual Exchange of Nuclear Installations and Facilities list between Pakistan and India

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Poltical capital, stature of Nawaz far superior than that of opposition: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):The opposition parties by forming an alliance against Nawaz Sharif had accepted the fact that his political capital and stature was far superior than that of opposition, said the State Minister of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb. The minister while talking to private TV channels here Monday strongly… Continue reading Poltical capital, stature of Nawaz far superior than that of opposition: Marriyum

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Education is key to progress: PM

APP34-01 ISLAMABAD: January 01 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman in a group photo with students of Rashidabad Education City at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday terming education the key to progress said the pursuit of knowledge must continue regardless of age. He expressed these views in a meeting with students of Rashidabad City of Education and Healthcare, here at Prime Minister’s Office. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail… Continue reading Education is key to progress: PM

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Ahsan directs to remove obstacles in registration of authentic INGOs

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Monday directed the concerned section to remove obstacles in registration of authentic and active International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs). “We believe in internationalism. The INGOs will have to ensure transparency,” he said this in a statement issued here. The Minister said Pakistan values services of authentic INGOs… Continue reading Ahsan directs to remove obstacles in registration of authentic INGOs

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