Foreign Minister of Japan Taro Kono visit to Pakistan on Jan 3

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Taro Kono will visit Pakistan from January 3 to 4. During his stay in Pakistan Foreign Minister Taro Kono will meet his counterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif and will discuss the matter of bilateral relation as well as regional and international issues of mutual interests, said a… Continue reading Foreign Minister of Japan Taro Kono visit to Pakistan on Jan 3

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Govt takes measures to expand tax net: Miftah Ismail

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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%

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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%

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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

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Pakistan ushers into a new year of sustained economic growth growth and consolidation of democracy : NA Speaker

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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

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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

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Nawaz Sharif not negotiating any deal: Spokesperson

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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

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Nawaz Sharif to launch mass contact drive by next Sunday: Siddiqui

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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

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CPEC to open new avenues for development: Achakzai

APP09-31 KARACHI: December 31 - Governor Baluchistan Mohammad Khan Achakzai laying floral wreath at the Mazar-e-Quaid. APP

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

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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

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Billions being spent to expand road network in Gilgit-Baltistan

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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

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Mamnoon emphasises quality education alongwith character grooming

APP37-30 ORMARA: December 30 - Group photograph of President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain with Chief of the naval Staff Admiral Zafer Mehmood Abbasi, Governor Balochistan senior PN officers and faculty members of CCO on 2nd Parents Day of Cadet College Ormara. APP

KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP): Second Parents’ Day of Cadet College Ormara (CCO), Balochistan was held at its premises, President Mamnoon Hussain was the chief guest on the occasion. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, welcomed the President on his arrival, says a statement of Pakistan Navy here on Saturday. Addressing the ceremony,… Continue reading Mamnoon emphasises quality education alongwith character grooming

PM chairs meeting to review PIA’s business plan

APP36-30 ISLAMABAD: December 30 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairs meeting to review Proposed Business Plan of PIA and issues concerning the Aviation Sector at PM House. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday chaired a meeting to review the proposed business plan of the Pakistan International Airlines and issues related to the aviation sector. He reviewed the issues regarding the efficient operations and revised business plan of the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited, a PM Office statement said.

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PM grieved over death of former CJCSC

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of former chairman joint chiefs of staff committee general (retd) Khalid Shameem Wynne in a road accident. He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and grant of courage to the bereaved family to bear… Continue reading PM grieved over death of former CJCSC

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General (Retd) Khalid Shamim and his friend pass away in road accident

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):The 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General ® Khalid Shamim and his friend passed away on Saturday in a fatal road accident near Chakri on the Islamabad-Lahore motorway. The accident occurred near Chakri Interchange on the route to Lahore as General’s Land Cruiser toppled over after one of… Continue reading General (Retd) Khalid Shamim and his friend pass away in road accident

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Opponents are afraid of Nawaz Sharif’s popularity: Maryam

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LAHORE, Dec 30 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz said on Saturday that democratic leaders always ensure provision of rights to people. She was addressing a ceremony held in connection with restoration of lease of land for 1,087 families of Hindu camp. She said that former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif took personal interest… Continue reading Opponents are afraid of Nawaz Sharif’s popularity: Maryam

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People’s love with Nawaz Sharif could not be removed: Miftah

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Miftah Ismail has said love and affection of the people with former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif that could not be removed from their hearts. Talking to PTV, he said Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was still most popular leader among the… Continue reading People’s love with Nawaz Sharif could not be removed: Miftah

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PAT for political, personal gains on Model Town incident: Daniyal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz has said Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and its allied political parties were doing politics on Model Town incident to achieve their political and personal gains. Opposition will not achieve anything from its All Parties Conference against the present government, he said this talking to a private news… Continue reading PAT for political, personal gains on Model Town incident: Daniyal

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No country has rendered sacrifices like Pakistan in war on terror: Marriyum

APP62-29 ISLAMABAD: December – Minister of State for IBNH&LH, Marriyum Aurangzeb, addressing a ceremony on her visit to Home Sweet Home. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday said no country had rendered sacrifices in the war on terror like Pakistan and Pakistanis were a nation which had lit the lights of sacrifices with the blood of their children. She said this while addressing the inaugural… Continue reading No country has rendered sacrifices like Pakistan in war on terror: Marriyum

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No child to remain uneducated in Balochistan: Ahsan Iqbal

APP35-29 QUETTA: December 29 - Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal offering Duaa after inaugurating Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Campus in Pishin area. APP photo by Mohsin Naseer

QUETTA, Dec 29 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said with the establishment of university campuses in Khuzdar, Pashin, Waad and Noshki, education opportunities will enable students to achieve higher education in the Balochistan province. He said this is the only way through which province will develop economically as well. He expressed these views at… Continue reading No child to remain uneducated in Balochistan: Ahsan Iqbal

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