Terror incidents in Balochistan meant to hamper CPEC development projects

APP03-29 QUETTA: December 29 - Federal Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal along with Minister for Religious Affaires Sardar Muhammad Yousuf addressing talking with media at Methodist Church after visit. APP photo by Mohsin Naseer

QUETTA, Dec 29 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said recent terrorist activities in Balochistan were meant to destabilize Pakistan internally and hamper development projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Speaking to reporters on the occasion of visit to Methodist Church, he said sit-in protests/Dharnas may disrupt unity and cohesion among citizens and eventually cause… Continue reading Terror incidents in Balochistan meant to hamper CPEC development projects

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IRNA, APP can take bilateral relations of two brotherly countries to new level

APP46-29 ISLAMABAD: December 29 - Bureau Chief of IRNA Islamabad, Seyed Bahador Hosseini and Editor Afzal Reza in a call on meeting with MD APP Mr Masood Malik at APP headquarters. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Exchange of news and media cooperation between the two brotherly Islamic countries can take the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran to new level as such arrangement can open up direct communication between the people of the two countries besides governmental diplomatic efforts. This was crux of the discussion here Friday… Continue reading IRNA, APP can take bilateral relations of two brotherly countries to new level

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IG briefs Interior Minister about Quetta Church incident

APP04-29 QUETTA: December 29 - Inspector General of Police Balochistan briefing Federal Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal along with Minister for Religious Affaires Sardar Muhammad Yousuf about Quetta Church suicide attack. APP photo by Mohsin Naseer

QUETTA, Dec 29 (APP): Minister for Interior, Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal was given a detailed briefing about the suicide attack at Methodist Church by Inspector General (IG) of Police Balochistan here on Friday. IG Balochistan Mozzam Jah Ansari informed that 400 devotees including children, women and males were rescued and saved by valiant… Continue reading IG briefs Interior Minister about Quetta Church incident

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PM directs sports federations to come out of politics to win medals in next Olympics

APP51-29 ISLAMABAD: December 29 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing at the closing ceremony of 2nd Quaid-I-Azam Inter-Provincial Games 2017. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday directed the sports federations to come out of politics and strive for helping Pakistan win medals in next Olympics. “It is matter of shame when the world sees the world’s fifth largest country not winning any medal in the Olympics,” he said addressing the closing ceremony… Continue reading PM directs sports federations to come out of politics to win medals in next Olympics

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PM meets martyred AIG Ashraf Noor’s family

APP50-29 ISLAMABAD: December 29 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi offering Fateh for the departed soul of Shaheed AIG Ashraf Noor during meeting with his family members at PM office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met with the family of Shaheed Additional Inspector General Ashraf Noor here at the PM Office on Friday. AIG Ashraf Noor embraced martyrdom when a suicide bomber rammed his motorbike into his official vehicle near Hayatabad, Peshawar on November 24. His gunman Habibullah was martyred, while six… Continue reading PM meets martyred AIG Ashraf Noor’s family

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His words about institution fabricated ,use out of context :Saad Rafique

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Railway Minister Khawja Saad Rafique Thursday said that his statement regarding state institution was taken out of context . The minister in a statement said that he was a responsible person and he had never adopted none-serious and unconstitutional behavior nor targeted the institutions. He said his speech on the death anniversary… Continue reading His words about institution fabricated ,use out of context :Saad Rafique

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Educating children on civics in their formative years is critical to a tolerant Pakistan: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Minister of state for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb addressing the closing ceremony of the two-day course on Strategic Communication and Media Engagement for Information Officers here today said that educating and imparting training to the children on civics in their formative years was not only critical to… Continue reading Educating children on civics in their formative years is critical to a tolerant Pakistan: Marriyum

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Asif rejects Indian allegations on Jadhav meeting

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has categorically rejected all Indian allegations and stated that the meeting of the wife and mother of Indian spy Commander Jadhav was permitted on humanitarian grounds, in lines with Islamic teachings and traditions of compassion and grace. The meeting took place in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Continue reading Asif rejects Indian allegations on Jadhav meeting

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Distortion of agreed security check of Jadhav’s family regrettable: FO

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Foreign office spokesperson Dr Faisal Thursday said distortion of agreed security check of Indian spy family and portraying it as religious/cultural disrespect denotes only bad faith on behalf of India. During his weekly media briefing in foreign office, Dr Faisal said that Indian allegations against Pakistan coming 24 hours after the visit… Continue reading Distortion of agreed security check of Jadhav’s family regrettable: FO

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Balochistan development top priority of the government: Ahsan Iqbal

QUETTA, Dec 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior, Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said, development in Balochistan was the top priority of the government and launched several development projects in last three years for welfare of the people of province. While addressing a ceremony at Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar, he said “government has… Continue reading Balochistan development top priority of the government: Ahsan Iqbal

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India using Afghan soil to hamper CPEC project: Ahsan

APP10-28 QUETTA: December 28 - Federal Minister for Interior, planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal talking to media personnel after inaugurating new Executive Passport Office. APP photo by Mohsin Naseer

Quetta, Dec 28 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said neighboring country India was using Afghanistan soil for hatching conspiracies against China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and spending million of dollars for nefarious designs against Pakistan. Talking to newsmen after inaugurating an Executive Passport Office in Quetta, the minister said Indian spy Kulbhushan Yadav had… Continue reading India using Afghan soil to hamper CPEC project: Ahsan

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Prime Minister lauds PRC’s role for humanitarian assistance

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday appreciated the role of Pakistan Red Crescent for humanitarian assistance and provision of health services besides its operations during the disasters. The prime minister said this during a meeting with the delegation of Pakistan Red Crescent led by its Chairman Dr. Saeed Elahi which called on him at… Continue reading Prime Minister lauds PRC’s role for humanitarian assistance

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No pressure for Kulbhshan’s meeting with his family: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Dec 28 (APP):Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Thursday that there was no pressure from any side for Indian spy Kulbhshan Jadhav’s meeting with his family. “Had there been any pressure, we would have agreed to the consular access,” he told a news briefing here at ISPR office. He said… Continue reading No pressure for Kulbhshan’s meeting with his family: DG ISPR

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Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack in Kabul on Thursday, in which many precious human lives were lost and a number of innocent were injured. We are grieved at the loss of precious lives in this dreadful terrorist attack and convey our deepest condolence and sympathies with the bereaved families who… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

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Inefficiencies, admin losses of power sector be cut down to address circular debt :PM

APP61-28 ISLAMABAD: December 28 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairs meeting on issues related to Furnace Oil and Petroleum at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday directed an overhaul of the power transmission, distribution and recovery process of the Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to cut down inefficiencies, lessen administrative losses and to find a permanent solution to the issue of circular debt. He was chairing a meeting here at the PM Office… Continue reading Inefficiencies, admin losses of power sector be cut down to address circular debt :PM

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NADRA signs MoU for computerization of arms licenses in Balochistan

QUETTA, Dec 28 (APP):National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Thursday inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Balochistan government in a bid to tackle flow of illegal and unregistered arms in the province. Chairman NADRA, Usman Mobin and Home Secretary Balochistan, Dr. Akbar Harifal signed MoU for computerization of arms licenses. Minister for Interior, Ahsan… Continue reading NADRA signs MoU for computerization of arms licenses in Balochistan

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Ahsan Iqbal announced five year scholarship schemes for Balochistan lawyers

APP11-28 QUETTA: December 28 - Federal Minister for Interior, planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal meeting with lawyers at Chief Minister House. APP photo by Mohsin Naseer

QUETTA, Dec 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal Thursday announced five-year scholarships scheme for raising professional capacity of Balochistan lawyers and assured the cooperation of the federal government to promote law-standard education in the province. Talking to a delegation of Balochistan High Court Bar Association, Balochistan Bar Council and Quetta Bar Association led by… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal announced five year scholarship schemes for Balochistan lawyers

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Only no-confidence vote in NA can push for early polls: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP):Reiterating his commitment to let the current government and parliament complete its term on June 1 next year, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday categorically stated that those desiring for early polls would have to come up with a no-confidence vote against him in the National Assembly. “If any-one wants early… Continue reading Only no-confidence vote in NA can push for early polls: PM

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Political stability to ensure progress; Govt to foil attempts to sabotage democratic process: PM

APP28 -27 HARIPUR: December 27 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing after inauguration of Burhan to Shah Maqsood Section of Hazara Motorway (E-35). APP

HARIPUR, Dec 27 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday said a country can only progress when there was political stability and reiterated that the PML-N government, despite numerous challenges would complete its constitutional term and foil attempts of those who wish to sabotage the democratic process. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 47-km long section… Continue reading Political stability to ensure progress; Govt to foil attempts to sabotage democratic process: PM

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President stresses upon exploring full potential of youth

APP01-27 ISLAMABAD: December 27 - President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the 17th Convocation Of National Defence University. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday emphasized upon harnessing full innate potential of the country’s youth as they possess immense energies and leadership abilities for future ventures in the field of research. Speaking at 17th convocation of National Defence University (NDU), the President expressed his pleasure that about 60 per cent of country’s… Continue reading President stresses upon exploring full potential of youth

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