ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk Monday urged greater coordination among the federal and provincial governments for comprehensive measures to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan to international audience and encourage foreign tourists visit the country. Chairing a briefing on functions and achievements of Ministry of National History & Literary Heritage Division… Continue reading PM for measures to introduce Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage to attract foreign tourists
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Fertilizers exports grew by over 600 % in 11 months of FY 2017-18
ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP):Fertilizers exports from the country during 11 months of the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2018 witnessed tremendous growth of 632.74 percent as compared the exports of the corresponding period of last year. During the period from July-May, 2017-18, about 234,145 metric tons of fertilizers manufactured worth US$ 51.321 million were… Continue reading Fertilizers exports grew by over 600 % in 11 months of FY 2017-18
PM inaugurates Jamsheed Marker Hall at Foreign Ministry to pay tribute to late diplomat
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
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
At UN, Pakistan calls for boosting international cooperation to wipe out terrorism
UNITED NATIONS, July 2 (APP):Pakistan has gained “tremendous success” in combating terrorism in recent years, but stressed the need for more international cooperation to eliminate the hydra-headed scourge from across the world, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told the United Nations. “Terrorism and Extremism remain among today’s biggest security challenges, feeding off instability in many parts of… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan calls for boosting international cooperation to wipe out terrorism
Objective of Amnesty Scheme is to register all undeclared assets: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Ali Zafar Sunday said the main objective of the Amnesty Scheme was to declare hidden assets and the extension in its deadline for a month was to bring maximum people under the tax net. It was a great opportunity for the people to declare… Continue reading Objective of Amnesty Scheme is to register all undeclared assets: Minister
NAB has nothing to do with elections, working in accordance with law: Javed Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP):National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (R) Javed Iqbal on Sunday said NAB had nothing to do with elections, and it was working in accordance with law and would continue to perform its duties as per its mandate. “The allegations of rigging before the elections have been levelled just to tarnish the image… Continue reading NAB has nothing to do with elections, working in accordance with law: Javed Iqbal
Security forces recover heavy ammunition from North Wazirstan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP):Security forces on Sunday conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in North Wazirstan and recovered heavy ammunition. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the security forces recovered weapons and ammunition, including rockets, fuzes, sub machine and heavy machine guns.
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
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
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
Govt extends date of Tax Amnesty scheme till July 31
ISLAMABAD, Jul 01 (APP):The Federal cabinet, on the recommendations of the Finance Minister, has approved extension of closing date of tax amnesty schemes for declaration of foreign assets and domestic income and assets till July 31. According to a press statement issued by the Federal Board of Revenue here Sunday, this has been effected through… Continue reading Govt extends date of Tax Amnesty scheme till July 31
1,000 Pakistani students to be offered vocational training, education in China
BEIJING, July 1 (APP)::The CPEC Cultural Communication Centre (CCC) under its ‘Talent Corridor’ scheme will offer scholarships to 1,000 Pakistani students for a one-year vocational training starting from November this year in China. “The students to be selected from across the country will be provided free tuition and dormitory during the training at different universities… Continue reading 1,000 Pakistani students to be offered vocational training, education in China
People to vote on basis of performance: Marriyum Aurangzeb
LAHORE, Jul 01 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-N Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the PML-N’s competition was with those who had just levelled allegations during the last five years. She added the PML-N had competition with those who just did politics of containers and sit-ins. Addressing a press conference here, she said that election… Continue reading People to vote on basis of performance: Marriyum Aurangzeb
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
Strategy to construct dams, cope with water shortage on anvil: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Saturday said the government was devising a strategy to opt various measures to construct more dams and cope with water crisis in the country. Talking to PTV, the minister, who also held the portfolio of water and power minister, said the ministry… Continue reading Strategy to construct dams, cope with water shortage on anvil: Minister
Cabinet gives 3-month extension to Afghan refugees for stay in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP):The Federal Cabinet Saturday granted an interim extension of three months for the stay of registered Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan. The cabinet, which met here at the Prime Minister’s House with Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk in the chair, discussed, in detail, the issue of extension in stay of the… Continue reading Cabinet gives 3-month extension to Afghan refugees for stay in Pakistan
PTI to strengthen institutions if voted to power: Imran
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Saturday vowed to strengthen state institutions, particularly Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), police and National Accountability Bureau (NAB), after winning the general election 2018. Addressing the Youth Workers’ Convention here, he said Pakistan was rich in resources and there was need… Continue reading PTI to strengthen institutions if voted to power: Imran
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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