ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Talal Chaudhry on Friday said that opponents of government have no option for escape and they have to face PML-N in the next general elections in 2018. Talking to mediapersons outside the Supreme Court after Panama Papers case hearing, he said it should be noted… Continue reading Opponents have no option but to face PMLN in next elections: Talal
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Minister appreciates Canadian govt’ assistance program for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Minister for Education and Eng. Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman has said that the Canadian Government’s ongoing assistance programme for Pakistan’s education sector was appreciable. He stated this during a meeting held here with the Canadian High Commissioner Perry John Calderwood, who was called on him to discuss current and prospective cooperation… Continue reading Minister appreciates Canadian govt’ assistance program for Pakistan
Syed Tahir Shahbaz takes oath as Federal Ombudsman
ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday administered oath of office to Syed Tahir Shahbaz as Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) at a ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by senior civil officers, academicians and people from all walks of life. Later, Federal Ombudsman Syed Tahir Shahbaz called on… Continue reading Syed Tahir Shahbaz takes oath as Federal Ombudsman
Nawaz Sharif to be re-elected as PM in 2018: Abid Sher
ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power, Abid Sher Ali Friday expressed confidence that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would be re-elected as the Prime Minister in the general elections of 2018 “General public had given mandate to Nawaz Sharif in 2013 and they would again repose confidence in him in 2018 elections… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif to be re-elected as PM in 2018: Abid Sher
Petroleum Ministry to execute Rs190 mln new projects in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources would execute two new projects worth Rs 190 million for coal exploration and evaluation in different localities of Balochistan besides carrying out a survey for underground water in Quetta. “Out of total Rs 190.033 million estimated cost, an amount of Rs 88.023 million has been allocated to… Continue reading Petroleum Ministry to execute Rs190 mln new projects in Balochistan
UN chief congratulates Sri Lanka on setting up office of missing persons
UNITED NATIONS, July 21 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated the Sri Lankan Government for setting up an Office of Missing Persons (OMP), “an important step for all Sri Lankans who are still looking for the truth about their loved ones.” “The United Nations stands ready to support this process and the Secretary-General looks… Continue reading UN chief congratulates Sri Lanka on setting up office of missing persons
Panama case not about corruption but lust for power: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): The Panama case being heard by the Supreme Court was not about corruption but about lust for power. This was stated by Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb, while sharing her thoughts with the media outside Supreme Court here Thursday. She said that not a single… Continue reading Panama case not about corruption but lust for power: Marriyum
JIT drew its own conclusion from UAE letter: Sharif family lawyer pleads
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Counsel for Sharif family Salman Akram Raja in the Panama papers case on Thursday said that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) drew its own conclusion from the letter sent by Ministry of Justice of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Appearing before the three-member special implementation bench of the apex court, headed… Continue reading JIT drew its own conclusion from UAE letter: Sharif family lawyer pleads
This is not accountability; this is exploitation: PM
LOWARI, July 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday warned his opponents not to test his patience and said he was being victimised in the name of accountability; something which the people of Pakistan would not accept. Addressing the inauguration of the mutli-billion 10 km long Lowari Tunnel, he said those demanding his resignation… Continue reading This is not accountability; this is exploitation: PM
PM announces Suigas, electricity projects for Dir district
DIR UPPER July 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif today announced provision of suigas, and electricity projects to Dir upper district, in order to end the era of darkness in this backward and neglected district of KP. Addressing a big public meeting after inaugurating historic Lawari tunnel project, at the site of tunnel here,… Continue reading PM announces Suigas, electricity projects for Dir district
SOS Villages doing great service to humanity: President
LAHORE, July 20 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday said welfare organizations were important for the survival of humanity and their existence in the society was no less than a blessing. Talking to a delegation of children of SOS Children’s Villages headed by its president Souriya Anwar at the Governor House in Lahore, he said SOS… Continue reading SOS Villages doing great service to humanity: President
Not a single penny corruption proven against PM: Talal
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP):There is not even a single penny corruption evidence against Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in the Panama Papers case, leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Talal Chaudhry said on Thursday. He said PML-N served the country during last four years with a commitment and dedication and there was not a single allegation… Continue reading Not a single penny corruption proven against PM: Talal
India deliberately targeting civilians on LoC: FO
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): India is deliberately targeting the innocent residents of Kashmir in its continued violations on Line of Control (LoC) that resulted in martyrdom of two innocent civilians on Wednesday. The spokesperson of Foreign Office, Nafees Zikraya in weekly press briefing here on Thursday strongly condemned the continuous unprovoked violations by India on… Continue reading India deliberately targeting civilians on LoC: FO
13 terrorists killed in operation Khyber-4: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, July 20 (APP): As many as 13 terrorists have so far been killed and 6 injured in the operation Khyber 4 by the Security Forces, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. “Operation Khyber 4 is progressing as per the plan. Advancing from multiple directions troops including special services group have cleared 90… Continue reading 13 terrorists killed in operation Khyber-4: ISPR
PM to win legal battle like 2013 political contest: Dr Tariq
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would emerge victorious in the legal battle like the thumping win he got in the political contest of 2013, Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Thursday. “PTI could not face the PML-N in the political battle… Continue reading PM to win legal battle like 2013 political contest: Dr Tariq
Sharif family being subjected to media trial for political gains: Daniyal Aziz
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leaders on Thursday said the Sharif family was being subjected to media trial by opponents to get political gains in the general election-2018. “Opponents are trying to damage reputation of Sharif family by hatching conspiracies against it,” he said while talking to mediapersons outside the Supreme Court. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz… Continue reading Sharif family being subjected to media trial for political gains: Daniyal Aziz
PM arrives in Upper Dir to inaugurate Lowari Tunnel project
UPPER DIR, July 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived here Thursday to inaugurate the 8.5-kilometre-long Lowari Tunnel project which will provide Chitral an all-weather connectivity with rest of the country. Governor Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and Adviser to Prime Minister Sardar Mehtab Abbasi were present. The tunnel is located on Nowshera-Mardan-Malakand-Chakdara-Chitral National… Continue reading PM arrives in Upper Dir to inaugurate Lowari Tunnel project
Pakistan calls for more democracy in reformed UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS, July 20 (APP): The UN General Assembly has decided to continue the stalled negotiations to reform the Security Council in the next Assembly session, with Pakistan emphasizing that the 15-member body’s restructuring should be guided by the principles of democracy and equitable representation. Adopting the oral decision titled “question of equitable representation on… Continue reading Pakistan calls for more democracy in reformed UN Security Council
There is no proof that prime minister owns any property; Ejaz Afzal
ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP); Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan heading three- member special implementation bench of the Supreme Court on Panama case, on Wednesday remarked that there is no proof that the prime minister owns any property by himself. Another judge of the bench Justice Azmat Saeed remarked that no corruption or misuse of authority was… Continue reading There is no proof that prime minister owns any property; Ejaz Afzal
PM says conspirators can’t intimidate his government
SIALKOT, July 19 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday emphatically reminded his political opponents that his government would continue its pro-development policies and they could not cower it with their failed intrigues. The prime minister was addressing a gathering after being briefed about the Lahore-Sialkot-Multan Motorway, that was being constructed at a fast pace… Continue reading PM says conspirators can’t intimidate his government