Nisar for establishing Centralized Digital Databank for visa issuance to foreigners

APP61-27 ISLAMABAD: March 27 - Interior Minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan chairing meeting at Interior Ministry. APP

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chauhdry Nisar Ali Khan Monday directed National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to establish a Centralized Digital Databank for the issuance of visa to foreigners through Pakistan’s Missions across the world. The mechanism would help the foreigners to get an online visa appointment for any category of visas… Continue reading Nisar for establishing Centralized Digital Databank for visa issuance to foreigners

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NA Speaker meets Turkish counterpart; reiterates desire to further strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s unequivocal and unwavering solidarity with the people, government and the Parliament of Turkey. Ayaz Sadiq reiterated this solidarity with Turkey in his meeting with Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA), Ismail Kahraman in Ankara, a message received here from Ankara said. Speaker Ayaz… Continue reading NA Speaker meets Turkish counterpart; reiterates desire to further strengthen bilateral ties

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CPEC centre of excellence launched

APP87-27 ISLAMABAD: March 27 - Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal offering Duaa after inaugurating China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Center Of Excellence. APP

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) centre of excellence was formally launched here on Monday to promote research and knowledge based policy making in the country. The centre was jointly inaugurated by Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Professor Ahsan Iqbal and Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Sun Weidong jointly here.… Continue reading CPEC centre of excellence launched

COAS, SA Minister discuss defence security cooperation

APP45-27 RAWALPINDI: March 27 - Ms N.N Mapisa Nqakula, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Affairs, South Africa calls on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at General Headquarters. APP

RAWALPINDI, Mar 27 (APP): Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Affairs, South Africa (SA) Ms N.N Mapisa Nqakula, on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, at General Headquarters. During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation between both the countries and overall regional security… Continue reading COAS, SA Minister discuss defence security cooperation

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Pakistan-South Africa sign to cooperate in defence sector

APP17-27 RAWALPINDI: March 27 - Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Naqakula signing an agreement at Ministry of Defence Production, Pak Secretariat II. APP photo by Abid Zia

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Pakistan and South Africa on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate in Defence and Defence Production sectors. The signing of MOU was held at the Ministry of Defence where Pakistan side was represented by Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif while the South African by Minister for Defence and Defence Industry Ms.… Continue reading Pakistan-South Africa sign to cooperate in defence sector

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First block of Census phase-I concluded

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): The population and household count in the first block of the phase one under the 6th population and housing census in 63 districts across the country has been concluded on Monday. Talking to Radio Pakistan, Rabia Awan,Director Operations, Census Committee said that homeless people in the first block will be counted from Tuesday, March 28. She… Continue reading First block of Census phase-I concluded

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Railways plan to renovate 31 more stations

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Pakistan Railway is planning to 0renovate and rehabilitate 31 more railway stations across the country for providing better facilities to the passengers. Reconstruction of Bahawalpur, Okara, Sahiwal, Raiwind, Narowal, Nankana Sahib and Hassanabdal stations were in progress while 31 stations were under finalization for renovation and provision of basic passenger amenities,… Continue reading Railways plan to renovate 31 more stations

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Dar for facilitating overseas Pakistani investors

Dar for facilitating overseas Pakistani investors

ISLAMABAD, March 26 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday said overseas Pakistanis were keen to take advantage of investment opportunities in the country and the only need was to facilitate them in all possible ways. He stated this while chairing a meeting of senior officials of the Capital Administration and Development Division… Continue reading Dar for facilitating overseas Pakistani investors

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UN, landmarks around the world go dark for Earth Hour

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 26 (APP): The U.N.’s iconic Headquarters in New York and landmarks around the world went dark for Earth Hour Saturday Night to bring awareness onto the changing climate. In a video message, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said, “Climate change continues to imperil lives and livelihoods around the world. Last year was again… Continue reading UN, landmarks around the world go dark for Earth Hour

Int’l community using ‘Rising Pakistan’ for country: Ahsan Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Minister for Development, Planning and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government policies moved the country on path of development which was acknowledging at international level. Talking to a private TV channel, the minister said world community was being praising the government policies and using  “Rising Pakistan” for the country. He… Continue reading Int’l community using ‘Rising Pakistan’ for country: Ahsan Iqbal

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PM takes notice of sudden increase in eatables’ prices

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ISLAMABAD, March 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday took notice of the extraordinary increase in the prices of the eatables, according to the PTV. The prime minister took notice following the concerns of consumers over the sudden price hike of the daily eatable items.  

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FC Balochistan foils IED attack

RAWALPINDI, March 26 (APP): Frontier Corps Balochistan on Sunday effectively foiled an improvised exclosive device (IED) attack on the road connecting Turbat and Dasht in Balochistan. According to Inter services Public relations (ISPR), the FC as part of the ongoing operation Radd ul Fasaad was carrying out search and surveillance operation in the area detected an IED planted along the… Continue reading FC Balochistan foils IED attack

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PML-N to win next election due to its performance: Musadik

ISLAMABAD, March 26 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr Musadik Malik on Sunday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would win the general election 2018 due to its government’s performance during the current tenure. The PML-N, he said, had won general elections of Azad Jammu and Kashmir because of its development agenda. Similarly, the party… Continue reading PML-N to win next election due to its performance: Musadik

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First-ever childcare national conference to be held on Monday

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): First-ever two-day national conference on early childhood care and pre-primary education will take place on Monday at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). It was being arranged by Early Childhood Development Network of Pakistan (ECDNP), Ministry of Education, AIOU and some NGOs, said a news release on Sunday. Vice Chancellor AIOU Prof.… Continue reading First-ever childcare national conference to be held on Monday

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Pak-China relations not against any third country: Shaukat Aziz

BEIJING (China) March 26 (APP): Former Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz said on Sunday that the relationship between Pakistan and China has stood the test of time and the two countries are looking to deepen that relationship through the Belt and Road Initiative. “The two countries have maintained a close friendship based on mutual respect, peace… Continue reading Pak-China relations not against any third country: Shaukat Aziz

No one can stop Balochistan’s development: Zehri

No one can stop Balochistan's development: Zehri

KARACHI, March 26 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Sanaullah Khan Zehri has said Balochistan is changing and no one can stop its development and prosperity. Speaking at the launching ceremony of Gwadar Gymkhana here on Saturday night, he said educated and developed Balochistan was his vision. Gwadar Gymkhana is constructed by Gwadar Visionary Group, which… Continue reading No one can stop Balochistan’s development: Zehri

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Peace returning to Balochistan with sacrifices of forces: Nisar

Peace returning to Balochistan with sacrifices of forces: Nisar

LORALAI, March 25 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday said complete peace was being restored in Balochistan with the efforts and sacrifices of brave law enforcement forces and the province would soon witness significant progress through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The whole country, including Balochistan, was more secure now due to… Continue reading Peace returning to Balochistan with sacrifices of forces: Nisar

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Fencing at Pak-Afghan border commences; all resources shall be employed to ensure citizens safety: COAS

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RAWALPINDI, March 25 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday said that fencing on Pakistan-Afghanistan border had commenced and border areas in Bajaur and Mohmand agencies, being high threat zones, were first priority for that. Additional technical surveillance means were also being deployed along the border besides regular air surveillance,… Continue reading Fencing at Pak-Afghan border commences; all resources shall be employed to ensure citizens safety: COAS

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VAWC will help establish gender equality: CM Punjab

APP37-25 MULTAN: March 20 - Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif addressing a ceremony after inauguration of Violence Against Women Centre at Mati Tal Road. APP photo by Safdar Abbas

MULTAN, Mar 25 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said Violence Against Women Centre (VAWC) would help establish gender equality, especially by protecting the woman rights. After inaugurating the VAWC building in Multan here on Saturday, he said a society can make progress only if it gives due rights to women. The Women… Continue reading VAWC will help establish gender equality: CM Punjab

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Int’l community using ‘Rising Pakistan’ for country: Ahsan Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP): Minister for Development,Planning and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government policies moved the country on path of development which was acknowledging at international level. Talking to a private TV channel, the minister said world community was being praising the government policies and using “Rising Pakistan”… Continue reading Int’l community using ‘Rising Pakistan’ for country: Ahsan Iqbal

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