FAISALABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage, Irfan Siddiqui on Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan was playing havoc with the national interests for his personal gains. He urged Imran Khan to abandon politics of protests and make preparation for next general election 2018. Talking to… Continue reading Imran Khan playing havoc with national interests: Irfan Siddiqui
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Imran playing with prosperity of country: Asif Kirmani
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Asif Kirmani on Saturday said that Imran Khan was playing with the fate of country to fulfill his desire of becoming the prime minister of Pakistan. In a statement issued here, he said that those who were threatening to shut the capital, would be… Continue reading Imran playing with prosperity of country: Asif Kirmani
Mushahid, Shezra ask US to respond to present situation in Occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Special Envoys of Prime Minister, Senator Mushahid Hussain and Dr. Shezra Mansab on Saturday emphasized that United States should respond to present situation in Occupied Kashmir in line with its rich political and ideological ethos and respect for human rights and national freedoms. Senator Mushahid Hussain and MNA Dr. Shazra Mansab are visiting… Continue reading Mushahid, Shezra ask US to respond to present situation in Occupied Kashmir
1300 MW power projects to be established on Port Qasim: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr. Musadik Malik said that two mega energy projects through China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be set up at Port Qasim that would added 1300 MW electricity in national grid. Talking in a private TV programme on Saturday, he said CPEC would bring economic revolution in the country… Continue reading 1300 MW power projects to be established on Port Qasim: Musadik
Uri incident: part of India’s constant blame game: Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi Saturday rejecting India’s accusations on Uri incident ‘as baseless’, said it was a part of Indian track record of accusing Pakistan of every incident taking place on their soil without any evidences. “It is Pakistan’s firm policy not to allow its soil against any other… Continue reading Uri incident: part of India’s constant blame game: Fatemi
Shaikh Ansar inspects progress of re-carpeting work in capital
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Mayor of Islamabad and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sheikh Anser Aziz paid a surprise visit to Constitution Avenue to inspect the progress of ongoing re-carpeting work. Sheikh Anser Aziz directed the concerned officers to strictly ensure quality of work and complete carpeting of 10 kilometer (both sides) a long Constitution Avenue with in… Continue reading Shaikh Ansar inspects progress of re-carpeting work in capital
Non implementation of UN’s Kashmir resolutions ‘most persistent failure’ of world body—Maleeha
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 8 (APP): A top Pakistani diplomat told the United Nations Friday that it’s decolonization agenda would remain incomplete without settling the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan on the basis of Security Council resolutions that pledged the right of self determination to the Kashmiri people. “Generation after generation of Kashmiris has only… Continue reading Non implementation of UN’s Kashmir resolutions ‘most persistent failure’ of world body—Maleeha
Pakistan, India tension can impact war on terror: Senator Mushahid Hussain
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (APP): Tension between India and Pakistan can impact the ongoing war on terrorism, Senator Syed Mushahid Hussain, PM’s Special Envoy on Jammu and Kashmir, said on Friday, and urged the United States to help resolve the lingering Kashmir dispute which can threaten the world peace. Talking to APP, Senator Mushahid Hussain said… Continue reading Pakistan, India tension can impact war on terror: Senator Mushahid Hussain
PM urges nation for awareness, preparedness on natural calamities
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday urged the entire nation, particularly academia, media, civil society and other concerned to play their due role in creating awareness among the people on natural calamities and preparedness to minimize their hazards. In his message to the nation on National Disaster Awareness Day observed nationwide… Continue reading PM urges nation for awareness, preparedness on natural calamities
President for disseminating info on precautionary, safety measures against natural disasters
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has stressed the need for wider dissemination of information on precautionary and safety measures amongst the public to enable them effectively cope with natural disasters. “We must evaluate the impact of climate change in our region to help us cope with any emergency due to floods and drought,”… Continue reading President for disseminating info on precautionary, safety measures against natural disasters
Pakistan to never allow credibility of its deterrence to erode: Abdul Basit
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Rejecting the Indian claim of carrying out “surgical strikes,” Pakistan’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Abdul Basit on Friday said his country will never allow the credibility of its deterrence to erode. “If you want to call cross-LoC firing as ‘surgical strikes’ that is your prerogative and we can’t stop you.… Continue reading Pakistan to never allow credibility of its deterrence to erode: Abdul Basit
US confident about safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (APP): The US State Department spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday that the United States is confident that Pakistan has the security controls they need to have in place on their nuclear arsenal. He was responding to a question at a briefing about the safety of nuclear weapons in Pakistan. Mr. Kirby also stated… Continue reading US confident about safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal
Can’t expect any breakthrough in Pak-India ties during Modi tenure: Sartaj
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Friday said that there could be no expectation of any breakthrough in the relations between Pakistan and India during Narendra Modi’s tenure who had been voted into government by nationalist vote. Talking in a TV programme, the adviser said that Pakistan had been resisting the… Continue reading Can’t expect any breakthrough in Pak-India ties during Modi tenure: Sartaj
Uplift project in Sindh must be completed expeditiously: President
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said that the development projects in Sindh must be completed expeditiously and transparently for the benefit of the people. The President said this while talking to Advisor to Prime Minister Jam Mashooq Ali, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President stated that public representatives should remain in… Continue reading Uplift project in Sindh must be completed expeditiously: President
Development schemes to improve standard of living of people: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said development and welfare schemes of the government were aimed at improving the standard of living of the people. “It is the endeavour of the government to undertake socio economic uplift of the people to make Pakistan a developed and prosperous country, with equal opportunities available for… Continue reading Development schemes to improve standard of living of people: PM
Pakistan for independent probe on HR violations in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to meaningful dialogue with India for resolving outstanding issues including Kashmir dispute, Joint Sitting of the Parliament Friday called upon international community to play role for stopping bloodshed in Indian Occupied Kashmir and conduct independent investigation of human rights violations. The joint sitting of the Parliament unanimously adopted… Continue reading Pakistan for independent probe on HR violations in Kashmir
Senate recommends to Govt elaborate guidelines on foreign policy
ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (APP): The Senate on Friday referred to the government the extensive policy guidelines for framing foreign policy with its special focus on the Kashmir issue and Pak India relations. The House adopted 22 policy guidelines prepared by the Senate’s Committee of the Whole and recommended to the government to constitute a Task… Continue reading Senate recommends to Govt elaborate guidelines on foreign policy
COAS visits Punjab Rangers HQs; appreciates level of preparedness
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Friday visited Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) Headquarters. The COAS was given detailed briefing by DG Rangers, Major General Umar Farooq Burki about operational preparedness of the force, an Inter Services Public Relations news release here stated. Talking to the officers and soldiers of Punjab Rangers, Gen Raheel… Continue reading COAS visits Punjab Rangers HQs; appreciates level of preparedness
All set to observe 11th anniversary of October 8, 2005 deadly earthquake
MIRPUR (AJK), Oct 7 (APP): All is set in Azad Jammu and Kashmir to observe 11th anniversary of history’s worst and deadly earthquake of October 8, 2005 in the district simultaneously with rest of Azad Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday (Oct 8) with due feelings of seriousness, respect and determination as the National Disaster Awareness Day. The anniversary will… Continue reading All set to observe 11th anniversary of October 8, 2005 deadly earthquake
Govt focusing on regional connectivity through economic cooperation: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Friday said his government was focusing on regional connectivity through economic cooperation to benefit the people of region at large. Talking to Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Ali Alizaidi here at the PM House, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan wished to strengthen its relations with Azerbaijan in various fields.… Continue reading Govt focusing on regional connectivity through economic cooperation: PM
