ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Members of the Parliament on Friday underlined concerted efforts to launch extensive diplomacy for exposing Indian army’ brute force and atrocities against innocent Kashmiris before the world. Talking part in discussion on Kashmir issue in the joint sitting of the Parliament Senator Taj Haider a leader of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) said there was… Continue reading MPs for extesuve diplomacy to expose Indian atrocities
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Load shedding issue of Malakand area to be resolved soon: NA told
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali, Friday assured the National Assembly that load shedding issue in Malakand Division will be resolved with the completion of Chakdara Grid Station. Replying to a Calling Attention Notice, the minister said the installation of polls have already been started and hoped… Continue reading Load shedding issue of Malakand area to be resolved soon: NA told
Senate session starts
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): The Senate session started here Friday at 10:00 am with recitation from the Holy Quran. Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani is chairing the session. The senate would take agenda items including presentation of standing committees reports, motion and legislative business.
Uprising in Held Kashmir is rejection of status quo, says PM’s Special Envoy
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (APP): The people of Kashmir by rising against the Indian rule in held Kashmir has given their decision that they want freedom and will render every sacrifices for their just cause, Syed Mushahid Hussain, PM’s Special Envoy on Jammu and Kashmir said on Thursday. In an exclusive interview with APP, Senator Mushahid… Continue reading Uprising in Held Kashmir is rejection of status quo, says PM’s Special Envoy
Hurricane toll in Haiti soars to 264: local media
PORT AU PRINCE, Oct 7, (APP/AFP): The death toll in Haiti from Hurricane Matthew has risen to at least 264, local media Radio Television Caraibes reported on Thursday. The devastation in the poorest country in the Americas is concentrated in the southwest, which remains cut off two days after the Category Four storm hit. The… Continue reading Hurricane toll in Haiti soars to 264: local media
Pakistan showed impressive results in fight against terror: NATO
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Chairman Military Committee NATO, General Peter Pavel, Thursday said the scale of counter-terrorism campaign by Pakistan was quite large with impressive results, and mentioned that the country had shown great progress against militancy in last couple of years. According to a statement issued from the PM House here Thursday, General Peter Pavel… Continue reading Pakistan showed impressive results in fight against terror: NATO
PM lauds FAO’s role in rehabilitation of TDPs
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Thursday acknowledged the contribution of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in poverty reduction and food security in Pakistan. “We deeply appreciate the role of FAO in emergency and rehabilitation assistance for the Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs). The livelihood restoration programmes of the organization in disaster affected… Continue reading PM lauds FAO’s role in rehabilitation of TDPs
Pakistan warns of looming human catastrophe in Indian-held Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday warned that the “sorry state of human rights” in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) denying civilians the access to food, medicine and emergency care, could lead to a severe human catastrophe. “With continued curfew in the Valley resulting in shortage of food, there is going be a big human… Continue reading Pakistan warns of looming human catastrophe in Indian-held Kashmir
Any aggression will not be allowed to go unpunished: COAS
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Thursday made it clear that any aggression will not go unpunished and will be met with the most befitting response. “Any aggression, born out of deliberate intent or even a strategic miscalculation, will not be allowed to go unpunished and will be… Continue reading Any aggression will not be allowed to go unpunished: COAS
MPs for reframing foreign policy focusing ground realities
ISLAMAMABAD, Oct 06 (APP): Members of the parliament on Thursday called for reframing a strong foreign policy focusing entire gamut of factors to cope with the challenges the country was facing. Resuming discussion regarding Kashmir issue in the Joint Session, Senator Lt. Gen (R) Abdul Qayum said there was a need to forge unity which… Continue reading MPs for reframing foreign policy focusing ground realities
Ayaz urges unity, strength for Kashmir cause
ISLAMABAD Oct 06 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Thursday advised parliamentarians to focus on Kashmir issue during the joint sitting of the Parliament instead of indulging in personal accusations. “Let us show responsibility. Let us focus on the Kashmir issue. If we de-track, we shall be responsible for what will happen in coming… Continue reading Ayaz urges unity, strength for Kashmir cause
Religious scholars warn India to avoid any mis-adventure
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Religious scholars of different schools of thought said that the whole nation is standing united for protecting the sovereignty of the country and warned India to refrain from any mis-adventure. In a joint statement here at conference regarding Muharamul Haram arranged by Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC), they said that entire nation… Continue reading Religious scholars warn India to avoid any mis-adventure
Pakistan underscores Kashmir settlement as India’s actions at LoC threaten peace, security
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan has told the U.N. General Assembly that India had created conditions that threaten regional peace and security by engaging in unprovoked shelling across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmiri region, and urged the United Nations to help resolve the Kashmir problem. “The UN is obliged play a role in… Continue reading Pakistan underscores Kashmir settlement as India’s actions at LoC threaten peace, security
Joint session carry great importance for national matters: Irfan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui Wednesday said joint session of the Parliament carried great importance as national matters came under discussion there. Talking to PTV in a programme, he said today’s joint session was called to expose human rights violations by India in… Continue reading Joint session carry great importance for national matters: Irfan
Pakistan, Belarus establishing economic ties on strong footing: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP) : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said Pakistan and Belarus were establishing a strong footing to promote trade, business and investment, adding that it would provide a solid basis for enhancing their multi-dimensional relations. The Prime Minister made the remarks at a round of delegation-level talks with President of Belarus… Continue reading Pakistan, Belarus establishing economic ties on strong footing: PM
Pakistan offers best investment opportunities with complete protection: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday invited the Belarusian investors to take advantage of the investment friendly and growth oriented policies which offered full legal protection to their investment with immense potential to excel in various sectors. The Prime Minister said his government was pursuing its objectives of achieving fast track progress through… Continue reading Pakistan offers best investment opportunities with complete protection: PM
Work on Western Corridor progressing in full swing: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal said Wednesday that there was not any change in the route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and it was beneficial for entire country from Gilgit to Gwadar. Criticizing political point scoring over this gigantic project of national importance, he said, “Some sections… Continue reading Work on Western Corridor progressing in full swing: Ahsan Iqbal
Pakistan’s stance on its nuclear programme vindicated at ICJ: FO
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled in favor of Pakistan in the case brought to the Court by the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), regarding ‘Obligations concerning Negotiations Relating to Cessation of the Nuclear Arms Race and to Nuclear Disarmament.’ RMI had filed suits at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against all the… Continue reading Pakistan’s stance on its nuclear programme vindicated at ICJ: FO
NATO commander appreciates Pakistan Army role for bringing peace
RAWALPINDI, Oct 5 (APP): Chairman Military Committee NATO General Petr Pavel Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif here at General Headquarters. The NATO Chairman Military Committee is on an official visit to Pakistan, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a news release stated. During the meeting, regional security issues and matters of… Continue reading NATO commander appreciates Pakistan Army role for bringing peace
PM for enhancing bilateral trade with Belarus upto $1 bln in 4 years
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Wednesday emphasizing the need to fully tap the business potential between Pakistan and Belarus, urged to work towards enhancing the bilateral trade volume from existing $50 million to $1 billion in the next four years. “We need to encourage joint ventures and business-to-business contacts in the… Continue reading PM for enhancing bilateral trade with Belarus upto $1 bln in 4 years
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