ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain and President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko Wednesday stressed for resolution of Kashmir issue through peaceful dialogue between Pakistan and India and for a peaceful and prosper South Asia. President Mamnoon Hussain called upon the international community particularly the friendly countries to urge India to stop atrocities in Occupied Kashmir… Continue reading Presidents of Pakistan, Belarus stress for resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue
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Govt taking steps to resolve farmers issues
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said the government was cognizant of the problems of farmers in view of the declining prices of agricultural products throughout the world and was doing its utmost to resolve them. The President made the remarks while talking to Director General Food and Agricultural Organisation, Jose Graziano da… Continue reading Govt taking steps to resolve farmers issues
Pakistan, Belarus ink 18 accords of cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Pakistan and Belarus on Wednesday inked 18 accords of cooperation in diverse fields including aviation, education, customs and banking. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko inked the joint statement and also witnessed the signing of documents, at a ceremony held here at the Prime Minister House. The… Continue reading Pakistan, Belarus ink 18 accords of cooperation
Pakistan, Belarus jointly issue postage stamp
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Pakistan and Belarus Wednesday issued a joint postage stamp marking the visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Islamabad. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and President Lukashenko signed the document of issuance of stamp at a ceremony held here at the PM House. The stamp carries the pictures of Pakistan’s Saiful Maluk Lake and Belarus’… Continue reading Pakistan, Belarus jointly issue postage stamp
Registered voters likely to cross 90.70 million mark after verification process
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP):The number of total registered voters in the country are likely to cross 90.70 million mark after completion of ongoing voters lists verification process, said an official of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Talking to APP, he said the second phase of Electoral Rolls verification would be culminated on October 10. Currently… Continue reading Registered voters likely to cross 90.70 million mark after verification process
Belarusian President given guard of honour at PM House
ISLAMABAD , Oct 5 (APP): President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko was given warm welcome on his arrival at the Prime Minister’s House here on Wednesday. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif received the Belarusian President, who had arrived in the capital Tuesday night on a three-day official visit. The two leaders warmly shook hands and greeted each other. A… Continue reading Belarusian President given guard of honour at PM House
Pakistan expresses concern over JASTA to target sovereign states
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP)- Pakistan, Wednesday has noted with concern the overturning of the United States Presidential veto on Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) which is a law passed by the US Congress “ aimed at targeting sovereign states”. “We have noted with concern the overturning of the U.S. Presidential veto on JASTA,… Continue reading Pakistan expresses concern over JASTA to target sovereign states
‘Pakistan’s ground realities rapidly changing for the better’: Sartaj
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday said Pakistan’s ground realities were rapidly changing for the better, with decisive and comprehensive action to combat violence, terrorism and extremism. He was speaking at the briefing seminar ‘Strategic Vision of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy’ organized by the European Institute of Asian Studies… Continue reading ‘Pakistan’s ground realities rapidly changing for the better’: Sartaj
Boycott of Parliament sign of Imran’s mental bankruptcy: Pervaiz Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Tuesday said boycott of joint session of Parliament by Imran Khan is a sign of his mental bankruptcy. In a statement here, he said instead of presenting public sentiment through democratic institutions, Imran Khan continues to hatch conspiracies against them. He… Continue reading Boycott of Parliament sign of Imran’s mental bankruptcy: Pervaiz Rashid
NSC meeting expresses complete satisfaction over operational preparedness of armed forces
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Expressing complete satisfaction over operational preparedness of the valiant armed forces, the National Security Committee (NSC) on Tuesday resolved that the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with its armed forces and would ensure defence of the country at any cost. Pakistan cannot be cowed down with hollow rhetoric and aggressive… Continue reading NSC meeting expresses complete satisfaction over operational preparedness of armed forces
Pakistan for serious, result-oriented engagement with India: Abdul Basit
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has called for “serious and sustained diplomacy”, “result-oriented engagement” with India to pave the way to establish durable peace and prosperity that would help eliminate porverty from the two countries. In an interview with India’s daily Indian Express, High Commissioner Abdul Basit said Pakistan does not see… Continue reading Pakistan for serious, result-oriented engagement with India: Abdul Basit
India must behave responsibly: President
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday reminded India to act responsibly as the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India would be detrimental for both countries and also gravely affect the whole region. He expressed optimism that Indian reign of oppression in the Occupied Kashmir would end and the people of held Kashmir would soon gain… Continue reading India must behave responsibly: President
Sacrifices of security forces; resolve of nation has improved security situation: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said that unwavering resolve of the nation and countless and continued sacrifices by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies have resulted in significant and visible improvement in security situation across country. He was chairing a meeting on the National Action Plan that agreed on making… Continue reading Sacrifices of security forces; resolve of nation has improved security situation: PM
NATO Military Chief lauds competence of Pakistan Armed Forces
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Chairman Military Committee NATO General Petr Pavel, who is on official visit to Pakistan, on Tuesday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Rashad Mahmood at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest with emphasis on geo-strategic situation and security challenges came under discussion, an Inter Services… Continue reading NATO Military Chief lauds competence of Pakistan Armed Forces
Finance Minister to lead delegation for annual meetings with WB, IMF
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar would lead the Pakistan delegation at the Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C. scheduled on October 7 to 9. The Finance Minister is scheduled to talk about various issues including the global economic environment, Pakistan… Continue reading Finance Minister to lead delegation for annual meetings with WB, IMF
Pakistan, Turkey enjoy exemplary ties: Rana Tanveer
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey are enjoying exemplary affinity, unmatched warmth of relationship and amazing commonality of views on regional and international issues, Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Tuesday. Talking to a delegation of Turkish businessmen that called on him, the minister said brotherly relations between the two countries… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey enjoy exemplary ties: Rana Tanveer
US spokesperson refuses to comment on Indian claim of “surgical” strike
WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (APP): A spokesperson of the US Statement Department on Monday declined to comment on the Indian claim of carrying out “surgical” strike inside Pakistan, and again urged the nuclear-armed states to exercise calm and restraint. Pakistan has already rejected the Indian claim of surgical strike as an illusion being deliberately generated by India to… Continue reading US spokesperson refuses to comment on Indian claim of “surgical” strike
NA Speaker refers matter of Islamabad quota to Cabinet Committee
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday referred the matter of allocating separate quota for the domicile holders of Islamabad in the federal government services to the Cabinet committee. Minister for Law Zahid Hamid said that Islamabad domicile holders can compete for 50 percent and this exercise could be made after… Continue reading NA Speaker refers matter of Islamabad quota to Cabinet Committee
Pakistan’s Ambassador Jilani hands over dossier on Indian brutalities to US State Dept
WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani on Monday met with Ambassador Richard Olson, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the State Department and handed over a dossier containing information on the gross human rights violations by the Indian security forces in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.… Continue reading Pakistan’s Ambassador Jilani hands over dossier on Indian brutalities to US State Dept
War no solution to disputes: Punjab Governor
LAHORE, Oct 04 (APP): Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana on Monday said that the unity among the political leadership was a clear message to Indian government that Pakistani nation stood resolute but war provided no solution to the disputes. Addressing a ceremony at the residence of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Siddiq ul… Continue reading War no solution to disputes: Punjab Governor
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
