UNITED NATIONS, Oct 4 (APP): Pakistan has urged the international community not to overlook the dire situation and suffering of peoples living under colonial and foreign occupation while implementing U.N.’s 2030 development agenda aimed at ending poverty, fighting inequalities and tackling climate change. “We must pledge to remove the obstacles to the full realization of their right… Continue reading Pakistan calls for paying heed to peoples under occupation while implementing global development agenda
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PM terms Kashmiris, Pakistanis inseparable; APC
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Leaders of political parties Monday extended full support to the government on the Kashmir issue, condemned the unabated atrocities against the people in the Occupied Kashmir and the belligerent attitude of the Indian government. The leaders representing different parties across the political spectrum and gathered here at the PM Office, voiced their support to… Continue reading PM terms Kashmiris, Pakistanis inseparable; APC
Indian troops carry out unprovoked firing at 3 separate locations along LoC
RAWALPINDI Oct 03 (APP): Indian troops resorted to unprovoked firing at three different sectors across the Line of Control (LoC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir at different time spans on Monday. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the trade of fire from across the LoC at Iftakharabad Sector, started in the wee hours on Monday… Continue reading Indian troops carry out unprovoked firing at 3 separate locations along LoC
Pakistan remains committed to voluntary return of Afghans refugees: Baloch
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Federal Minister for SAFRON, Lt Gen ® Abdul Quadir Baloch on Monday said that Government of Pakistan remained committed to voluntary return of Afghan refugees and their sustainable reintegration in Afghanistan. Addressing the sixty seventh meeting of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme, he called for increased international solidarity to… Continue reading Pakistan remains committed to voluntary return of Afghans refugees: Baloch
Political leadership fully supports government on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Leaders of all political parties on Monday extended full support to the government on Kashmir issue, condemned the unabated atrocities on people in the Occupied Kashmir and the belligerent attitude of Indian government. The leaders, representing different parties across the political spectrum, voiced their support to the inalienable right of self-determination… Continue reading Political leadership fully supports government on Kashmir issue
Country witnesses substantial decrease in terror incidents: Baligh
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Muhammad Balighur Rehman, Monday said the present government was determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and extremism completely from the country with its prudent policies. The incidents of terrorism had decreased substantially across the country and now the improved law and… Continue reading Country witnesses substantial decrease in terror incidents: Baligh
FAO DG visiting Pakistan to discuss poverty reduction strategy
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): The Director General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN)’s, Jose Graziano da Silva is scheduled to visit Pakistan from October 5 to 7. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet various dignitaries to discuss future strategy for poverty reduction in South Asian Region. According to press statement issued… Continue reading FAO DG visiting Pakistan to discuss poverty reduction strategy
Pak. army, nation ready to respond Indian aggression: Minister
ABBOTTABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf said that Pakistan Army and the entire nation was ready to respond Indian aggression if made. The Minister said this while inaugurating a hotel here on Monday. Appreciating Pakistan Army, he said, “Pakistan Army is the most courageous, well equipped and professional army… Continue reading Pak. army, nation ready to respond Indian aggression: Minister
Sports should not be made victim of politics: President
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday said that the sports must not be made a victim of politics and if some negative forces imperil world peace, the people should forcefully rectify them. The president said this in his address at the prize distribution ceremony of 32nd President Gold Medal Golf Championship 2016 arranged by Islamabad… Continue reading Sports should not be made victim of politics: President
Two-day international moot to help enhance vocational skills of Pakistani youth
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): A 2-day first ever international conference, commencing from Monday, will help enhance vocational skills of Pakistani youth and will be a step forward to learn from the best practices of the developed world for laying a strong basis for producing skilled manpower in the country. The conference is being organized by… Continue reading Two-day international moot to help enhance vocational skills of Pakistani youth
Information minister condoles with Anwar Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the wife of famous agricultural scientist Anwar Chaudhry and mother of US based senior journalist Naveed Anwar Chaudhry. In a message, the minister prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace… Continue reading Information minister condoles with Anwar Chaudhry
Late journalist Amjad Qureshi remembered in a condolence reference
BAHAWALPUR, Oct 2 (APP): Minister of State for Higher Education and Interior Engineer Muhammad Balig ur Rehman has said that veteran journalist, columnist and intellectual late Amjad Qureshi dedicated his soul life to promote universal and glorious values of journalism which a shining chapter of our journalistic glory and grace. He made these remarks while speaking… Continue reading Late journalist Amjad Qureshi remembered in a condolence reference
Dar advises SECP to replace Insurance Ordinance
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday advised the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to replace Insurance Ordinance, 2000 with the new Insurance Ordinance. Chairing a meeting held here to review the amendments required in insurance regulatory framework he said, it will improve image of the insurance industry of… Continue reading Dar advises SECP to replace Insurance Ordinance
Indian army, media using diversionary tactics: Mirwaiz forum
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): The Hurriyet forum led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has strongly condemned the recent Indian military aggression on Line of Control (LoC), terming it a ploy to divert international attention from the atrocities being perpetrated Indian armed forces on the people of Indian held Kashmir. According to KMS, the Hurriyet forum spokesman in a… Continue reading Indian army, media using diversionary tactics: Mirwaiz forum
Clinton says campaign donations hit record $154 mln in September
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (APP/AFP) – Hillary Clinton said Saturday she raised a record $154 million in September in her race for the White House against Donald Trump. In August, Clinton raised $143 million and Trump $90 million. It is common for campaign donations to increase as the election approaches. This year the voting is on November… Continue reading Clinton says campaign donations hit record $154 mln in September
Indian unprovoked firing responded befittingly
RAWALPINDI, Oct 1 (APP): Pakistani troops befittingly responded to Indian unprovoked firing which started at 4.00 am and continued till 8.00 am at Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber sector, said an ISPR press release issued here on Saturday
PML-N Govt increases stipend for BISP beneficiaries
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): The PNL-N Government has decided to increase the stipend from Rs. 18,800 to Rs. 19,338 per annum for the beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), said Ministry of Finance sources. Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar had a detailed discussion with the Prime Minister regarding increase in the stipend for BISP beneficiaries. The… Continue reading PML-N Govt increases stipend for BISP beneficiaries
Pakistan’s UK envoy visits Southall’s Abubakr Mosque, educational facilities
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Syed Ibne Abbas has visited Abubakr Mosque and its educational facilities wherein he also offered prayer and addressed a large number of Pakistani community. The high commissioner appreciated Pakistani community for their constructive role in the UK and their contribution in the progress and… Continue reading Pakistan’s UK envoy visits Southall’s Abubakr Mosque, educational facilities
Sartaj felicitates Chinese counterpart on 67th Founding Anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Saturday conveyed a message of felicitation to his counterpart Wang Yi on the occasion of 67th Anniversary of the Founding of People’s Republic of China. Sartaj said the friendship between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China was a model… Continue reading Sartaj felicitates Chinese counterpart on 67th Founding Anniversary
President, PM felicitate Chinese counterparts on 67th Founding Anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif have felicitated their Chinese counterparts on 67th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. In their separate messages to the Chinese counterparts, President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif also wished them good health and happiness and… Continue reading President, PM felicitate Chinese counterparts on 67th Founding Anniversary
