ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday filed a petition in Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking cancellation of bails of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s Vice President Maryam Nawaz and her husband Capt.(retd) Muhammad Safdar. The petition said Maryam Nawaz had misused the bail facility and had been involved in hate speeches against… Continue reading NAB seeks cancellation of Maryam Nawaz, Capt. (retd) Safdar’s appeals in Avenfield case
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Pakistani Opera singer Saira Peter promotes Sufism at Turkey’s Mystic Music Festival
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP):After soprano’s heart-capturing performance at Mystic Music Festival in Konya, Turkey, Pakistan first Sufi Opera singer Saira Peter was invited to Ankara for an enthusiastic reception organised by Embassy of Pakistan. Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi highly commended Opera singer for taking the Sufi message worldwide, said a… Continue reading Pakistani Opera singer Saira Peter promotes Sufism at Turkey’s Mystic Music Festival
Peshawar-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway will bring development in region: Gandapur
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Provincial Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday said that the Motorway project will pave the way for development of southern districts of the province. “Peshawar-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway will be a game changer for Khyber Pakthunkhwa, especially for the development of southern districts,” he said while talking to APP.… Continue reading Peshawar-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway will bring development in region: Gandapur
Majlis-e-Shoora to meet on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP):The joint session of the parliament would be held at parliament house at 4:00 pm on Monday. President Dr. Arif Alvi would address the joint sitting at the advent of fourth parliamentary year. Earlier, it was announced that the joint session would convene on Monday morning, but now the schedule has been… Continue reading Majlis-e-Shoora to meet on Monday
Govt taking steps to build information highways, improve digital financial system: President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said the government was taking steps to build information highways and extend reach of the people to new fourth generation technologies. Speaking at an international conference on innovation and entrepreneurship here, he said the goal of present government was to improve digital financial system, achieve women empowerment… Continue reading Govt taking steps to build information highways, improve digital financial system: President Alvi
Players to learn from Shoaib Malik: Adil Waheed
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Chief Executive Officer of Kashmir Premier League (KPL) team Mirpur Royals Adil Waheed believes that players would get an opportunity to learn from Skipper Shoaib Malik in the ongoing inaugural tournament saying the young local talent has now got the ultimate platform to prove their mettle. “Having a captain of Shoaib Malik’s… Continue reading Players to learn from Shoaib Malik: Adil Waheed
Achievements against Covid made possible by tireless efforts of NCOC: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said that achievements against coronavirus had been made possible due to the tireless efforts and interest of the National Command and Control Center (NCOC) for which its entire team deserved the credit. In a congratulatory statement on completion of 500 days… Continue reading Achievements against Covid made possible by tireless efforts of NCOC: Fawad
KPP to uplift 4.5m under privileged households: Tarin
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday said that Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP) is targeted to uplift 4.5 million under-privileged households registered with the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) of the Ehsaas programme. Chairing a virtual steering committee and Advisory Board of the Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP), the meeting was held… Continue reading KPP to uplift 4.5m under privileged households: Tarin
Cabinet okays first-ever cyber security policy: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday said the Federal Cabinet had approved the first-ever cyber security policy for better national security, and response to the looming threat of cyber warfare gaining roots across the globe. Addressing a news conference after the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan,… Continue reading Cabinet okays first-ever cyber security policy: Fawad
AJKLA election: People in IIOJK look forward AJK to serve as true base-camp for liberation struggle
MIRPUR (AJK) (APP)::The successful culmination of general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has rekindled hope in people living across the Line of Control that the liberated areas would serve as a true base-camp for the Kashmiris’ ongoing liberation struggle and play a key role in exposing Indian brutalities in the occupied territories. People in… Continue reading AJKLA election: People in IIOJK look forward AJK to serve as true base-camp for liberation struggle
PTI’s Barrister Sultan wins election
MIRPUR (AJK); Jul 25 (APP):Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, the candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has won the election to AJK Legislative Assembly from his parent Mirpur LA-3 constituency by defeating his nearest rival Ch. Muhammad Saeed of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) by 3147 votes on Sunday. Sultan emerged at top winning the polls securing 18462… Continue reading PTI’s Barrister Sultan wins election
Govt provides all kind of support for ‘fair election’ in AJK : Gandapur
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Saturday said the federal government has provided all kind of support to AJK government to ensure free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said both the political parties Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan… Continue reading Govt provides all kind of support for ‘fair election’ in AJK : Gandapur
PTI to sweep AJK election, form govt: Sh. Rashid
LAHORE, Jul 24 (APP):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would sweep the election in the Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had no political future. He was talking to the media after inaugurating the succession certificate kiosk here at National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)… Continue reading PTI to sweep AJK election, form govt: Sh. Rashid
Eco-friendly steps of PM Imran make him global leader: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Jun 05 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Saturday said the practical steps, taken by Prime Minister Imran Khan towards climate change, had helped him earn status of a global leader. Green diplomacy paving relations with International community. Clean energy in Pak & construction of new dams,500 Million dollars Green… Continue reading Eco-friendly steps of PM Imran make him global leader: Farrukh
Islamabad Declaration adopted by the ECO Parliamentarians
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):The Islamabad Declaration has been adopted by the ECO Parliamentarians on Wednesday on the conclusion of the 2nd General Conference of Parliamentary Assembly of the Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO) in Islamabad. The 2nd General Conference of the PAECO was hosted by the National Assembly of Pakistan under the theme “Promoting Parliamentary Partnership… Continue reading Islamabad Declaration adopted by the ECO Parliamentarians
First time in history, country collects Rs 4.143 trln revenue: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said first time in the history of the country, a record Rs 4.143 trillion revenue had been collected during the current fiscal year so far. The landmark achievement was made due to prudent economic policies of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government led by… Continue reading First time in history, country collects Rs 4.143 trln revenue: Fawad
Petroleum sector projects get Rs1,339.589 million in 11 months
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):The government has so far provided funds amounting to Rs1,339.589 million during the current fiscal year to execute petroleum sector projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2020-21). According to the official data as of May 21 that showed a slight readjustment in funds’ allocation and releases, an amount of Rs1,339.589… Continue reading Petroleum sector projects get Rs1,339.589 million in 11 months
Al-Aqsa Mosque equally important for 1.5 bln Muslims: Fehmida Jamali
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fehmida Kausar Jamali Thursday said the Al-Aqsa Mosque was not only important for Palestine but also equally for 1.5 billion Muslims across the world. The PTI leader, in a statement, said the Al-Aqsa Mosque was Islam’s third holiest place after Makkah and Madinah. She reminded the United… Continue reading Al-Aqsa Mosque equally important for 1.5 bln Muslims: Fehmida Jamali
FM Qureshi meets UN General Assembly president, Volkan Bozkir
UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (APP): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday held a meeting with the President of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, at the United Nations headquarters in New York today. He thanked the President for his proactive leadership in convening the UN General Assembly Session to discuss the situation in Palestine,… Continue reading FM Qureshi meets UN General Assembly president, Volkan Bozkir
Helvetas play crucial for strengthening rural economy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Country head Helvetas Swiss Inter-cooperation Pakistan, Dr. Arjumand Nizami on Wednesday said the role of Helvetas is crucial in strengthening the rural economy in Pakistan for providing employment and health facilities to the common man. In a rural economy, women’s economic empowerment, employment and provision of basic living facilities have always been… Continue reading Helvetas play crucial for strengthening rural economy in Pakistan
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