ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP):The country’s services trade deficit contracted by 50.41 percent during the first two months of the current financial year (2019-20) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. The services trade deficit during July-August (2020-21) was recorded at $462.07 million against the deficit of $931.77 million in July-August (2019-20), according to… Continue reading Services trade deficit shrinks 50.41 pc in two months
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Trump could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday: Doctors
NEW YORK, Oct 04 (APP):US President Donald Trump’s doctors said Sunday his condition was improving and he could be discharged from a hospital near Washington as soon as Monday but that his oxygen levels have dipped twice and that he received supplemental oxygen Friday. The president’s physician, Dr. Sean Conley, in a live press briefing… Continue reading Trump could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday: Doctors
President to visit Kuwait on Monday to offer condolences
ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday will undertake a visit to the State of Kuwait to offer condolences over the sad demise of the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The president will meet new Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and convey the profound sympathies and condolences of the… Continue reading President to visit Kuwait on Monday to offer condolences
Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia’s Boido to claim ABF title
ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (APP):Pakistan’s promising pro boxer Usman Wazeer claimed Asian Boxing Federation’s (ABF) vacant welterweight title after pulling off a stellar win against Indonesia’s Boido Simanjuntak at Amir Khan Boxing Academy’s hall, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad on late Saturday. The 20-year-old from Astore, who is also known as the ‘Asian Boy’ prevailed over his… Continue reading Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia’s Boido to claim ABF title
Court moved in IIOJK against killing of 3 labourers fake encounter
ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (APP):A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was initiated in High Court of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), seeking investigation into fake encounter killing of three labourers by the special investigation team other than police. According to details, the petition has been filed in respect of the killing of Ibrar Ahmad… Continue reading Court moved in IIOJK against killing of 3 labourers fake encounter
Sports minister stresses youths’ effective role for country development
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP):Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti has said that youngsters are important part of our society and being 63 per cent of the total population, they have a great and effective role to play for development of the country. He expressed these views while… Continue reading Sports minister stresses youths’ effective role for country development
Number of registered voters surpasses 115 mln in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP):The total number of registered voters has reached 115,748,753, including 64,078,616 (55 percent) males, 51,667,599 (45 percent) females and 2,538 (0.002 percent) transgender. According to the latest data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday, 9,793,344 new voters have been added since the general election 2018 when the total… Continue reading Number of registered voters surpasses 115 mln in Pakistan
President for developing centralized national database on all diseases
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday emphasized the need for developing a centralized national database on all diseases. He said that Pakistan currently lacked a comprehensive centralized database on health issues and he highlighted the need to make integrated data available which would help the government to effectively combat the diseases.… Continue reading President for developing centralized national database on all diseases
Hafeez Shaikh briefed on ERP software
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired a meeting at the Finance Division with the Country Director SAP Saquib Ahmad and his team. The Country Director briefed the Adviser Finance on the operations of the Company and how it is providing services in 180… Continue reading Hafeez Shaikh briefed on ERP software
Govt committed to bring ease of doing business: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday reiterated his government’s resolve to bring about ease of doing business in the country for facilitation of the investors and businessmen. The prime minister, in a meeting with the delegation of investors of New Blue Area Project here, said the promotion of construction industry was among the… Continue reading Govt committed to bring ease of doing business: PM
PM laments anti-institutions rhetoric, says Nawaz playing dangerous game against Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan, while lamenting the anti-institutions rhetoric of the PML-N Quaid, Thursday said Nawaz Sharif was playing a dangerous game against Pakistan with the backing of India. “He (Nawaz Sharif) has 100% backing of India. He is a coward man and can do anything to save his money. He has… Continue reading PM laments anti-institutions rhetoric, says Nawaz playing dangerous game against Pakistan
Shibli asks Nawaz to inform nation about his amassed assets, wealth stashed abroad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said PLM-N leader Nawaz Sharif should submit before the law and explain to courts and the nation as to how he amassed assets of billions of dollars and laundered the money abroad. Speaking at a press conference, he said nation was still awaiting… Continue reading Shibli asks Nawaz to inform nation about his amassed assets, wealth stashed abroad
ECNEC okays projects worth over Rs 440 billion
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) Thursday approved projects in various sectors worth of over Rs 440 billion. The meeting of the committee was held here with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in chair. The committee considered and approved the “Simplification of… Continue reading ECNEC okays projects worth over Rs 440 billion
FO transfers, postings based on merit, objective criteria: Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):The Foreign Office on Thursday categorically refuted media reports regarding alleged violations made in postings and transfers of the officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying “the decisions were based on merit following objective criteria”. “Sadly such reports are unfounded and based on either lack of information or understanding of the internal… Continue reading FO transfers, postings based on merit, objective criteria: Spokesperson
Indian intelligence agencies orchestrating financial crimes in Pakistan: FO
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):The Foreign Office on Thursday said India and its intelligence agencies were involved in money-laundering and financial crimes in Pakistan to sponsor terrorism. Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, at a weekly press briefing, said the Bharatia Janta Party (BJP) regime had once again revealed the true face of India before the world by… Continue reading Indian intelligence agencies orchestrating financial crimes in Pakistan: FO
Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat to protest LoC ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):A senior Indian diplomat was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Thursday to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday (September 30), resulting in serious injuries to one innocent civilian. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing… Continue reading Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat to protest LoC ceasefire violations
Energy sector undergoing severe crises: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday strongly regretted the negative impacts of the past pacts signed for expensive power and cumulative circular debt, and said that the energy sector in the country was facing severe crises. Chairing a review meeting over progress in the energy sector reforms, the prime minister observed that the… Continue reading Energy sector undergoing severe crises: PM
Senior Indian diplomat summoned to register strong protest over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Pakistan on Friday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in which two innocent civilians received serious injuries. The “indiscriminate and unprovoked” ceasefire violation by the Indian occupation forces on September 24 in Baroh Sector… Continue reading Senior Indian diplomat summoned to register strong protest over ceasefire violations
Calligraphy exhibition concludes at Alhamra
LAHORE, Sep 24 (APP):The eight day calligraphy exhibition and workshop concluded here at Lahore Arts Council (LAC) on Thursday. Punjab Secretary Finance Abdullah Sunbal was the chief guest of the concluding ceremony. LAC Executive Director Saman Rai showed 150 works of art by more than 100 calligraphers to the chief guest. Abdullah Sunbal said on… Continue reading Calligraphy exhibition concludes at Alhamra
Shibli launches Pakistan Citizen Portal Helpline
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday launched the Pakistan Citizen Portal Helpline so that the people especially from far flung areas could conveniently file their complaints online and seek resolution of the issues related to different government departments. Speaking at the launch of the portal helpline here, he said… Continue reading Shibli launches Pakistan Citizen Portal Helpline
- UN chief urges COP28 deal on phaseout of fossil fuels contributing to climate change
- ECNEC approves 9 projects worth over Rs 371.849 bln
- Sanjrani meets UAE’s FNC speaker
- Sindh Caretaker Information Minister Muhammad Ahmed Shah and Caretaker Education Minister Sindh Rana Hussain addressing a joint press conference at Sindh Assembly
- Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab is presiding over the city council meeting
