BEIJING, Oct 15 (APP): China firmly opposes any foreign country using Tibet to interfere in its internal affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Thursday. Setting up of the so-called special coordinator for Tibetan issues was entirely out of political manipulation to interfere in China internal affairs and destabilize Xijang (Tibet), he said… Continue reading No foreign interference in China’s internal affairs regarding Tibet : Spokesperson
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New Delhi’s policies towards Kashmir have made talks impossible: Dr Moeed
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf Tuesday said Pakistan stood firmly for peace in the region through dialogue but New Delhi’s draconian policies towards Kashmiris had made talks impossible. In the first interview by a senior Pakistani official to an Indian news outlet since… Continue reading New Delhi’s policies towards Kashmir have made talks impossible: Dr Moeed
Balochistan varsity holds conference on promotion of peace, tolerance among masses
QUETTA, Oct 13 (APP): With an objective to promote peace and tolerance in the society, one-day conference was organized here at Balochistan University in collaboration among Paigam-e-Pakistan, Government of Balochistan and the Institute of Islamic Research. During first session of the conference, Ulema, teachers and faculty members of the University were briefed about the national… Continue reading Balochistan varsity holds conference on promotion of peace, tolerance among masses
No recognition for Ladakh Union Territory, Arunachal Pradesh illegally set up by India: China
BEIJING, Oct 13 (APP): China does not recognize the Ladakh Union Territory, illegally set up by India and the Arunachal Pradesh, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Likjian said on Tuesday. “First, I want to make it clear that China does not recognise the Ladakh Union Territory, illegally set up by the Indian side and the… Continue reading No recognition for Ladakh Union Territory, Arunachal Pradesh illegally set up by India: China
Govt has no intention to sell Roosevelt hotel in New York: Sarwar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan Monday said the government had no intention to sell or dispose of the iconic Roosevelt hotel in New York. He rejected all the news items circulating in certain quarters regarding the sale of Roosevelt hotel and termed it as speculation, a news release said. Such misleading… Continue reading Govt has no intention to sell Roosevelt hotel in New York: Sarwar
Pakistan trashes Indian defence minister’s irresponsible comments
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected the unwarranted and irresponsible comments made by Indian Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, insinuating that Pakistan and China were deliberately creating border disputes with India. “The Indian defence minister’s statement demonstrates an inexcusable lack of self-awareness of RSS-BJP regime’s self-serving narrative. It is also another manifestation of… Continue reading Pakistan trashes Indian defence minister’s irresponsible comments
World viewing Pakistan as ‘solution, not problem’ as India’s narrative successfully countered: FM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said with robust foreign policy and effective counter-propaganda strategy, Pakistan had successfully nullified India’s propaganda on Kashmir and Afghanistan at global platform. “Today, the world sees Pakistan as a solution not a problem, thanks to the government’s intense counter-narrative against India in correcting the… Continue reading World viewing Pakistan as ‘solution, not problem’ as India’s narrative successfully countered: FM
PM welcomes Facebook’s support to Pakistan’s digital initiative
ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg in a virtual meeting on Friday discussed the company’s investments in Pakistan besides its support to digital literacy initiatives and the work around COVID-19. The Prime Minister welcomed Facebook’s investments and programmes in Pakistan and encouraged them to increase their… Continue reading PM welcomes Facebook’s support to Pakistan’s digital initiative
Qureshi, Indonesian counterpart agree to further strengthen political, trade, economic relations
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Indonesia counterpart Retno Marsudi Thursday agreed on further strengthening political relations, deepening mutually beneficial trade and economic ties and expanding cultural and people-to-people exchanges. This was agreed by the two foreign ministers in a telephonic conversation during which they exchanged views on wide… Continue reading Qureshi, Indonesian counterpart agree to further strengthen political, trade, economic relations
Bundal Island project to enable investments to tune of several billion rupees: Governor Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Governor Sindh Imran Ismail Thursday said the Bundal Island project would enable investments and trade to the tune of several billion rupees in Pakistan with potential of creating 0.15 million new job opportunities. Addressing a press conference along with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi, the Governor Sindh said… Continue reading Bundal Island project to enable investments to tune of several billion rupees: Governor Sindh
Shibli vows to facilitate filmmakers, broadcasters for promoting country’s soft image, generating foreign exchange
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Thursday vowed to promote the country’s soft image, besides generating foreign exchange by facilitating filmmakers, broadcasters, content generators to export their products to foreign audiences. In his opening remarks in a conference entitled ‘Earning Foreign Exchange by Promoting Soft Power’ under Prime Ministers’… Continue reading Shibli vows to facilitate filmmakers, broadcasters for promoting country’s soft image, generating foreign exchange
PHF set to hire Australian trainer to improve players’ physical capabilities
ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is all set to rope in an Australian trainer to improve national players’ conditioning, agility and speed, President of PHF Brig (r) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar said on Thursday. “Currently, we are in talks with three to four trainers from Australia. Hopefully, within the next few days we’ll… Continue reading PHF set to hire Australian trainer to improve players’ physical capabilities
583 new Coronavirus cases reported; nine deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Thursday were recorded 8,015 as 583 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Nine corona patients, who were under treatment in hospital died on Wednesday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation… Continue reading 583 new Coronavirus cases reported; nine deaths in past 24 hours
Economic indicators showing positive growth: Shibli
KARACHI, Oct 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Syed Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said all the economic indicators were showing positive growth which manifested the fact that the present government had put the economy in the right direction. Speaking at the Meet the Editors programme here at the Secretariat of the Council… Continue reading Economic indicators showing positive growth: Shibli
Pakistan better be promoted as geo-economic hub, not mere as geo-strategic point: Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said having land routes and trade linkages across the region, including Iran, Afghanistan, China and Central Asian states, Pakistan should be promoted better as a geo-economic hub rather than mere for its geo-strategic location. “Promoting Pakistan as the geo-economic hub should be our vision instead… Continue reading Pakistan better be promoted as geo-economic hub, not mere as geo-strategic point: Alvi
FM, Kenyan counterpart discuss bilateral ties in telephonic conversation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Awuor Omamo. Views were exchanged on wide ranging issues of mutual interest related to bilateral political, trade and economic ties, as well as cooperation at the United Nations and other… Continue reading FM, Kenyan counterpart discuss bilateral ties in telephonic conversation
PM chairs 6th meeting of BOA for SEZs; 3 new SEZs for Islamabad, Raiwind, Dhabeji approved
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): The Board of Approvals (BOA) for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in its 6th meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair here on Wednesday approved three new zones, including National Science & Technology Park, Islamabad, JW-SEZ China-Pakistan SEZ, Raiwind, Punjab and Dhabeji SEZ, Sindh, taking the total number of SEZs to… Continue reading PM chairs 6th meeting of BOA for SEZs; 3 new SEZs for Islamabad, Raiwind, Dhabeji approved
PPBL introduces Pakistan’s first ever pro boxing belt
ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (APP): Professional boxing got a major breakthrough in the country when on Tuesday Pakistan Professional Boxing League (PPBL) introduced the first ever pro belt in Pakistan. The belt titled: ‘Pakistan Professional League’ and bearing a golden coloured face image of Pakistan’s national animal Markhor as well as photos of PPBL board members… Continue reading PPBL introduces Pakistan’s first ever pro boxing belt
Over 200 UK citizens sign open letter condemning BJP’s dictatorial, majoritarian agenda in India
LONDON, Oct 6 (APP): Over 200 prominent citizens from the United Kingdom – artists, journalists, lawyers, politicians and over 50 senior academics – have signed an open letter condemning the ‘dictatorial and majoritarian agenda’ being pursued by Modi led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. These include British MPs cutting across various political parties, including the… Continue reading Over 200 UK citizens sign open letter condemning BJP’s dictatorial, majoritarian agenda in India
Govt to make maximum efforts to meet needs of poor, destitute: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressing satisfaction over the establishment of model shelter homes in the Federal Capital and the provision of quality facilities therein, on Monday said the government would make all possible efforts to meet the needs of the poor and destitute being the state’s responsibility. He directed that without… Continue reading Govt to make maximum efforts to meet needs of poor, destitute: PM
- CM welcomes Iranian President
- PSX loses 74 points
- Youngsters bathing in Korang Nullah to get relief from hot weather in Federal Capital.
- Labourers busy in making wall with stones along road at Tarlahi Chowk in Federal Capital.
- Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar along with Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan in a meeting with the Pakistan Tax Bar Association.
