ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi Monday visited Kuwait to offer condolences over the sad demise of the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who breathed his last on September 29, 2020. During his meeting with the new Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the president offered profound sympathies… Continue reading President visits Kuwait to offer condolences over demise of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
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PM directs formulation of roadmap to overcome stunting in children
ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed his Special Assistants on Health and Social Protection to jointly formulate a comprehensive roadmap on prevention of stunted growth among children in consultation with provinces. Chairing the first high-level meeting of Pakistan National Nutrition Coordination Council, the Prime Minister said the roadmap would be… Continue reading PM directs formulation of roadmap to overcome stunting in children
China, Pakistan companies cooperate each other in textile sector
BEIJING, Oct 5 (APP): Both as textile powerhouses, China and Pakistan are cooperating each other to increase business in the textile sector, said some traders who have had years of business dealings with Pakistan. Pakistani-made coarse yarn delivers good value for money as its advantage in cotton fiber overcomes the weakness of coarse yarn production… Continue reading China, Pakistan companies cooperate each other in textile sector
632 new Coronavirus cases reported; six deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Sunday were recorded 9,135 as 632 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Six corona patients, five of them were under treatment in hospital and one out of hospital died on Saturday, according to the latest update… Continue reading 632 new Coronavirus cases reported; six deaths in past 24 hours
Nawaz Sharif should tell how he made assets: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Saturday asked Nawaz Sharif to tell how he made assets and how he sent money abroad. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said Nawaz Sharif was changing his ideology like changing weather. نواز شریف کے نظریات موسموں کی طرح بدلتے… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif should tell how he made assets: Shibli
553 new coronavirus cases reported; eight deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Friday were recorded 8,884 as 553 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Eight corona patients, who were under treatment in hospital died on Friday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation… Continue reading 553 new coronavirus cases reported; eight deaths in past 24 hours
Security forces kill two terrorists in North Waziristan IBO
RAWALPINDI, Oct 02 (APP): Security Forces on Friday conducted an intelligence based operation (IBO) on terrorist hideout in Boya, North Wazirstan. In consequence of that two hardcore terrorists including an improvised explosive device (IED) specialist were killed while one terrorist was apprehended, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release. It added that these… Continue reading Security forces kill two terrorists in North Waziristan IBO
President sees no threat to democracy; says govt to complete its mandated term
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said there was no threat to the government or democracy, and he was confident that the present democratic set-up would complete its mandated term. “I don’t see any threat to the government or democracy in the country. I am confident that the present government will… Continue reading President sees no threat to democracy; says govt to complete its mandated term
PM wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery from COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday wished U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump speedy recovery from COVID-19. The Prime Minister expressed his good wishes in a twitter post as President Trump and Melania Trump were tested positive for the coronavirus. Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI wishes @POTUS Donald Trump… Continue reading PM wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery from COVID-19
FM endorses women empowerment goal at UN’s high-level meeting
ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP): At a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, the Foreign Minister on Friday expressed strong support for the full realization of women’s rights. In his virtual address from Islamabad, the Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the fulfilment… Continue reading FM endorses women empowerment goal at UN’s high-level meeting
President Trump, his wife, test positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK, Oct 02 (APP): US President Donald Trump and first lady, Melania, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House physician announced Friday morning. “Tonight, @FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States) and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”… Continue reading President Trump, his wife, test positive for coronavirus
As UNGA’s historic debate wraps, PM Imran’s speech rated ‘most viewed’ among world leaders on UN’s YouTube
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 01 (APP): The UN General Assembly has wrapped up its annual annual debate in which, for the first time in the UN’s history, global leaders were not able to participate in person, but the 193-member body’s President said Wednesday that the precautions forced by the coronavirus pandemic “did not prevent multilateralism from… Continue reading As UNGA’s historic debate wraps, PM Imran’s speech rated ‘most viewed’ among world leaders on UN’s YouTube
President seeks role of MPs, media in breast cancer awareness
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday called upon parliamentarians and media persons to play an effective role in creating awareness amongst masses about breast cancer. In his letters addressed to members of parliament and media representatives including television anchorpersons, the President advised them to highlight the issue of breast cancer as… Continue reading President seeks role of MPs, media in breast cancer awareness
Geneva protest seeks end to HR violations in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): Tehreek-e-Kashmir Europe and Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) lodged a strong protest outside the Headquarters of United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to seek world attention towards the continued bloodshed system genocide and fast-spreading structures of violence in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to KIIR… Continue reading Geneva protest seeks end to HR violations in IIOJK
NAB manages Rs 3,841.902 mln recoveries during 2019
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP): National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has managed recoveries of Rs 3,841.902 million from corrupt elements during 2019 and deposited into the national exchequer. Out of this recovered amount, Rs 3,827.753 million were recovered through plea bargain while Rs 14.149 million had been recovered through voluntary return, says a report issued by National… Continue reading NAB manages Rs 3,841.902 mln recoveries during 2019
543 new Coronavirus cases reported; five deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Thursday were recorded 8,825 as 543 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Five corona patients, including four who were under treatment in hospitals and one out of hospital died on Wednesday, according to the latest update… Continue reading 543 new Coronavirus cases reported; five deaths in past 24 hours
Pakistan’s nuclear, strategic capability safe, secure: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan’s nuclear and strategic capability was safe and secure under its robust command and control system. During a visit to Satellite Ground Station of Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) here, the prime minister resolved that Pakistan would continue to strengthen its… Continue reading Pakistan’s nuclear, strategic capability safe, secure: PM
PM stresses for learning from past on Afghan situation
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday, while describing his meeting with Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah as “interesting”, stressed for learning from the past concerning the Afghan situation instead of living in. “We had a very interesting conversation: theme being the past is an invaluable… Continue reading PM stresses for learning from past on Afghan situation
ECC approves Rs.19, 656.213 mln for PSM employees retrenchment plan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP):The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wednesday approved Rs 19,656.213 million for the implementation of employees retrenchment plan in the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) submitted to the Supreme Court. The ECC, which met here with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the… Continue reading ECC approves Rs.19, 656.213 mln for PSM employees retrenchment plan
Promotion of IT, connectivity vital for country’s progress: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday stressed upon promotion of information technology, cyber connectivity and digitalization because Pakistan’s future was linked with adoption of these latest modes of science and technology. He was addressing at a signing ceremony for award of Rs 1.28 billion contracts by Universal Service Fund (USF) to cellular… Continue reading Promotion of IT, connectivity vital for country’s progress: PM
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