ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday highlighting disturbing rise in Islamophobia across the globe urged upon the international community to “build bridges and respect each other’s religions and beliefs”. He was virtually addressing Islamophobia at the high-level meeting of the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which… Continue reading FM cautions world against rising Islamophobia, urges ‘building bridges among religions’
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PFC all set for 12th Interiors Expo-2020 from October 2 in Sialkot
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) is all set to hold 3-day mega 12th Interiors Pakistan Expo 2020 from October 02 at Dustoor Event Complex Sialkot to promote and introduce Pakistani interiors, furniture and accessories in and outside Pakistan. PFC Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq told reporters that the expo was aimed… Continue reading PFC all set for 12th Interiors Expo-2020 from October 2 in Sialkot
PM grieved over death of Amir of Kuwait
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday expressed his deep grief over the death of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. The prime minister, in a tweet, also extended condolences to the Crown Prince, Al Sabah family and the Kuwaiti people. “Deeply grieved over demise of HH Sheikh… Continue reading PM grieved over death of Amir of Kuwait
FAO Inaugurates Market Structures and Livestock Sheds in South Waziristan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP): The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Monday inaugurated Fruits, Vegetable and livestock market infrastructures established in South Waziristan under the patronage of United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The initiative, amid at the restoration and establishment of new market infrastructure and enterprise development services under which 13 cluster-based packing sheds,… Continue reading FAO Inaugurates Market Structures and Livestock Sheds in South Waziristan
Full-scale war threat exists between India-Pakistan: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Babar Iftikhar has said that Indian aggressive behaviour and ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) gave indication of a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. “The threat of a full-scale between India and Pakistan exists as such instances has been… Continue reading Full-scale war threat exists between India-Pakistan: DG ISPR
Malik Amin Aslam invited to join WEF’s Champions for Nature cohort
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): SAPM on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, has been invited to join the Champions for Nature at the World Economic forum in recognition of his efforts for introducing and pursuing green policies in the country as a part of the global efforts that help cast positive impacts on economy and stem… Continue reading Malik Amin Aslam invited to join WEF’s Champions for Nature cohort
Ex Pak umpires want standard of umpiring to be improved in country
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): Former Pakistani umpires believed the standard of umpiring in the country needs to be improved saying a person of a cricketing background, can become a good umpire. Former Pakistani umpire, Asad Rauf compared the umpiring standards in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with the Indian Premier League (IPL). “The standard of… Continue reading Ex Pak umpires want standard of umpiring to be improved in country
Biden says Trump will leave office if he loses re-election bid
NEW YORK, Sep 26 (APP): Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Friday he was confident that President Donald Trump will step down if he loses his reelection bid in November, dismissing concerns that the president may seek to hold on to power even if he’s voted out of office. In an interview with MSNBC television… Continue reading Biden says Trump will leave office if he loses re-election bid
Asad reviews education projects under PSDP
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress of Federal Education and Professional Training projects under Public Sector Development Programme PSDP here. Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood, Minister for Economic Affairs Khusro Baktiyar, Parliamentary Secretary Wajiha Akram, Deputy… Continue reading Asad reviews education projects under PSDP
294,740 COVID patients recover; 798 new infections
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): A total of 294,740 COVID patients have so far recovered in the country while 798 new cases have been registered in last 24 hours. The total active COVID-19 cases in country on Thursday were recorded 7,831, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC). Seven… Continue reading 294,740 COVID patients recover; 798 new infections
Envoy Haque calls for joint efforts to address challenges of pandemics, climate change, poverty
BEIJING, Sep 25: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has called for promoting collective regional and international efforts to address challenges of health pandemics, climate change and poverty. Addressing 7th Peace Festival organized by China World Peace Foundation and Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation in partnership with UNECO, the Ambassador termed COVID-19 as a… Continue reading Envoy Haque calls for joint efforts to address challenges of pandemics, climate change, poverty
Engineering goods exports increase record 4.02%
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): Engineering goods exports during first two months of current fiscal year grew by 4.02 per cent as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year. During the period from July-August, Engineering goods worth US $ 29,060 thousand were exported as compared to the exports of US $ 27,936… Continue reading Engineering goods exports increase record 4.02%
Ali Zaidi inaugurates Online Portal, a website for Ports & Shipping Wing
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi has inaugurated online portal for Seafarers and manning agents and Ship owners and a website for ports & shipping wing. Secretary, Maritime Affairs Rizwan Ahmed, Director General Ports and Shipping Shakeel Ahmed Mangnejo and Additional Secretary of Ministry Nadir Mumtaz were also present… Continue reading Ali Zaidi inaugurates Online Portal, a website for Ports & Shipping Wing
Effective legislation enacted for child protection: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday said the Parliament had enacted effective legislation to protect the rights of children and various measures had been taken in that regard at the provincial levels as well. During a meeting with a delegation of women members of Punjab Assembly, the minister… Continue reading Effective legislation enacted for child protection: Shibli
Pakistan reiterates its willingness to host long pending SAARC Summit at Islamabad: FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Thursday said in the spirit of regional cooperation, Pakistan had reiterated its willingness to host the long pending South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit at Islamabad. Pakistan expressed the hope that artificial obstacles created in the summit’s way would be removed and… Continue reading Pakistan reiterates its willingness to host long pending SAARC Summit at Islamabad: FO Spokesperson
President for value addition, diversification in industrial, agricultural products to boost exports
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday stressed the need of value addition and diversification in industrial and agricultural goods and products, besides exploration of new destinations to help boost the country’s exports and getting its true share in the international market. He was addressing the 8th Federation of Pakistan Chambers of… Continue reading President for value addition, diversification in industrial, agricultural products to boost exports
Diplomats visit LoC Jora Sector, extend gratitude for providing access
RAWALPINDI, Sep 24 (APP): The ambassadors, defence attachés and representatives of international organizations Thursday visited Jora Sector of the Line of Control (LoC) and extended their gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Pakistan Army for providing access to the local population and area along the LoC. The diplomats and attaches of various… Continue reading Diplomats visit LoC Jora Sector, extend gratitude for providing access
Mobilizing funds to address health, development & climate challenges to be ECOSOC’s top priority: Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24 (APP): The President of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, said on Thursday the key to addressing the three challenges that the world faces – the coronavirus pandemic, the realization of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the existential threat of climate catastrophe –… Continue reading Mobilizing funds to address health, development & climate challenges to be ECOSOC’s top priority: Munir Akram
NeCC includes bringing international payment methods to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP): The 3rd meeting of National e-Commerce Council (NeCC) on Thursday included the project “kickoff” between National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) and Checkout.com for bringing international payment methods to Pakistan. The implementation will enable both organizations to provide payment services through each others infrastructure and pursue commercial opportunities as a partnership, said… Continue reading NeCC includes bringing international payment methods to Pakistan
Zimbabwe cricket teams tour significant in many ways: Punjab sports minister
LAHORE, Sep 24 (APP):Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said here on Thursday that the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe cricket team has great significance in many ways. He said the Zimbabwe cricket team also visited Pakistan in 2015 and played a key role in the revival of sports activities in… Continue reading Zimbabwe cricket teams tour significant in many ways: Punjab sports minister
- PSX turns bullish, gains 692 more points
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- Director Directorate of Workers Education Rai Muhammad Akbar briefs the participants during “cleanliness drive in honour of mother earth” & Solidarity with sanitation workers joint collaboration of Komatsu Pakistan Soft (KPS) and Directorate of Workers Education (DWE) at G-8 Markaz.
- Qaiser, delegation discus investment potential in KPT, other ports
- LCCI for deferment of SROs hurting businesses
