Region’s peace, a dream until Jammu & Kashmir dispute resolved: FM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said sustainable peace in the region would remain a dream until the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir was resolved as per the Resolutions of United Nations Security Council and the aspirations of Kashmiri people. In his virtual address to the Conference on Interaction… Continue reading Region’s peace, a dream until Jammu & Kashmir dispute resolved: FM

FM proposes SAARC resource pool, region-centric approach to fight common challenges

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday called upon the South Asian states to pool resources and adopt a region-centric approach in jointly addressing the common challenges of pandemic, food security, locust invasion and climate change. “The development needs of the people of South Asia can only be fulfilled by pooling… Continue reading FM proposes SAARC resource pool, region-centric approach to fight common challenges

Asim, Buzdar discuss CPEC projects progress

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Asim Saleem Bajwa Wednesday called on Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and discussed CPEC projects’ progress in the province. During the meeting, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and agriculture transformation models for Punjab under CPEC framework came under discussion. The meeting also discussed the progress… Continue reading Asim, Buzdar discuss CPEC projects progress

Army alive to emerging challenges, prepared with matching response: COAS

APP50-22 TILA: September 22 - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa witnessing demonstration of state of the art, Chinese origin third generation Main Battle Tank VT-4 after induction during his visit to field firing ranges near Jhelum. APP

RAWALPINDI, Sep 22 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said the Pakistan Army was alive to emerging challenges and regional threats amid full preparation to thwart the enemy’s designs with matching response. The COAS was addressing a ceremony during his visit to Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum to witness… Continue reading Army alive to emerging challenges, prepared with matching response: COAS

Enemies trying to damage Pakistan, institutions: Shibli

APP34-22 ISLAMABAD: September 22 – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz addressing a press conference at PID Media Centre. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday said the enemies were trying to damage Pakistan and its institutions, including the armed forces, by fomenting chaos and confusion. Addressing a press conference here to brief about the decisions of the weekly cabinet meeting, he said Nawaz Sharif was a three… Continue reading Enemies trying to damage Pakistan, institutions: Shibli

PM appreciates Chinese leadership for socio-economic priorities

APP47-21 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - Outgoing Chinese Ambassador H.E Mr. Yao Jing paid farewell call on Prime Minister Imran Khan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday lauded the Chinese leadership’s priorities for its people as the same had played a remarkable role in China’s socio-economic transformation. There was a lot to learn from Beijing’s example of economic development and poverty alleviation, he said while talking to Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing, who paid… Continue reading PM appreciates Chinese leadership for socio-economic priorities

Coronavirus pandemic shows the world woefully under-prepared – WHO

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UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency, has said that coronavirus has shown that collectively, the world was woefully under-prepared to combat the pandemic. Speaking during the virtual media briefing on COVID-19 from Geneva, the Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, however, said with the right political… Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic shows the world woefully under-prepared – WHO

APC gathering of accused, losers wanting to create chaos: Shibli Faraz

APP29-19 ISLAMABAD: September 19 – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz and Advisor to PM on Interior Shahzad Akbar jointly addressing a press conference at PID Media Centre. APP photo by Irfan Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Saturday said the All Parties Conference (APC) of opposition would be a gathering of accused and losers which wanted to create law and order situation and chaos in the country. Addressing a press conference here along with Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior… Continue reading APC gathering of accused, losers wanting to create chaos: Shibli Faraz

Pakistan’s efforts to resume educational activities laudable:German Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck Friday lauded Pakistan’s efforts to mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and create conducive conditions for the students to resume educational activities. “It is the happiest moment to see the kids are back to schools after a six months break due to the novel coronavirus… Continue reading Pakistan’s efforts to resume educational activities laudable:German Envoy

FBR publishes Tax Directory for year 2018

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday published tax directory for the year 2018, containing detailed information of tax filers including elected representatives of the country. The tax directory was formally launched by Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and Chairman FBR Muhammad Javed Ghani… Continue reading FBR publishes Tax Directory for year 2018

WHO lauds Pakistan’s strategy to curtail COVID-19

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala on Friday lauded the government of Pakistan for strategically and efficiently curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and becoming an example in the Eastern Mediterranean region for other countries to follow. Addressing the ceremony held here in connection with World… Continue reading WHO lauds Pakistan’s strategy to curtail COVID-19

Nine Seerat Chairs to be setup through HEC: Senate told

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Friday apprised the Senate that nine Seerat Chairs would be established by the Government through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in different universities of the country. Responding to a question during Question Hour, the minister said that Seerat Chairs would be… Continue reading Nine Seerat Chairs to be setup through HEC: Senate told

Online Portal for Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships opens till Oct 30

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishar Wednesday said the online portal for receiving fresh applications under Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship program for the academic year 2020-21 will be open till October 30. In a tweet, Dr. Nishtar informed that the aspiring eligible students… Continue reading Online Portal for Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships opens till Oct 30

Another diplomatic triumph over India; SCO endorses Pakistan’s stance on IIOJK

DR. MOEED YUSUF, SAPM ON NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION AND STRATEGIC POLICY PLANNING ADDRESSED “15TH MEETING OF THE SECRETARIES OF NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCILS OF SCO MEMBER STATES” ISLAMABAD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2020. NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORS OF THE MEMBER COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED IN THE MEETING.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): In another Pakistan’s diplomatic triumph over India, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday endorsed Pakistan’s stance regarding the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). During a virtual SCO meeting of National Security Advisors, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval raised an objection against Pakistan on the display of its… Continue reading Another diplomatic triumph over India; SCO endorses Pakistan’s stance on IIOJK

All are united to make PM’s vision of regional peace reality: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Sep 14 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday said Prime Minister Imran Khan had given a clear vision regarding peace and connectivity in the region. All elements of the national power were united towards making that vision a reality to ensure long awaited peace, progress and prosperity in the… Continue reading All are united to make PM’s vision of regional peace reality: COAS

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Govt working to bring education sector up to international standards: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday said the government was working to bring the country’s education sector up to international standards. The information minister said this during a meeting with Chairman of Higher Education Commission( HEC) Tariq Banuri who called on him. The minister said development of… Continue reading Govt working to bring education sector up to international standards: Shibli

EU gives equipment worth 1 mln Euro for KPK local community projects

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Friday handed over equipment worth one million Euro to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local government. The consignment will be utilize for implementation of Community Driven Local Development (CDLD) Policy in 13 districts of of the province. Talking to APP, she said that the European Union (EU)… Continue reading EU gives equipment worth 1 mln Euro for KPK local community projects

Pakistan remains 3rd in scholarships; tops in application numbers: EU envoy

The European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara addressing Pakistani students, who got Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarships for 2020 at HEC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): The European Union delegation to Pakistan Thursday hosted a pre-departure event at Higher Education Commission (HEC) to honor 130 Pakistani students, who got Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarships for 2020 for study at different EU universities. The event, organized in collaboration with the HEC and it was the first time… Continue reading Pakistan remains 3rd in scholarships; tops in application numbers: EU envoy

FAO’s Regional Conference held to address COVID-19’s impacts

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): The 35th session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC 35), organized by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations concluded successfully at Bhutan. The conference aimed at regional priorities and pressing issues such as COVID 19, the state of agriculture, natural resources management, food security and… Continue reading FAO’s Regional Conference held to address COVID-19’s impacts

UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of coronavirus vaccine

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be leading procurement and supply of coronavirus vaccinations to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to initial doses when they are available, the agency announced Friday. The vaccine procurement and distribution effort, involving over 170 economies, has the potential to become… Continue reading UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of coronavirus vaccine

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