Haider has given Pakistan team the X-factor: Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram formally inducted to PCB Hall of Fame

ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Legendary pacer Wasim Akram believes teenage debutant Haider Ali has given Pakistan team the X-factor, which was missing, saying the Attock-born cricketer showed his talent against one of the best sides in world cricket. Haider, 19, became the first Pakistan batsman to hit a half-century in his first Twenty20 as he… Continue reading Haider has given Pakistan team the X-factor: Wasim Akram

PM chairs federal cabinet meeting

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting of the federal cabinet. The meeting considered a number of important agenda items.

250 new jobs for Orange Line Train project: Asim Bajwa

Orange Line Train to offer new jobs: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting and Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Lt. Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Tuesday said 250 new jobs had been announced for Orange Line Train project. “As many as 250 new jobs of various categories for Orange Train Lahore have been… Continue reading 250 new jobs for Orange Line Train project: Asim Bajwa

PM directs to finalize ‘Karachi Transformation Plan’ in current week

PM directs to finalize 'Karachi Transformation Plan' in current week

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed concerned authorities to finalize ‘Karachi Transformation Plan’ during current week in consultation with all stakeholders for its in-principle approval and implementation. Chairing a high-level meeting to address civic problems of Karachi, the Prime Minister said the federal government was cognizant of sufferings of people… Continue reading PM directs to finalize ‘Karachi Transformation Plan’ in current week

COVID-19 Response; EU pays WHO € 2.5 mln to support Pakistan

EU Ambassador AKaminara met with WHO Pakistan representative Dr. Palitha Mahipala to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): The European Union has mobilized €2.5 Million for the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the Government of Pakistan in its response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This support, which will continue for one year, will be provided through the EU’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) department. The EU is working… Continue reading COVID-19 Response; EU pays WHO € 2.5 mln to support Pakistan

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FBR assures to clear all pending refunds of business community

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will clear all pending refunds of business community with backlog, besides it is working to evolve a mechanism to promote ease of doing business and transparency. This was stated by Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Member (Inland Revenue -Operations), FBR while, addressing the business community at Islamabad… Continue reading FBR assures to clear all pending refunds of business community

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PM offers full support to CM Sindh: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umar has said that the federal government would provide every possible support to Sindh Government in relief activities in the rain hit areas. “Prime Minister Imran Khan has talked to chief minister Sindh assuring him of the Center and its institutions’ all out help to… Continue reading PM offers full support to CM Sindh: Asad Umar

FBR directs field offices to stop smuggling of food items

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) here Friday issued strict instructions to its field offices to implement the directions of the Prime Minister regarding prevention of smuggling of food items out of the country. The instructions have been issued to the Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation Customs, Islamabad and Chief… Continue reading FBR directs field offices to stop smuggling of food items

Shibli assures of optimum steps to resolve media community’s problems

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday said the government believed in the freedom of expression and would take all possible steps for the resolution of media community’s problems. Addressing an event at the National Press Club, he expressed the hope  that newly-elected office-bearers would come up to… Continue reading Shibli assures of optimum steps to resolve media community’s problems

PNCA asks for applications for online film production certificate program

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has announced an online one year certificate program in Film Production starting from October with the country’s best film makers as teachers. The program is focused on film production with a full understanding of film making where various fields of film production will be… Continue reading PNCA asks for applications for online film production certificate program

PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen brotherly ties with Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday, during a phone call with Chairman, Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen these brotherly ties and enhance cooperation in all fields. During the call, according to the PM office media wing’s press release, the prime minister emphasized… Continue reading PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen brotherly ties with Afghanistan

Webinar on “The Role of Film in Social Change” concluded

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): The Ministry of Human Rights hosted a stimulating webinar on “The Role of Film in Social Change.” The panel was joined by renowned filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Resident Representative and Director UNESCO Pakistan Patricia McPhillips, and Art Critic, Nusrat Khawaja. The discussion was moderated by Federal Secretary for Human Rights, Rabiya… Continue reading Webinar on “The Role of Film in Social Change” concluded

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