Collective efforts vital for people’s welfare: Farrukh

LAHORE: November 13 - State Minister for Information & Broadcasting Farrukh Habib talking to media persons during the inauguration ceremony of School of Motivation. APP

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the School of Motivation (SOM), a private educational institute, at a local hotel, he said that optimistic approach and highlighting good deeds definitely produce positive results. He said, “A good leader always produces good successor.” Farrukh Habib said that there was a need to motivate our children and women as… Continue reading Collective efforts vital for people’s welfare: Farrukh

Five Terrorists responsible for APS attack hanged in 2015,17; appeal against one pending

According to the data available to APP, the terrorists and criminals involved in the Army Public School and college incident were tried in a military court which sentenced six terrorists to death. Those terrorists who were hanged on December 2,2015 include Hazrat Ali, Abdul Salam, Sabeel and Mujeeb, while terrorist Rizwan was hanged on May… Continue reading Five Terrorists responsible for APS attack hanged in 2015,17; appeal against one pending

Manufacturing vehicles locally, a result of good policy of Govt: President Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi addressing the inauguration ceremony of Proton CKD Plant at Zulfiqarabad, Karachi, on October 13

He expressed these views while addressing the Al-Haj Automotive Assembly Plant inauguration ceremony of Proton SAGA here. The manufacturing vehicle locally was encouraging step and it could be possible due to government support for the sector, he reiterated. President Alvi said that Pakistan was on the path of development as trade was booming due to… Continue reading Manufacturing vehicles locally, a result of good policy of Govt: President Alvi

Global economy projected to show fastest growth in 50 years: UNCTAD

In its new report released on Wednesday, the agency said that the rebound was highly uneven along regional, sectoral and income lines, however. During 2022, UNCTAD expects global growth to slow to 3.6 per cent, leaving world income levels trailing some 3.7 per cent below the pre-pandemic trend line. The report also warns that growth… Continue reading Global economy projected to show fastest growth in 50 years: UNCTAD

President Alvi effectively presented govt. strategy to tackle challenges: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday said President Arif Alvi, in his address to the joint sitting of the Parliament, had effectively presented Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf (PTI)’s strategy to confront challenges faced by the country. President Alvi at the beginning of the fourth parliamentary year had apprised the… Continue reading President Alvi effectively presented govt. strategy to tackle challenges: Farrukh

Pakistan to fully showcase national image at China-ASEAN Expo

BEIJING, Sep 5 (APP): The upcoming 18th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) to be held in Nanning, China from September 10-13 will serve as a platform to boost indepth development of China-Pakistan cooperation and all-weather strategic partnership of cooperation. The Expo is hosted by the departments in charge of economy development and trade in China and ten… Continue reading Pakistan to fully showcase national image at China-ASEAN Expo

Exports increased by 27.59% in two months of FY 2021-22

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): The exports from the country witnessed an increase of 27.59 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal year (2021-22) as compared to the corresponding months of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. According to PBS data, the exports from the country stood at $4.573 billion during… Continue reading Exports increased by 27.59% in two months of FY 2021-22

Shahbaz Sharif spent entire budget of Punjab on one city for kickbacks: Gill

ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said former Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif spent the entire budget of the province in one city for kickbacks. In response to the statement of Marryam Aurangzeb, he said the monthly expenditure of the Orange Line train… Continue reading Shahbaz Sharif spent entire budget of Punjab on one city for kickbacks: Gill

UN chief thanks Pakistan for support to UN humanitarian operations in Afghanistan

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday thanked Pakistan and seven other countries for their support of continuing UN operations in Afghanistan, which is facing a major humanitarian crisis. “The Secretary-General is indeed very grateful for the generosity of member states – including Pakistan, Denmark, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Poland, Qatar, the… Continue reading UN chief thanks Pakistan for support to UN humanitarian operations in Afghanistan

Well-coordinated, calibrated social media campaign hatched to malign Pakistan: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD: August 11 - Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ch. Fawad Hussain and Advisor to PM for National Security Moeed Yousuf jointly addressing a press conference at PID Media Centre. APP photo by Irfan Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf said on Wednesday that a well-coordinated and calibrated social media campaign flaring anti-state trends on micro blogging website Twitter was hatched to malign Pakistan in the prevailing tumultuous situation of Afghanistan. Addressing a media conference along Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad… Continue reading Well-coordinated, calibrated social media campaign hatched to malign Pakistan: Dr Moeed

Haleem Adil being victimised for exposing Sindh government corruption: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Aug 01 (APP): Strongly condemning the attack on Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said that as Haleem Adil Sheikh has been exposing Sindh government’s corruption, he was being targeted and victimized. In a statement, Chaudhry Fawad said earlier he was arrested… Continue reading Haleem Adil being victimised for exposing Sindh government corruption: Fawad

Quality education vital for country’s inclusive growth: EU Envoy

EU Envoy to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara (left) and UNICEF Representative in Aida Girma singed a MoU regarding to support Balochistan Education Department

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP): EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara on Saturday said the European Union continued to support Pakistan in its efforts to strengthen education and good governance for pursuing a path of inclusive growth and development in the country. To materialize the concept of good governance and strengthening education system here, particularly in… Continue reading Quality education vital for country’s inclusive growth: EU Envoy

Cement export increase 4.57%, reaches $253.584m in 11 months

ISLAMABAD, July 1 (APP): The exports of cement from the country witnessed an increase of 4.57 percent during the first eleven months of financial year 2020-21, against the exports of the corresponding period of last year. The cement exports from the country were recorded at $253.584 million during July-May (2020-21) against the exports of $242.505… Continue reading Cement export increase 4.57%, reaches $253.584m in 11 months

RAW linked terrorist group arrested in Karachi: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Monday disclosed that a very dangerous terrorist group linked with Indian intelligence agency RAW has been arrested from Karachi on a mission to conduct terrorist activities in major cities of the country. Sheikh Rashid, however, clarified that this group was not involved in the recent Lahore blast… Continue reading RAW linked terrorist group arrested in Karachi: Sheikh Rashid

Hindus demand int’l probe into India’s silence on 11 dead migrants

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): The Hindu community in Pakistan on Wednesday demanded an international probe into India keeping mum on the killing of 11 migrants of their community in the Jodhpur city of Rajasthan last year. The Hindus held a protest outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad and demanded an inquiry into the mysterious… Continue reading Hindus demand int’l probe into India’s silence on 11 dead migrants

PIA allowed to resume its flights operation for Toronto

ISLAMABAD, June 22 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of its direct flight operation to Toronto, Canada. A PIA spokesman, in a statement , said the Canadian authorities had given permission to the PIA to restart its flights to Toronto. Earlier, flight operation was stopped due to the increase in cases of… Continue reading PIA allowed to resume its flights operation for Toronto

EU welcomes Pakistan’s engagement with FATF for different issues

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): European Union (EU) on Friday welcomed the progress made by Pakistan in the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and it’s commitment to continue the engagement with the FATF to address all of the remaining issues. EU also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts towards full implementation of the 27 international conventions… Continue reading EU welcomes Pakistan’s engagement with FATF for different issues

Zayed Al Khair convoys provide health care to underprivileged people of Sindh

ISLAMABAD, Jun 13 (APP): Zayed Al Khair convoys (of United Arab Emirates) in collaboration with Pakistan’s Ministry of Health provided free health care services including diagnostic, curative and preventive medical facilities to poor hailing from far flung areas of Sindh province on Sunday. Spokesperson UAE Embassy told APP that the medical relief was being provided… Continue reading Zayed Al Khair convoys provide health care to underprivileged people of Sindh

KSA limit Hajj pilgrims, only citizens of Kingdom to perform hajj: Saudi ministry

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Saudi Arabia Saturday announced that only citizens and residents of the Kingdom would be able to perform Hajj this year. Keeping in view the Corona Virus situation, the decision has been taken to limit Hajj pilgrimage this year to 60,000 and only for its citizens and residents, Saudi ministries of health… Continue reading KSA limit Hajj pilgrims, only citizens of Kingdom to perform hajj: Saudi ministry

UN chief ‘appalled’ over killing of Pakistani Muslim family in Canada, urges united fight against Islamophobia

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 08 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday expressed his outrage over the “targeted” killing of a Pakistani-origin Muslim family, and called for unitedly standing against Islamophobia. “I am appalled by the targeted and heinous attack on a Muslim family in Ontario, Canada,” the UN chief wrote on the Twitter. “My heart goes… Continue reading UN chief ‘appalled’ over killing of Pakistani Muslim family in Canada, urges united fight against Islamophobia

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