RAWALPINDI, May 13 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday visited front line troops deployed along the line of control (LoC) and offered Eid Prayers with troops at LOC, prayed for peace and prosperity of the country. Speaking at the occasion, COAS hailed morale of troops, devotion and operational preparedness, said… Continue reading COAS offers Eid prayers with troops along LoC: ISPR
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Pakistan, Turkey to move resolution for urgent UNGA meeting on Palestine, says FM Qureshi
MULTAN, May 13 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday said that Pakistan and Turkey have decided to jointly move United Nations with consensus among muslim ummah for an urgent meeting of UN general assembly on the Palestine issue to stop horrendous brutalities of Israeli army targeting Palestinians. Talking to newsmen after saying Eid… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey to move resolution for urgent UNGA meeting on Palestine, says FM Qureshi
Iran determined to resolve issues with Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh publicly confirms that the de-escalation of tensions between his country and Saudi Arabia is in the interest of both nations and the region. Iran confirmed publicly for the first time on Monday that it was in talks with Saudi Arabia, saying it would do what it could to resolve… Continue reading Iran determined to resolve issues with Saudi Arabia
PM expresses deep grief over death of Ashraf Sehrai
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over demise of Kashmiri leader Ashraf Sehrai in illegal Indian custody. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister posted”Deeply saddened by demise of Kashmiri ldr (leader) Ashraf Sehrai in illegal Indian custody.” The prime minister further said that India’s oppression of… Continue reading PM expresses deep grief over death of Ashraf Sehrai
PM tweets about his earlier address to Pakistan missions abroad
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday in a tweet referred to his earlier virtual address to all envoys of the country abroad in which he underlined according priority to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. On his twitter handle, the prime minister posted, “Today I addressed our envoys in all our missions abroad… Continue reading PM tweets about his earlier address to Pakistan missions abroad
Pak- Saudi envoys discuss prime minister’s upcoming visit to Kingdom
ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP):Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia , Lt. Gen. (Retd) Bilal Akbar held a meeting with Saudi envoy to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, in Riyadh on the other day and discussed matters related to the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the kingdom. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi… Continue reading Pak- Saudi envoys discuss prime minister’s upcoming visit to Kingdom
KfW established 10 well-equipped regional blood centers across country: Dr Masuma
ISLAMABAD, May 02 (APP): KFW, (Kreditanstalt Für Wiederaufbau) German Development Bank Islamabad in its efforts to ensure safe blood transfusion has established 10 well-equipped and modern regional blood centers across the country. Senior Project Coordinator on Health for KfW Development Bank Islamabad Dr Masuma M. Zaidi said that these centres had been rendering great services… Continue reading KfW established 10 well-equipped regional blood centers across country: Dr Masuma
Israel committing crimes of apartheid, persecution against Palestinians: HRW
NEW YORK, Apr 27 (APP): Israel is committing the crimes of apartheid and persecution against Palestinians in the occupied territories and in the Jewish state itself, Human Rights Watch (HRW), a prominent international watchdog body, said in a new report. The 213-page report, released in New York on Tuesday, said Israel had a policy “to… Continue reading Israel committing crimes of apartheid, persecution against Palestinians: HRW
NCOC imposes ban on inter-provincial, inter-city travel during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre on Tuesday decided to impose inter-provincial and inter-city travel ban during the Eidul Fitr holidays. According to an Interior Ministry circular, the NCOC, which met here, also decided to impose complete ban on tourism from May 8 to May 16, 2021 including Eid holidays. The… Continue reading NCOC imposes ban on inter-provincial, inter-city travel during Eid holidays
Azerbaijan to start direct flight operation with Pakistan once pandemic slows down: Ambassador Alizada
By Shabir Hussain ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has said that his country will start direct flights operation with Pakistan soon after the slowdown of Covid-19 which will yield positive impacts on economic and trade activities of both the countries. His country was always interested in developing regional… Continue reading Azerbaijan to start direct flight operation with Pakistan once pandemic slows down: Ambassador Alizada
Youngest toddler Areesh can acquire things in one go; says father
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): A four-year-old Pakistani toddler Areesh Fatima from Karachi has outclassed in Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) examination by scoring 831 points and become a youngest Microsoft Certified Professional. Normally, adults appear in the MCP examination but she delivered an astonishing result. Talking to APP, Areesh Fatima’s father Muhammad Usama who is an… Continue reading Youngest toddler Areesh can acquire things in one go; says father
Govt fulfills agreement by presenting resolution in NA: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said the government had fulfilled the agreement by presenting a resolution in the National Assembly where a parliamentary procedure had to be adopted. Briefing media persons outside the Parliament House about the Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading Govt fulfills agreement by presenting resolution in NA: Fawad
No negotiations underway with TLP: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday said the government was not negotiating with the outlawed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and no one would be allowed to challenge the writ of the government. “No negotiation process is underway with the TLP. We have been trying to reach a consensus with them… Continue reading No negotiations underway with TLP: Sheikh Rashid
My visit to strengthen UAE, Pakistan ties: FM
DUBAI, Apr 18 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said his visit to United Arab Emirates would strengthen existing bilateral ties of both the countries. Speaking at a press conference here, he said that he would hold a meeting with the Foreign Minister of UAE (United Arab Emirates) on Monday. He… Continue reading My visit to strengthen UAE, Pakistan ties: FM
ECP should ban all political leaders to take part in election campaign: Murad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Thursday expressed the hope that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would ban the leaders of all political parties to take part in the election campaign of their respective candidates in NA-249 Karachi. The minister, in a tweet, said the notice was… Continue reading ECP should ban all political leaders to take part in election campaign: Murad
FM greets Christian community on Easter
ISLAMABAD, Apr 04 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday greeted the Christian community on the occasion of Easter. The foreign minister tweeted “Wishing all those celebrating a very Happy Easter”. Wishing all those celebrating a very Happy Easter. #Easter — Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) April 4, 2021 The Christian community of the country… Continue reading FM greets Christian community on Easter
KP finance minister calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): Minister of Finance Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taimur Saleem Jhagra called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Saturday. They discussed financial matters of KP province in the meeting, said a PM office media wing press release.
FM lays wreath at Ismael Samani memorial in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), Mar 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday visited the Ismael Samani monument in Dushanbe to pay homage to Father of the Tajiks. The foreign minister laid a wreath at the memorial of Ismael Samani, the great Tajik ruler. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, Pakistan’s ambassador in Dushanbe Imran Haider and senior officials… Continue reading FM lays wreath at Ismael Samani memorial in Dushanbe
Two AIOU students defend M.Phil research thesis
ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): Two students of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Shabbir Hussain and Hummad Abbas, Monday successfully defended their M.Phil research thesis on the topics of ‘Social and Psychological Impacts of Television Coverage Regarding Child Sexual Abuses on Parents’ and ‘Coverage of Pakistan’s Water Crisis in National Dailies’, respectively. They presented the defence… Continue reading Two AIOU students defend M.Phil research thesis
Nowruz promotes peace, solidarity: Begum Samina Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Saturday said Nowruz promoted values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as fostered reconciliation and neighborliness. Speaking at an event here to mark the celebrations of Nowruz, she said as it contributed to cultural diversity and friendship among peoples and different… Continue reading Nowruz promotes peace, solidarity: Begum Samina Alvi
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