Govt gives one week ultimatum to petrol smugglers to end practice

Govt gives one week ultimatum to petrol smugglers to end practice - Photograph by Sadegh Souri

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): The government on Wednesday gave a one-week notice to petrol smugglers to end the practice and warned of strict punitive action against anyone found involved in the trade that was undermining the national economy. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed described the move as an “important political decision.” He said Prime Minister… Continue reading Govt gives one week ultimatum to petrol smugglers to end practice

EU rights activist calls out India; suggests lawsuit over DisinfoLab findings

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Describing the EU DisinfoLab’s revelations as “enormously” damaging, a European Union-based human rights activist Andy Vermaut Sunday called for lawsuit against Indian government to avert recurrence of fake news propaganda. “This should have consequences for Indian government that has the final responsibility. The Indian government should be held accountable for this… Continue reading EU rights activist calls out India; suggests lawsuit over DisinfoLab findings

Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umer Friday said he has tested positive for his Covid19 test. In a tweet, Asad said “Just got my covid test result and it is positive. Will be isolating at home.” Asad Umer also heads the National Command and Operations Centre specifically setup… Continue reading Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home

India planning surgical strike to cover internal unrest: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said India was planning to undertake a surgical strike against Pakistan to divert the attention of world from its worsening domestic situation. Addressing a press conference in Abu Dhabi, the Foreign Minister said India’s irrational approach was driven by its frustration emanating from internal unrest due to the… Continue reading India planning surgical strike to cover internal unrest: FM

Intra-Afghan negotiations – a historic opportunity to achieve peace: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets delegation of Taliban Political Commission

Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the Intra-Afghan Negotiations provide a historic opportunity to the Afghan leaders for achieving durable peace and stability through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. He was talking to a delegation of Taliban Political Commission (TPC), headed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who called on him here at the PM… Continue reading Intra-Afghan negotiations – a historic opportunity to achieve peace: PM

Narendra Modi sends condolences to Nawaz Sharif, over demise of his mother

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif warmly greets his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on his surprise visit to Lahore

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the sad demise of mother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who breathed her last in November in London. “My heartfelt condolences are with you in this hour of intense grief,” the Indian Prime Minister said in a letter delivered to Maryam Nawaz Sharif. “I recall my interaction… Continue reading Narendra Modi sends condolences to Nawaz Sharif, over demise of his mother

PM Imran Khan appoints former Silicon Valley , IBM Executive as Chairperson STZA

Amer Hashmi - File Photo

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday appointed a global strategist and IT executive Amer Ahmed Hashmi as Chairperson for the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA). The new authority has been setup to focus on the growth of scientific and technological ecosystem in the country, primarily through fostering the development of technology zones and high-tech industrial… Continue reading PM Imran Khan appoints former Silicon Valley , IBM Executive as Chairperson STZA

Foreign Minister to visit the United Arab Emirates on Thursday

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a two day visit, to hold discussions with the UAE leadership on all areas of mutual interest including regional and global issues, Foreign Office announced. During the visit – from Dec 17-18, the Foreign Minister will exchange views on bilateral cooperation,… Continue reading Foreign Minister to visit the United Arab Emirates on Thursday

India planning false flag operation in Kishtwar district: Security source

The Indian Army is planning yet another false flag operation on the pretext of a fake encounter of three Kashmiri detainees, already held in police custody in Kishtwar District of the IIOJK, a security source said Wednesday. The operation was aimed at “crafting fabricated stories against Pakistan,” the source said. According to details, some of… Continue reading India planning false flag operation in Kishtwar district: Security source

Covid19 death toll sees a spike as 105 precious lives lost in a day

The death toll from the deadly Coronavirus witnessed a spike from 73 to 105 in a day, the highest figure since June 9, as the pandemic continues to spread its tentacles across the country in its second wave. The data update from the NCOC showed that 2,731 fresh cases were reported, 15 patients were in… Continue reading Covid19 death toll sees a spike as 105 precious lives lost in a day

New SM rules a step forward towards regulating online content : Govt Official

A senior government official Tuesday said the new social media rules were a step forward towards regulating online content and to protect users from abuse, fake news, blasphemous content and hate speech. The new rules have been conceived to protect the masses from online negativities and were not an attempt to ‘control’ social media as… Continue reading New SM rules a step forward towards regulating online content : Govt Official

PDM Lahore gathering – “Pathetic”, and of course “No NRO”: PM Imran Khan

Following what the PTI said was a flop Lahore PDM power show, Prime Minister Imran Khan went on to the social media to sum up the opposition’s months long activity as “Pathetic”. “I will never give an NRO”, Khan said in a tweet, after the PDM Lahore gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan, being touted by the PDM… Continue reading PDM Lahore gathering – “Pathetic”, and of course “No NRO”: PM Imran Khan

Revelations in Indian Chronicles of fake media creates ripples amongst freedom right supporters

Shocking revelations by EU Disinfo Lab of an Indian clandestine operation to use fake media houses to malign Pakistan and China has attracted a strong reaction from freedom right supporters who have demanded of the United Nations to immediately remove all such organistaions. Andy Vermaut, an official member of “The International Alliance for the Defence… Continue reading Revelations in Indian Chronicles of fake media creates ripples amongst freedom right supporters

Pakistan to scrap coal power; go for 60% clean energy; 30% electric vehicles by 2030: Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said Pakistan was committed to mitigate impact of climate change and vowed to scrap its coal based power projects, produce 60 per cent clean energy through renewable resources and run 30 percent of its vehicles on electricity by the year 2030. “I assure you that Pakistan will be doing its… Continue reading Pakistan to scrap coal power; go for 60% clean energy; 30% electric vehicles by 2030: Imran Khan

ADB’s report on recovery of Pakistan’s economy “highly encouraging”: Khusro

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar Saturday hailed the Asian Development Bank’s (ADBs) report on recovery of Pakistan’s economy, and termed it “highly encouraging.” The Federal Minister welcomed the ADB’s Asian Development Outlook Supplement (December, 2020) which highlights improvement in mobility and economic activities in Asia and the Pacific… Continue reading ADB’s report on recovery of Pakistan’s economy “highly encouraging”: Khusro

Online Content Rules aimed at safeguarding country from hybrid warfare: Spokesperson

A government spokesperson Thursday said the new online content rules 2020 were aimed at safeguarding the country from an unprecedented onslaught of Hybrid Warfare due to regional and extra regional re-alignments. In a statement the spokesperson said it was imperative for Pakistani state to defend itself against this speeding invasion of chaotic cyber space, which was… Continue reading Online Content Rules aimed at safeguarding country from hybrid warfare: Spokesperson

Pakistan asks all travellers from Afghanistan for Covid19 test report

Chaman Border - File Photo

Pakistan on Thursday said all travellers wishing to enter the country through the land borders from Afghanistan – Torkham and Chaman were required to provide a Covid19 test – RT-PCR at all the crossing points. A statement from the embassy Kabul said the measure has been taken in view of the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic… Continue reading Pakistan asks all travellers from Afghanistan for Covid19 test report

Indian plot of systematic disinformation campaign against Pakistan and China, uncovered

A massive operation to serve Indian interests by targeting international institutions, through a systematic disinformation campaign against Pakistan and China has been uncovered by a EU based organisation. “The operation’s mission is to discredit nations in conflict with India in Asia, in particular Pakistan but also China to a lesser extent,” a study conducted by… Continue reading Indian plot of systematic disinformation campaign against Pakistan and China, uncovered

Cease Fire Violation by India; two soldiers martyred in exchange of fire; befitting response given: ISPR

Martyred jawans of Pakistan Army due to unprovoked firing by Indian Army from across the LoC

In yet another gross Cease Fire Violation the Indian army on Wednesday initiated firing from across the Line of Control in the Khuiratta Sector. Two soldiers Lance Naik Tariq & Sepoy Zaroof embraced martyrdom while fighting valiantly, during the exchange of fire, the military’s press wing said Wednesday. “The Pakistan army troops responded befittingly,” a… Continue reading Cease Fire Violation by India; two soldiers martyred in exchange of fire; befitting response given: ISPR

FM urges world community to play their role in just resolution of Kashmir dispute

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday urged the world community, the United Nations and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to play their part in a just and peaceful resolution of the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir. He was addressing the International Parliamentary Kashmir Conference on the eve of… Continue reading FM urges world community to play their role in just resolution of Kashmir dispute

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