NEW YORK, Dec 08 (APP): Three Pakistani stars — Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Aiman Khan — have made it to the inaugural Forbes’ list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars. “The inaugural Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars list couldn’t have come at a more relevant time. Artists rely on social media platforms to connect and communicate… Continue reading Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Aiman Khan featured on Forbes’ list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars
Author: Shafek Koreshe
A Senior Journalist serving as Director Digital News for the Associated Press of Pakistan; with 30 years experience in covering major national, international news stories, well-traveled; covered summits, conflict zones and special assignments.
PM stresses promotion of small business in rural areas
SIALKOT, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said there was dire need to promote small business in rural areas to eliminate poverty, saying the government will provide financial aid to the low income people in the villages to help them. He was addressing participants at a cattle distribution ceremony to the poor and… Continue reading PM stresses promotion of small business in rural areas
Pakistan Navy celebrates kill of Indian Naval Ship Khukri and damaging of Kirpan
Pakistan Navy on Wednesday celebrated the 49th “HANGOR Day” – reminiscent of unmatched courage and unwavering commitment of Pakistan Navy’s Submarine Hangor during the 1971 war, which took down an Indian Naval Ship and damaged another. To mark the day the Navy released a special documentary to pay tribute to its valiant team of PNS… Continue reading Pakistan Navy celebrates kill of Indian Naval Ship Khukri and damaging of Kirpan
“CPEC is a transformational Project": Foreign Secretary
CPEC is a transformational project and there is a complete national consensus on its indispensability for national development efforts, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood said in a meeting with Chairman CPEC Authority, General (R) Asim Salim Bajwa here on Monday. “Pakistan and China are firmly committed to the timely completion of CPEC projects and making it… Continue reading “CPEC is a transformational Project": Foreign Secretary
Balochistan undertaking massive recruitment of medical staff, uplifting hospitals to boost health sector
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Besides uplifting several hospitals, the Government of Balochistan has initiated process to fill hundreds of vacant posts of doctors and healthcare staff, in a move described by Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan as “revolutionary steps” to improve healthcare in the province. In the first stage, the provincial health department will strengthen… Continue reading Balochistan undertaking massive recruitment of medical staff, uplifting hospitals to boost health sector
Twenty-eight years after Babri Mosque’s destruction, Muslims’ persecution continues under Modi’s India
Its been twenty-eight years since the day a frenzied mob of Hindu extremists razed to ground the historic Babri mosque in Ayodhya, fuelled by venomous instigation of the RSS-BJP ideology, and with each passing day the hatred against minorities in India continues to grow unchecked. Violence against Muslims, the country’s largest minority, is nothing but… Continue reading Twenty-eight years after Babri Mosque’s destruction, Muslims’ persecution continues under Modi’s India
One killed, seven injured in an IED explosion near Rawalpindi bus terminal
One person was killed and seven others injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near a parked rickshaw near Rawalpindi ‘s busy bus terminal – Pir Wadhai Friday afternoon, police said. Police and Rescue teams rushed to the site and cordoned off the entire area. Forensic experts examined the site to collect evidence. RPO Imran… Continue reading One killed, seven injured in an IED explosion near Rawalpindi bus terminal
Imran Khan calls for debt suspension of poor countries; return of stolen assets by corrupt politicians
ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday proposed a ten-point agenda to world leaders to avert economic collapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic and called for debt suspension, drawing rights of USD $500 billion and return of stolen assets stashed in rich countries. He was addressing the U.N. General Assembly’s two-day special session,… Continue reading Imran Khan calls for debt suspension of poor countries; return of stolen assets by corrupt politicians
At Covid-19 summit, ECOSOC chief urges a ‘bold’ world response to fight pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Thursday called for a “bold” response by the world community to the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed 1.5 million live worldwide, disrupted economies, and left tens of millions of people unemployed in rich and poor countries.… Continue reading At Covid-19 summit, ECOSOC chief urges a ‘bold’ world response to fight pandemic
Vacuum left by Mir Zafarullah Jamali cannot be filled: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of former prime minister Mir Zafarulllah Khan Jamali. In a statement, he said Mir Zafarul Khan Jamali was a senior politician and the vacuum created by his death could not be filled easily. He… Continue reading Vacuum left by Mir Zafarullah Jamali cannot be filled: Shibli Faraz
Former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali is no more
Former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali breathed his last after a brief illness here at the Armed Forces Institute of Institute of Cardiology & National Institute of Heart Diseases (AFIC-NIHD), hospital sources said. He was 76 and was shifted to the hospital after having an heart attack on Friday. Born on January 1, 1944,… Continue reading Former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali is no more
CDWP approves 4 projects worth Rs 16.02 bn, recommends one project worth Rs 37.91 bn to ECNEC
ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP): The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) Wednesday approved four projects worth Rs 16.02 billion and recommended one project worth Rs 37.91 billion to Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) for consideration. The CDWP also agreed on the COVID-19 Responsive and Other Natural Calamities Control Program worth Rs 70 billion. The… Continue reading CDWP approves 4 projects worth Rs 16.02 bn, recommends one project worth Rs 37.91 bn to ECNEC
PM visits ISI Hqs; Briefed on regional, national security situation
Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan… Continue reading PM visits ISI Hqs; Briefed on regional, national security situation
Three-day celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak birth anniversary start; 600 Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan to attend
ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): The three-day celebrations of the birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak began Saturday in Nankana Sahib with the arrival of over 600 Sikh pilgrims from India through the Wagah border. The main ceremony of the celebration of the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev will be held on November 30… Continue reading Three-day celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak birth anniversary start; 600 Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan to attend
Chinese ambassador impressed by work of CPEC Authority
The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong Friday had a review of projects under the China Pakistan Economic Cooperation with Chairman CPEC Authority Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa. “Had a comprehensive review of the CPEC cooperation and discussed the way forward with Asim Saleem Bajwa,” the Chinese ambassador said in a tweet. He said… Continue reading Chinese ambassador impressed by work of CPEC Authority
‘Kaavan’ elephant to be shifted Cambodia on Nov 29: IHC told
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was told on Friday that ‘Kaavan’ the elephant of Marghazar Zoo Islamabad would be shifted to Cambodia on November 29, in compliance of court orders pertaining to shifting of zoo animals to sanctuaries. While, the two bears would be shifted to Jordan on December 6. Chief… Continue reading ‘Kaavan’ elephant to be shifted Cambodia on Nov 29: IHC told
More Hindu families return with shattered dreams of better life in India
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Another batch of Pakistanis including large number of Hindu families, who had moved to India believing a better life there, returned to Pakistan through Attari-Wagah border after being disappointed by the worse living conditions in India. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi in a statement said more than 200 Pakistan… Continue reading More Hindu families return with shattered dreams of better life in India
Corruption remains a major problem in Asia; India tops the list: Transparency International
A report released by Transparency International reveals that citizens across 17 countries in Asia report stagnant or rising levels of corruption, undermining equitable access to public services and trust in government. The report, Global Corruption Barometer – Asia, finds that three-quarters of respondents believe that government corruption was a big problem in their country, with… Continue reading Corruption remains a major problem in Asia; India tops the list: Transparency International
World acknowledging resilience by Pakistan against coronavirus
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said the world was acknowledging the remarkable resilience shown by Pakistan’s economy against coronavirus. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said Pakistan was being showcased as a model for the world and had received recognition from President World Economic Forum Børge Brende. The… Continue reading World acknowledging resilience by Pakistan against coronavirus
Bilawal Bhutto tests positive for coronavirus
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said he has been tested positive for Coronavirus and was self isolating. “I have tested positive for #Covid-19 and am self isolating with mild symptoms,” Bilawal said in a tweet. “I‘ll continue working from home & will be addressing PPP foundation day via video link.” He advised… Continue reading Bilawal Bhutto tests positive for coronavirus
- Finance minister attends roundtable with investors
- 5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan
- The Ambassador of United States to Pakistan Donald Blome calls on Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq
- Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain
- China to fully support Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang
