ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Thursday categorically rejected the allegations levelled against him in a news item uploaded on a website by a journalist, which was totally false and aimed at maligning his reputation. “I have not shied away… Continue reading Asim Bajwa rejects allegations, says report meant to malign his reputation
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.
Flood Update – ISPR – Army establishes Flood Emergency Control Centre at Karachi
Pakistan Army jawans have launched a rescue and relief operation in Karachi, Hyderabad and other areas, worst affected due to heavy rains and flooding. As per details from ISPR: Karachi Army Flood Emergency control Centre established at Karachi for assisting flood victims Medical camp established at Distt Centre Gulberg, Liaqatabad and New Karachi for… Continue reading Flood Update – ISPR – Army establishes Flood Emergency Control Centre at Karachi
PM chairs meeting of National Coord Committee on Construction
Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs a meeting of National Coordination Committee for Housing, Construction and Development
China ready to work with Pakistan for a shared future: President Xi Jinping
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday said his country was ready to work with Pakistan to deepen the building of “China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future” and to jointly promote cooperation among the regional countries. President Xi, in a letter to President Dr Arif Alvi, said both Pakistan and China were working to… Continue reading China ready to work with Pakistan for a shared future: President Xi Jinping
Pakistani-American astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala named dean of famed MIT School of Science
NEW YORK, Aug 18 (APP): Nergis Mavalvala, a Pakistani-American astrophysicist known for her role in the first observation of gravitational-wave detection, has been appointed the new dean of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Science (MIT), according to The MIT News. Ms. Mavalvala, 52, who was born in Lahore and raised primarily in… Continue reading Pakistani-American astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala named dean of famed MIT School of Science
Excavation of Buddhist site; Dillu Roy unveils ancient town planning
By Qazi Iftikhar Ahmad MULTAN, Aug 16 (APP): Sandwiched between grandeur of Suleman mountain range and the might of roaring river Indus, the plain strip that runs through Dera Ghazi Khan division is believed to be hiding evidence and clues to Buddhist civilizations once surviving and thriving there. This land has witnessed many Royal families,… Continue reading Excavation of Buddhist site; Dillu Roy unveils ancient town planning
President confers Pakistan’s highest civil award on Syed Ali Geelani
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Friday conferred Nishan-i-Pakistan, Pakistan’s highest civil award on noted Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani to recognize his decades-old struggle for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. The award was conferred at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, during the flag hoisting ceremony to mark the 74th Independence Day… Continue reading President confers Pakistan’s highest civil award on Syed Ali Geelani
2.2 mln complaints resolved out of 2.3 mln received at Citizen Portal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Out of 2.3 million complaints registered at Pakistan Citizen Portal, around 2.2 million have been resolved as the platform was growing popular among the masses. According to the monthly data issued by the Prime Minister Performance Delivery Unit, around 2.8 million people had registered themselves at the portal. Out of 1.5… Continue reading 2.2 mln complaints resolved out of 2.3 mln received at Citizen Portal
FM welcomes UNSC meeting on Kashmir dispute, thanks China for support
ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday welcomed the meeting held at United Nations Security Council on Pakistan’s request to discuss the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, calling it a ‘mark of solidarity of international community with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “We are grateful to all… Continue reading FM welcomes UNSC meeting on Kashmir dispute, thanks China for support
Pakistan to have no choice but to retaliate if India indulges in any misadventure: FM Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Pakistan was not in favour of aggression, but was fully prepared and would retaliate effectively if India indulged in any misadventure. “If there is any misadventure, we will not have any choice but to retaliate. The world should understand that Pakistan will have to react,” Qureshi… Continue reading Pakistan to have no choice but to retaliate if India indulges in any misadventure: FM Qureshi
President offers Eid prayer, SOPs observed at Aiwan e Sadr
President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday offered Eid-ul-Azha prayer here at his residence while complete adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) was observed at the Aiwan e Sadr during offering of the prayer. According to a video message, President Alvi offered prayer at his residence and afterwards, greeted staff of the Aiwan e Sadr individually… Continue reading President offers Eid prayer, SOPs observed at Aiwan e Sadr
Kashmir remains war flashpoint even after seven decades
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): With every passing day, the atrocities by occupation forces intensify in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) but nothing makes the world realize the gravity of festering human tragedy in the region. India is holding ‘Ghasbana Qabza’ for more than 70 years to suppress the Kashmiris, who have been… Continue reading Kashmir remains war flashpoint even after seven decades
SoPs for Eid-ul-Azha
The Government on Sunday issued detailed guidelines for observance of all rituals of Eid-ul-Azha in a safe manner to ensure protection from the deadly Covid19 virus that has claimed over 5,822 deaths and infected 273,000 people.
‘Repair work at residence of Pakistan Permanent Rep to UN being done after fulfilling codal formalities’
‘Repair work at residence of Pakistan Permanent Rep to UN being done after fulfilling codal formalities’ ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):The repair work at the residence of Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York is being done fulfilling all codal requirements under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules, the Spokesperson of Ministry of… Continue reading ‘Repair work at residence of Pakistan Permanent Rep to UN being done after fulfilling codal formalities’
MoFA Spox dismisses ‘speculative’ media reports claiming violation of rules in postings of mission heads abroad
The Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday dismissed media reports claiming violation of rules and regulations with regard to the postings of heads of missions abroad. “Any insinuation that postings have been made in violation of rules and regulations is incorrect,” Ministry’s Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in her response to such media reports.… Continue reading MoFA Spox dismisses ‘speculative’ media reports claiming violation of rules in postings of mission heads abroad
Participants for creating interfaith harmony by holding seminars in educational institutions
MULTAN, Jul 18 (APP):Participants in a consultative meeting Saturday underlined the need for holding seminars in educational institutions for creating interfaith harmony in the society so that Pakistan can move ahead to achieve the goals as desired by its founders. International Islamic University Islamabad’s Islamic Research Institute director was presiding over the meeting, titled ‘Plan… Continue reading Participants for creating interfaith harmony by holding seminars in educational institutions
Diamir Bhasha Dam
Diamir Bhasha dam to generate 4500 MWs of electricity or 18 billion units of electricity per annum; create 8.1 MAF water storage, irrigate 1.23 million acres of additional land
No international pilgrim for Hajj; Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj with ‘very limited pilgrims from resident nationalities’
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP): Saudi Arabia on Monday announced not to allow international pilgrims and hold Hajj this year with “a very limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities already residing in the Kingdom,” owing to the coronavirus pandemic. “This decision has been taken to ensure Hajj is performed safely from a public health perspective… Continue reading No international pilgrim for Hajj; Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj with ‘very limited pilgrims from resident nationalities’
Kashmir utmost important to Muslim Ummah’, OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir Communiqué
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP):The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir on Monday said the question of Kashmir was of utmost importance for Muslim Ummah and called upon its member states to raise the dispute in their bilateral engagements with India. The communiqué issued by the Foreign Ministers’ of OIC Contact… Continue reading Kashmir utmost important to Muslim Ummah’, OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir Communiqué
