Minister, PRGMEA discuss garment sector issues

LAHORE, Jul 09 (APP): Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal discussed garment sector problems with a delegation of Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA North Zone) led by its Chairman Adeeb Iqbal Sheikh here on Friday. They discussed issues of property tax, city government tax, Wasa, and social security etc.… Continue reading Minister, PRGMEA discuss garment sector issues

Privatisation Board discussed revival of PSM

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP): The 5th Privatisation Commission Board on Friday discussed matters related to revival of Pakistan Steel Mills to turn it as an profit oriented state enterprise. The 5th meeting of the current year held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister and Chairman Privatisation Mohammed mian Soomro. Federal Secretary Privatisation, Chief Executive Officer… Continue reading Privatisation Board discussed revival of PSM

MNA Ayubi, Parliamentary Secretary discuss early repatriation of stranded Pakistanis from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) MNA Maulana Salauddin Ayubi Friday called on Parliamentary Secretary for Interior Haji Shaukat Ali and discussed the issue of Pakistanis stranded in Afghanistan after the closure of Pak-Afghan border due to coronavirus pandemic. The parliamentary secretary vowed to take all possible measures for early repatriation of the stranded… Continue reading MNA Ayubi, Parliamentary Secretary discuss early repatriation of stranded Pakistanis from Afghanistan

Railway land to be leased under public-private partnership

RAWALPINDI, Jul 09 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Friday said that the Railway lands and stations would be given on lease under a public-private partnership for infrastructure development. While handing over the “Sir Syed Express” to the private sector at Rawalpindi Railway Station, the Minister said inefficient and corrupt mafia in… Continue reading Railway land to be leased under public-private partnership

Governor invites opposition several time for negotiation on national issues

MULTAN, Jul 09 (APP): Punjab Governor, Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar, on Friday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) invited opposition time and again to sit with the government for consensus on different national issues. “I support fair and transparent elections and in favour of consensus. Unfortunately, it has become practice of losers to blame rigging. Opposition should sit… Continue reading Governor invites opposition several time for negotiation on national issues

PTI will achieve landslide victory in forthcoming AJK elections: Murad Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP): Minister for Communications and Postal Services, Murad Saeed on Friday expressed hope that Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) will achieve a landslide victory in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) forthcoming elections scheduled to be held on July 25. He said that those who invited Nerandra Modi on wedding ceremony, welcomed Sajan Jandal without… Continue reading PTI will achieve landslide victory in forthcoming AJK elections: Murad Saeed

PAF taking all necessary measures to bring Balochi youth in mainstream for country’s progress: Air Chief

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu Wednesday said the PAF along with other state institutions was taking all necessary measures to bring the Balochi youth in the mainstream for the progress of the country. He was addressing the participants of National… Continue reading PAF taking all necessary measures to bring Balochi youth in mainstream for country’s progress: Air Chief

COAS lauds Qatar’s role in ‘Afghan Peace Process’

RAWALPINDI, Jul 07 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday appreciated the role of Qatar in ‘Afghan Peace Process’. The army chief who was on a two-day official visit to Qatar called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Doctor Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah and Chief… Continue reading COAS lauds Qatar’s role in ‘Afghan Peace Process’

Pakistan prioritized support to vulnerable while battling Covid: Sania Nishtar

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 07 (APP): Pakistan told a UN panel Wednesday that its health response was central to the deadly coronavirus pandemic, with prioritized support to the vulnerable. “Investing in social protection is both a response to current needs as well as preparedness for and insurance against future crises,” Special Assistant to the Prime Minister… Continue reading Pakistan prioritized support to vulnerable while battling Covid: Sania Nishtar

China deploys over 100 5G base stations for Beijing Olympics 2022

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): Athletes from all over the world will get to experience the ease and convenience of China’s high-speed communications network during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as more than 100 5G base stations have already been built in 17 competition venues. According to the Beijing branch of China Tower Corporation, the company… Continue reading China deploys over 100 5G base stations for Beijing Olympics 2022

Highest power generation, transmission of 24,284 MW successfully achieved: Shahbaz Gill

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Wednesday said that the highest power generation and transmission of 24,284 MW in the history of Pakistan was successfully achieved today. In a tweet, he said, the highest record in a single day in 2018 was 20,811 MW.… Continue reading Highest power generation, transmission of 24,284 MW successfully achieved: Shahbaz Gill

Ghulam Sarwar visits CAA Headquarters

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Wednesday visited Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Headquarters Karachi. Director General (DG) CAA, Khaqan Murtaza, Additional DG, CAA (Air Vice Marshal) Jamal Arshad, senior officers from the Aviation Division and the Civil Aviation Authority were present on the occasion. Ghulam Sarwar Khan also visited… Continue reading Ghulam Sarwar visits CAA Headquarters

KJP plays central role in youth’s economic empowerment: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Wednesday that there had been a significant increase in economic activities due to successful execution of the Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP). “This programme is playing critical role in economic empowerment of young people, who are setting up their… Continue reading KJP plays central role in youth’s economic empowerment: Farrukh

President summons NA session to meet on Thursday

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday summoned the session of National Assembly to meet on Thursday (July 8) at 04:30 pm. The President summoned the session in exercise of power conferred upon him under Article 54 of clause (1) of the constitution, said a notification. This would be 13th session of… Continue reading President summons NA session to meet on Thursday

Dar seeks international organizations cooperation for development of young Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar Wednesday stressed the need of international organization’s cooperation for development of young Afghan refugees living in Pakistan. The SAPM in a meeting with the UN Refugee Agency representative to Pakistan Noriko Yoshida said his government was providing ample opportunities… Continue reading Dar seeks international organizations cooperation for development of young Afghan refugees

CM announces 32 percent jobs quota for South Punjab, inaugurates development projects worth billions in DG Khan

LAHORE, Jul 07 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has announced to reserve 32 percent quota for South Punjab in provincial employment and with the approval of the proposal of adding Bhakar and Mianwali districts, the quota would raise to 35 percent. While talking to the media in DG Khan, the Chief Minister regretted… Continue reading CM announces 32 percent jobs quota for South Punjab, inaugurates development projects worth billions in DG Khan

Multinational companies’ representatives call on IT Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Representatives of multinational companies called on Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque here on Wednesday. The multinational companies whose representatives met with IT Minister included Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, VMware, Teradata, Huawei, S & P Global Pakistan, Amazon Web Services and SAP Middle East & North Africa, said… Continue reading Multinational companies’ representatives call on IT Minister

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FBR Constitutes Committee to Formulate Rules under Modified Section of Customs Act

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday constituted a committee of senior officers at Customs House, Karachi to formulate rules to implement section 156(1) of the Customs Act, 1969 as modified by the Federal Government vide Finance Act, 2021. The said provision of law prescribes certain penalties for not placing invoice, packing… Continue reading FBR Constitutes Committee to Formulate Rules under Modified Section of Customs Act

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CPEC to augment Sino-Pak relations: Governor Punjab

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LAHORE, Jul 07 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is harbinger of prosperity and development in the country and will further cement Sino-Pak ties. Talking to a delegation of e-commerce company at the Governor’s House here on Wednesday, he said CPEC project was a great example… Continue reading CPEC to augment Sino-Pak relations: Governor Punjab

Welfare of minority community important agenda of PTI govt: Dr Firdous

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LAHORE, Jul 07 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said the welfare of minority community was an important agenda of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. During her visit to catholic church here at regal chowk, she said that it was sanguine that the minority had played… Continue reading Welfare of minority community important agenda of PTI govt: Dr Firdous

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