ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): Federal Parliamentary Secretary Interior Haji Shaukat Ali called on Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed here on Wednesday. The meeting agreed to modernize the ongoing development projects at Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway (accommodation and food) in the style of Islamabad-Lahore Motorway, said a press release issued here. In view of the… Continue reading Parliamentary Secretary calls on Murad Saeed
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POA announces Pak contingent for Tokyo Olympics
LAHORE, Jul 07 (APP): Pakistan Olympic Association on Wednesday announced 22-member Pakistan contingent which will take part in Tokyo Olympic being held later this month. “ As many as 22 Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel, Officials and Medical Support Personnel will be part of the contingent which includes in particular two Covid Liaison Officers for point… Continue reading POA announces Pak contingent for Tokyo Olympics
UN chief expresses sorrow over Dilip Kumar’s death
UNITED NASTIONS, Jul 07 (APP):United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday expressed his “deep condolences” on the death in Mumbai of the legendary Indian movie star, Dilip Kumar, according to his spokesman. “We send our deep condolences to his family, and to the legions of his fans throughout the world,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in… Continue reading UN chief expresses sorrow over Dilip Kumar’s death
Exports perform well, up by 34% to China; 19% to Germany: Razak Dawood
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Abudul Razak Dawood Tuesday said that despite the negative impacts of Covid-19, the exports have performed well in country’s major markets. “I’m pleased to share that our exports have done quite well in our major markets,” the adviser tweeted, adding that the country’s exports to… Continue reading Exports perform well, up by 34% to China; 19% to Germany: Razak Dawood
Past governments sign expensive power contracts to generate 26,000MW: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said the past governments signed expensive power contracts to generate 26,000MW electricity in eight years. In response to the statement of former prime minister, he said as a result of these expensive agreements, the government was compelled to purchase electricity. “Who is answerable for procurement… Continue reading Past governments sign expensive power contracts to generate 26,000MW: Hammad
Pakistan closes Torkham border due to COVID-19 pandemic
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday closed its Torkham border for all kinds of movement due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on directives of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). ”The Torkham border has been closed for all kinds of movement from today (July 6) as per the instructions issued by the NCOC… Continue reading Pakistan closes Torkham border due to COVID-19 pandemic
‘Pakistan-China relationship is a factor for stability in region, beyond’, says Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, July 6 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said on Tuesday that the relationship between Pakistan and China is a factor of stability in the region and beyond and both the countries promote friendly neighbourly ties for development of the two people. “Regional peace is important for development of our people, so… Continue reading ‘Pakistan-China relationship is a factor for stability in region, beyond’, says Ambassador Haque
Fawad grieved over demise of eminent writer Masood Ashar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of eminent writer, novelist and columnist Masood Ashar. In a condolence message the minister said the death of Masood Ashar was a shocking news. He said that Masood Ashar had rendered invaluable services… Continue reading Fawad grieved over demise of eminent writer Masood Ashar
UNICEF supported 14 polio vaccination campaigns in Pakistan targeting 39 million children
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Under the umbrella of the National Emergency Operations Centre, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) supported 14 polio vaccination campaigns in Pakistan in 2020. A UNICEF Pakistan document, which is available with APP revealed that these campaigns provided 97.8 per cent of 39 million targeted children with oral polio vaccination, a crucial… Continue reading UNICEF supported 14 polio vaccination campaigns in Pakistan targeting 39 million children
Pakistan Women’s ODI series against West Indies begins on Wednesday
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jul 06 (APP): The Pakistan national women’s team’s preparations for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier and the next year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup commence tomorrow,Wednesday when they take on West Indies Women in the first of the five One-Day Internationals at Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. This will be… Continue reading Pakistan Women’s ODI series against West Indies begins on Wednesday
Pakistani, Chinese students perform at cultural carnival in Xi’an, China
BEIJING, July 6 (APP): A fusion of Pakistani and Chinese cultures was presented in a combination of art forms at the “Shaanxi ‘Belt and Road’ International Students Cultural Carnival” featuring Pakistan held at the Great Tang All Day Mall in the ancient Chinese capital Xi’an. Directed by Shaanxi Provincial government, the carnival was co-sponsored by… Continue reading Pakistani, Chinese students perform at cultural carnival in Xi’an, China
Pakistan to participate in International Infrastructure Investment, Construction Forum
BEIJING, July 6 (APP): Pakistan will participate in the 12th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) to be held in Macao on July 22-23. Fang Qiuchen, Chairmen of China International Contractors Association (CICA), introduced that 12th IIICF themed “Joining Hands to Promote New Development of International Infrastructure Cooperation,” will focus on the opportunities and… Continue reading Pakistan to participate in International Infrastructure Investment, Construction Forum
PIA special plane transports two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan
BEIJING, July 6 (APP): A special plane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) PK-6853 airlifted two million doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine from the Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad on Tuesday. This special flight of the national flag carrier in addition to the special flight PK-6852 which transported two million doses of the Sinovac vaccine… Continue reading PIA special plane transports two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan
Balochistan close to PM Imran’s heart, says Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said Balochistan was close to the heart of the Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a tweet, Fawad Hussain said that the federal government will complete 131 projects worth Rs 731 billion in Balochistan.The provincial government, he said, was also carrying development… Continue reading Balochistan close to PM Imran’s heart, says Fawad
Rs115,446.530 million released for NHA projects under PSDP till June 26
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): The federal government has released Rs115,446.530 million for the National Highway Authority (NHA) road infrastructure schemes under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-2021 till June 26. Out of the released amount of Rs100,574.855 million were in local component whereas Rs14,871.675 million were in the shape of foreign assistance, an official… Continue reading Rs115,446.530 million released for NHA projects under PSDP till June 26
PDM doing puppet show with its failed narrative: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, July 05 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that once again Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was creating ‘puppet show’ with its failed narrative. In her tweet on Monday she said that rejected personalities of PDM were perturbed on the failure of their lacklustre politics.Dr Firdous said… Continue reading PDM doing puppet show with its failed narrative: Dr Firdous
100 % RLNG supply restored to power, gas sectors: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP): Minister for Energy Division Hammad Azhar on Monday said that 100 percent supply of RLNG has been restored to the power and gas sectors. “No forced load-shedding has been carried out since Friday evening,” he tweeted. He said, “We were restoring normal gas pressure supply to all sectors from today”.
Competitive bidding for new oil, gas exploration sites soon: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP): Pakistan is opening new areas for oil and gas exploration through competitive bidding that will push massive exploration activities in the country. This was stated by Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Hammad Azhar in a meeting with Ambassador of Japan, Kuninori Matsuda here Monday, said a statement. Federal Minister said that… Continue reading Competitive bidding for new oil, gas exploration sites soon: Hammad
Test players’ camp in Karachi from Wednesday
By Sohail All LAHORE, Jul 05 (APP): West Indies-bound Pakistan national team’s Test players will attend a 10-day training and conditioning camp under bio-secure protocols at the National Stadium in Karachi from July 7,Wednesday. The camp will conclude on July 17 , while the players will enter the bio-secure in a Lahore hotel on July… Continue reading Test players’ camp in Karachi from Wednesday
Fawad prays for early recovery of Fauzia Saeed
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday prayed for early recovery of Dr Fauzia Saeed. In a tweet, the minister said that his prayers and thoughts were with Fauzia Saeed who was an asset for Pakistan. Prayers and thoughts with #FauziaSaeed she is an asset for Pakistan may… Continue reading Fawad prays for early recovery of Fauzia Saeed
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