CM felicitates China on 100th CCP anniversary

LAHORE, Jul 01 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has felicitated the Chinese government, leadership and its people on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In his message on Thursday, the chief minister expressed his good wishes to the president, prime minister, ambassador and other officials of China on… Continue reading CM felicitates China on 100th CCP anniversary

COVID-19 national tally of active cases below 32,000 for second consecutive day

ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP): The national tally on Thursday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 31,767 with 1,037 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 836 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Forty corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 36 of whom were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 national tally of active cases below 32,000 for second consecutive day

Dream comeback from champion bowler Hasan Ali

LAHORE, Jul 01 (APP): Hasan Ali has made a remarkable comeback in the national side since returning from back injury which ruled the fast bowler for good two years from 2019 to 2020. The right-arm fast bowler before returning to the national team featured in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2020-21 season, where he played a pivotal… Continue reading Dream comeback from champion bowler Hasan Ali

Air Chief witnesses Exercise ‘Anatolian Eagle-2021’ in Turkey

ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu Thursday visited the 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya, Turkey to review the multi-national air exercise “Anatolian Eagle-2021”. The Air Chief was given a detailed briefing about the conduct of the exercise, said a Pakistan Air… Continue reading Air Chief witnesses Exercise ‘Anatolian Eagle-2021’ in Turkey

Terrorists becoming increasingly innovative in coronavirus-hit world: UN counter-terrorism chief

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 01 (APP): UN counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov has warned that terrorists are becoming increasingly innovative in a world shaken by the coronavirus pandemic in spite of “significant progress” in the fight against terrorism. Voronkov, head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (OCT), concluded the Second High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism on… Continue reading Terrorists becoming increasingly innovative in coronavirus-hit world: UN counter-terrorism chief

UNICEF conducts training sessions on emergency preparedness

ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP): United National International Childern’s Fund (UNICEF) had conducted special training session for its staff on emergency preparedness as well as provincial government officials during 2020. According to UNICEF annual report 2020, around 63 staff and officials in Balochistan and Sindh provinces were trained in 2020. Internally, UNICEF preparedness was using the… Continue reading UNICEF conducts training sessions on emergency preparedness

Murad approves taking over federally controlled 4,425 non-formal schools

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KARACHI, Jul 01 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah as per decision taken in the 42nd Council of Common Interest (CCI) has approved taking over control of 4192 non-formal schools being run by the federal government and decided to enhance the salaries of teachers from Rs8000 to Rs25,000. He accorded this approval while… Continue reading Murad approves taking over federally controlled 4,425 non-formal schools

Pakistan debunks newspaper article’s attempt to cast it in bad light amid US troop pullout of Afghanistan

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WASHINGTON, June 30 (APP): A Pakistani embassy spokesperson has denounced as “inaccurate” an article published in the ‘Miami Herald’ that leveled sweeping allegations against Pakistan, linking the country to terrorism and drugs, at a time when the United States is in the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan. In a letter to the Miami… Continue reading Pakistan debunks newspaper article’s attempt to cast it in bad light amid US troop pullout of Afghanistan

COVID-19 national tally of active cases drops below 32 thousands

ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): The national tally on Wednesday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 31,606 with 979 more people testing positive for the deadly virus and 1,499 people recovering from the disease during the last 24 hours. Twenty-seven corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 25 of whom were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 national tally of active cases drops below 32 thousands

Pakistan values ties with EU; earnestly looking forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Jun 29 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday said Pakistan valued its relations with European Union (EU) and is earnestly looking forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests. The Army Chief had a Video Call with Chairman European Union Military Committee (EUMC) General Claudio Graziano,… Continue reading Pakistan values ties with EU; earnestly looking forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations: COAS

Maryam Nawaz seeking NRO to enjoy luxurious life abroad: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz was seeking national reconciliation ordinance (NRO) since the day one to enjoy a luxurious life abroad. Both Maryam and her father Nawaz Sharif were indulged in the politics of blame game and… Continue reading Maryam Nawaz seeking NRO to enjoy luxurious life abroad: Farrukh

COVID-19 claims 13 more patients, infects 545 others

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KARACHI, Jun 29 (APP): As many as 13 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 5,440 and 545 new cases emerged when 11,852 tests were conducted. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued here on Tuesday. He said 13 more patients of COVID-19… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 13 more patients, infects 545 others

CM condoles five deaths in house blast

PESHAWAR, Jun 29 (APP): Chief Minister Kyhber Pakhtunkwa Mahmood Khan expressed grief and sorrow over the death of five persons including children in a blast at house in Landi Kotal, Khyber district. In a condolence message , chief minister extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathy with the affected family. He prayed for the early recovery… Continue reading CM condoles five deaths in house blast

Senior UN official warns against malicious technologies that could imperil future generations

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 29 (APP): With over 4.6 billion internet users around the world, digital advances continue to revolutionize human life, but “we must remain vigilant” in the face of malicious technologies that “could imperil the security of future generations”, the head of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA), Izumi Nakamitsu, told the Security… Continue reading Senior UN official warns against malicious technologies that could imperil future generations

AJK presents Rs. 141.4b budget with Rs. 28 billion development outlay

MUZAFFARABAD, Jun 29 (APP): The Finance Minister said that the Power sector would receive two billion rupees and more than two hundred electricity transformers would be installed while eighteen thousand new service connections would be given to the consumers and new grid stations would also be set up in different parts of the state to… Continue reading AJK presents Rs. 141.4b budget with Rs. 28 billion development outlay

Senate body asks NAB to probe Ghouri Town case

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Interior Tuesday asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to probe Ghouri Town case to address grievances of the locals. A public petition against the management of Ghouri Town, Ghouri Greens was referred by Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to the committee. The committee that met here with Mohsin… Continue reading Senate body asks NAB to probe Ghouri Town case

Bilawal seems embarrassed over smooth sailing of finance bill : Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was embarrassed over smooth sailing of finance bill 2021-22 from the National Assembly. Out of his sheer embarrassment and desperation, Bilawal should not give lectures on law and Parliamentary norms,… Continue reading Bilawal seems embarrassed over smooth sailing of finance bill : Farrukh

Record-breaking heatwave hits Canada, US northwest

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 29 (APP): A “pressure-cooker” heatwave that’s broken temperature records twice in 48 hours in the US northwest and western Canada is sweeping across large parts of the northern hemisphere, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday. “An exceptional and dangerous heatwave is breaking in northwestern United States of America and western… Continue reading Record-breaking heatwave hits Canada, US northwest

Parliaments represent aspirations of any country’s people: Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said Parliaments of the world represent aspirations of the people of any country and were the biggest contributers in terms of development, prosperity and security of the country. In a message, on the occasion of World Parliament Day, he said that the respect and sanctity… Continue reading Parliaments represent aspirations of any country’s people: Sanjrani

NA passes budget after record 93 hours debate: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said that the National Assembly passed the budget 2021-22 after record lengthy discussion of 93 hours. In a tweet, he said that the budget session was quite exhaustive as 244 members from the treasury and the opposition benches participated in general… Continue reading NA passes budget after record 93 hours debate: Farrukh

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