ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi on Tuesday welcomed the statement of United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres over “grave violations” against children in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The UN chief made this call, the other day in the annual report on Children and Armed Conflict, launched… Continue reading Afridi welcomes UN chief’s call to end violence against children in IIOJK
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NA passes Finance Bill 2021, 240 lawmakers participate in budget debate
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Finance Bill, 2021 with majority vote and as many as 240 lawmakers participated in debate on federal budget which continued for around 10 days. Minister for Finance Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin moved the Finance Bill, 2021 in the House following which the opposition lawmakers debated… Continue reading NA passes Finance Bill 2021, 240 lawmakers participate in budget debate
China holds art performance to celebrate CPC centenary
BEIJING, June 29 (APP): An art performance was held in Beijing in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan joined about 20,000 people to watch the… Continue reading China holds art performance to celebrate CPC centenary
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup shifted to UAE, Oman
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in India. The BCCI will remain the hosts of the event, which will now be held across four venues – Dubai International… Continue reading ICC Men’s T20 World Cup shifted to UAE, Oman
Pakistan witnessed landmark achievements in ICT sector
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput Tuesday said due to the effective policies of the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan witnessed landmark achievements in the ICT sector during recent years. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan witnessed landmark achievements in ICT sector
Khaqan comes forward to save Miftah from public humiliation: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Tuesday that the recent presser of senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was an endeavor to divert attention from humiliation faced by Miftah Ismail during a public debate with Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar. The said debate took place at… Continue reading Khaqan comes forward to save Miftah from public humiliation: Farrukh
Expo 2020 Dubai site to provide rapid COVID-19 testing
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Expo 2020 Dubai has introduced a number of precautionary measures across the site including rapid COVID-19 testing to prevent the spread of coronavirus at the world’s largest exhibition, said the organizers. The organizers said they have acted responsibly to meet the challenges of COVID-19, developing protocols, guidelines and precautionary measures that… Continue reading Expo 2020 Dubai site to provide rapid COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 national tally of active cases drops below 33 thousands
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): The national tally on Monday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 32,153 with 735 more people testing positive for the deadly virus and 784 people recovering from the disease during the last 24 hours. Twenty-three corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 23 of whom were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 national tally of active cases drops below 33 thousands
West Indies tour is an opportunity for us to leave a mark: Javeria Khan
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jun 29 (APP): Pakistan national women’s cricket team’s third tour of the year will commence tomorrow, Wednesday when they play West Indies in the first of the three T20Is at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. They have made trips of the Caribbean islands for three ODI series, two T20I series… Continue reading West Indies tour is an opportunity for us to leave a mark: Javeria Khan
Pakistan earns $ 1708m from IT services’ export in 10 months
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Pakistan earned US $1708.120 million by providing different Information Technology (IT) services in various countries during the first ten months of financial year 2020-21. This shows growth of 45.88 percent as compared to US $1170.920 million earned through provision of services during the corresponding period of fiscal year 2019-20, Pakistan Bureau… Continue reading Pakistan earns $ 1708m from IT services’ export in 10 months
Air Chief calls on senior military leadership of Turkey
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu who is on a four-day official visit to Turkey, met with the senior Military leadership of Turkey on Tuesday. The Air Chief separately called on Minister for National Defence of Turkey Hulusi AKAR and Chief of… Continue reading Air Chief calls on senior military leadership of Turkey
UN chief urges India to end atrocities against Kashmiri children; concerned over ‘grave violations’
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 28 (APP): UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed his concern over the “grave violations” against children in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and called upon the government to take preventive measures to protect children, including by ending the use of pellets against them, The call was made by the… Continue reading UN chief urges India to end atrocities against Kashmiri children; concerned over ‘grave violations’
CJP to visit Hyderabad on July 10
HYDERABAD, Jun 28 (APP): The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Gulzar Ahmed has accepted the invitation of the District Bar Association to visit Hyderabad on July 10, 2021. In response to an invitation extended by HDBA president Muhammad Asif Shaikh, Registrar Supreme Court has informed that Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan has been pleased to… Continue reading CJP to visit Hyderabad on July 10
Non-serious political leadership poses challenge to country: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday said that the non serious political leadership was a great challenge for the country (due to its nascence approach). In a tweet, the minister said some foreign networks start disseminating various rumours first, then a specific group initiate posting comments on these… Continue reading Non-serious political leadership poses challenge to country: Fawad
MoFA denies media reports regarding former SAPM’s visit to Israel
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Monday clarified a news item and denied allegations regarding a visit to Israel by former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari. Responding to queries regarding the media reports alleging a visit to Israel by former SAPM on… Continue reading MoFA denies media reports regarding former SAPM’s visit to Israel
Minorities to be taught their own religious curriculum: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood Monday said that minorities like Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Kalash and Bihai communities will be taught their own religious curriculum and values for the first time in the history of the country. He was speaking in a meeting with the British High Commissioner,… Continue reading Minorities to be taught their own religious curriculum: Shafqat Mahmood
PSDP automation system started for improvement of uplift schemes: CM Balochistan
QUETTA, Jun 28 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister on Monday said that the public sector development program (PSDP) Automation System has been launched for the first time in the history of the province. He expressed these views while talking to Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr. Jahanzaib Khan who called on him at the Chief Minister’s House.… Continue reading PSDP automation system started for improvement of uplift schemes: CM Balochistan
Establishment of industrial units in CPEC free zone to promote industrialization
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): The establishment of industrial units in Gwadar Port under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Projects would enhance the volume of local exports as construction of 04 berths had been completed. The port started its operations in 2020, which was completed by China Ports Holding Company with a total cost of $300 million, said… Continue reading Establishment of industrial units in CPEC free zone to promote industrialization
ECC constitutes committee regarding proposal for intervention price of cotton
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday constituted a committee for preparation of proposal regarding intervention price for cotton 2021-2022 crop by Ministry of National Food and Research and asked to submit its report within 15 days. The ECC, which met here Monday with Minister for Finance and Revenue… Continue reading ECC constitutes committee regarding proposal for intervention price of cotton
Cricket Level-1 umpiring and match referee course concludes
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jun 28 (APP): As many as 49 cricketers among 346 personnel were part of the online Level-1 Umpiring course for umpires and match referees which took place from 7 to 25 June. These cricketers include Pakistan internationals – Abdul Rauf, Bilal Asif, Salman Butt and Shoaib Khan, said a spokesman of… Continue reading Cricket Level-1 umpiring and match referee course concludes
