Chinese envoy calls on Air Chief

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): Chinese ambassador, Nong Rong Friday called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, in his office. Ambassador Nong Rong congratulated Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on assuming command of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and said that Pakistan Air Force… Continue reading Chinese envoy calls on Air Chief

Karachi bye-polls necessitated electoral reforms: Fawad

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said the way Pakistan Peoples Party made the system hostage in Karachi’s one constituency had necessitated electoral reforms even more acute than before. “Once again, I ask the opposition to consider the suggestions of Prime Minister Imran Khan,” he tweeted. He said… Continue reading Karachi bye-polls necessitated electoral reforms: Fawad

ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram calls for eliminating ‘tax havens’ engaged in profit shifting

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 30 (APP): The President of the UN Economic and Social Council, Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has called for international cooperation on tax matters to help fund cross-border public goods and crises-resilient health systems for pandemic recovery and achieving sustainable development. In his remarks at ECOSOC’s special meeting on international tax cooperation 2021,… Continue reading ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram calls for eliminating ‘tax havens’ engaged in profit shifting

Govt imposes no ban on Aitekaf, Ashrafi rejects rumors categorically

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Thursday clarified that the government did not impose any ban on observing Aitekaf at the country-wide Mosques, rather issuing anti-coronavirus SOPs (standard operating procedures) to contain the spread of coronavirus among Moatakif (Aetikaf… Continue reading Govt imposes no ban on Aitekaf, Ashrafi rejects rumors categorically

30,000 students given professional training under Kamyab Jawan programme: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar Thursday said over 30,000 students had been given professional training in conventional as well as high tech fields under the Kamyab Jawan’s Skills for All programme. Briefing a meeting chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad… Continue reading 30,000 students given professional training under Kamyab Jawan programme: Dar

SECP launches combined digital registration with provincial agencies

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): As part of its transformational journey, the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Thursday introduced a single combined digital certificate evidencing registration with SECP and some provincial departments simultaneously. The SECP continues to strive for reducing physical interaction with the citizens, and is focused on providing services through use of… Continue reading SECP launches combined digital registration with provincial agencies

Enhanced budget allocations for education recommended

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Chairman, Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman Thursday recommended increase in allocation to education by federal and provincial governments by 0.5 percent of GDP annually till it reaches 5.0 percent of GDP over next five years. “National education emergency is need of the hour”, he said… Continue reading Enhanced budget allocations for education recommended

PIA transports another one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan from China

BEIJING, Apr 29 (APP): Three special flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying a fresh batch of one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine left here on Thursday for Pakistan as the country is combating the third wave of pandemic. The fresh consignment is in addition to one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine transported to Pakistan… Continue reading PIA transports another one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan from China

Preparations for ‘Brand Pakistan’ launching underway: PTDC MD

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Digital marketing holds promising future for tourism sector thanks to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government which has realized this fact in time. Soon after coming into the power, it tasked the PTDC to develop a customized brand for introducing the local tourism industry at the global stage through digital means. The task… Continue reading Preparations for ‘Brand Pakistan’ launching underway: PTDC MD

COVID-19 claims 4 more patients, infects 1060 others

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KARACHI, Apr 29 (APP): As many as 4 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight raising the death toll to 4,633 and 1060 new cases emerged while 14,633 tests were conducted. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued here on Thursday. He added that 4 more patients of… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 4 more patients, infects 1060 others

Afridi felicitates Habib for taking charge as info state minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar khan Afridi on Thursday felicitated Farrukh Habib for taking charge as state minister for information. In a meeting with Habib, he said his appointment as state minister was a proud moment for the workers of Pakistan Tahreek-e Insaf (PTI). This act of Prime Minister Imran Khan has… Continue reading Afridi felicitates Habib for taking charge as info state minister

PM not to change accountability process for any individual: Governor Ismail

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Sindh Governor Imran Ismail Thursday said Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had a strong commitment towards rule of law and fair play, would never change the process of ‘across the board accountability’ for any individual based on personal relations. “We all, who have worked in close association with the PM, know… Continue reading PM not to change accountability process for any individual: Governor Ismail

Soomro chairs meeting to review progress of selected PSEs

FEDERAL MINISTER / CHAIRMAN PRIVATISATION, MOHAMMEDMIAN SOOMRO CHAIRED WEEKLY PROGRESS REVIEW MEETING IN ISLAMABAD ON APRIL 29, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Privatization Mohammedmian Soomro on Thursday chaired regular weekly meeting to review progress made so far in the privatization of selected PSEs. Federal Secretary Privatisation Hasan Nasir Jamy, Additional Secretary Privatisation Khaqan Babar, transaction managers, consultants and senior officials of the ministry attended the meeting, said a press release.… Continue reading Soomro chairs meeting to review progress of selected PSEs

PCB receives 3989 applications for club registration

LAHORE, Apr 29 (APP): Following requests from a number of cricket clubs who had missed registration in the first phase of the process, the Pakistan Cricket Board reopened the registration portal for seven additional days from 22 April till 28 April. At the conclusion of the extended window, a total of 3989 applications have been… Continue reading PCB receives 3989 applications for club registration

PM’s visit to Saudi Arabia to further boost bilateral ties in diversified areas: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would prove a milestone in bilateral relations and cooperation in diversified areas especially economic field would get further boost. Taking to media persons along with Sindh Governor Imran… Continue reading PM’s visit to Saudi Arabia to further boost bilateral ties in diversified areas: Fawad

PM for environmental preservation at any cost in Ravi City project

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the preservation of green areas at any cost during the execution of Ravi City project in Lahore. Chairing a meeting to review progress on Ravi City and Central Business District projects, the prime minister said the incumbent government had taken… Continue reading PM for environmental preservation at any cost in Ravi City project

ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram calls for policies that tackle inequality and ensure justice

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has stressed the need for addressing inequality at the international and national levels to promote the goal of justice envisioned in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of efforts to build international peace and security. “Justice… Continue reading ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram calls for policies that tackle inequality and ensure justice

FIA nabs 5831 human traffickers during last three years

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has nabbed 5831 human traffickers, human smugglers and agents during the last three years who were also sentenced by the trail courts. According to the official source, a total of 14,595 cases were registered against human smugglers and 8125 persons were convicted from the courts during last… Continue reading FIA nabs 5831 human traffickers during last three years

14 ARE projects to start commercial operation by December

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): As many as 14 Alternative Renewable Energy (ARE) projects with accumulative capacity of 670 MW would start commercial operation by December. Official sources told APP here on Thursday that these projects included mostly wind and solar based power projects. Sharing the details, they said that 50 MW each Lakeside Energy Pvt… Continue reading 14 ARE projects to start commercial operation by December

COVID-19 claims 151 lives, infects 5,480 more people

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): The national tally of total active corona cases Thursday reached 89,838 with 5,480 new cases during the last 24 hours. According to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), as many as 3,699 people recovered while 151 died due to COVID-19 of whom 128 were under… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 151 lives, infects 5,480 more people

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