ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Thursday said he would use all his abilities to achieve the goal of Naya Pakistan. In a tweet after taking oath as state minister, he said after thanking Allah Almighty, he would like to thank his leader Imran Khan from the bottom… Continue reading Farrukh Habib vows to achieve Naya Pakistan’s goal
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India-Pakistan solidarity trends on social media amid worsening COVID-19 crisis in India
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): The subject of solidarity between India and Pakistan, despite their long-time hostility, has been trending on social media as Pakistan provides relief support to its neighbor that is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe,global times reported on Thursday. The hashtag #PakistanstandswithIndia began trending on Twitter after Pakistan provided timely help… Continue reading India-Pakistan solidarity trends on social media amid worsening COVID-19 crisis in India
Pakistani merchant hails online entrepreneurial culture in China
BEIJING, Apr. 29 (APP): Usman Ashraf, a Pakistani entrepreneur living in the Chinese capital has appreciated online entrepreneurial culture in China and said that the online marking and shopping is now growing very fast in Pakistan. “I’ve seen many Chinese in their early 30s start their own business online. It’s a very good entrepreneurial culture… Continue reading Pakistani merchant hails online entrepreneurial culture in China
Ambassador Moin briefs leading Chinese enterprises about govt’s attractive investment policies
BEIJING, April 29 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque met with representative of leading Chinese enterprises in Qingdao, China and briefed them about investment profile of Pakistan and attractive policies of the government to attract foreign investment especially from China. During the meetings, he held detailed discussions with the executives of several Chinese… Continue reading Ambassador Moin briefs leading Chinese enterprises about govt’s attractive investment policies
Vaccination for age group 40-49 to start from May 3
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Thursday said vaccination for the age group 40 to 49 years would start from May 3. In a tweet, the National Command and Operation (NCOC) Chief Asad Umar said more than 100,000 people vaccinated in a single day on the second consecutive… Continue reading Vaccination for age group 40-49 to start from May 3
UN chief warns about risk of media “extinction” due to coronavirus pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (APP): United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has warned about the risk of a “media extinction event” due to the financial decline of many public interest organizations during the coronavirus pandemic, and underlined the need for independent journalism. With newspapers alone losing an estimated $30 billion last year, “some fear that… Continue reading UN chief warns about risk of media “extinction” due to coronavirus pandemic
PTI to emerge victorious in NA-249 bye-election: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday expressed the confidence that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would win NA-249 bye-election. In a tweet, he said all the surveys conducted in connection with NA-249 elections in Karachi showed that PTI was ahead of all parties. He said with the grace of Allah… Continue reading PTI to emerge victorious in NA-249 bye-election: Fawad
Turkey to host Junior Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup in Sep-Oct
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP): The 2021 Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will be held in Antalya, Turkey from 28 September to 3 October 2021. The Finals will take place at the Club Mega Saray Tennis Academy which has experience hosting several ITF World Tennis Tour Junior events,… Continue reading Turkey to host Junior Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup in Sep-Oct
‘It’s time’ to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, Biden says in speech to Congress
WASHINGTON, Apr 29 (APP): United States (US) President Joe Biden Wednesday defended his decision to withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, pointing out that some military personnel are serving in the same war as their parents once did. “American leadership means ending America’s forever war in… Continue reading ‘It’s time’ to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, Biden says in speech to Congress
Pakistan most friendly country to China in world: Former Chinese diplomat
BEIJING, Apr 28 (APP):Former Counsel General of China in Karachi has said that he was very fortunate to have learned Urdu and dedicated his youth to the cause of China-Pakistan friendship. An Qiguang, in his 80s has served in Pakistan several times and worked there for a total of 16 years. “I resided in the… Continue reading Pakistan most friendly country to China in world: Former Chinese diplomat
Pakistani handicrafts attract visitors at 2021 SCO Expo in Qingdao, China
QINGDAO, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistani handicrafts displayed at 2021 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Investment and Trade Expo being held in Qingdao, China are drawing large visitors. “This is my second visit to Qingdao. Last year in Qingdao we got orders and positive responses. This year we come here again because SCO Expo is really a… Continue reading Pakistani handicrafts attract visitors at 2021 SCO Expo in Qingdao, China
Efforts afoot to make GB, a tourism hub : Gandapur
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Wednesday said all out efforts were being ensured to make Gilgit-Baltistan, a hub of tourism. He said Pakistan Tahreek-e Insaf (PTI) government has given due attention to the sector, following vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan who remained a strong… Continue reading Efforts afoot to make GB, a tourism hub : Gandapur
Sania Nishtar reviews progress of Ehsaas Tahafuz program
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar visited Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi on Wednesday to review the health facilities being provided to the deserving patients under the pilot project of Ehsaas Tahafuz program. Dr. Nishtar held a detailed meeting with the management and medical… Continue reading Sania Nishtar reviews progress of Ehsaas Tahafuz program
UNICEF helps treat 4,239 malnourished children in 3 months
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Pakistan has helped providing medical assistance to some 4,239 severe acute malnourished children during the first three months of current year. About 2,345 girls and 1,894 boys were treated at the UNICEF supported outpatient therapeutic programme (OTP) sites with a cure rate of over 92 per cent,… Continue reading UNICEF helps treat 4,239 malnourished children in 3 months
Ambassador Haque calls for enhanced international cooperation to fight COVID-19 pandemic
BEIJING, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has called for an enhanced international cooperation and solidarity to tackle this unprecedented health crisis in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Haque, who represented Pakistan at the 2021 SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) International Trade and Investment Expo and Forum held this week in Qingdao in… Continue reading Ambassador Haque calls for enhanced international cooperation to fight COVID-19 pandemic
Pak baseball team qualifies for 2022 Asian Games
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistan baseball team has qualified for the 19th Asian Games 2022 scheduled to be held from September 18 to 22, 2022 in Hangzhou, China. According to Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, President Pakistan Federation Baseball Federation (PBBF), during the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Baseball Federation of Asia in Taiwan, it… Continue reading Pak baseball team qualifies for 2022 Asian Games
Pakistan urges UNSC to protect civilians in conflict, draws attention to peoples’ suffering in occupied territories
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to “act boldly” in protecting civilians and critical infrastructure during conflict, pointing out that attacks against hospitals, homes and schools are used to coerce people in occupied territories into submission. “Empirical evidence shows that attacks on cultural and religious sites, military siege and… Continue reading Pakistan urges UNSC to protect civilians in conflict, draws attention to peoples’ suffering in occupied territories
Fawad congratulates Farrukh Habib on appointment as state minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday congratulated Farrukh Habib on his appointment as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting. In a tweet the minister said, “Congratulations to Farrukh Habib for his well deserved appointment as State Minister for Information and Broadcasting”. Congratulations to @FarrukhHabibISF for his his… Continue reading Fawad congratulates Farrukh Habib on appointment as state minister
COVID-19 claims 201 lives, infects 5,292 more people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):The national tally on Wednesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 88,207 with 5,292 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,678 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Two hundred and one corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 177 of whom were under treatment… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 201 lives, infects 5,292 more people
Ramiz asks PCB to hold long-duration club level tournament
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has asked Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to hold a long-duration club level tournament on regular basis providing a platform for youngsters to exhibit their talent. “Club cricket is the jugular vein of our cricket. The development [of a formidable team] which you find at the top-tier level… Continue reading Ramiz asks PCB to hold long-duration club level tournament
- President summons Senate session on April 25
- APHC deplores Indian troops’ atrocities against IIOJK people
- Tributes paid to Kashmiri iconic leader Haider Khan
- Hashim Kakar takes oath as CJ Balochistan High Court
- Ambassador Hashmi speaks at 41st International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province
