ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) on Thursday approved the summaries presented by the Power Division of the National Electricity Plan 2021 and Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP). The committee, which met here under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, recommended both the plans… Continue reading CCoE approves National Electricity Plan 2021, IGCEP
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Italian ex Deputy Prime Minister expresses support for Kashmiri people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and leader of the coalition ruling party, Matteo Salvini Thursday expressed his support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir facing human rights violations in the region. He also promised to raise the issue at the European Union (EU) forums, said a press release issued… Continue reading Italian ex Deputy Prime Minister expresses support for Kashmiri people
Afghan envoy calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, Apr 22 (APP): Afghan Ambassador Najibullah Ali Khil Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghan Peace Process, enhanced bilateral security and defence cooperation and effective border management between the two brotherly countries were… Continue reading Afghan envoy calls on COAS
A delegation of Pakistan Hindu Youth Council calls on Sindh Governor
KARACHI Apr 22 (APP): A delegation of Pakistan Hindu Youth Council led by Member National Assembly Jay Prakash called on Sindh Governor Imran Ismail here at Governor House on Thursday. In the meeting, Member National Assembly Jay Prakash apprised the governor of the difficulties faced by the Hindu community. He informed the governor that a… Continue reading A delegation of Pakistan Hindu Youth Council calls on Sindh Governor
Soomro chairs progress review meeting
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Privatisation, Mohammedmian Soomro on Wednesday chaired weekly privatisation progress review meeting and discussed different matters related to privitization of different entities. Federal Secretary Privatisation Hasan Nasir Jamy, Additional Secretary Privatisation Khaqan Babar and other senior officers of the Ministry and Privatisation Commission attended the meeting. The minister was… Continue reading Soomro chairs progress review meeting
SBP to conduct online courses to enhance abilities of its coaches, officers
LAHORE, Apr 22 (APP): Sports Board Punjab, on the direction of Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh, will conduct online courses to enhance the abilities and skills of it’s coaches and officers. The Tehsil Sports Officers, coaches and players of the province will take part in the online courses which are scheduled to be… Continue reading SBP to conduct online courses to enhance abilities of its coaches, officers
CPEC offers huge opportunities for Chinese, Indonesian investors: BOI
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): The Board of Investment (BOI) on Thursday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) provide excellent opportunities in various fields for Chinese and Indonesian investors to play their due role in this major economic and industrial project. The Board of Investment (BOI) presented Investment opportunities in CPEC during a webinar jointly… Continue reading CPEC offers huge opportunities for Chinese, Indonesian investors: BOI
Chinese Investors interested for investing in mining & power sectors
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): A visiting delegation of Chinese investors from Sichuan Province on Thursday expressed keen interest for investing in different sectors of Pakistan’s economy, particularly exploiting huge opportunities existing in power generation and mining sectors. The delegation visited Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and met with Chairman Haji Quran… Continue reading Chinese Investors interested for investing in mining & power sectors
Vaccination of citizens; aged 50-59 continues
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Thursday continued the vaccination of senior citizens of age 50 to 59 years across the country as per procedure being adopted for other age groups. According to an official of the ministry, for registration, citizens of this age group should send… Continue reading Vaccination of citizens; aged 50-59 continues
Corruption engulfs whole system into socio economic turmoil: NAB Chairman
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal, said that the corruption is a technique adopted just to bypass the rule of law and engulf the whole system into socio economic turmoil. In a statement, he said corruption, being the root cause of almost all ills, gives birth to multifarious problems… Continue reading Corruption engulfs whole system into socio economic turmoil: NAB Chairman
PIA shows great recovery despite COVID-19 pandemic: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) leader Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Sunday said Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) showed great recovery, despite COVID-19 pandemic. In a tweet, he said, “total losses reduced by 33.7% in PIA and it has nearly achieved operational break-even”, adding that “it’s gross profit in 2020 Rs 2.4 billion… Continue reading PIA shows great recovery despite COVID-19 pandemic: Faisal Javed
PM to address ECOSOC special high-level segment on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan will deliver an opening statement on Monday at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Forum on financing for Development (FfD), highlighting urgent response to the economic challenges. The forum will be held from 12-15 April under Pakistan’s Presidency of ECOSOC. In his address, the prime minister will… Continue reading PM to address ECOSOC special high-level segment on Monday
People of Shakardara are friendly : SAPM
HASSANABDAL, Apr 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said that people of Shakardara had a loving relationship with the people of the country and politicians. The people of Shakardara are poor but they are loyal to the country, he added. He said this while addressing a meeting… Continue reading People of Shakardara are friendly : SAPM
Qissa Khawani Bazaar – no storytellers but Qehwa keeps its glory intact
By Shakil Ahmed PESHAWAR, Apr 11 (APP): Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa situated on the eastern perimeter of Khyber Pass has significant historic, cultural and traditional importance due to its geographical position. The city was once used as a stopover by raiders and conquerors that entered the Indian-subcontinent. The Qissa Khawani Bazaar, a… Continue reading Qissa Khawani Bazaar – no storytellers but Qehwa keeps its glory intact
Foundation stone of Islamabad Space Observatory to be laid on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain will lay the foundation stone of Islamabad Space Observatory at Shakarparian Islamabad on April 12 (Monday). The objectives of establishing this observatory are to address the issue of moon sighting on the occasions of Ramazan, Eidul Fitr, Eidul Azha and Muharram ul… Continue reading Foundation stone of Islamabad Space Observatory to be laid on Monday
Govt. ensuring rule of law for all: PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):The Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said the government had been taking all steps to ensure rule of law in the country for a uniform system of law should be applied to weaker and powerful segments of the society alike. He was talking to Mufti Raheem, Mohtamim of Jammia-tul-Rashid Karachi who called… Continue reading Govt. ensuring rule of law for all: PM
Anti Covid-19 SOPs implementation to be ensured in Mosques during Ramazan: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): The standard operating procedures (SOPs) against coronavirus would be implemented in letter and spirit in mosques in the holy month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak aiming to curb the spread of pandemic. Special Aide to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi announced on Sunday while talking to… Continue reading Anti Covid-19 SOPs implementation to be ensured in Mosques during Ramazan: Ashrafi
CM inaugurates ‘Koi Bhuka Na Soye’ progamme
LAHORE, Apr 11 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Sunday formally inaugurated the “Koi Bhuka Na Soye” programme in Lahore on Sunday. The programme has initially been launched in two cities of Punjab — Lahore and Faisalabad. He launched the project by cutting a ribbon and sent the food trucks on four different routes… Continue reading CM inaugurates ‘Koi Bhuka Na Soye’ progamme
Pakistan key partner in current $ 400 billion global medical device
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Sunday said that Pakistan was a key partner in the current $400 billion global medical device industries as well as contributing in local economic development. It said that stepping into the knowledge economy, Pakistan could emerge as a major global player by… Continue reading Pakistan key partner in current $ 400 billion global medical device
PML-N distributed money to win Daska by-polls: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, Apr 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Sunday alleged that Pakistan Muslim League-N distributed Rs 120 million in Daska to get support of voters in the by-election. Addressing a press conference along with Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry here, she criticised the returning officers (RO)… Continue reading PML-N distributed money to win Daska by-polls: Dr Firdous
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