ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): British-Pakistani philanthropist and social worker, Lord Aamer Sarfraz has established a foundation for socio-economic development of youth and children from remote areas of the country. The ‘Lord Sarfraz Foundation’ has been established to develop and support innovative projects for remote areas including issues of youth, healthcare, clean water infrastructure, wildlife conservation,… Continue reading Philanthropist Lord Aamer Sarfraz establishes foundation for youth, children
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Haleem Adil arrested on political grounds, should be released immediately: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Monday that Sindh government had arrested Opposition Leader in the Provincial Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on political grounds to victimize him for exposing its corruption and inefficiency. Addressing a press conference here, he demanded immediate release of Haleem Adil and said… Continue reading Haleem Adil arrested on political grounds, should be released immediately: Shibli
Ch Fawad demands immediate release of Haleem Adil Sheikh
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday condemned the arrest of opposition leader Sindh, Haleem Adil Sheikh and demanded his release immediately. In a tweet, the federal minister stated that the arrest of opposition leader, Haleem Adil Sheikh in the political cases needs strong condemnation. Where did the… Continue reading Ch Fawad demands immediate release of Haleem Adil Sheikh
Prime Minister arrives in Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Feb 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in provincial capital for a visit on Monday. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan received him on his arrival. He will hold meetings with the provincial cabinet and members of the assembly.
Pakistan benefits in eco-friendly, economic respects by BRI: report
BEIJING, Feb 22 (APP): On last Saturday (20th), the Green Belt and Road Initiative Center (Green BRI Center) released China BRI Investment Report 2020. The highlight of this paper is that renewable energy investments (solar, wind, hydro) constitute the majority of Chinese overseas energy investments— increasing their share from 38% in 2019 to 57% in… Continue reading Pakistan benefits in eco-friendly, economic respects by BRI: report
Tea imports increase 22.17% in 7 months
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): The tea imports into the country witnessed an increase of 22.17 percent during the first seven months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year. The tea imports into the country during July-January (2020-21) stood at $336.140 million against the imports of $275.134 million during… Continue reading Tea imports increase 22.17% in 7 months
Pak Army to recruit soldiers from DG Khan, Rajanpur from Mar 15 to Apr 15
MULTAN, Feb 22 (APP): Pakistan Army is going to start process of recruitment of soldiers (sepoy) from Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur districts from Mar 15 to Apr 15, 2021, at DG Khan recruitment centre. The aspirants, having completed education up to matric level or above and of the age of seventeen and half years… Continue reading Pak Army to recruit soldiers from DG Khan, Rajanpur from Mar 15 to Apr 15
Nearly half of Republicans would join Trump party if he created one: poll
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 (APP): Nearly half of Republicans say they would ditch the party as it is currently structured and join a new party if former President Donald Trump was its leader, according to a new poll released Sunday. A Suffolk University-USA Today poll found that 46 percent of Republicans said they would abandon… Continue reading Nearly half of Republicans would join Trump party if he created one: poll
Development schemes causing power disruption in Haripur district: Omer
HARIPUR, Feb 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Power Omer Ayub Khan Monday said there was no load shedding in Haripur district as the present power disruption was being caused due to ongoing development schemes in the area. He was addressing a presser along with Haripur DADEK Committee chairman MPA Arshad Ayub. The minister said the… Continue reading Development schemes causing power disruption in Haripur district: Omer
Boeing calls for grounding of some 777s after Denver engine fire
NEW YORK, Feb 22 (APP): Boeing Company has recommended grounding dozens of its 777 aircraft around the world after the engine of one the jets caught fire and and fell apart after take off from Denver, capital of US state of Colorado. The United Airlines plane, carrying 231 passengers, was forced to return to Denver… Continue reading Boeing calls for grounding of some 777s after Denver engine fire
PM’s visit to Sri Lanka to further cement economic co-operations: SAARC President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik on Monday said that 2-days maiden official visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Sri Lanka will further cement bilateral ties with special focus to gear up trade and strengthen economic cooperation between two countries. In a press statement issued here,… Continue reading PM’s visit to Sri Lanka to further cement economic co-operations: SAARC President
Zardari’s claim of Gilani’s victory proof of horse trading by opposition: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Monday that despite having no majority in the National Assembly, Asif Zardari’s claim of victory of Yousuf Raza Gilani has proved the opposition’s involvement in dirty politics of sale and purchase of loyalties. In a tweet, the minister said that the… Continue reading Zardari’s claim of Gilani’s victory proof of horse trading by opposition: Shibli
Fast-rising Arshad Iqbal eyes to national colours
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 22 (APP): “Arshad Iqbal is the most-improved fast bowler on the national circuit in the last 12 months,” said legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram ahead of the HBL PSL 6. The 20-year-old from Swabi cannot get a better compliment from one of the best left-arm pacers the game has ever… Continue reading Fast-rising Arshad Iqbal eyes to national colours
SNGPL, SSGC detect Rs5.62bln gas theft in three years
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): The two-state companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), have collectively detected theft of around 6431.84 MMCF (Million Cubic Feet) gas amounting to Rs 5.62 billion during the last three years. According to official data available with APP as of September-2020, the SNGPL identified the… Continue reading SNGPL, SSGC detect Rs5.62bln gas theft in three years
Afridi for comprehensive strategy to cope information age challenges
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi Monday underlined the needs to devise a comprehensive strategy to deal with challenges in the information age as the enemy was spending lavishly to target the foundation of state of Pakistan and fake news was a part of the enemy’s arsenal. Addressing the… Continue reading Afridi for comprehensive strategy to cope information age challenges
India’s mentality not changed since 1962 War: Chinese Researcher
BEIJING, Feb 22 (APP): As a response to China’s release of information about death of its four soldiers during a clash with Indian border troops in June last year, some Indian media and public opinion either hinted at or directly suspected China’s concealment of actual casualties. This was stated by Long Xingchun, a senior research… Continue reading India’s mentality not changed since 1962 War: Chinese Researcher
Peace-21 exercise improves PLA Navy’s capability to respond to multiple security threats: Chinese fleet commander
BEIJING, Feb 22 (APP): The Peace-21 multinational naval exercise in the waters off Karachi served to strengthen the PLA Navy’s professional exchanges and friendly interactions with navies of other countries, and improve their capability to respond to multiple security threats and safeguard maritime peace of the region, said Commander of the China’s PLA Navy fleet,… Continue reading Peace-21 exercise improves PLA Navy’s capability to respond to multiple security threats: Chinese fleet commander
Punjab govt to set up ‘private mandis’ to control inflation: Sadaqat Abbasi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Sadaqat Ali Abbasi on Monday said that Punjab government was preparing to set up ‘agriculture private mandis’ to end monopoly of traditional mandis. Talking to a private news channel, he said that the government was taking all possible measures to tackle rampant inflation. He said a number… Continue reading Punjab govt to set up ‘private mandis’ to control inflation: Sadaqat Abbasi
Golra-Attock Safari Train to promote tourism, quality entertainment: DS
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Divisional Superintendent (DS) Rawalpindi Munawar Shah on Monday said that joyful ‘Safari Train’ trips from the Golra railway station to Attock Khurd would promote local tourism and extend quality entertainment for travelers towards historic recreational sites. Being launched by Pakistan Railways in collaboration with the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab, ‘safari… Continue reading Golra-Attock Safari Train to promote tourism, quality entertainment: DS
A Pakistani military official urges ‘responsible withdrawal’ of US troops from Afghanistan as Biden weighs options
NEW YORK, Feb 22 (APP):A Pakistani military official has underscored the need for a “responsible withdrawal” of US troops from Afghanistan, as President Joe Biden nears a decision to honour the May 1 pullout deadline negotiated by the former Trump administration with the Taliban. “There has to be a responsible withdrawal,” rather than a chaotic… Continue reading A Pakistani military official urges ‘responsible withdrawal’ of US troops from Afghanistan as Biden weighs options
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
