BEIJING, Feb 21 (APP): The massive human rights violations such as siege, communication blackout and false incrimination of the innocent civilians have raised eyebrows of the international community with human rights organizations questioning the aggression against the Kashmiri people fighting for their right for self-determination guaranteed under United Nations Security resolutions. “This is a great… Continue reading Pakistan achieved great diplomatic victory by exposing India’s human rights violations in Kashmir
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South Korea, Pakistan agree to hold bilateral policy consultation for better cooperation
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (APP): South Korean Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Choi Jong Kun held a meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to Korea, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch and had a broad exchange of views on relations between South Korea and Pakistan and cooperation on multilateral issues. The two sides agreed to work together to hold a bilateral… Continue reading South Korea, Pakistan agree to hold bilateral policy consultation for better cooperation
Guru Nanak University to bring educational revolution: Ijaz Shah
LAHORE, Feb 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Anti-Narcotics Ijaz Ahmad Shah said on Sunday that establishment of Baba Guru Nanak University at Nankana Sahib would bring an educational revolution in the region. Addressing the central ceremony of 100-year celebrations of Sikh Religious festival Saka at Nanakana Sahib, he said the construction work of the university… Continue reading Guru Nanak University to bring educational revolution: Ijaz Shah
FBR seizes smuggled goods worth Rs35bn in 7 months
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seized smuggled goods worth Rs35 billion during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (July-January 2020-21). According to press statement issued by the board here Sunday, this shows an increase of 59 percent when compared to the corresponding period (Jul 2019-Jan 2020) of… Continue reading FBR seizes smuggled goods worth Rs35bn in 7 months
China’s entrepreneurs’ alliance calls for further enhancing exchanges between women, youth
BEIJING, Feb 21 (APP): In pursuit of further expanding the existing people-to-people bonds that exist between China and Pakistan, a Chinese entrepreneurs association has stressed for enhancing contacts and exchanges between women, youth, sports, cultural figures and bodies. The two countries enjoy unique friendship and all weather strategic cooperative partnership. However, these bonds could further… Continue reading China’s entrepreneurs’ alliance calls for further enhancing exchanges between women, youth
Federal ministers call on Sindh Governor
KARACHI, Feb 21 (APP): Federal Ministers Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Asad Umar and Mohammed Mian Soomro called on Sindh Governor Imran Ismail at Sindh Governor House here on Sunday. According to a Governor’s House statement, they discussed in detail on the ongoing federally-funded projects including Karachi Transformation Plan and other matters. They expressed their determination that… Continue reading Federal ministers call on Sindh Governor
Chairman Senate inaugurates safari tourist train
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani along with Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati inaugurated safari tourist train at Golra Railway Station on Sunday to promote tourism. Tourist train will take tourists from Golra station to Hassan Abdal, Attock Khurd and Attock City and surrounding areas every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The safari… Continue reading Chairman Senate inaugurates safari tourist train
Salman replaces injured Dilbar of Lahore Qalandars in PSL match
LAHORE, Feb 21 (APP): Pacer Dilbar Hussain will miss Lahore Qalandars’ opening match of the HBL PSL 6 due to a recurrence of a hamstring injury in his left leg. Salman Mirza – a find of the Lahore Qalandars Player Development Programme – has replaced Dilbar in the Qalandars squad. The technical committee has approved… Continue reading Salman replaces injured Dilbar of Lahore Qalandars in PSL match
Railways finalizes over 50 inquiries of train accidents
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Pakistan Railways has finalized inquiries of over 50 passenger train accidents while around 28 accidents related to goods trains are being dealt by the respective divisions in accordance with rules of the department. As many 14 inquiry reports were under process and would be finalized in due course of time and… Continue reading Railways finalizes over 50 inquiries of train accidents
COVID-19 claims 38 lives, infects 1,329 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): The national tally on Sunday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 24,466 with 1,329 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 905 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Thirty eight corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 36 of them were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 38 lives, infects 1,329 more people
Multiple projects for Gwadar, Lasbella uplift on cards
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): The Balochistan government will soon start carrying out multiple development projects amounting to Rs 12.3 billion in as many as 45 union councils of Gwadar and Lasbella for socio-economic development of its residents. All the proposed development projects had received approval of the competent authority, an official of the Balochistan government… Continue reading Multiple projects for Gwadar, Lasbella uplift on cards
19 deaths, 569 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab
LAHORE, Feb 21 (APP): The death toll due to coronavirus reached 5,204 after another 19 people succumbed to coronavirus in the province during the last 24 hours. According to the data shared by the spokesperson of Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD), the number of coronavirus cases in the province reached 167,345 after the… Continue reading 19 deaths, 569 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab
Indian media hyping China’s release of border death toll ‘self-deception’ : Global Times
BEIJING, Feb 21 (APP): While the Chinese are mourning for the four young soldiers killed in last years border conflicts with Indian troops after China officially revealed the details of casualties, some Indian media and netizens are instead still hyping up China’s casualties and doubting the timing of China’s release of the information, which Chinese… Continue reading Indian media hyping China’s release of border death toll ‘self-deception’ : Global Times
UN chief condemns ‘deadly violence’ against anti-coup demonstrators
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the use of “deadly violence” in Myanmar, which left two anti-coup demonstrators dead and several other injured. “The use of lethal force, intimidation and harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable,” he wrote on the Twitter. The UN chief commented after security forces in… Continue reading UN chief condemns ‘deadly violence’ against anti-coup demonstrators
PTI election stolen in Wazirabad: Shehbaz Gill
WAZIRABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Shehbaz Gill on Saturday alleged the election of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf was stolen in Wazirabad, however, the Election Commission would be requested to hold inquiry in this regard. Addressing a press conference here at the residence of PTI candidate Ch Muhammad Yousaf, the SAPM also… Continue reading PTI election stolen in Wazirabad: Shehbaz Gill
NEPRA providing enabling regulatory environment for clean energy goals: Tauseef Farooqi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Distributed generation through net-metering is one of the most effective tools to enable renewable power generation at the grass-root level and is one of the key focus areas of NEPRA for meeting increased electricity demands sustainably. This was stated by Chairman National Electric Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) while addressing launching of a research… Continue reading NEPRA providing enabling regulatory environment for clean energy goals: Tauseef Farooqi
Pakistan Navy conducts bilateral exercises with Russian, Srilankan Navy ships
KARACHI, Feb 20 (APP):Upon culmination of Exercise AMAN 2021, Pakistan Navy Ships ALAMGIR and ASLAT have conducted bilateral Exercise ARABIAN MONSOON 2021 with the ships of Russian Federation Navy, ADMIRAL GRIGOROVICH and DMITRIY ROGACHOV in North Arabian Sea. Besides, Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR also conducted bilateral Exercise LION STAR-II with Sri Lankan Navy Ship GAJABAHU.… Continue reading Pakistan Navy conducts bilateral exercises with Russian, Srilankan Navy ships
Revival of power loom sector to boost economy
By Nisar Shaikh HYDERABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Manufacturing sector growth in any country provides strong basis for a vibrant economy, help create employment and boost exports for earning more and more foreign exchange. Economic stability is most often linked to manufacturing sector growth as it provides a strong basis for economy through revenue collection, enhancing per… Continue reading Revival of power loom sector to boost economy
Ch Fawad congratulates Ali Asjad Malhi for leading in by polls (NA-75)
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday congratulated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate, Ali Asjad Malhi for taking lead in the by-polls in NA-75 (Daska). In a tweet, the federal minister urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce the result immediately and stated that the patience of the workers… Continue reading Ch Fawad congratulates Ali Asjad Malhi for leading in by polls (NA-75)
Looking forward to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen friendship, cooperation: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said that he was looking forward to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen friendship and bilateral cooperation, just a couple of days before his scheduled visit to the country. On Twitter, the prime minister also thanked his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa for extending an invitation to him… Continue reading Looking forward to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen friendship, cooperation: PM
- 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.
