ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Asad Majeed Khan has said that the US should first consult with Taliban, followed by other stakeholders in the region, in case of any extension in the deadline for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. “If that is an agreement between the United States and Taliban, I… Continue reading US should first consult Taliban for extension in withdrawal deadline: Asad
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National Champion Muhammad Ammad wins KP Junior Squash title
CHARSADDA, Feb 20 (APP):National Champion and international squash player Muhammad Ammad clinched the trophy of the KP Junior Squash Championship U17 category after defeating his strong rival Yaseen Khattak in the final played at Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex on Saturday. DC Charsadda Adil Shah was the chief guest and witnessed the finals of the… Continue reading National Champion Muhammad Ammad wins KP Junior Squash title
Dr. Mazari assures missing person’s families to redress their grievances; urges to call off sit-in
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights, Dr. Shireen Mazari Saturday assured the families of the missing persons to redress their grievances and asked them to call off their sit-in. The federal minister, on the directives of the Prime Minister, Imran Khan, visited the families of the missing persons staging sit-in outside National Press… Continue reading Dr. Mazari assures missing person’s families to redress their grievances; urges to call off sit-in
Pakistani-American scholar Agha Saeed passes away in California
NEW YORK, Feb 20 (APP):Dr. Agha Saeed, a noted Pakistani-American scholar, an author and an expert on Kashmir and Palestine, passed away on Friday in Monterey, California, according to his family. He was 73. The cause of Prof’s Saeed’s death was stated to be coronavirus. He will be laid to rest on Tuesday. Dr. Saeed,… Continue reading Pakistani-American scholar Agha Saeed passes away in California
Results suggest PTI won Daska bye-election by 7,000 votes: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Saturday that results received by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf polling agents in NA-75 Daska suggest it has won the bye-election by over 7,000 votes margin. Results received by our polling agents in NA 75 Daska suggest we have won the election by over 7000… Continue reading Results suggest PTI won Daska bye-election by 7,000 votes: Shibli
Senate pays tributes to late Mushahidullah for meritorious parliamentary services
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Senators from the both opposition and treasury benches on Saturday paid tributes to their late colleague Mushahidullah Khan for his meritorious services to strengthen democracy and ensure supremacy of the Parliament. The House also unanimously passed a condolence resolution to pay homage to his service for the democracy, which was presented by… Continue reading Senate pays tributes to late Mushahidullah for meritorious parliamentary services
Presidency to host int’l moot on religious freedom, minorities rights today
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):An international conference on religious freedom and minorities rights will be held today at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here. President Dr Arif Alvi will be the chief guest at the event also to be attended by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Nurul Haq Qadri, Parliamentary Secretary Shunila Ruth and European Union… Continue reading Presidency to host int’l moot on religious freedom, minorities rights today
Registration for COVID vaccination for citizens of over 60 years begins: Asad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said registration for COVID vaccination for all citizens aged 60 years and older had been opened. “Registration for 65 and older was already active,” he said in a tweet. Registration for covid vaccination for all citizens 60 years and older has been… Continue reading Registration for COVID vaccination for citizens of over 60 years begins: Asad
COVID-19 claims 36 lives, infects 1,340 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The national tally on Friday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 24,081 with 1,340 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,362 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Thirty six corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 35 of them were under treatment in hospital… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 36 lives, infects 1,340 more people
Guterres calls for global action to bring crises-hit world back on track
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. (20): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global action to bring the world back on track in the face of myriad challenges. “Our global tests and challenges are getting bigger and more complex. Yet our responses remain fragmented and insufficient”, he told Munich Security Conference said via videoconference. “2021 must be… Continue reading Guterres calls for global action to bring crises-hit world back on track
Senate chairman announces panel of presiding officers for 307th session
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Saturday announced the panel of presiding officers to act in absence of both the chairman and deputy chairman. The panel of presiding officers comprised Rukhsana Zubari, Abida Muhammad Azeem and Mirza Muhammad Afridi.
Daska firing incident proves PML- N believes in politics of bullying, rigging, violence: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said that the Daska firing incident has proved that the PML-N believed in the politics of bullying, rigging and violence. PML-N gangs had taken polling stations hostage and tarnished the image of the vote, he said. He said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf… Continue reading Daska firing incident proves PML- N believes in politics of bullying, rigging, violence: Shibli
Pak-Sri Lanka agrees to reactivate JWGs for redressal of issues bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Pakistan and Sri Lanka had agreed to reactivate the forum of Joint Working Groups (JWGs) for redressal of technical issues pending between the two trading partners for prompting trade liberalization to increase bilateral trade between both of the countries. It was decided to conduct the next JWG meeting during the first half… Continue reading Pak-Sri Lanka agrees to reactivate JWGs for redressal of issues bilateral trade
UN chief calls for climate action; hails US return to Paris Accord
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 20 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed United States’ re-entry into the Paris Agreement on climate change, with a clarion call for global action to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The US, under the Trump administration, withdrew from the landmark treaty to curb global warming but President Joseph Biden reversed the decision… Continue reading UN chief calls for climate action; hails US return to Paris Accord
Over 0.5 mln Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to federating units: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Saturday informed that 504,000 Coronavirus vaccine doses were provided to the federating units for inoculation of front line healthcare workers (FLHCWS) since the vaccination process launched simultaneously across the country. The vaccine administration to FLHCWs was in progress under the National Vaccine Strategy. So… Continue reading Over 0.5 mln Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to federating units: NCOC
Prime minister lauds FBR for achieving 7-month revenue targets
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday appreciated the field formations of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on beating the seven-month target of revenue collection. “I commend FBR Field Formations on achieving 7-months revenue targets by undertaking bold tax audit and enforcement, and counter-smuggling measures,” the prime minister said on Twitter. He advised the… Continue reading Prime minister lauds FBR for achieving 7-month revenue targets
First meeting of Council on Rights of Persons with Disability held
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): The first meeting of the Council on the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) was held at the Ministry of Human Rights here on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Dr Shireen Mazari, in her capacity as Chairperson of the Council. It comprises of members… Continue reading First meeting of Council on Rights of Persons with Disability held
FM discusses with Egyptian President Pakistan’s shift to geo-economics
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday called on President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in Egypt’s capital Cairo and discussed with him Pakistan’s shifting focus from geo-politics to geo-economics. The Foreign Minister, who is on an official visit to Egypt, said his visit indicated Pakistan’s keenness to reinvigorate traditional… Continue reading FM discusses with Egyptian President Pakistan’s shift to geo-economics
Some previous court decisions hinder technological progress in country: Fawad
RAWALPINDI, Feb 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said some previous court decisions hindered the technological progress in the country which was unfortunate. “Technological progress received a big blow in our country due to some previous court decisions,” he said while addressing at the two-day international media conference titled… Continue reading Some previous court decisions hinder technological progress in country: Fawad
President Alvi for digitalization of rare manuscripts at Quaid e Azam Academy
KARACHI, Feb 17 (APP): President Arif Alvi during his visit to the Quaid e Azam Academy here on Wednesday sought digitalization of all its rare manuscripts ensuring easy accessibility of these to the scholars and researchers in the years to come. He on the occasion acknowledged that the center established with the objective to conduct… Continue reading President Alvi for digitalization of rare manuscripts at Quaid e Azam Academy
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
