RAWALPINDI, Feb 11 (APP): The terrorists on Thursday evening fired five rockets from inside Afghanistan in Bajaur area martyring a 5-year old minor boy besides injuring seven others including a girl. In a brief statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Today at 1450 hours ,terrorists fired 5 rockets from inside Afghanistan in Lagharai… Continue reading Terrorists fire 5 rockets from Afghanistan in Bajaur; a minor boy perish: ISPR
Author: Abdul Hanan
Pakistan highlights importance of pulses for diets, food security as UN marks World Pulses Day
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 11 (APP): The United Nations marked the World Pulses Day on Wednesday, with Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram highlighting the important contribution of pulses to sustainable food systems and healthy diets. Speaking at a virtual event in connection with the day, Ambassador Akram, who is also the president of UN Economic and Social… Continue reading Pakistan highlights importance of pulses for diets, food security as UN marks World Pulses Day
Investment in Balochistan’s agriculture critical to Pakistan’s food security: Speaker NA
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser stated that investment in Balochistan’s agriculture sector was vital to Pakistan’s sustained and inclusive economic development. He added that owing to inherent geo-political and geographical advantages, Balochistan will emerge as food basket of Pakistan. During a meeting, he assured the Balochistan’s delegation including Agriculture Minister Balochistan,… Continue reading Investment in Balochistan’s agriculture critical to Pakistan’s food security: Speaker NA
Over 8,000 applications received under housing markup subsidy scheme: PM told
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday was told that within few weeks of its launch, the banks had received over 8,000 applications under the scheme of subsidy on mark-up of low-cost housing loan. State Bank of Pakistan Governor Reza Baqir, in a meeting of National Coordination Committee on Housing, Construction and Development,… Continue reading Over 8,000 applications received under housing markup subsidy scheme: PM told
Dr Sania gets students feedback on scholarship policy
LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar here Thursday met with students of University of Education (UoE), who were awarded Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship in 2019-20, to get their feedback on the scholarship policy. The consultation created an open platform to exchange ideas on… Continue reading Dr Sania gets students feedback on scholarship policy
MoU on CPEC signed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Assembly of Pakistan and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Pakistan Office in the Parliament House on Thursday on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Witnessing the signing ceremony of MoU, MNA Arbab Shair Ali Chairman Parliamentary Committee on CPEC said that CPEC would prove a vital… Continue reading MoU on CPEC signed
Imran leads in senior section of Chairman WAPDA Golf Championship
LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP): The Third Chairman WAPDA Amateur Golf Championship came into action at the Lahore Gymkhana Golf Course yesterday with competitive activity centering around the senior amateur golfers and the ladies segment competitors who seek honors through meritorious performances. For the seniors the encounter is spread over 36 holes (two rounds ) and… Continue reading Imran leads in senior section of Chairman WAPDA Golf Championship
Pakistan notes with ‘disappointment’ US State Dept’s ‘inconsistent reference of Kashmir’s disputed status’
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday expressed “disappointment” over a tweet by the United States State Department for making a reference regarding Jammu and Kashmir “inconsistent” with its disputed status. The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, US State Department in its tweet on February 10 had mentioned the reference as “India’s Jammu… Continue reading Pakistan notes with ‘disappointment’ US State Dept’s ‘inconsistent reference of Kashmir’s disputed status’
AJK President calls for sanctions against India over IIOJK genocide
MIRPUR [AJK]: Feb 11 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan Thursday thanked the people and the government of Turkey particularly President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for their strong and steadfast support to the oppressed people of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Palestine. In his opening remarks at the roundtable conference on… Continue reading AJK President calls for sanctions against India over IIOJK genocide
PM approves Rs. 75 billion Nullah Leh project
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday approved the Nullah Leh project to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 75 billion in two years. Besides the construction of expressway on both sides of Nullah Leh under the project, two Malls will also be constructed at state land. The Prime Minister,… Continue reading PM approves Rs. 75 billion Nullah Leh project
Senate poll to win govt majority in parliament for smooth legislation: PM hopes
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday expressed the confidence that upcoming Senate election would win the government majority in the parliament for smooth legislation. “Insha Allah, we are hopeful…All legislation is stuck up there (in Senate). We faced utmost difficulty during the last two years. Every law used to stuck up in… Continue reading Senate poll to win govt majority in parliament for smooth legislation: PM hopes
Pantera Energy Aibak Polo Cup: Remounts qualify for main final
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP): Remounts qualified for the main final and Colony Polo Team for subsidiary final of the Pantera Energy Aibak Polo Cup after winning their respective matches played here at Lahore Polo Club ground on Thursday. Ignacio Negri’s fabulous four goals guided Remounts to 6-5 nail-biting triumph over Master Paints… Continue reading Pantera Energy Aibak Polo Cup: Remounts qualify for main final
FBR directed to expedite process of refunds
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Thursday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to expedite the process of Income Tax refunds of less than Rs.50 million to uphold commitment of the government to facilitate tax payers. The minister was Chairing the 5th meeting of the FBR… Continue reading FBR directed to expedite process of refunds
GB’s mainstreaming in education, health sectors on cards: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said efforts were afoot to mainstream Gilgit Baltistan in diverse areas particularly education, health and information technology so as to ensure its economic prosperity. In a meeting with newly-elected members of Gilgit Baltistan Assembly here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said effective and sustainable steps would… Continue reading GB’s mainstreaming in education, health sectors on cards: President
Commissioner discusses T20 matches arrangements with DG SBP
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP): Commissioner Lahore Division Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman had a meeting with Director General Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Adnan Arshad Aulakh to discuss arrangements for the Pak-South Africa T20 cricket series here at National Hockey Stadium, on Thursday. They also inspected all arrangements in the Nishtar Park Sports Complex. AC… Continue reading Commissioner discusses T20 matches arrangements with DG SBP
Pak-EPA ensures environmental laws compliance despite limited resources: Zartaj
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Thursday said the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) was ensuring environmental laws compliance despite limited resources. The Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) was going to provide newly equipped latest air quality monitors to Pak-EPA for better air quality monitoring and data evaluation, she… Continue reading Pak-EPA ensures environmental laws compliance despite limited resources: Zartaj
Sindh cabinet fixes 1.4 MMT wheat procurement target at Rs2000 per 40kg
KARACHI, Feb 11 (APP): The Sindh Cabinet Thursday, after thorough discussions and deliberations has decided to fix wheat procurement target for crop 2020-21 at 1.4 MMT at a rate of Rs 2000 per 40 kilograms. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired the meeting of the provincial cabinet here at CM House which was… Continue reading Sindh cabinet fixes 1.4 MMT wheat procurement target at Rs2000 per 40kg
Pak women cricket team ends its tour of Zimbabwe
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket have mutually agreed to end Pakistan women’s national cricket team’s ongoing tour to Harare due to the latest travel policies of the visiting side’s carrier – Emirates Airlines. Pakistan won the opening 50-over match on 9 February and were due to play… Continue reading Pak women cricket team ends its tour of Zimbabwe
Ehsaas Programme survey to be completed by June 30: Dr. Sania Nishtar
LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr. Sania Nishtar said on Thursday that socio-economic and poverty survey under Ehsaas Programme to identify deserving families had been 70 per cent completed and the deserving people were being provided relief accordingly. Addressing a news conference here at DC… Continue reading Ehsaas Programme survey to be completed by June 30: Dr. Sania Nishtar
NAB making sincere efforts to curb corruption: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was making sincere efforts to curb corruption, money laundering, abuse of authority and punishing elements involved in mega corruption cases on priority basis, said Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal. Chairing a high level meeting held to review the overall performance of bureau, he said NAB has no… Continue reading NAB making sincere efforts to curb corruption: Chairman
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