ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The fourth virtual envoys meeting on Economic Diplomacy with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in chair was held here on Thursday, focusing on Pakistan’s emphasis on geo-economics in international arena. As part of the government’s economic outreach initiative, Pakistan’s mission in Athens, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Minsk, Lisbon, Prague, Sarajevo,… Continue reading Int’l economic outreach stressed at 4th virtual envoys meeting
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PNCA launches book “darya ki tashnagi”
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Thursday launched latest book of famous columnist, poetess and women rights activist Kishwer Naheed “darya ki tashangi”. Author Kashwer Naheed has dedicated this book to four women activists, Tahira Abdullah, Fouzia Saeed, Samar Minallah and Fauzia Minallah. Speaking on the occasion, Fouzia Saeed… Continue reading PNCA launches book “darya ki tashnagi”
Radio Pakistan to celebrate Radio Day on Feb 13
ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP):Radio is an important source of mass communication in the present era, which remain vital during war, peace, catastrophe and pandemic. UNESCO every year celebrates “International Radio Day” on February 13. This year, Radio Pakistan celebrates Radio Day with the theme, “Modern World- Modern Radio” on Saturday. Radio Pakistan chalked out special… Continue reading Radio Pakistan to celebrate Radio Day on Feb 13
CM congratulates nation on successful missile test
LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has congratulated the nation over successful test of cruise missile Babur-I. In a statement issued here, he paid tributes to scientists and said that another milestone had been achieved to safeguard the defence of the country.
COAS lauds Logistics’ indigenous development, maintenance programme of diverse equipment
RAWALPINDI, Feb 10 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited Logistics installations in Rawalpindi and appreciated indigenous development and maintenance programme of diverse equipment and concept of one window operation for enhance operational efficiency. The COAS was briefed regarding various facilities being developed and upgradation of existing infrastructure,… Continue reading COAS lauds Logistics’ indigenous development, maintenance programme of diverse equipment
Pakistan condemns drone attacks on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Pakistan while strongly condemning drone attacks on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday reiterated its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom against any threats to its security and territorial integrity. “Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi militants’ drone attacks on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, causing a civilian plane… Continue reading Pakistan condemns drone attacks on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia
Govt wishes to hold senate election in transparent manner: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar on Wednesday said that the government is making efforts to bring transparency in forthcoming senate election. Talking to a private news channel, he said holding senate election through open balloting would be helpful to bring transparency in the national system as… Continue reading Govt wishes to hold senate election in transparent manner: Dar
All possible measures to be taken to address issues of govt employees: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said that all possible measures would be taken to address genuine issues of government employees. An official team was engaged in resolving the genuine demands of employees, he stated while talking to a private television channel. “We will support the… Continue reading All possible measures to be taken to address issues of govt employees: Shibli
Minhaj-ul-Quran gets status of ‘board’
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur Wednesday announced that Minhaj-ul-Quran had been given the status of a board with the name of Nizam Al Midaris Pakistan. Addressing a news conference along with Allama Imdad Ullah Qadri, he said comprehensive reforms in syllabus of religious education were imperative to… Continue reading Minhaj-ul-Quran gets status of ‘board’
Younis vows to continue winning momentum in T20I series
LAHORE, Feb 10 (APP): Pakistan Cricket teams batting coach Younis Khan has vowed to continue winning momentum in the T20I series against South Africa, which is commencing from tomorrow (Thursday) here at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Speaking virtual to the reporters on Wednesday, Younis said: “The Test series victory against Proteas will not only boosted… Continue reading Younis vows to continue winning momentum in T20I series
Boycott is no solution to political differences: Pervaiz Elahi
LAHORE, Feb 10 (APP): Acting Governor Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Wednesday said that political dialogue in the parliament helped overcome differences and boycott was not the remedy to grievances between the government and the opposition. Addressing journalists at oath-taking ceremony of Punjab Assembly Press Gallery Committee at Governor’s House here, he said parliament was… Continue reading Boycott is no solution to political differences: Pervaiz Elahi
Formation of seminary board manifests govt’s strong association with Masjid and Mardassah: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Wednesday said the formation of new Examination Board for Religious Seminaries manifested the government’s strong association with Masjid and Madrassah. He said mainstreaming of the religious education in the country would eventually ensure optimum opportunities… Continue reading Formation of seminary board manifests govt’s strong association with Masjid and Mardassah: Ashrafi
Unity imperative to tackle issues confronting Muslim Ummah: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Wednesday said that unity and harmony among Muslim countries was the need of the hour for the solution of the problems presently faced by the Ummah. He said that growing Islamophobia was a great challenge for which a joint strategy should be devised to counter it. He… Continue reading Unity imperative to tackle issues confronting Muslim Ummah: NA Speaker
Asad to start registration of old citizens for COVID vaccination
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Wednesday said that registration for Covid Vaccination for 65 years old and above citizens would be started from next week. “Inshallah will be opening up registration next week for covid vaccination for those 65 years and above,” he said in a tweet.… Continue reading Asad to start registration of old citizens for COVID vaccination
Imran Khan welcomes Sri Lankan PM’s assurance of allowing Muslims to bury Covid-19 victims
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday welcomed the assurance given by his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa in the Parliament, allowing Muslims to bury those died from the Covid-19 pandemic. “We welcome Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s assurance given in Sri Lankan Parliament today allowing Muslims to bury those who died from… Continue reading Imran Khan welcomes Sri Lankan PM’s assurance of allowing Muslims to bury Covid-19 victims
CM reviews PSCA’s performance
LAHORE, Feb 10 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired the 28th meeting of Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) at its head office here on Wednesday and reviewed its performance. The CM expressed satisfaction over provincial capital’s law & order situation. The meeting dilated upon proposals to deal with the matters relating to a… Continue reading CM reviews PSCA’s performance
Govt’s low-cost housing scheme to enormously benefit underprivileged community: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said the Prime Minister’s low-cost housing scheme would enormously benefit the underprivileged community of the country. The scheme would not only generate economic activities but would also provide houses to the low strata of society at affordable cost, he added. The President stated this at… Continue reading Govt’s low-cost housing scheme to enormously benefit underprivileged community: President
President for change of attitude towards unnecessary use, prescription of antibiotics
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday called for introducing massive changes in the present practice of frequent use of anti-microbial agents in human, animal and environmental sectors. He said that the unnecessary use of antibiotics posed serious health challenges requiring the change of attitude by medical practitioners and society as a… Continue reading President for change of attitude towards unnecessary use, prescription of antibiotics
Pakistan is the land of enchanting valleys and beautiful high mountains: Shafqat Mehmood
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood said Pakistan was a land of enchanting valleys, beautiful high mountains, besides having rich cultural and historical sites, enough to attract domestic and foreign tourists. He expressed these views as a chief guest during a book launching ceremony titled ” From Landi… Continue reading Pakistan is the land of enchanting valleys and beautiful high mountains: Shafqat Mehmood
President for national strategy to create awareness about drug abuse, mental health
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underlined the need for developing a national communication strategy to create awareness among people about drug abuse and mental health. Priority should be given to eradication of drugs from the society so as to save the young generation from the menace, he added while chairing… Continue reading President for national strategy to create awareness about drug abuse, mental health
- 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
