SACM Dr Firdous praises Punjab’s sports policy

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by Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 23 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Wednesday the sports department was a part of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision and Punjab Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti was doing good job through his positive measures for the… Continue reading SACM Dr Firdous praises Punjab’s sports policy

Regi Club qualifies to next round in Peshawar Inter-Club Football

PESHAWAR, Dec 23 (APP): Regi Club defeated Afghan Club by five goals in the ongoing Peshawar District Inter-Club Football Championship being played here at Tahmas Football Stadium organized by District Sports Officer Peshawar and District Local Government Peshawar. In the match played, Regi Club showed its best performance and defeated Afghan Club by 5-0, in… Continue reading Regi Club qualifies to next round in Peshawar Inter-Club Football

SBP aiming to spread network of sports facilities: DG, SBP

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 23 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh presided over a high-profile meeting of Divisional Sports Officers here at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Deputy Director Planning Rauf Bajwa and all Divisional Sports Officers attended the meeting which was convened to discuss various under-construction sports development projects. Divisional Sports… Continue reading SBP aiming to spread network of sports facilities: DG, SBP

AJK President slams frequent unprovoked Indian shelling at LoC

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MIRPUR [AJK]: Dec 23 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President, Sardar Masood Khan has strongly condemned the unprovoked shelling by Indian occupation forces on the civilian population at Tatta Pani and Jandrot Sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kotli and Poonch districts of Azad Kashmir. “The Indian troops deliberately targeted the civil population… Continue reading AJK President slams frequent unprovoked Indian shelling at LoC

PTI Govt to never concur with PDM on plundered national wealth : Qureshi

MULTAN, Dec 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi on Wednesday hinted at the possibility of further improving National Accountability (NAB) laws and said the PTI government would never concur with Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leaders to cover up their loot and plunder. Talking to media persons after the concluding ceremony of 707th… Continue reading PTI Govt to never concur with PDM on plundered national wealth : Qureshi

Aquafina Inter Club Polo Championship 2020: Day 2

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 23 (APP): Diamond Paints and Habib Metro Lions carved out convincing victories in the Aquafina Inter Club Polo Championship 2020 matches played here at the Jinnah Polo and Country Club (JP&CC) ground on Wednesday. Mir Huzaifa Ahmed excelled in the Diamond Paints’s impressive 9.5-3 triumph over Guard Group in the first… Continue reading Aquafina Inter Club Polo Championship 2020: Day 2

Japan confers ‘Springs Decoration 2020’ upon Ms. ORITA Toshiko, Vice President PJCA

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Japan has conferred the 2020 ‘Spring Decorations’ “The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays” upon Ms. ORITA Toshiko, Vice President of the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA), Islamabad, in recognition of her significant contribution to the promotion of long-term cultural exchanges and friendly relations between Japan and the Islamic Republic of… Continue reading Japan confers ‘Springs Decoration 2020’ upon Ms. ORITA Toshiko, Vice President PJCA

Govt not to allow anyone to disgrace institutions: Advisor

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Barrister Mirza Shahzad Akbar Wednesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would not allow anyone to disgrace the institutions. Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwala should challenge the court’s order for forfeiture of his stock market shares at the relevant high court instead… Continue reading Govt not to allow anyone to disgrace institutions: Advisor

COVID-19 claims 40 more lives, infects 918 others: CM Sindh

KARACHI, Dec 23 (APP): Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 40 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 3,419 while 918 new cases emerged against 11,643 tests. In a statement issued here from CM House on Wednesday, he said that 40 more patients of COVID-19 lost their lives… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 40 more lives, infects 918 others: CM Sindh

Governor appreciates NGOs working for education in least developed areas

KARACHI, Dec 23 (APP): Sindh Governor Imran Ismail Wednesday urged the philanthropists, affluent members of the society and corporate sector to support the cause of educating children belonging to remote parts of the country. Talking to a delegation of Green Crescent Trust (GCT) here, he also appreciated the organization for working hard to educate children… Continue reading Governor appreciates NGOs working for education in least developed areas

Govt committed to promote reward, punishment policy: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was committed to promote reward and punishment policy to achieve progress in every institution of the country. The incumbent government had made efforts to identify elements behind sugar and petroleum crisis, he said in an interview… Continue reading Govt committed to promote reward, punishment policy: Shibli

Demand for return of fugitive Nawaz Sharif reached British Parliament: Dr. Babar Awan

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan on Tuesday said that the demand for the return of fugitive Nawaz Sharif reached the British Parliament. In a tweet, he said that British MP Stephen Timms said Britain was bound to return Nawaz Sharif. He said that Western public opinion is… Continue reading Demand for return of fugitive Nawaz Sharif reached British Parliament: Dr. Babar Awan

PDM’s using tactics, stunts to get NRO: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary for Railway’s Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said the all political parties which were part of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) were using different stunts and tactics to get NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) from the government. Talking to PTV, he said almost the whole opposition parties leaderships were facing corruption cases… Continue reading PDM’s using tactics, stunts to get NRO: Farrukh

CM condemns unprovoked firing along LoC

LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has strongly condemned unprovoked firing by Indian army at civilian population along the line of control (LoC). In a statement issued here on Tuesday, he extended sympathies to heirs of the martyred woman and prayed for the early recovery of the injured. India was violating all… Continue reading CM condemns unprovoked firing along LoC

NEPRA hosted a webinar on CTBCM model

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday hosted a webinar on Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM). A large number of renowned national and international experts and stakeholders of the electric power sector participated in the same, said a press release issued. Chairman NEPRA, Tauseef H. Farooqi opened the webinar by… Continue reading NEPRA hosted a webinar on CTBCM model

Corona vaccine to be available in Pakistan by March next: SAPM

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan on Tuesday said that corona vaccine would be available in Pakistan by March next. The priority would be given to health workers and the people of above sixty five age regarding vaccination, he stated in an interview with a private television channel.… Continue reading Corona vaccine to be available in Pakistan by March next: SAPM

Pakistan to continue its diplomatic relations with world but not at national, integrity, interests: FM Qureshi

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MULTAN, Dec 22 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said Pakistan would continue its diplomatic relationships with the world on equality basis and made it clear that there would be no compromise on country’s integrity and national interests. He said this while talking to the people during his visit at the Union Council 15 and… Continue reading Pakistan to continue its diplomatic relations with world but not at national, integrity, interests: FM Qureshi

Indian provocations, targeting UNMOGIP vehicles threat to regional peace, stability: COAS

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RAWALPINDI, Dec 22 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday said Indian provocations particularly recent targeting of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) vehicles were threat to regional peace and stability. The COAS expressed these views while addressing the soldiers during his visit to forward troops deployed… Continue reading Indian provocations, targeting UNMOGIP vehicles threat to regional peace, stability: COAS

PDM’s long march, resignations plans bound to fail: Shibli

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz Tuesday said the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was bound to fail as the opposition’s 11-party ‘unnatural’ alliance had difference of opinion on the matters pertaining to long march and en mass resignations from the Parliament. “The opposition parties are in total disarray. They are completely… Continue reading PDM’s long march, resignations plans bound to fail: Shibli

Security Forces kill 10 terrorists in clash amid IBO: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Dec 22 (APP):The Security Forces on Tuesday killed around ten terrorists during an intense exchange of fire amid an intelligence based operation (IBO) carried out on their hideout in Gwargo area of Awaran, Balochistan. These terrorists were also involved in a firing incident on security forces which resulted in martyrdom of Lance Naik Iqbal… Continue reading Security Forces kill 10 terrorists in clash amid IBO: ISPR

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