UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Friday, issued an alert over the dramatic increase in the number of people attempting to cross the Andaman Sea, from Bangladesh and Myanmar. The Southeast Asia waterway is one of the deadliest in the world and more than 1,900 people have already made the… Continue reading UNHCR warns of risky Andaman Sea crossings amid rising numbers
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Sherry slams Imran Khan for anti-parliamentary democracy remarks
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Saturday slammed Imran Khan for his anti-parliamentary democracy remarks and said Khan’s statement against parliamentary democracy was condemnable. In a series of tweets, the Federal Minister expressed that Imran Khan and his party had always railed against parliamentary democracy. Senator Sherry Rehman said… Continue reading Sherry slams Imran Khan for anti-parliamentary democracy remarks
Pakistan committed to well-being of persons with disabilities: President
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that Pakistan was committed to promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in all spheres of society. The president, in his message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities being observed under the theme ‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role… Continue reading Pakistan committed to well-being of persons with disabilities: President
NA Speaker extends condolences over Najma Hameed’s death
ISLAMABAD, Dec 03 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani on Saturday extended the deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies over the sad demise of (PML-N) leader Begum Najma Hameed. Paying moving tribute to Najma Hameed, who was the maternal aunt of Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb,… Continue reading NA Speaker extends condolences over Najma Hameed’s death
‘Lok Mela festival promoting Pakistani culture, providing entertainment to public: minister
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister for National Heritage and Culture Engr Amir Muqam on Saturday said that the annual Lok Mela festival was playing a significant role in promoting the country’s soft image effectively and connecting people with their rich cultures. In an exclusive talk with PTV news, he said that the… Continue reading ‘Lok Mela festival promoting Pakistani culture, providing entertainment to public: minister
UNSC condemns attack on Pakistani embassy in Kabul, demands punishment to perpetrators
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): The UN Security Council issued a press statement condemning in “the strongest terms” Friday’s terrorist attack on the Pakistani embassy in Kabul that targeted the Head of the Mission and called for ensuring the safety of diplomatic and consular premises. The 15-member Council, acting by consensus, also wished a speedy… Continue reading UNSC condemns attack on Pakistani embassy in Kabul, demands punishment to perpetrators
Modernization of higher education system key to progress: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain Saturday said that the modernization of the higher education system is the key to the country’s progress and prosperity and the government was taking result-oriented steps for improving the education system. The government schools would be standardized across the country, he… Continue reading Modernization of higher education system key to progress: Minister
Japan provides $4.196 million to assist flood-affected families in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):The Government of Japan has provided $4.196 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its humanitarian services in the flood-affected areas and to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Baluchistan provinces. In this regard, a ceremony was held here on Friday to acknowledge the… Continue reading Japan provides $4.196 million to assist flood-affected families in Pakistan
Despite resignations, PTI ex-ministers still enjoying perks, PML-N MNA
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) MNA, President Women Wing Lahore Shaista Pervaiz Malik on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s ex-ministers are still enjoying perks despite tendering their resignations collectively where individual verification has not taken place, which was an imperative part of the process. “The coalition government will not believe that U-turn master… Continue reading Despite resignations, PTI ex-ministers still enjoying perks, PML-N MNA
Dr Joshua stresses for political will, planning in defeating terrorism and extremism
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):Dr Joshua Snider, distinguished faculty of UAE National Defence College, on Thursday stressed over resources, ‘political will’, and planning (strategy) as the capacity forums in defeating terrorism and extremism. He delivered an exclusive talk on “Preventing and countering violent extremism in the Indo-Pacific: Policy, programming and the challenge of capacity building.” Dr… Continue reading Dr Joshua stresses for political will, planning in defeating terrorism and extremism
UAE 51st National Day celebrated in Islamabad with enthusiasm
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Alzaabi on Thursday hosted a reception, here at a local hotel, to mark the 51st National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There was a huge participation from the diplomatic and journalistic community in the colourful reception where the UAE envoy received all the… Continue reading UAE 51st National Day celebrated in Islamabad with enthusiasm
WHO donates ambulances, medical equipment to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday donated ambulances, mobile labour rooms, health clinic, and medical equipment to the government of Pakistan. WHO, Pakistan Representative Dr Palitha Mahipala handed over the donation to Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Abdul Qadir Patel. The WHO will donate the same assistance to… Continue reading WHO donates ambulances, medical equipment to Pakistan
IHC’s 3 new judges take oath
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): The three additional judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday took oath of their offices after their services were regularized. IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq administered oath from the judges during a ceremony in IHC. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Saman Riffat Imtiaz had… Continue reading IHC’s 3 new judges take oath
‘Tabdeeli Sarkar’ destroyed institutions: Asad Mahmood
MULTAN, Dec 01 (APP): Federal Minister for Communication Asad Mahmood said that “Tabdeeli Sarkar”, referring to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, had allegedly destroyed national institutions Speaking at a motorcycles’ distribution ceremony at GPO, here on Thursday, the minister regretted that the past government went for downsizing rather than giving 5,000,000 promised jobs. “We have advertized for 4,500 new jobs… Continue reading ‘Tabdeeli Sarkar’ destroyed institutions: Asad Mahmood
Ashrafi urges private banks to withdraw appeals against FSC’s judgment on usury
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Thursday urged the private banks to withdraw their appeals to annul the judgment of the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) against the usury. Addressing a press conference here at Jamia Masjid Mu’aaz bin Jabal, he said… Continue reading Ashrafi urges private banks to withdraw appeals against FSC’s judgment on usury
Provinces should set up separate ministries for population control: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday suggested that provinces should set up separate ministries to control the growing population. In her speech at the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Population Council, she said the National Emergency Plan will be given soon to address the growing population… Continue reading Provinces should set up separate ministries for population control: Marriyum
PTA conducts QoS survey in Punjab, Sindh, GB
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has carried out independent Quality of Service (QoS) surveys in nine cities of Punjab and Sindh and 13 motorways and highways. A survey was also conducted, jointly with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), in eight cities of Gilgit Baltistan. These surveys were undertaken to measure the performance and… Continue reading PTA conducts QoS survey in Punjab, Sindh, GB
CPEC projects help Pakistan improve energy structure, reduce power generation cost: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Thursday said that the energy projects completed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) featuring advanced technologies and lower cost not only provided a solution to Pakistan’s electricity shortage, which was a historic achievement for the country but also helped Pakistan improve its energy structure and… Continue reading CPEC projects help Pakistan improve energy structure, reduce power generation cost: Zhao Lijian
US, FAO deliver $8 mln of assistance to Pakistani farmers affected by devastating floods
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): U.S. Ambassador in Pakistan Donald Blome Thursday said that the United States, in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), delivered $8 million of assistance to Pakistani farmers affected by the devastating 2022 floods. This effort is part of the $97 million of U.S. flood-related assistance to Pakistan this… Continue reading US, FAO deliver $8 mln of assistance to Pakistani farmers affected by devastating floods
‘Investing in rural women to play key role in economic growth, eliminate poverty’
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman Meher Kashif Younis on Thursday said that investment in rural women, a major chunk of total population, could play key role in economic growth, eliminate abject poverty and abolish hunger in Pakistan. Speaking at a seminar on “ Role of Rural Women in National Development”, he… Continue reading ‘Investing in rural women to play key role in economic growth, eliminate poverty’
- 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.
