Private-sector university charters being awarded without due scrutiny: Governor Punjab

LAHORE, Oct 16 (APP):Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Sunday said that charters to private universities were being awarded in a hurry and without due diligence, which was detrimental to the quality of education. In an interview with APP here, the Punjab Governor spoke at length on good governance in universities, poor academic standards of… Continue reading Private-sector university charters being awarded without due scrutiny: Governor Punjab

Seerat-un-Nabi, way out of all issues: Abdul Shakoor

ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor on Sunday said Seerat-un-Nabi was a way out of all issues being faced by the country. Addressing the 2nd Day of International Seerat-un-Nabi Peace Be Upon Him Conference here at a local hotel, he said we must implement Sunnah and divine commands… Continue reading Seerat-un-Nabi, way out of all issues: Abdul Shakoor

Match between Punjab Ranjhas, GB Dilbars ended in draw

ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (APP):The friendly match between Punjab Ranjhas and Gilgit-Baltistan Dilbars ended in a draw on the highest Cricket Ground in the World (8400 feet), at Rakaposhi Cricket Stadium, Nagar on Sunday. According to officials, a match was held between Punjab Ranjhas and Gilgit-Baltistan Dilbars as part of series of matches at Rakaposhi Cricket… Continue reading Match between Punjab Ranjhas, GB Dilbars ended in draw

Dar reaffirms to honor all commitments, rejects speculation to approach Paris Club

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to fully honor all the commitments made with International Monetary Funds (IMF) and other creditors, besides addressing the issues faced by the local business community. Addressing a press conference, the minister also categorically dismissed the speculation… Continue reading Dar reaffirms to honor all commitments, rejects speculation to approach Paris Club

Govt committed to set economy on path of sustainable, inclusive growth: Dar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that the government is committed to set the economy on sustainable and inclusive growth path by taking pragmatic steps to resolve bottlenecks to growth. The minister held a meeting with Country Director, World Bank Najy Benhassine, and his team at… Continue reading Govt committed to set economy on path of sustainable, inclusive growth: Dar

Truth has come out with Imran Khan’s audio leaks: Asif

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SIALKOT, Oct 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence Khwaja Muhammad Asif has said that two audio were leaked on Friday, and everyone heard the conversation taking place in it. The conversation also brought the truth before the public, though the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership already knew that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman always tells the public… Continue reading Truth has come out with Imran Khan’s audio leaks: Asif

Armed Forces with nation’s support to never allow any force to destabilize Pakistan: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Oct 08 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday said the Armed Forces with the support of its citizens would never allow any country, group or force to politically or economically destabilize Pakistan. Addressing the passing out parade of 146th PMA Long Course, 34th Technical Graduate Course, 65th Integrated Course,… Continue reading Armed Forces with nation’s support to never allow any force to destabilize Pakistan: COAS

British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner Saturday called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and exchanged views on matters of common interest. The minister briefed the British High Commissioner about devastation caused by the recent floods in Pakistan, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance.… Continue reading British High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister

Ahsan Bakhtawari takes charge as President ICCI

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has taken over the charge as President, Faad Waeed Senior Vice President and Muhammad Azhar ul Islam as Vice President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for the year 2022-23 during a ceremony held at Chamber house. Khalid Iqbal Malik Group Leader, Khalid Javed, Mian Akram Farid,… Continue reading Ahsan Bakhtawari takes charge as President ICCI

Salik wants expansion in Pak- Korea economic, trade ties

ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (APP):Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said that there are vast opportunities for further expansion of economic, trade relations between Republic of Korea and Pakistan. The Minister said the diplomatic relations between the two countries are based on bilateral diplomatic and trade ties, which have deep roots… Continue reading Salik wants expansion in Pak- Korea economic, trade ties

Electronic evidence effective resource to assist investigation in Pakistan: Country Rep UNODC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Representative Dr Jeremy Milsom Tuesday said that the practical guide for requesting electronic evidence customized for Pakistan was immensely effective resource to assist investigations and prosecutors in any sort of terrorism activities. Speaking at a workshop here he said, in majority cases… Continue reading Electronic evidence effective resource to assist investigation in Pakistan: Country Rep UNODC

Indonesian humanitarian relief aid arrives in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): The Indonesian humanitarian relief aid on Tuesday arrived for the victims of devastating flood in Pakistan. The Coordinating Minister of Indonesia for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Prof. Dr. Muhajir Effendi handed over the flood relief aid from the Government of Indonesia to Minister for Labour of Sindh, Saeed Ghani and… Continue reading Indonesian humanitarian relief aid arrives in Pakistan

Marriyum says she is saddened over ‘toxic impact’ of Imran’s ‘politics of hate’

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that she was saddened over the ‘toxic impact of Imran Khan’s politics of hate’ and divisiveness on the society. Retweeting a tweet of senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain, she said she stayed and answered each and every question of by the PTI… Continue reading Marriyum says she is saddened over ‘toxic impact’ of Imran’s ‘politics of hate’

Saying goodbye to Parliament after losing majority undemocratic approach: Pervaiz Ashraf

ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Sunday said national issues should not be discussed in the streets and squares, but at the prestigious platform of the Parliament. Talking to a private news channel, he said state institutions should not be dragged into politics, as making controversial statements about them was tantamount… Continue reading Saying goodbye to Parliament after losing majority undemocratic approach: Pervaiz Ashraf

Chinese People Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries donates RMB 125 million for flood relief assistance to Pakistan

BEIJING, Sept 25 (APP):Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) donated relief and rehabilitation assistance worth RMB 125 million for the flood victims of Pakistan at a special ceremony held here. Sharing his grief and condolences with the bereaved families, President of CPAFFC, Lin Songtian said that in the wake of devastating floods,… Continue reading Chinese People Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries donates RMB 125 million for flood relief assistance to Pakistan

Miftah Ismail resigns; Dar to replace him

ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Sunday tendered his resignation to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in a party meeting held in London. Senior PML-N leader Ishaq Dar would replace Miftah as new finance minister. Ishaq’s nomination was put forth by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and… Continue reading Miftah Ismail resigns; Dar to replace him

Pakistani divers celebrate Saudi National Day under deep seawater

ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Pakistani divers, along with Saudi citizens, celebrated the 92nd National Day of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) under deep seawater. Pakistani diver Haji Usman said they went to the depth of 92 feet of the sea and hoisted the KSA’s national flag besides cutting a cake to express solidarity with the Saudi… Continue reading Pakistani divers celebrate Saudi National Day under deep seawater

Imran Khan in pain as nothing illegal in leaked audio: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said that nothing illegal was in the (purported) leaked audio from the Prime Minister’s Office which made Imran Khan angry and caused him pain. “Imran Khan has gone mad as he finds nothing illegal in the leaked audio,” she said, adding his speech… Continue reading Imran Khan in pain as nothing illegal in leaked audio: Marriyum

Ashrafi sues Punjab govt on sacking him as MUB chairman

ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday informed that he had filed a petition in Lahore Haigh Court challenging his removal as Muttahida Ulema Board (MUB) chairman. In an exclusive talk with APP, he said the termination of his services as the… Continue reading Ashrafi sues Punjab govt on sacking him as MUB chairman

Sheikh Sultan donates $2.5mln in Army Relief Fund: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Sep 25 (APP):Chairman Dubai Port World (one of the largest port operators globally) Sheikh Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem on Sunday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting, relief efforts in the wake of the devastating floods and all that can be done on the road to recovery… Continue reading Sheikh Sultan donates $2.5mln in Army Relief Fund: ISPR

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