LAHORE, Feb 14 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that potential in tourism can be used for strengthening the economy. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the CM said that tourism sector would be promoted by ensuring basic amenities in far-flung areas like Marri, Koh-e-Suleman and Cholistan. The promotion of tourism would… Continue reading Tourism can be used for strengthening economy: CM
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Umer Khokhar wins 3rd Chairman WAPDA Golf Tournament
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 14 (APP):Umer Khokhar from Rawalpindi Golf Club won the 3rd Chairman WAPDA Amateur Golf Tournament after leading the board on all three days here on Sunday at Lahore Gymkhana Golf Club. Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony who gave away prizes to the… Continue reading Umer Khokhar wins 3rd Chairman WAPDA Golf Tournament
Long march of PDM to be welcomed towards Islamabad
RAWALPINDI, Feb 14 (APP):Federal Minister on Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that the government will not create any hurdle in Pakistan Democratic Movement’s long march towards Islamabad. The minister said they would be ‘welcomed’ if they followed the law and the Constitution. Addressing a function held in Islamabad here on Sunday. The minister said, “I… Continue reading Long march of PDM to be welcomed towards Islamabad
AJK President pins hope on President Joe Biden for Kashmir resolution:
MIRPUR (AJK0: Feb 14 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir expect the new US President Joe Biden to play the role of a global leader and help resolve the Kashmir conflict. Addressing the Karachi Press Club’s “Meet the Press” program on Sunday, he… Continue reading AJK President pins hope on President Joe Biden for Kashmir resolution:
Pantera Energy Aibak Polo Cup: BN win coveted trophy
LAHORE, Feb 14 (APP):BN Polo Team clinched the coveted trophy of Pantera Energy Aibak Polo Cup 2021 after beating Remounts by 10½-8 in the main final played here at the Lahore Polo Club ground on Sunday. His Excellence M Madikiza, High Commissioner of South Africa in Pakistan, graced the concluding ceremony as chief guest and… Continue reading Pantera Energy Aibak Polo Cup: BN win coveted trophy
Mushahid lauds Pak Navy’s ‘Maritime Diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP):Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Foreign Affairs Committee has lauded Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Diplomacy as an example of Pakistan’s soft power outreach and ability to bring 45 diverse countries and navies on a common platform of peace in the Indian Ocean Region. He was delivering the keynote address at the International… Continue reading Mushahid lauds Pak Navy’s ‘Maritime Diplomacy
100 candidates file Senate election nomination papers so far
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday said that at least 100 candidates submitted their nomination papers so far with Returning Officers (ROs) for contesting election on Senate vacant seats to be held on March 3. According to ECP officials, 17 candidates have filed their nomination papers from Punjab, 22 from Sindh,… Continue reading 100 candidates file Senate election nomination papers so far
No compromise to be made with elements found guilty in sale, purchase of votes during Senate: Speaker
SWABI, Feb 14 (APP):Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaisar here on Sunday said that PTI government came into power to eradicate corruption and would not compromise with elements who sold their votes for monetary gains during Senate Election. Addressing workers convention here, the speaker said that horse-trading and sale and purchase of votes in senate election… Continue reading No compromise to be made with elements found guilty in sale, purchase of votes during Senate: Speaker
CPEC shrugs off all odds, moving forward with new vigour
Najam ul Hassan ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Despite the international propaganda move, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is moving forward by shrugging off all odds with lot of successes and new investments. Although the year 2020 proved to be yet another period of misunderstanding about the CPEC, all such negative campaigns are gradually… Continue reading CPEC shrugs off all odds, moving forward with new vigour
Govt provides assistance to 15 million Covid-19 affected laborers : Dr. Sania Nishtar
PESHAWAR, Feb 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Dr Sania Nishtar expressed her satisfaction over successful efforts of government to cope with COVID19 situation and reaching out to the homes of 15 million labor class people affected by the pandemic. In her visit to Provincial Election Commission… Continue reading Govt provides assistance to 15 million Covid-19 affected laborers : Dr. Sania Nishtar
PCB to partner with tapmad TV for HBL PSL 6 streaming in Australia and MENA
LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board has joined hands with tapmad TV for streaming of the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 matches in Australia, MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions as well as the RoW* (Rest of the World). The partnership is another major breakthrough for the PCB as it increases the reach… Continue reading PCB to partner with tapmad TV for HBL PSL 6 streaming in Australia and MENA
Opposition’s stance against open balloting in Senate election illogical, beyond comprehension: Shibli
PESHAWAR, Feb 13 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz here Saturday said democracy derived strength from free, fair and transparent elections and opposition’s stance against open balloting in Senate election was illogical and beyond comprehension. Talking to media persons after submitting his nomination papers for Senate election here at Provincial Election Commission,… Continue reading Opposition’s stance against open balloting in Senate election illogical, beyond comprehension: Shibli
PTI issues tickets to 20 candidates for Senate elections
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday revealed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued tickets to 20 candidates to contest Senate election, scheduled to be held on March 3. Sharing the list of candidates, the federal minister in his tweet disclosed that Hafeez Sheikh and Fauzia Arshad would… Continue reading PTI issues tickets to 20 candidates for Senate elections
Nations unprecedented resolve under NCOC helps overcome contagion outbreak
By Ali Jabir ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):The unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic had gripped almost the entire world, including the developed and developing countries alike. Almost every country including Pakistan bore the brunt of this pandemic and tried to cope with the challenge. Pakistan through a highly integrated, unique and effective strategy, effectively coped with the first… Continue reading Nations unprecedented resolve under NCOC helps overcome contagion outbreak
World Radio Day underscores radio’s role in encouraging peace
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 13 (APP):Marking World Radio Day, which is celebrated on Feb. 13, the United Nations cultural agency has stressed the importance of radio, saying it is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity and constitutes a platform for democratic discourse. This year’s theme “New World, New Radio” is an ode to the resilience of… Continue reading World Radio Day underscores radio’s role in encouraging peace
PM extends condolence, prayers to families of S.Waziristan martyrs
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed condolence over the martyrdom of four soldiers in a fight against terrorists in South Waziristan’s Makeen area. “My condolences and prayers go to the families of our four brave soldiers martyred in Makeen, South Waziristan fighting a terrorist attack,” the Prime Minister tweeted. My condolences… Continue reading PM extends condolence, prayers to families of S.Waziristan martyrs
Over 2 million Yemeni children may starve in 2021: UN warns
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 13 (APP):More than two million Yemeni children under the age of five are expected to suffer acute malnutrition this year, which may lead to the death of 400,000 of them, according to a joint report issued by four United Nations agencies. The report, published by the World Food Programme (WFP), Food and… Continue reading Over 2 million Yemeni children may starve in 2021: UN warns
PLA destroyer flotilla joins multinational naval drills in Pakistan: Global Times
BEIJING, Feb 13 (APP):A Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy flotilla led by a Type 052D destroyer has joined AMAN-21 multinational naval exercise hosted by Pakistan Navy which aims at enhancing professional communication and friendly interactions with other navies. Invited by the Pakistan Navy, the PLA Navy 119 Flotilla arrived in waters close to Karachi… Continue reading PLA destroyer flotilla joins multinational naval drills in Pakistan: Global Times
Match officials for HBL PSL 2021 confirmed
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced match officials for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021, which will be held in Karachi and Lahore from 20 February to 22 March. Aleem Dar, Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires will join seven… Continue reading Match officials for HBL PSL 2021 confirmed
Industrial sector showing sustained strong growth: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said the country’s large industry was showing strong growth as it increased by 11.4 percent in December 2020 as compared to same month of the preceding year. “Another double digit growth month for Large Scale Manufacturing in December,” he said in… Continue reading Industrial sector showing sustained strong growth: Asad Umar
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- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing business community during his visit to Karachi
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing business community during his visit to Karachi.
