ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said localized and off-grid solutions should be explored to provide electricity in remote areas of Southern Balochistan. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to review the overall energy situation in Balochistan here at his office. Minister for Energy, Advisor… Continue reading Off-grid solutions be explored to provide electricity in Southern Balochistan: Asad
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Pakistan turns down India’s call for allowing Queen’s Counsel in Jadhav case
Shumaila Andleeb ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): Pakistan on Friday categorically rejected any possibility to allow a Queen’s Counsel by India to represent its spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, currently on a death row in Pakistan. “Allowing a Queen’s Counsel for Jadhav is out of question as only a lawyer with license to practice in Pakistan can appear… Continue reading Pakistan turns down India’s call for allowing Queen’s Counsel in Jadhav case
PM for end to patwari, corruption culture through digitization
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed the provincial chief secretaries to do away with the patwari and corruption culture in the province by digitizing the land transfer and other processes. Chairing the weekly meeting of National Coordination Committee for Housing, Construction and Development here, the prime minister instructed for strict punishment… Continue reading PM for end to patwari, corruption culture through digitization
PM directs fair use of Balochistan’s mineral resources for public prosperity
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed the authorities concerned to ensure fair utilization of Balochistan’s mineral resources in a way to bring in prosperity to the provincial population. Chairing a high level meeting to discuss the utilization of Balochistan’s mineral resources, the prime minister instructed the cabinet members and relevant ministries… Continue reading PM directs fair use of Balochistan’s mineral resources for public prosperity
President for diversification, value addition to explore untapped export markets
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday said the diversification and value addition of products were a must to achieve higher exports and explore the yet untapped global markets, particularly the African region. Addressing the 4th Export Trophy arranged by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the… Continue reading President for diversification, value addition to explore untapped export markets
PM approves setting up 3 markets at borders with Afghanistan, Iran
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday approved the establishment of three border markets along Pakistan’s bordering areas with Afghanistan and Iran as a pilot project. Setting up of two border markets in Balochistan and one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the pilot project, and to be completed by February next, was aimed… Continue reading PM approves setting up 3 markets at borders with Afghanistan, Iran
Pakistan rejects baseless and misleading assertions made by Indian Minister: FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Rejecting the baseless assertions made by Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, in Rajya Sabha, Pakistan on Thursday said India cannot mislead the world community by leveling unfounded allegations against others. “With its gross and systematic human rights violations and state-terrorism in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and… Continue reading Pakistan rejects baseless and misleading assertions made by Indian Minister: FO Spokesperson
Zong 4G plays role of primary connectivity provider in CPEC projects: Wang Hua
BEIJING, Sep 17 (APP): In a majority of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, Zong 4G is playing the role of primary connectivity provider thanks to its unrivaled network footprint and best-in-class high-speed data products and services that have stimulated digital penetration in the country. “The CPEC is moving ahead at an impressive pace… Continue reading Zong 4G plays role of primary connectivity provider in CPEC projects: Wang Hua
Karot Hydropower Station spillway road bridge opening a milestone: CGGC
BEIJING, Sep 17 (APP): The opening of the spillway road bridge for the Karot Hydropower Station being completed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a milestone in the construction of Karot Hydropower station, an official of China Gezhouba Group Co., (CGGC) said on Thursday. After 867 days of construction, the spillway road bridge for… Continue reading Karot Hydropower Station spillway road bridge opening a milestone: CGGC
PM asks world to act fast against climate change to save endangered generations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday warned the world that as ice at poles melted fast and temperatures rose globally, any negligence towards the climate change could put the future generations in danger. “If the world does not take notice now, I am afraid we will be endangering our future generations,”the prime… Continue reading PM asks world to act fast against climate change to save endangered generations
Country to soon come out of FATF’s grey list : Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday expressed the optimism that the country would soon come out of grey list of Financial Action Task Force in the wake of legislation by the parliament. He said those, who wanted to push Pakistan to the blacklist, would never succeed in… Continue reading Country to soon come out of FATF’s grey list : Shibli
Shahid Afridi bats for PCB’s current domestic structure
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP): Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has thrown his weight behind the current domestic cricket structure a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is also the Patron of the Pakistan Cricket Board, fully backed it during a broadcast deal signing ceremony between the PCB and PTV Sports. Afridi,… Continue reading Shahid Afridi bats for PCB’s current domestic structure
Ambassador Haque, Chinese Minister Li discuss transport cooperation under CPEC
BEIJING, Sep 17(APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin-ul-Haque held a meeting with China’s Minister for Transport, Li Xiaopeng here on Thursday. Ambassador Haque and Minister Li held an in-depth exchange of views on various aspects of transport cooperation under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), including the Karakoram and other major highways, connectivity projects in Gwadar,… Continue reading Ambassador Haque, Chinese Minister Li discuss transport cooperation under CPEC
Upcoming FATF review to go well for Pakistan: Chinese Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Th outgoing Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Yao Jing, Thursday expressed his confidence that October review of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) would go well for Pakistan. He made the remark during a farewell call on the Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh here… Continue reading Upcoming FATF review to go well for Pakistan: Chinese Ambassador
Real face of India needs to be exposed: President
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday said that the real face of India needed to be exposed as it had unleashed a reign of terror against the innocent population of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) and other minority groups. He made these remarks during the meetings with Pakistan’s Ambassadors-designate… Continue reading Real face of India needs to be exposed: President
DG, SBP inspects sports development schemes
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh on Thursday visited Narowal district and inspected Gymnasium Hall, E-Library and other development schemes. Director General Sports Punjab was accompanied by Divisional Sports Officer Gujranwala Khawaja Saifur Rehman, Deputy Director Planning Rauf Bajwa, Project Director PMU Naveed Anjum, Assistant Project Director… Continue reading DG, SBP inspects sports development schemes
AJK PM assures free and fair elections in the region.
MUZAFFARABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan has reaffirmed his government’s resolve to hold free, fair and transparent election in free and peaceful atmosphere to the people to elect their true representatives. Addressing a public meeting at the residence of Minister for Power Development Choudhary Rukhsar Ahmed in… Continue reading AJK PM assures free and fair elections in the region.
PCB terms $200m deal a game-changer: Wasim Khan
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday said the $200 million three-year deal broadcast agreement would change the landscape of Pakistan cricket and promised that the money would be ring-fenced to ensure it was reinvested into cricket. In 2015, the PCB had sold international rights, which are still up… Continue reading PCB terms $200m deal a game-changer: Wasim Khan
PCB terminates contract with HBL PSL’s international media rights holder
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced it has terminated the contract of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 international media rights partner following a series of breaches, including matters relating to payments. Techfront International FZE had secured HBL PSL’s international media rights from 2019-2021, but due to… Continue reading PCB terminates contract with HBL PSL’s international media rights holder
Saleem Malik’s appeal to be heard on 30 September
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP):Former Lahore High Court Judge, Mr Justice (retd) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, in his capacity as an independent adjudicator, will hear Saleem Malik’s appeal on 30 September here at the National High Performance Centre. Notices for the hearing have been issued to Saleem Malik and the Pakistan Cricket Board, said a… Continue reading Saleem Malik’s appeal to be heard on 30 September
- Lone along with Friends of Kashmir reps apprise US MP on Indian atrocities
- President Asif Ali Zardari offering Fateha during his visit to the family home of Shaheed Major Babar Khan
- Governor of the Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
- CM lays foundation stone of ‘Nawaz Sharif IT city’ in Lahore
- Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressing a press conference at Aiwan-e-Iqbal
