ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wednesday allowed amendment in the import of Customs Duty Free Cars under disabled persons ‘scheme and increased the limit of importing cars under the scheme. The ECC meeting was chaired by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez… Continue reading ECC increases limit of importing duty free cars under disabled persons’ scheme
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No rules, constitution violated to run proceeding of NA: Dr Babar Awan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Zaheer ud Din Babar Awan said no rules and constitution was violated to run the proceeding of the National Assembly. Speaking in the National Assembly, the advisor said worldwide parliaments were being run through certain rules and procedures which were framed under the… Continue reading No rules, constitution violated to run proceeding of NA: Dr Babar Awan
Rashakai SEZ to inject new momentum into Pakistan’s economic development: China
BEIJING, Sep 16 (APP): A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Wednesday that the development of Rashakai Special Economic Zone would boost high quality development of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and inject a new momentum into Pakistan’s economic development. “It will surely boost high quality development of the CPEC and inject new momentum… Continue reading Rashakai SEZ to inject new momentum into Pakistan’s economic development: China
Govt to review federal capital’s master plan; Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Minister for Interior Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Wednesday informed the Senate that the government has decided to review the master plan of Islamabad and several steps have been taken in this regard. In a written reply in the upper house of the parliament, Ijaz Shah said that the initial master plan… Continue reading Govt to review federal capital’s master plan; Senate told
Chinese Ambassador pays farewell visit to Minister for Maritime Affairs
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Wednesday paid a farewell visit to Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi. During the meeting, minister praised the Ambassador for further bolstering Pak-China ties, said a press release. Chinese Ambassador expressed gratitude over Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) efforts in getting Gwadar… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador pays farewell visit to Minister for Maritime Affairs
World has to be united on climate change: Amin Aslam
LAHORE, Sep 16 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said on Wednesday the world had to be united on the issue of climate change to save the earth. Addressing as a chief guest at a programme to celebrate the World Ozone Day jointly organised by the Ministry of Climate Change… Continue reading World has to be united on climate change: Amin Aslam
NLCC carried out anti-locust operation over 520 hectares of Lasbella
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):National Locust Control Center (NLCC) on Wednesday carried out anti-pest operation over 520 hectares of District Lasbella of Balochistan during last 24 hours in order to eliminate it completely from the country. The joint teams of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, provincial agriculture departments and the Pakistan Army were… Continue reading NLCC carried out anti-locust operation over 520 hectares of Lasbella
UK Foreign Secretary urges parties to ‘seize opportunity’ in historic Afghan peace talks
LONDON, Sept 13 (APP): The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab while welcoming the peace talks on Afghanistan which started in Doha on September 12 said that this could lead to “real, positive change”. In a statement issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP Foreign Secretary Dominic… Continue reading UK Foreign Secretary urges parties to ‘seize opportunity’ in historic Afghan peace talks
PPBL appoints Amir Shah as its president of UK chapter
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Pakistan Professional Boxing League (PPBL) has appointed Syed Amir Shah as its president of the UK chapter for the promotion of its interests in that country. “Amir Shah, who has also been appointed as director of PPBL will also organize exhibition and title fights in the UK under our [PPBL’s] banner,”… Continue reading PPBL appoints Amir Shah as its president of UK chapter
President Alvi greets Sardar Ali Gohar Mahar on becoming chief of Mahar tribe
KARACHI, Sep 13 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Sunday visited the residence of leader of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Sardar Ali Gohar Khan Mahar and congratulated him on being elected as chief of the Mahar tribe. Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail, Member of the National Assembly Jai Parkash, members of the Sindh Assembly Firdous… Continue reading President Alvi greets Sardar Ali Gohar Mahar on becoming chief of Mahar tribe
Afghan FM lauds Pakistan’s support for lasting peace
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Muhammad Haneef Atmar, on Sunday appreciated Pakistan’s continuous support for a durable peace in Afghanistan. In a tweet, Atmar fully endorsed Pakistan Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s views at the commencement of Intra-Afghan negotiations yesterday. “I fully share the view of SM Qureshi & Foreign… Continue reading Afghan FM lauds Pakistan’s support for lasting peace
Domestic players not required to resign from their departments: PCB
LAHORE, Sep 13 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reiterated that the domestic players are not required to resign from their parent departments to obtain contracts for the 2020-21 domestic season, which commences on 30 September with the National T20 Cup. “The PCB is neither asking the players to resign nor to cancel existing… Continue reading Domestic players not required to resign from their departments: PCB
Terrorist commander amid 3 members killed in IBO near North, South Waziristan boundary
RAWALPINDI, Sep 13 (APP): Terrorist commander, Ihsan Ullah alias Ihsan Sanray along with three other terrorists was killed on Sunday during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Ghariom, Shaktu near the inter district boundary of North and South Waziristan. Ihsan Sanray masterminded numerous terrorist activities where his successful execution in the IBO was termed as… Continue reading Terrorist commander amid 3 members killed in IBO near North, South Waziristan boundary
President Alvi chairs meeting of investors
KARACHI, Sep 13 (APP): Ravi City and Bundle Island projects hold tremendous attraction for foreign investors, said President Arif Alvi here on Sunday. Chairing a meeting at Sindh Governor House, attended by investors and members of varied business communities, he said the two projects would also create immense employment opportunities for the locals. Governor of… Continue reading President Alvi chairs meeting of investors
India’s sagging economy urgent than border tensions: Global Times
BEIJING, Sep 13 (APP): China and India clearly understand that a military confrontation or a war could be hugely destructive for both sides, which is a dreadful scenario and would be particularly unbearable for the Indian economy struggling in a dire contraction. There is no denying that India’s economy has been experiencing a frustrating and… Continue reading India’s sagging economy urgent than border tensions: Global Times
Improving country’s credibility, image PTI govt credit: Punjab governor
LAHORE, Sep 13 (APP): Saving country from imminent bankruptcy, re-negotiating IMF’s tough conditionalities, averting being black-listed on the FATF, neutralising threats on borders besides improving country’s credibility and image internationally are major achievements of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government during the past two years. This was stated by Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar while relating… Continue reading Improving country’s credibility, image PTI govt credit: Punjab governor
FM Qureshi urges ARF members to raise voice against Islamophobia
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) members to raise voice against the rise of “Islamophobia” and extremist tendencies in the region and around the globe. While emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to inter-faith harmony, the foreign minister informed that Pakistan took the… Continue reading FM Qureshi urges ARF members to raise voice against Islamophobia
Fai urges UN chief to appoint special envoy to settle Kashmir dispute
NEW YORK, Sep 12 (APP): A prominent Kashmiri leader has voiced grave concern over the deteriorating situation in the Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to dispatch a special envoy to help resolve the decades-old Kashmir dispute. In a statement, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary-General of the Washington-based World… Continue reading Fai urges UN chief to appoint special envoy to settle Kashmir dispute
WCOP appreciates launching of “Roshan Digital Account”
LONDON, Sep 12 (APP): The World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP) has welcomed and appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government for launching “Roshan Pakistan Digital Account” for overseas Pakistanis to facilitate them in investments and remittances in Pakistan. “The opening of this “Roshan Digital Account” for Overseas Pakistanis is a big step to… Continue reading WCOP appreciates launching of “Roshan Digital Account”
Doha Intra-Afghan talks ‘major opportunity’ to attain peace in Afghanistan: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 12 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the start of face-to-face talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha on Saturday, saying they present a “major opportunity to achieve the long-held aspirations of the people of Afghanistan for peace.” In a video message released in New York, he assured of… Continue reading Doha Intra-Afghan talks ‘major opportunity’ to attain peace in Afghanistan: UN chief
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