SIALKOT, Sep 12 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has said that the government was evolving effective policies to boost industrial sector. He said that the business community was being taken into confidence for complete implementation on business and investment-friendly policies in the country. He… Continue reading Effective policies being evolved to boost industry:Dawood
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Meeting held to review progress on Motorway case
LAHORE, Sep 12 (APP): A high level meeting was held under the chair of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar to review the progress on the motorway case. The members of investigative committee informed the chief minister about progress on the case. It has been decided in the meeting to link Punjab Police Helpline 15… Continue reading Meeting held to review progress on Motorway case
Accused involved in Gujjarpura incident identified: CM
LAHORE, Sep 12 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that police has adopted scientific investigation method to identify the criminals involved in the motorway rape incident occurred at the night between 9th and 10th September on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway. “I also personally monitored the progress made in the investigation and issued… Continue reading Accused involved in Gujjarpura incident identified: CM
Video clip highlights President Alvi’s major role on national issues
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP):A short video clip uploaded on Twitter, a popular social media handle, on Saturday highlighted the major role played by President Dr Arif Alvi on diverse issues of national importance during the last two years. According to about five-minute duration video clip, the president played a very active and leading role on… Continue reading Video clip highlights President Alvi’s major role on national issues
55th anniversary of Maj. Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, observed
RAWALPINDI, Sep 12 (APP):The 55th martyrdom anniversary of Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, was being observed on Saturday to pay tribute to the valour and sacrifice of the valiant martyr. The wreath was laid to his grave at his village Ladian, District Gujrat, to pay homage to the brave son of soil and hero… Continue reading 55th anniversary of Maj. Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, observed
Chairman Think Tank Pakistan (London) strongly condemns horrific rape incident on Motorway
LONDON, Sep 12 (APP):Farasat Latif, Chairman Think Tank Pakistan (London) on behalf of his organization has strongly condemned the horrific incident of rape on Lahore Sialkot motorway at the early hours of Thursday on September 10. In a statement issued here on Saturday,Farasat Latif urged the govt to take swift and strict action against the… Continue reading Chairman Think Tank Pakistan (London) strongly condemns horrific rape incident on Motorway
Japanese envoy welcomes commencement of Afghan peace negotiations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan MATSUDA Kuninori on Saturday welcomed the commencement of peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha, Qatar. Ambassador MATSUDA commended Pakistan’s contributions to the Afghan peace process, including facilitating the US-Taliban Agreement. The Japanese government, he said, strongly hoped that the negotiations would make… Continue reading Japanese envoy welcomes commencement of Afghan peace negotiations
Hindu fanaticism proved authenticity of two-nation theory: AJK President
MIRPUR (AJK): Sept12 (APP): Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that strong and stable Pakistan was not only the dream of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah but it also guaranteed freedom of the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to delegations from different strata of life on Saturday, he said, “the principles… Continue reading Hindu fanaticism proved authenticity of two-nation theory: AJK President
Sepoy embraces martyrdom after IED explosion in NW
RAWALPINDI, Sep 12 (APP): A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near security forces check post on Road Boya- Miranshah in Northwazirstan. Sepoy Sajid, age 33 years embraced shahadat during the explosion, said an ISPR press release. The security forces had cordoned the area for clearance operation.
Provision of Gas facility to 25 villages, adjacent localities approved: Amin Aslam
Attock, Sep 12 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Saturday said that provision of gas facility to 25 villages and adjacent localities of NA-56 had been approved. While addressing a gathering in Pindigheb, he said the government believed in across the board provision of facilities without any discrimination. He… Continue reading Provision of Gas facility to 25 villages, adjacent localities approved: Amin Aslam
Naval Chief visits Pakistan Navy installations at Gwadar, Ormara
KARACHI, Sep 12 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, on Saturday inaugurated Marines Training Center at Gwadar and infrastructure of 21st Air Defence Battalion at Ormara. He was in a visit to Pakistan Navy units at Coastal Areas, he was received by Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi on arrival… Continue reading Naval Chief visits Pakistan Navy installations at Gwadar, Ormara
Shibli pays tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said that on the day of martyrdom of Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed, on 12th September, 1965 and the nation pays homage to its hero. In a tweet, he said the nation was proud of the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives… Continue reading Shibli pays tribute to Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed
Commander US CENTCOM calls on COAS, discuss geo-strategic, Kashmir situation: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Sep 11 (APP): Commander US CENTCOM General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting, geo-strategic environment, regional security, Pak-US military cooperation including Afghanistan Peace Process and Kashmir situation were discussed, said Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Babar Iftikhar in a… Continue reading Commander US CENTCOM calls on COAS, discuss geo-strategic, Kashmir situation: DG ISPR
Finally a day Afghans have been yearning for; PM on start of Intra-Afghan Negotiations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday warmly welcomed the announcement for start of Intra-Afghan Negotiations on Saturday (September 12), saying, “finally our combined efforts have brought forth the day that the Afghan people have been yearning for.” The prime minister, in a statement, said for more than 40 years, Afghans had suffered… Continue reading Finally a day Afghans have been yearning for; PM on start of Intra-Afghan Negotiations
PTI govt determined to achieve `Quaid ka Pakistan’
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): The government of Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) was determined to turn the country into “Quaid ka Pakistan” by undertaking far reaching policies and measures. According to Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted to see the country as Islamic welfare… Continue reading PTI govt determined to achieve `Quaid ka Pakistan’
Progress, prosperity of backward areas present govt’s foremost priority: PM
QUETTA, Sep 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the progress and prosperity of backward areas along with the welfare and betterment of their residents was the foremost priority of the present government. He said unfortunately, the promises made with Balochistan in the past could not be implemented, however, the allocation of maximum… Continue reading Progress, prosperity of backward areas present govt’s foremost priority: PM
Draft of Punjab’s first-ever sports policy finalised: Punjab sports minister
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 11 (APP): Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti has said the draft of Punjab’s first-ever sports policy has been finalized and it will be presented in Punjab’s first cabinet meeting for approval. He made the announcement while talking to the media at the National… Continue reading Draft of Punjab’s first-ever sports policy finalised: Punjab sports minister
Quaid’s vision of vibrant, prosperous Pakistan remains our goal: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Sep 11 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said Quaid-e-Azam’s vision of a vibrant, peaceful and prosperous Pakistan remains our goal. The COAS paid tribute to the father of the nation on his death anniversary, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release. He said, “The nation… Continue reading Quaid’s vision of vibrant, prosperous Pakistan remains our goal: COAS
PM for prioritizing development projects to create wealth, jobs in Balochistan
QUETTA, Sep 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the Balochistan government to define priorities for the development projects, which could create wealth and open up employment opportunities in the province. The prime minister, in a meeting here during his brief visit to review the magnitude of losses by heavy rains and floods in… Continue reading PM for prioritizing development projects to create wealth, jobs in Balochistan
‘China needs to be prepared to defeat India’s illusions through military actions’
BEIJING, Sep 11 (APP): “Facts show that it is difficult for China to keep India rational on important issues through persuasion and talks. Our effective use of strength is indispensable. We must increase the cost of risky gambles of India on the border issue. “While making diplomatic efforts, we need to be prepared to completely… Continue reading ‘China needs to be prepared to defeat India’s illusions through military actions’
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