ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):The latest “Kindness Train” carrying humanitarian aid to disaster-hit Pakistan departed from Türkiye’s northwestern Kocaeli province, local media reported on Sunday. The 12th train is loaded with humanitarian aid materials prepared with the support of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) under the coordination of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). According to a… Continue reading Türkiye’s 12th ‘Kindness Train’ carrying aid departs for flood-hit Pakistan
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Indian military, religious aggression biggest threat Kashmiris ever faced: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): The speakers at a seminar organized by World Muslim Congress have termed the India’s military repression, demographic engineering and its religious and civilizational aggression in Kashmir as a biggest threat Kashmiris have ever faced. The seminar titled “Indian Military Repression, Demographic Engineering, religious and civilization aggression in occupied Kashmir” held on… Continue reading Indian military, religious aggression biggest threat Kashmiris ever faced: Speakers
Efforts afoot to start Ethiopian airlines’ flight operations in Pakistan: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula Thursday said concerted efforts were underway to start the fight operations of Ethiopian airlines in Pakistan soon. The envoy informed a delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), which called on him here, that he was in constant contact with the… Continue reading Efforts afoot to start Ethiopian airlines’ flight operations in Pakistan: Envoy
UK Aid helping with shelter, emergency healthcare to flood-affected people: British HC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr. Christian Turner on Thursday said that Pakistan is facing a growing flood-fuelled public health crisis and UK Aid is helping with shelter, clean water, and emergency healthcare. He made these remarks during his visit to Mirpur Khas where he observed the UK-funded aid projects in… Continue reading UK Aid helping with shelter, emergency healthcare to flood-affected people: British HC
PAF rescue, rehabilitation operations in full swing in flood-hit areas
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations are in full swing in flood affected areas of KP, Sindh, Balochistan and South Punjab. The PAF personnel had been working round the clock for the well-being and timely provision of basic necessities of food, shelter, drinking water and medical assistance… Continue reading PAF rescue, rehabilitation operations in full swing in flood-hit areas
Efforts afoot to restore railway services by reconstructing Hirok bridge: Saad Rafique
QUETTA, Sep 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Friday said that efforts were afoot to restore railway services in order to provide maximum facilities to masses in the country, especially flood-hit Balochistan. The said views were expressed by the minister while inspecting the damaged Hirok Railway Bridge. On this occasion, Railway, NLC… Continue reading Efforts afoot to restore railway services by reconstructing Hirok bridge: Saad Rafique
Establishment of Turkish Cultural Center would strengthen bilateral relations: Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP):Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that the history and culture of our brother country Turkey was very important for us and establishment of the Turkish Cultural Center in Karachi would further strengthen the relations between the two countries. “The role of Turkey in the development of Pakistan is unforgettable.… Continue reading Establishment of Turkish Cultural Center would strengthen bilateral relations: Murtaza Wahab
Govt efforts continue to reduce number of missing persons
ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday assured the participants of the cabinet sub-committee on enforced disappearance and missing persons that government’s effort was to reduce the number of missing persons cases in future and get rid of this scourge. He expressed these views while chairing… Continue reading Govt efforts continue to reduce number of missing persons
Ashrafi urges Muslim world’s aid agencies to help flood victims in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, emphasizing the need to accelerate the relief activities, Thursday urged the Muslim world’s aid agencies to help the flood victims in Pakistan. Talking to APP, Ashrafi who is also the chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council, assured… Continue reading Ashrafi urges Muslim world’s aid agencies to help flood victims in Pakistan
Maryam alleges Imran recieved foreign funding to damage moral values, national politics
ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Thursday accused Imran Khan of receiving foreign funding to damage national politics and moral values. Imran Khan was launched to destroy the youth’s future, undermine country’s economy and all the national institutions should take note of of Imran’s deception, Maryam Nawaz said… Continue reading Maryam alleges Imran recieved foreign funding to damage moral values, national politics
Imran to face public wrath for persistent anti-institutions campaign: Javed Latif
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Wednesday warned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan of severe public reaction and wrath if he did not abandon his “systematic campaign” against state institutions. He said there must not be multiple standards of accountability for different political parties, and Imran Khan should also be made accountable… Continue reading Imran to face public wrath for persistent anti-institutions campaign: Javed Latif
China-Nepal cross-border railway project to deep bilateral trade
BEIJING, Sep 14 (APP):Nepali Ambassador to China said that the China-Nepal cross-border railway was a great project, which would undoubtedly deepen cultural exchanges and trade between the two countries.Referring to the China-Nepal cross-border railway, Shrestha told Global Times in an interview that the Nepalese people would benefit greatly from such a railway.China will provide aid… Continue reading China-Nepal cross-border railway project to deep bilateral trade
PIA offers 22 percent discount for students on flights between Pakistan-China
BEIJING, Sep 14 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased student discount from 10 percent to 15 percent and an additional 7 percent discount on surcharge making a total discount of around 22 percent on the flights between Pakistan and China. The national flag carrier has also increased baggage allowance upto 80 kilograms for the students,… Continue reading PIA offers 22 percent discount for students on flights between Pakistan-China
Ministry allocates Rs 45 mln for scholarships to minorities’ students
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has allocated Rs 45 million to provide scholarships to minority communities’ students for the financial year (FY) 2022-23. Talking to APP, Ministry’s Spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt informed that the ministry had sought applications from the eligible students from primary to university level particularly… Continue reading Ministry allocates Rs 45 mln for scholarships to minorities’ students
Miftah assures APTMA of full support to meet exports target
LAHORE, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Miftah Ismail Saturday assured the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) of the government’s full support in meeting the exports target for the current fiscal year.He was speaking to the APTMA members during his visit to the APTMA House here. Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique,… Continue reading Miftah assures APTMA of full support to meet exports target
No aid needed with 15pc exports/tax to GDP ratio: Miftah
LAHORE, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail said on Saturday that if Pakistan boosts its rate of tax-to-GDP and exports-to-GDP up to 15 per cent, the government would not need to ask for aid from the world. Talking to business community here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he… Continue reading No aid needed with 15pc exports/tax to GDP ratio: Miftah
Army Chief to visit far-flung areas of interior Sindh’s Dadu district: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Sep 10 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday would visit far-flung areas of interior Sindh in Dadu district. The COAS would spend time with flood affected people in relief and medical camps and also meet Pakistan Army troops busy in rescue and relief activities. Later, the COAS would be… Continue reading Army Chief to visit far-flung areas of interior Sindh’s Dadu district: ISPR
Ismaili Imamat donates $10 million to flood relief efforts
ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): The Ismaili Imamat has announced it will be donating US$10 million to support relief efforts following the severe flooding in Pakistan. $5m will be donated directly to the Government of Pakistan while a further $5m will be provided to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies in the country, which are… Continue reading Ismaili Imamat donates $10 million to flood relief efforts
279 people died in KP due to floods; Rs 105bln losses reported: PA told
PESHAWAR, Sep 05 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Labour Shaukat Yousafzai on Monday told the provincial assembly that as many as 279 people died, 600,000 became homeless in the province due to flash floods while Rs 105 billion losses of infrastructure were reported. Responding to an adjournment motion of the opposition, the minister said that… Continue reading 279 people died in KP due to floods; Rs 105bln losses reported: PA told
Marriyum grieved over demise of PML-N leader Rana Zahid
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of Rana Zahid Hussain who was a leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as well as former Member of National Assembly. She, in a condolence message, prayed to the Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace… Continue reading Marriyum grieved over demise of PML-N leader Rana Zahid
