ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Nong Rong on Tuesday handed over $300,000 emergency cash assistance to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society to help flood disaster-affected people. Addressing the donation ceremony, the Chinese Ambassador said that Pakistan is now facing a severe flood disaster, which caused many casualties and heavy economic losses. “We… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador hands over $300,000 emergency cash assistance for flood-affected people
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‘Sahib-e-Nisab’ must pay Zakat in advance for flood victims’ support: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Tuesday appealed the ‘Sahib-e-Nisab’ to pay their Zakat in advance in order to support the flood affected people across the country. Addressing a press conference here, Ashrafi who is also the chairman of Pakistan Ulema… Continue reading ‘Sahib-e-Nisab’ must pay Zakat in advance for flood victims’ support: Ashrafi
Amir Muqam visits flood-hit areas of Swat, Kalam, Madian, Bahrain
PESHAWAR, Aug 30 (APP): On the special instruction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Political and Public Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam Tuesday visited flood-hit areas of Swat including Kalam, Madian and Bahrain. During an aerial view, Amir Muqam had witnessed the affected areas in Kalam, Madian and Bahrain. He also… Continue reading Amir Muqam visits flood-hit areas of Swat, Kalam, Madian, Bahrain
ASEAN emerges as the fifth largest economic community in world: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Chairman of ASEAN Committee in Islamabad and Ambassador of Viet Nam Nguyen Tien Phong here on Tuesday said that the association had become the fifth largest economic community in the world, a reliable and vital partner of many countries. Talking to the Ambassadors of members states of Association of Southeast Asian… Continue reading ASEAN emerges as the fifth largest economic community in world: Ambassador
Fiscal-monetary policy coordination imperative for effective growth: Miftah
ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail here on Monday shared the fiscal measures being undertaken for economic revival of country’s economy with newly appointed Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad. According to a press statement issued by the finance ministry during a meeting with the SBP… Continue reading Fiscal-monetary policy coordination imperative for effective growth: Miftah
Efforts on to reshape economy to export-oriented: Ahsan
LAHORE, Aug 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that the government was working to reshape economy from import substitutions to export oriented. In a meeting with the business community here at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he said the only way for development was… Continue reading Efforts on to reshape economy to export-oriented: Ahsan
Corn experts in China expecting cooperation under CPEC
BEIJING, Aug 17 (APP): China’s 70% of corn imports come from the United States and 29% from Ukraine but China’s demand for corn imports is gradually expanding amidst global political and social upheavals. In June this year, water-logging jeopardized maize yields in China’s north east region, especially in Liao Ning and Ji Lin, causing a… Continue reading Corn experts in China expecting cooperation under CPEC
Govt takes corrective measures to stabilize economy: Shazia Marri
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Shazia Marri on Tuesday said that the government was taking correct measures to stabilize the economy. Addressing a conference on economy, the federal minister said that despite several interventions in the political system of Pakistan and the war against terrorism and extremism, we as… Continue reading Govt takes corrective measures to stabilize economy: Shazia Marri
Denmark Ambassador greets Pakistan on 75th independence anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, Ms Lis Rosenholm on Sunday greeted Pakistan on its 75th independence anniversary and expressed their heartiest felicitations and best wishes to the people of Pakistan. On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan’s independence, on behalf of the people of Denmark, Ambassador Lis Rosenholm, said that… Continue reading Denmark Ambassador greets Pakistan on 75th independence anniversary
KP Governor urges nation to work for country’s development
PESHAWAR, Aug 13 (APP):Acting Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani has congratulated countrymen on 75th Independence Day and said that we must reaffirm our commitment to follow footprints of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and work for the development of the country. In a statement issued in connection with 75th Independence Day, he said that it… Continue reading KP Governor urges nation to work for country’s development
Kashmiris to observe India’s independence day as Black Day on Monday(August 15)
MIRPUR ( AJK) Aug 12 (APP)::In order to express extreme hatred against India besides to register strong protest over Delhi’s forced August 05, 2019 sinister action of scrapping special status of the Jammu and Kashmir state, the people of the disputed Himalayan state living at both sides of the line of control and rest of… Continue reading Kashmiris to observe India’s independence day as Black Day on Monday(August 15)
Railways Minister orders to form strategy to tackle flood
LAHORE, Aug 06 (APP): Railways and Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed the PR administration to form a comprehensive strategic plan to tackle flood waves in future. Presiding over a meeting at the PR headquarters here on Saturday, he appreciated the Railways for organising relief arrangements and provision of food and medical facilities to… Continue reading Railways Minister orders to form strategy to tackle flood
PTI used foreign funding to sabotage democracy, CPEC, economy: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Aug 06 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday fired a broadside on Imran Khan for trying to sabotage democracy, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and national economy in exchange of the foreign funding received by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the last decade. “A conspiracy project, launched by Imran Khan,… Continue reading PTI used foreign funding to sabotage democracy, CPEC, economy: Marriyum
Hanan’s last-minute goal helps Pakistan earn 7th spot
BIRMINGHAM, Aug 06 (APP): Abdul Hanan Shahid scored a last-minute field goal to earn a seventh place win for Pakistan in the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday. Both the teams tried to get a commanding position in the first quarter, but remained unable to score.It was Pakistan that got on the board first… Continue reading Hanan’s last-minute goal helps Pakistan earn 7th spot
President Rotary International positive Pakistan to soon be a polio-free country
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): President Rotary International Jennifer Jones hopes that Pakistan would soon achieve the status of a polio-free country, saying Rotary was committed to keep contributing until the world becomes safe and secure from this disease. “Rotary’s PolioPlus investment in Pakistan for polio eradication is US$353.8 million and overall it’s global contribution has… Continue reading President Rotary International positive Pakistan to soon be a polio-free country
England to launch Pakistan’s bumper season in Karachi and Lahore
LAHORE, Aug 02 (APP): England will play seven T20Is from September 20 to October 2 in Karachi and Lahore in what will be their first visit of the country in 17 years, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced here on Tuesday. The National Stadium will host the matches on September,20,22,23 and 25 before the action will… Continue reading England to launch Pakistan’s bumper season in Karachi and Lahore
OGRA reduces LPG price by Rs29.56 per 11.8-kg cylinder
ISLAMABAD, Aug 01 (APP): Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday issued a price-revision notification of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for August, decreasing the commodity price by Rs29.56 per 11.8-kilogram cylinder. According to the notification, the authority reduced the locally produced LPG price by Rs2.50 per kilogram. After the revised price, the LPG cylinder… Continue reading OGRA reduces LPG price by Rs29.56 per 11.8-kg cylinder
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed assumes charge of Chairman HEC
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed has assumed the charge of Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Monday. He has previously served as Chairman HEC from 2014 to 2018, Executive Director HEC from 2013 to 2014 and as Member (Operations and Planning) HEC from 2005 to 2011, said a news release issued here. Dr.… Continue reading Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed assumes charge of Chairman HEC
SCO plays significant role in economic, trade integration among member states: Ambassador Usmanov
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Aybek Arif Usmanov on Monday said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) block had a significant role in economic and trade integration between the member countries. He said this year, Uzbekistan took over the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which had a lot of… Continue reading SCO plays significant role in economic, trade integration among member states: Ambassador Usmanov
Ceremony marking centenary of LCCI at Governor House
LAHORE, Jul 31 (APP):Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended Centenary Gold Medals Award Ceremony of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) as chief guest at the Governor’s House. Federal Minister of Industries and Production, Syed Murtaza Mahmood, Chinese Consul General Zhao Shireen and former LCCI office-bearers were also present, while LCCI President Mian Nauman… Continue reading Ceremony marking centenary of LCCI at Governor House
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