ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): The national tally on Sunday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 32,265 with 1,346 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,542 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Fifty Three corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 44 of them were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 53 lives, infects 1,346 more people
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CDA starts COVID-19 vaccination
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started vaccination of health care staff of the authority against COVID-19. The vaccination process was being carried out at the CDA Hospital and in the first phase, the hospital staff and employees of the Directorate of Health Services were being vaccinated. The doze of vaccination… Continue reading CDA starts COVID-19 vaccination
Libyan delegates elect temporary executive authority as political talks end in Geneva
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 06 (APP): The 74-members of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) have selected an interim Prime Minister and President of its new executive council, marking what the United Nations Special Representative called another “historic moment” on the road to unification of the war-torn country and national elections in December. The winning slate… Continue reading Libyan delegates elect temporary executive authority as political talks end in Geneva
OIC’s unified message to India “critical” for Kashmir resolution: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said a unified political message to India from Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) would be critical to help rescind Indian unilateral actions, end human rights abuses and seek peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute. The foreign minister, in a video message at the Ambassadorial Meeting… Continue reading OIC’s unified message to India “critical” for Kashmir resolution: Qureshi
CM declares Mari as tourist hub after announcing multiple development schemes
RAJANPUR, Feb 06 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar declared the hill station Mari located at an altitude of 5,000 feet amidst the serene landscapes with snow-capped hills as tourist place here on Saturday. Earlier, the CM left for a day-long visit to district Rajanpur. It was termed as the first ever visit of any… Continue reading CM declares Mari as tourist hub after announcing multiple development schemes
PCB condoles umpire Said Shah’s death
Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board has condoled the passing of former Test umpire Said Shah. Said, expired Friday evening in his hometown Peshawar at the age of 80 years. Said umpired in one Test match in 1997 between Pakistan and West Indies that was played in Peshawar. Said also umpired… Continue reading PCB condoles umpire Said Shah’s death
PM for special focus on skill development to nurture academia-market linkage
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday while stressing on vocational training and skill development said imparting modern skill training could better help explore youth’s potential. Chairing a meeting for promotion of knowledge economy in the country, the prime minister said technical and professional training should be designed in accordance with the… Continue reading PM for special focus on skill development to nurture academia-market linkage
Stunning spots of KP back on radar of tourists
By Naveel Ahmed ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Stunning and snowy tourist resorts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are back on the radar of adventurous tourists with thousands thronging snow festivals and winter sports competitions being held at its snow-capped mountains and valleys in the ongoing winter season. It is, indeed, vindication of the world’s stance that… Continue reading Stunning spots of KP back on radar of tourists
CPEC to contribute in Pakistan’s economic progress: Senator Saif
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Convener Senate Special Committee on National Cohesion, Senator Muhammad Ali Saif on Saturday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offered huge job opportunities which were needed to be utilized in favor of Pakistan especially for developing the industrial sector of the country. Talking to APP, he said that CPEC has potential… Continue reading CPEC to contribute in Pakistan’s economic progress: Senator Saif
Pakistan stands with Kashmiris till they get right to self-determination: Mazari
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Minister for Human Rights Dr Shrieen M Mazari has said that the entire Pakistani nation stood with Kashmiris with heart and soul till they got their right to self-determination according to the resolution of United Nations Security Council. The v Modi regime in a total contravention of the Geneva Convention had… Continue reading Pakistan stands with Kashmiris till they get right to self-determination: Mazari
Fundamental rights revoked in the name of reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir: Andy Vermaut
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Andy Vermaut Europee, with the international alliance for the defense of rights and freedoms (AIDL), has shown his concern over the India’s aggression in occupied Jammu & Kashmir. On the Kashmir Solidarity Day the other day, she said “I demonstrate my deepest respect for the just struggle of the Kashmir citizens… Continue reading Fundamental rights revoked in the name of reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir: Andy Vermaut
PM assures all out support to promote KP tourism, conserve forests
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday while calling for exploiting immense potential in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, assured the federal government’s all out support to promote tourism and environmental and forest conservation in the province. The prime minister, in a meeting with the parliamentarians, also assured for the expansion of Swat Motorway, on the… Continue reading PM assures all out support to promote KP tourism, conserve forests
Kashmir Solidarity Day observed at Pakistan Embassy, Tokyo
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed at the Chancery of Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo on February 5, Friday, to express solidarity with Kashmiri people and condemn Indian forces’ atrocities in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). A broad cross section of Japanese society comprising academics, journalists, think… Continue reading Kashmir Solidarity Day observed at Pakistan Embassy, Tokyo
New York State Assembly proclaims Feb. 5 as ‘Kashmir Day’; Pakistanis observe Solidarity Day with fervour
NEW YORK, Feb 06 (APP): New York became the first state in the United States to proclaim February 5 as “Kashmir Day” on Friday when Pakistani and Kashmiri communities across the country observed Kashmir Solidarity Day, voicing full support to the just struggle of Kashmiri people for the exercise of their U.N.-promised right to self-determination.… Continue reading New York State Assembly proclaims Feb. 5 as ‘Kashmir Day’; Pakistanis observe Solidarity Day with fervour
MoHR portal to help users to learn about their rights rights
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): The Ministry of Human Rights portal would enable users to learn about their rights guaranteed to them in the Constitution as well as federal and provincial legislation, said an official of MoHR . The portal will serve as a platform for creating awareness about human rights laws, practices and gaps. He… Continue reading MoHR portal to help users to learn about their rights rights
COVID-19 claims 28 lives, infects 1,286 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): The national tally on Saturday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 32,514 with 1,286 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,198 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Twenty Eight corona patients have died during past 24 hours who were under treatment in hospital on… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 28 lives, infects 1,286 more people
Chairman EU-Pak Friendship Federation visits LoC, vows support for Kashmiri brethren
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Chairman EU-Pak Friendship Federation Europe, Chaudhry Perveiz Iqbal Losar visited Shaheen Top, Line of Control(LoC) on Saturday. Kashmiri brothers and sisters have sacrificed so much in their struggle of self-determination and supported Pak Army while standing with them shoulder to shoulder, he said while addressing a public gathering at Shaheen Top,… Continue reading Chairman EU-Pak Friendship Federation visits LoC, vows support for Kashmiri brethren
China-CAREC cooperation to bear fruit on enhanced trade ties: Experts
BEIJING, Feb 6 (APP): Appropriate niches, cooperation and dialogue between China and the other members of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation Program should be enhanced to boost trade, experts said. The CAREC Program, initiated by the Asian Development Bank in 1997 to encourage regional cooperation, covers Pakistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic,… Continue reading China-CAREC cooperation to bear fruit on enhanced trade ties: Experts
Pak-China business matching event in buffalo industry held for boosting investment
BEIJING, Feb. 6 (APP): The first business matchmaking event between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises in the buffalo industry was held by the Pakistan-China Agriculture Cooperation Information Platform, established last month aiming to break information barriers between agricultural enterprises of the both sides and enhance pragmatic cooperation. Gathering representatives from Chinese and Pakistani leading companies and… Continue reading Pak-China business matching event in buffalo industry held for boosting investment
CPEC bringing regional stability, connectivity, development & prosperity
BEIJING, Feb 6 (APP): China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) will not only push Pakistan’s economy onto the track of fast development, but also lead the whole region to stability, connectivity, development and prosperity with the active participation of Afghanistan, Central Asian countries and other regional countries. These views were expressed by Cheng Xizhong, visiting professor at Southwest… Continue reading CPEC bringing regional stability, connectivity, development & prosperity
