ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Syed Shibli Faraz on Thursday informed the Senate that the government has prepared a comprehensive plan to revive Pakistan Television’s past glory to make it a financially viable institution. Replying to various questions during Question Hour, the minister said that unfortunately PTV was witnessing decline for… Continue reading Plan afoot to revive PTV’s glory, make a financially viable institution: Senate told
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Fawad terms new LG system as game changer
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said that the new local government system approved by the Prime Minister Imran Khan in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is going to be a game changer. In a tweet, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said the elected chairman or mayor of the entire… Continue reading Fawad terms new LG system as game changer
COVID-19 claims 31 lives, infects 1,508 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): The national tally on Thursday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 32,889 with 1,508 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,772 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Around 31 corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 30 were under treatment in hospital and… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 31 lives, infects 1,508 more people
Torture allegation high in Afghan detention centres: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 03 (APP): “Torture and ill-treatment” of detainees persist in Afghan prisons, with nearly a third of those accused of security and terrorism-related allegations subjected to abuse, a new United Nations report said Wednesday. The report, released jointly by UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Geneva-headquartered UN Human Rights Office, concluded… Continue reading Torture allegation high in Afghan detention centres: UN report
Babar hints for going with winning combination in second Test
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): Pakistani Skipper Babar Azam has hinted to go on with the winning combination of the first Test in the second game against South Africa beginning Thursday at the Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi, saying but the final call on the Playing XI would depend on the conditions on the day. “We are also… Continue reading Babar hints for going with winning combination in second Test
Over 100,000 people will be vaccinated daily in coming days: Ch Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said more than 100,000 people would be able to be vaccinated daily in the coming days. In a tweet, the federal minister stated that the COVID-19 vaccination has been started from today and 40,000 health workers will be vaccinated today. However,… Continue reading Over 100,000 people will be vaccinated daily in coming days: Ch Fawad
Govt to cover 70 percent eligible COVID-19 vaccine recipients by year end: Dr Faisal
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP)::Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan on Wednesday said the government had fixed the target of covering 70 percent eligible COVID-19 recipients by the end of year. Dr Faisal Sultan, in a media briefing here at National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC)… Continue reading Govt to cover 70 percent eligible COVID-19 vaccine recipients by year end: Dr Faisal
Biden signs executive orders reversing Trump’s anti-immigrant policies
WASHINGTON, Feb 03 (APP): President Joe Biden, in a televised ceremony, has signed three executive orders to establish a task force to locate migrant families separated under the Trump administration, reshape U.S. border and asylum policy and review restrictions made to the legal immigration system over the past four years. “There’s a lot of talk,… Continue reading Biden signs executive orders reversing Trump’s anti-immigrant policies
Impartial plebiscite on Kashmir remains Pakistan’s ultimate objective: FM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said Pakistan’s ultimate objective remains the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as per the wishes of the Kashmiri people and relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council through a free and impartial plebiscite. “We will not let anyone take away Kashmir… Continue reading Impartial plebiscite on Kashmir remains Pakistan’s ultimate objective: FM
NCOC initiates national immunisation drive among all federating units
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday simultaneously initiated national immunisation drive against Coronavirus across the country with all federating units including that of AJK and GB. The NCOC held the inaugural ceremony of national Covid immunization program with Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar… Continue reading NCOC initiates national immunisation drive among all federating units
COVID-19 claims 56 lives, infects 1,384 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): The national tally on Wednesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 33,184 with 1,384 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,509 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Fifty Six corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 53 were under treatment in hospital and… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 56 lives, infects 1,384 more people
People benefiting from PM’s strategy regarding coronavirus vaccination, tackling pandemic: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that people were benefiting from successful strategy of Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding coronavirus vaccination and tackling the pandemic. عمران خان کی انسداد کورونااور ویکسینیشن سےمتعلق کامیاب حکمت عملی کے ثمرات عوام تک پہنچنا شروع ہوچکےہیں،تمام صوبوں میں ایک ہی… Continue reading People benefiting from PM’s strategy regarding coronavirus vaccination, tackling pandemic: Shibli
Veteran Pakistani journalist Akmal Aleemi passes away in Washington
NEW YORK, Feb 03 (APP): Eminent Pakistani journalist Syed Akmal Aleemi, who had a long career with Voice of America’s Urdu Service in Washington, D.C., has passed away, his family said on Tuesday. Aleemi, 90, died of a heart attack. He was living with his family in Virginia. After moving to the United States in… Continue reading Veteran Pakistani journalist Akmal Aleemi passes away in Washington
‘Turning back from Afghan peace process would be a tragedy’: Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 03 (APP): Pakistan told a United Nations briefing on Afghanistan Tuesday that turning back from the ongoing Afghan peace process would be a tragedy, especially after making “substantial progress” towards a political solution to the country’s conflict, even though difficulties remain. “It would be a tragedy if because of these difficulties we… Continue reading ‘Turning back from Afghan peace process would be a tragedy’: Pakistan
UN envoy urges Security Council to send ‘clear signal’ in support of democracy in Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 03 (APP): The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy has urged the United Nations Security Council to “collectively send a clear signal in support of democracy” in Myanmar, saying that the power grab by the country’s military was “unconstitutional and illegal.” The envoy, Swiss diplomat Christine Schraner Burgener, addressed 15-member Council during… Continue reading UN envoy urges Security Council to send ‘clear signal’ in support of democracy in Myanmar
British High Commissioner calls on Interior Minister
ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP): British High Commissioner Christian Turner called on Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Tuesday and discussed the matters of mutual interest. The meeting reviewed the progress on extradition treaty between both countries for bringing back convicted persons and those wanted in heinous crimes. Both sides agreed to complete all formalities… Continue reading British High Commissioner calls on Interior Minister
Babar is an honest captain: Mushtaq Ahmed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP): Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed believes Skipper Babar Azam was an honest captain and would learn the art of captaincy quickly, if Misbah ul Haq, Younis Khan and Waqar Younis stay on the same page and guide him. Babar won his first Test as captain when Pakistan defeated South Africa by… Continue reading Babar is an honest captain: Mushtaq Ahmed
Yousuf’s tips helped me improve: Faheem Ashraf
ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP): Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf believes the tips batting coach at the National High Performance Centre (NHPC) Mohammad Yousuf taught him, proved useful in improving his performance with the bat. “The tips Yousuf gave proved very useful for me. I also discussed it with the team management and they told me to… Continue reading Yousuf’s tips helped me improve: Faheem Ashraf
COVID-19 claims 63 lives, infects 1,220 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP): The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 33,365 with 1,220 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,285 people recovered from the disease while the pandemic claimed sixty three lives ,during the last 24 hours. Sixty Three corona patients have died during past 24 hours,… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 63 lives, infects 1,220 more people
MoHR portal to help learning rights
ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (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 here on Tuesday. The portal will serve as a platform for creating awareness about human rights laws, practices and… Continue reading MoHR portal to help learning rights
- Iranian President reiterates commitment to promote bilateral relation with Pakistan
- President of IR Iran, Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is addressing the ceremony in his honour at CM House.
- Iranian President, Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is being conferred a degree by Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori.
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- President Raisi accorded warm welcome on arrival in Karachi
