Gill terms money launderers as real impersonators

Khan standing firm: Shahbaz Gill

ISLAMABAD, Mar 03 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill has said that money launderers who through fake accounts have taken the country’s money outside were the real impersonators. Responding to a statement of PML-N leader Maryam Aurangzeb, he termed the PML-N leadership who have fled abroad on the basis of… Continue reading Gill terms money launderers as real impersonators

NPO seeks proposals, ideas on productivity

ISLAMABAD, Mar 3 (APP):The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is organizing a competition to get ideas, proposals and solutions to promote productivity in the country. The NPO is initiating Pakistan’s first productivity movement through Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) project titled “Improving Competitiveness through Sustainable National Productivity (SNP)”, said NPO document. SNP key activities includes launch… Continue reading NPO seeks proposals, ideas on productivity

Microsoft signs educational transformation agreement with Sindh govt for digitalization of education system

ISLAMABAD, Mar 03 (APP):Microsoft signs an Educational Transformation agreement (ETA), agreement with two major departments of the Government of Sindh, The School Education and Literacy Department (SELD) & Sindh Education Foundation (SEF). The agreement signed here yesterday, based on Microsoft Educational Transformation Framework (ETF) under which Microsoft is committed to make digital transformation of the… Continue reading Microsoft signs educational transformation agreement with Sindh govt for digitalization of education system

PM’s Kamyab Program, relief initiatives spark widespread jubilation

PESHAWAR, Mar 02 (APP): The Kamyab Pakistan interest-free loan inclusive program worth Rs 407 billion and various relief initiatives including significant reduction in petroleum, diesel and electricity’s prices announced by the Prime Minister have sparked widespread jubilation among people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including merged tribal districts. Syed Ishtiaq Urmar, Provincial Minister for Environment and Forests… Continue reading PM’s Kamyab Program, relief initiatives spark widespread jubilation

PKIC, RJ Fleming Co. join hands to launch Pakistan focused private equity fund

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): The Kuwait Investment Authority’s joint venture with the Pakistan government, Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited (PKIC) and R.J. Fleming and Co. Ltd have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly set up and manage under the requisite and appropriate licenses a Private Equity Fund. With PKIC’s strong local… Continue reading PKIC, RJ Fleming Co. join hands to launch Pakistan focused private equity fund

Nathan Lyon focused onto whitewash Test series

ISLAMABAD, Mar 02 (APP):Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon’s was focused onto to win the Test series against Green-Shirts by 3-0, saying it was exciting and proud to be the first Aussie team to tour Pakistan after 24 years and be a part of this moment. “It’s exciting to be here in Pakistan. We haven’t been here… Continue reading Nathan Lyon focused onto whitewash Test series

PM wins hearts of poor by giving historical relief package: Sheikh Rashid

Three accused of Peshawar blast identified: Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed here on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has won the hearts of the poor people by giving historical relief package. Addressing the participants at World Civil Defence Day celebrations held at National Institute of Fire Technology, the minister said that Pakistan was pursuing… Continue reading PM wins hearts of poor by giving historical relief package: Sheikh Rashid

Fawad asks SCBA to come up with clear stance on PECA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 02 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday rejected the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)’s criticism on the Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA), saying its demands were contradictory and it must come up with a clear stance on this legislation. The minister, in a tweet, said the SCBA… Continue reading Fawad asks SCBA to come up with clear stance on PECA

PTA blocks 26.03 mln fake, replica mobile devices

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Since the implementation of Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked about 26.03 million fake and replica mobile devices. As per Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Annual Report 2021 released recently, 175,000 international mobile equipment identity (IMI) devices reported stolen also blocked. About 880,780 IMEI… Continue reading PTA blocks 26.03 mln fake, replica mobile devices

Islamabad police become pioneer to provide facilities to public under one roof

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Islamabad police have become the pioneering force in providing state-of-the-art facilities to the public under one roof round the clock which is being appreciated widely by the public. For the first time in policing history of Pakistan, Islamabad police have been providing multiple services to people and a modern facilitation center… Continue reading Islamabad police become pioneer to provide facilities to public under one roof

Balochistan youth very talented, must capitalize on opportunities for education, skill development: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Mar 01 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said the Balochistan youth is very talented and must capitalize on the available opportunities being created for their education and skill development. The Army Chief visited Turbat where he was given detailed briefing on security situation of Balochistan and border… Continue reading Balochistan youth very talented, must capitalize on opportunities for education, skill development: COAS

Zahir-ud-Din Babur symbol of shared values, poetry & friendship between Uzbekistan, Pakistan: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said Zahir-ud-Din Babur, the founder of great Mughal Empire, was a symbol of shared values, poetry and friendship between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. Addressing the one-day Scientific Conference on “Great Commander, Thinker and Poet Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur: Symbol of Friendship of… Continue reading Zahir-ud-Din Babur symbol of shared values, poetry & friendship between Uzbekistan, Pakistan: Farrukh

PHC to monitor service quality of hospitals empanelled with Sehat Card

LAHORE, Mar 01 (APP): Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid on Tuesday directed Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) to monitor service quality at empanelled hospitals with the Naya Pakistan Qomi Sehat Card. She issued these directions while presiding over a meeting to review performance of PHC, here at PHC. Chief Executive Officer Punjab Healthcare Commission… Continue reading PHC to monitor service quality of hospitals empanelled with Sehat Card

POF country’s highly impressive, largest ordnance manufacturing setup: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Tuesday visited Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF) and witnessed the complete range of small arms and ammunition being manufactured at the facility. The NSA took to Twitter to share his views after visiting POF Wah, he wrote, “Our highly impressive and largest manufacturing setup. Extremely… Continue reading POF country’s highly impressive, largest ordnance manufacturing setup: Dr Moeed

February CPI lowers at 12.2 pc: Muzammil

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Spokesperson to the Finance Minister, Muzzammil Aslam on Tuesday said that Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation lowered by 12.2 percent in February as compared to 13 percent in January. In a Tweet, he said that “Despite the lower inflation in February, the inflation surprise on upside due to unusual high movement… Continue reading February CPI lowers at 12.2 pc: Muzammil

Balochistan, bouquet of people from different tribes, races: CM

QUETTA, Mar 01 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Tuesday said that the province was a bouquet of people belonging to different nations, tribes, and races despite having the unique rich culture, traditions and civilization of the province was identity of the people living here. On the occasion of Baloch Culture Day, the… Continue reading Balochistan, bouquet of people from different tribes, races: CM

Redressal of problems of forward areas population at LoC atop priorities of govt: AJK PM

MIRPUR [AJK]: Mar 01 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi on Tuesday said that his government was keen to resolve problems being faced by the valiant forwards areas population who have been braving Indian brutalities at this side of the Line of Control in AJK day in and day… Continue reading Redressal of problems of forward areas population at LoC atop priorities of govt: AJK PM

KP CM welcomes relief package announced by PM

PESHAWAR, Mar 01 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Tuesday welcomed the relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan and said that the announcement of such an historical package despite difficult situation has won the hearts of the masses and deserved appreciation. The government, he said, would take further relief measures for the masses… Continue reading KP CM welcomes relief package announced by PM

Haris tests positive for Covid

ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the first Test against Australia to kick off on March 4 at the Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a statement said that Rauf had been isolated after his test came out positive and further details would be… Continue reading Haris tests positive for Covid

SC issues notices to ECP, AGP in Faisal Vawda’s disqualification case

ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Attorney General for Pakistan in an appeal filed by PTI leader Faisal Vawda against his disqualification for life. A three-member SC bench comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Muhammad Ali… Continue reading SC issues notices to ECP, AGP in Faisal Vawda’s disqualification case

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