ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Tuesday called on Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and discussed mutual interest issues including Pak-Saudia bilateral relations. During meeting, they reviewed progress on the affairs related to the last month visit of Saudi Interior Minister Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Naif… Continue reading Saudi Ambassador calls on Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed
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Opposition ‘lost sleep’ after PM announced mega relief package: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Tuesday said the opposition had ‘lost sleep’ after the prime minister announced a mega relief package for public by cut in fuel prices and power tariff. Responding to the press conference of PML-N senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi , the he said the… Continue reading Opposition ‘lost sleep’ after PM announced mega relief package: Farrukh
Archbishop Welby’s visit portrays soft image of Pakistan globally
ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East and Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi Tuesday said the thee-day visit of Canterbury’s Archbishop Justin Welby had portrayed the soft image of Pakistan on the globe. Addressing a presser, he said after holding one on one meeting with… Continue reading Archbishop Welby’s visit portrays soft image of Pakistan globally
First Lady Samina Arif Alvi opens Blue Fair
MULTAN, Mar 01 (APP):First Lady, Ms Samina Arif Alvi, inaugurated the 8th three-day long Blue Fair exhibiting handicrafts, garments, jewelry, furniture, cosmetic and wooden material here on Tuesday. Accompanied by patron-in-chief Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WCCI), Farrah Mukhtiar, president Fatima Fazal, ex presidents Masooma Sibtain and Seerat Fatima and others, Ms Samina visited… Continue reading First Lady Samina Arif Alvi opens Blue Fair
Playing Pakistan in home conditions will be a terrific challenge: Steve Smith
ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):Australian batter Steve Smith believes playing against Pakistan in their home conditions would be a terrific challenge, saying the Green-shirts have got a great squad and quality players. “Pakistan has got a terrific squad, a lot of quality players all throughout their lineup. So playing against Pakistan in their home conditions is… Continue reading Playing Pakistan in home conditions will be a terrific challenge: Steve Smith
Pasban-e-Hurriyat to organize march against Indian atrocities in IIOJK
MUZAFFARABAD, March 01 (APP):Chairman Pasban-e-Hurriyat Uzair Ahmad Ghazali has said that state-wide resistance has become indispensable for the right to self-determination movement. In a statement issued here Tuesday, he said that incumbent government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, political, religious parties and masses have to come forward and take concrete measures for the liberation if… Continue reading Pasban-e-Hurriyat to organize march against Indian atrocities in IIOJK
100,000 Digital Franchise Post Offices to be established: Murad
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Tuesday said that one hundred thousand Digital Franchise Post Offices will be established across the country to provide better postal services to the people. Addressing launching ceremony of Electronic Money Order (EMO) Service, the minister said that the EMO service; especially extended… Continue reading 100,000 Digital Franchise Post Offices to be established: Murad
Foolproof security arrangements finalized for Pak-Australia cricket matches: Sh Rashid
RAWALPINDI, Mar 01 (APP):Federal Interior Minister, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed here on Tuesday said that Pakistan has finalized foolproof security arrangements for Pakistan-Australia cricket matches. Sheikh Rashid after reviewing all the arrangements including security here at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium while talking to media persons said that Pak Army, Rawalpindi and Islamabad police and rangers were deployed… Continue reading Foolproof security arrangements finalized for Pak-Australia cricket matches: Sh Rashid
Living Rivers Initiative to work on restoring Pakistan’s backbone ecology: Amin
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Tuesday said the Living Rivers Initiative aimed to revive the dying biodiversity of River Indus would work on restoring the country’s backbone of ecology. In a tweet, the SAPM shared his video clip of virtual address at… Continue reading Living Rivers Initiative to work on restoring Pakistan’s backbone ecology: Amin
UNEP terms PM Imran Khan’s TBTTP vision as ‘Global Leader’ initiative: Amin
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Tuesday said the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) once again termed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Plantation (TBTTP) vision as “Global Leader” initiative. In a tweet, the SAPM shared the video clip of his virtual address… Continue reading UNEP terms PM Imran Khan’s TBTTP vision as ‘Global Leader’ initiative: Amin
Mazari addresses 49th session of UN Human Rights Security Council
ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Human Rights Dr. Shrieen M Mazari has said that Pakistan was gravely concerned over the deteriorating human rights situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which constituted willful non-compliance by India of the UN Charter and 4th Geneva Convention. Addressing the 49th session of… Continue reading Mazari addresses 49th session of UN Human Rights Security Council
Education imperative for society to excel in all sectors: Samina Alvi
MULTAN, Mar 01 (APP):Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Tuesday urged to take special focus on the education of persons with disabilities to transform them into dignified and productive citizens. “We need to pay special attention to education sector and take immediate steps for special persons on priority to transform them into useful citizens,” she said… Continue reading Education imperative for society to excel in all sectors: Samina Alvi
Govt’s long term policies to ensure sustainable economic growth: Khusro
LAHORE, Mar 01 (APP):Federal Minister for Industries and Production Khusro Bakhtiar on Tuesday said that the incumbent government was introducing long term policies primarily for sustainable economic growth in the country, while maintaining that PTI led government was least focused on elections-related returns or benefits. Addressing a ceremony at Governor’s House, here he said that… Continue reading Govt’s long term policies to ensure sustainable economic growth: Khusro
Pakistan Customs seize narcotics valuing Rs 257 mln
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): The Collectorate of Customs, Gwadar on Monday seized valuing Rs.257 million of narcotics of 8.5 KGs (Methamphatamine/ICE) at (Uthal) Gwadar. In continuation with FBR’s policy of crackdown against the menace of narcotics/drugs, Collectorate of Customs, Gwadar again in yet another intelligence-based successful operation on 27.02.2022 seized 8.5 kg of high quality… Continue reading Pakistan Customs seize narcotics valuing Rs 257 mln
New UN climate change report issues ‘dire warning about the consequences of inaction’
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 28 (APP): UN scientists Monday warned human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature, with people and ecosystems least able to cope being the hardest hit. The highly anticipated report from the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), approved by 195 member states, makes clear that minor, reactive… Continue reading New UN climate change report issues ‘dire warning about the consequences of inaction’
‘Enough is enough’, says UN chief over Ukraine crisis at UNGA
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 28 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for an immediate end to Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, saying, “Enough is enough”. “The fighting in Ukraine must stop. It is raging across the country, from air, land and sea. It must stop now,” he told an emergency special session of the… Continue reading ‘Enough is enough’, says UN chief over Ukraine crisis at UNGA
China opposes use of sanction to solve problems: Wang Wenbin
BEIJING, Feb. 28 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin said on Monday that the Chinese side opposed the use of sanctions to solve problems and would continue to carry out normal trade cooperation with Russia. China opposes the use of sanctions to solve problems and is even more opposed to unilateral sanctions that have no… Continue reading China opposes use of sanction to solve problems: Wang Wenbin
Mega relief package reflects PM’s passion for public welfare: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said announcement of a mega relief package for middle and lower-middle classes amid the evolving global situation and challenge of COVID-19 reflected Prime Minister Imran Khan’s passion for the welfare of masses. The minister, in a tweet, said PM Imran Khan had… Continue reading Mega relief package reflects PM’s passion for public welfare: Fawad
India hell bent on converting Kashmiri Muslims into minority in IIOJK: AJK President
MIRPUR (AJK): Feb 28 (APP):Azad Jammu Kashmir State President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry has said the BJP government was on its way to finalize the far-right wing parties’ dream project to convert Muslim majority into minority in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Addressing a large gathering of Kashmiri community at Pakistan Consulate… Continue reading India hell bent on converting Kashmiri Muslims into minority in IIOJK: AJK President
Steps afoot to materialize dream of prosperous,self-reliant Azad Jammu Kashmir: PM AJK
MIRPUR (AJK): Feb 28 (APP):Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Muhammad Abdul Qayyum Niazi Monday said that dream of a prosperous and self-sufficient Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) could be materialized only if the visions of Prime Minister Imran Khan was put into practice in letter and spirit. Niazi made these remarks while… Continue reading Steps afoot to materialize dream of prosperous,self-reliant Azad Jammu Kashmir: PM AJK