Author: Raiq Qureshi

Test cricketer Abid Ali is currently stable, PCB

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 21 (APP):Pakistan test cricketer Abid Ali who is representing Central Punjab complained of chest pain during his innings against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final-round match at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi on Tuesday. A spokesman for the PCB said here that Abid left the batting crease at 61… Continue reading Test cricketer Abid Ali is currently stable, PCB

Court adjourns references against Gilani, Ahsan Iqbal till Jan 12

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): The accountability court on Tuesday adjourned hearing till January 12, on graft references against ex-prime minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and former minister of inter provincial coordination Ahsan Iqbal. During hearing in reference against Gilani, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) submitted its comments against the acquittal plea of a co-accused Inam Akbar… Continue reading Court adjourns references against Gilani, Ahsan Iqbal till Jan 12

Chinese calligraphers, painters display art work at exhibition in Beijing

BEIJING, Dec 21 (APP): Renowned Chinese calligraphers and painters displayed their exquisite art work at China-Pakistan Traditional Art Exhibition held at the Pakistan Embassy here on Tuesday. The exhibition, jointly organized by the Pakistan Embassy Beijing and Feng Jing Man Yuan Painting and Calligraphy Gallery was part of the celebratory events marking the 70th anniversary… Continue reading Chinese calligraphers, painters display art work at exhibition in Beijing

Pak-China bilateral trade to cross $25 billion: Ambassador Haque

Standardization to further enhance Pak-China trade

BEIJING, Dec 21 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque Tuesday said that despite COVID-19 pandemic, this year bilateral trade between Pakistan and China was expected to cross $25 billion value with a great momentum with Pakistan’s exports to China expected to cross $3.54 billion, which was unprecedented and historic figures. He made these… Continue reading Pak-China bilateral trade to cross $25 billion: Ambassador Haque

No death, 51 new corona cases reported in Punjab

LAHORE, Dec 21 (APP):Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare (P&SH) Department Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch Tuesday said that during the last 24 hours, 51 new cases of coronavirus were reported from across the province. In a press statement, he said that 25 positive cases were reported in Lahore, 11 in Rawalpindi, three each in Jhelum and… Continue reading No death, 51 new corona cases reported in Punjab

Maryam should be ashamed of her party defeat in KP LG polls: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):Minister of State for Information and broadcasting, Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz should be ashamed of her party’s humiliating defeat in the local government elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The minister in a news release said she [Maryam] should admit her defeat with open… Continue reading Maryam should be ashamed of her party defeat in KP LG polls: Farrukh

Khushwant Singh’s school to undergo conservation in Hadali

MULTAN, Dec 21 (APP):Punjab government is planning to preserve the high school where the great Indian writer and journalist Khushwant Singh received his early education, although for only a few years, in Hadali, about 20 kilometres from Khushab city. Khushwant Singh had a strong desire to be buried in Hadali, his birthplace, and recollections recounted… Continue reading Khushwant Singh’s school to undergo conservation in Hadali

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5th Parents Day held at Pakistan Navy Cadet College Ormara

KARACHI, Dec 21 (APP):An impressive 5th Parents Day Ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Cadet College Oramra (PNCCO) where Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest on arrival at the college. Naval Chief was received by Principal PNCCO Commodore Masood-ul-Hasan and presented Guard of Honour by… Continue reading 5th Parents Day held at Pakistan Navy Cadet College Ormara

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PTI to emerge largest party in KP LG elections: Gill

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is still the most popular party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and it will emerge as the largest party in the province after conclusive results of the local bodies (LG) elections. In his reaction to… Continue reading PTI to emerge largest party in KP LG elections: Gill

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Independent candidates winning LB seats to join PTI: Gandapur

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Federal Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday said that Independent candidates who won the seats in local bodies (LB), elections of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa would join PTI in next few days. The PTI would be the leading party of the province after compiling the final results of LB, he said while talking to… Continue reading Independent candidates winning LB seats to join PTI: Gandapur

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PTI to improve performance to win next phases of LB elections with thumping majority: Shibli

National Science, Technology, Innovation Policy to encourage technology driven economy :Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Syed Shibli Faraz on Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) would come up with new strategy to clinch next phases of local bodies elections with thumping majority. There was a need to bring improvement in the campaign, he said while talking to a private television… Continue reading PTI to improve performance to win next phases of LB elections with thumping majority: Shibli

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Chairman FBR ensure seamless Customs clearance at Chaman

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Chairman Federal Board Revenue (FBR) on Monday ensured seamless Customs clearance at Chaman for smooth boarder trade. On the third and last day of his eventful visit to Baluchistan, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, visited Customs House Chaman, said a press release issued here . He was accompanied by… Continue reading Chairman FBR ensure seamless Customs clearance at Chaman

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FM Qureshi expresses grief over death of mother of Malik Aamir Dogar

MULTAN, Dec 20 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi expressed grief and sorrow over death of mother of chief whip national assembly Malik Aamir Dogar. In his condolence message, the foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi condoled with Malik Aamir Dogar.He prayed May Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage… Continue reading FM Qureshi expresses grief over death of mother of Malik Aamir Dogar

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Uplift projects to continue in Punjab without any discrimination: Usman Buzdar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Cheif Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) government had started development projects through out the province without any discrimination. Talking to a private news channel, he said his government was fully focused on work rather then advertisement. He said he was enjoying full confidence of Prime… Continue reading Uplift projects to continue in Punjab without any discrimination: Usman Buzdar

Fawad grieved over death of journalists in road accident near Jhelum

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Minister of Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of two journalists in a car-truck collision on GT Road near Jhelum. He expressed deep grief over the deaths of journalists Malik Bostan (Dunya News) and Sheikh Raza (Koh Noor TV) in the accident.… Continue reading Fawad grieved over death of journalists in road accident near Jhelum

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Govt focussing on its performance: SACM

LAHORE, Dec 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab on Information, Tourism and Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA) Hasaan Khawar said on Monday that unfortunately opposition’s shortsightedness doesn’t allow it to see beyond its own agenda. He said the government was fighting and correcting the wrongs of the last 70 years and was focussing… Continue reading Govt focussing on its performance: SACM

PTI to win next elections after projection of its performance: Zartaj

Zartaj Gul

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gull on Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), would win next general elections after showing progress and development works to people. The PTI government had introduced Ahsaas program, health insurance card system for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa and the Punjab besides launching… Continue reading PTI to win next elections after projection of its performance: Zartaj

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Pakistan values ties with Turkmenistan: Dr Arif Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said that Pakistan attached utmost significance to its ties with Turkmenistan as the two countries enjoy excellent relations in various fields, besides having unanimity of views on major international and regional fora including United Nations, ECO and SCO. He said that Pakistan was committed to early completion… Continue reading Pakistan values ties with Turkmenistan: Dr Arif Alvi

PA passes three bills

LAHORE, Dec 20 (APP):The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed three bills pertaining to education sector with a majority during its current session. The Punjab Assembly passed Grand Asian University Sialkot Bill 2021, Lahore Instituteof Science and Technology Lahore Bill 2021 and Ghazi National Institute of Engineeringand Science, D.G Khan Bill 2021, during its current session… Continue reading PA passes three bills

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