World Food Day aims to achieve food security around the world: UN Secretary General

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Thursday said that World Food Day is not only a reminder of the importance of food to every person on the planet but it is a call to action to achieve food security around the world. In a video message for World Food Day, he… Continue reading World Food Day aims to achieve food security around the world: UN Secretary General

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European MPs assure Punjab governor of support on GSP Plus extension

LAHORE, Oct 14 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, during his visit to Brussels on Thursday, held a meeting with more than 15 members of European Parliament, who assured him of their full cooperation for extension of GSP Plus status for Pakistan. According to a spokesman for Governor’s House here, the governor met European Parliament Human… Continue reading European MPs assure Punjab governor of support on GSP Plus extension

Court dismisses acquittal plea Zardari in graft reference

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):An Accountability Court (AC) on Thursday rejected a petition of former President Asif Ali Zardari seeking his acquittal under new NAB Ordinance in a reference pertaining to suspicious transaction worth Rs. 8 billions. AC-III Judge Syed Asghar Ali announced the judgment after listening arguments from both sides regarding admissibility of the petition.… Continue reading Court dismisses acquittal plea Zardari in graft reference

Sindh Governor, Iranian delegation discuss expanding parliamentary relations between Pakistan and Iran

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KARACHI, Oct 14 (APP): Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and a 9-member delegation of Parliamentary Friendship Group of Iran Thursday discussed the matters related to strengthening friendly cooperation in various fields and expanding parliamentary interaction between Pakistan and Iran. The delegation led by Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani called on the Governor Sindh at Governor’s House here. Governor… Continue reading Sindh Governor, Iranian delegation discuss expanding parliamentary relations between Pakistan and Iran

Export diversification strategy starts showing promising results: Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): The Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said export diversification strategy has started to show promising results. “Product export diversification has to be coupled with geographical diversification to new markets such as Africa and South America,” he said. The Adviser said while getting a… Continue reading Export diversification strategy starts showing promising results: Razak Dawood

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Dr Faisal launches breast cancer awareness campaign at PIMS

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan on Wednesday launched a campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Talking to media, Dr Faisal said that the subject of breast cancer was brought to the center stage due… Continue reading Dr Faisal launches breast cancer awareness campaign at PIMS

Pakistan will ‘never be up for sale’ as PM Khan set a new paradigm: NSA

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf said Prime Minister Imran Khan had set a new paradigm whereby ‘Pakistan will never be up for sale’, but would stand for its interests. “Pakistan is going to stand for what its interests are, not emotively but very pragmatically,” he said in an interview… Continue reading Pakistan will ‘never be up for sale’ as PM Khan set a new paradigm: NSA

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Pakistan, Iran two brotherly countries; close cooperation vital for regional peace & stability: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Oct 13 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday said Pakistan and Iran were two brotherly countries and their close cooperation was vital for regional peace and stability. The Army Chief made these remarks in a meeting with Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran two brotherly countries; close cooperation vital for regional peace & stability: COAS

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Govt takes steps for socio-economic empowerment of women: CM

LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said women empowerment was a mission of the government and pointed out that important steps have been taken to give socio-economic empowerment to women. He said this during a meeting with MPAs Sumaira Ahmed and Sadia Sohail who called on him. They appreciated, during the… Continue reading Govt takes steps for socio-economic empowerment of women: CM

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Pakistani peacekeepers save South Sudanese city by building dykes to prevent flooding: Report

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (APP): Pakistani army engineers, serving the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), helped save the city of Bentiu from being submerged by flood waters as they rapidly constructed dykes to divert the flow of water away from the Unity state’s capital, according to a report received here. Braving swampy soil and… Continue reading Pakistani peacekeepers save South Sudanese city by building dykes to prevent flooding: Report

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Sharif family following Modi’s footsteps to defame Pakistan: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday said that Sharif family, a gang of thieves and robbers, was vigorously following the footsteps of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Responding to media talk of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Safdar, he said the history of Sharif family… Continue reading Sharif family following Modi’s footsteps to defame Pakistan: Farrukh

PHC London holds virtual ‘Khuli Katchehri’ for diaspora’s issues redressal

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner (PHC) London, Moazzam Ahmad Khan Wednesday held the 9th virtual ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with the British Pakistani community in the United Kingdom. The diaspora members discussed and sought redressal of their issues regarding visas, NICOPs, POCs, passports and property matters in Pakistan, said a press released received here. As per… Continue reading PHC London holds virtual ‘Khuli Katchehri’ for diaspora’s issues redressal

Stiffness of arteries could indicate severe COVID-19 risk: Study

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying from COVID-19, new research has revealed. Estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) — a readily available marker of aortic stiffening — has been shown to be an effective addition in identifying patients at risk of death in hospital… Continue reading Stiffness of arteries could indicate severe COVID-19 risk: Study

Delivery of quality education, AJK govt’s priority : Abdul Qayyum Niazi

MIRPUR (AJK): Oct 13 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi Wednesday said that his government attached highest priority for the promoting education as the it could play a pivotal role for development of the society. He continued that the AJK the government was taking revolutionary steps for the promoting education… Continue reading Delivery of quality education, AJK govt’s priority : Abdul Qayyum Niazi

Islamic Sharia prohibits forced conversion and marriages: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Wednesday said that Islamic Sharia strictly prohibited forced marriages and forced conversions adding no Muslim could think contrary to the teachings of his religion. Speaking in a seminar titled “The Rights of Minorities and… Continue reading Islamic Sharia prohibits forced conversion and marriages: Ashrafi

Qadri urges Ulema to create awareness about inheritance rights of women

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Wednesday urged religious scholars (Ulema) and civil society to help enhancing awareness about providing inheritance rights of women as Islam vociferously advocates to protect the right of female heirs. Speaking in a seminar titled “The Rights of Minorities and Women in… Continue reading Qadri urges Ulema to create awareness about inheritance rights of women

People lauds KP Govt for approving three new dams for Tank, DI Khan distts

PESHAWAR, Oct 13 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur on Wednesday said that the provincial government has approved construction of three new dams in Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts. Talking to APP here, he said the new dams included Tank Zam Dam, Chodwan Zam Dam and Daraban Dam, adding the construction of… Continue reading People lauds KP Govt for approving three new dams for Tank, DI Khan distts

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PIA generates Rs94.4 bln revenue, suffers Rs680 mln loss in 2020: Senate body informed

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management Wednesday informed the Senate’s Standing Committee on Aviation that the national flag-carrier had generated Rs 94.989 billion revenue and suffered loss of Rs 680 million during the year 2020. The committee meeting, chaired by Senator Hidayat Ullah, was apprised in a comprehensive briefing that in the… Continue reading PIA generates Rs94.4 bln revenue, suffers Rs680 mln loss in 2020: Senate body informed

Governor, European parliamentarians discuss GSP-Plus extension

LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP): Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, during his visit to Europe, met with Vice President of European Parliament, Dr Fabio and 11 other members of European Parliament on Wednesday in a bid to win their support on GSP Plus status extension issue. A spokesman of Governor House said here on Wednesday, the… Continue reading Governor, European parliamentarians discuss GSP-Plus extension

President emphasizes upon inclusion of differently-abled persons into mainstream of society

KARACHI, Oct 13 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi Wednesday emphasized upon inclusion of differently-abled persons (DAPs) into mainstream of the society. He stated this while addressing an inauguration ceremony of blind football and cricket practicing ground donated by Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) at Ida Rieu School for Blind and Deaf. The president… Continue reading President emphasizes upon inclusion of differently-abled persons into mainstream of society

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