LAHORE, Jun 21 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar will chair the 46th provincial cabinet meeting in his office here on Tuesday at 11:00 am to review a 17-point agenda. Ministers, special assistants, advisors, chief secretary and others will attend the meeting.
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Kashmir issue top bone of contention in Indo-Pak tense ties: AJK President.
MIRPUR [AJK]: Jun 21 (APP): Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that mediation by any third party for the settlement of the Kashmir conflict was not a new phenomenon and several world leaders had been made efforts to defuse tension between Pakistan and India and ensure peace and security in the… Continue reading Kashmir issue top bone of contention in Indo-Pak tense ties: AJK President.
Delegation of journalists held interactive meeting with President of Pakistan
KARACHI, Jun 21 (APP): A delegation of Journalists from Karachi on Monday met with the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi at Governor House Sindh Karachi to discuss a new electronic voting machine system. The delegation included Dr Jabbar Khattak from Daily Awami Awaz, Zaffar Abbas from Dawn, Wamiq Zuberi from Business Recorder, columnist Nusrat… Continue reading Delegation of journalists held interactive meeting with President of Pakistan
CCI, with PM in chair, unanimously approves National Electricity Policy 2021
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): The Council of Common Interest (CCI) on Monday unanimously approved the National Electricity Policy 2021. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of CCI held here.
IESCO secures 7,447 dangerous points so far: CEO
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Chief Executive Officer Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Chaudhary Andul Razaq has said as many as 7447 dangerous points have been secured by IESCO Operations and construction directorates costing Rs 1252.742 million. He said that the IESCO field formation and customers highlighted 8140 points so far. The company secured all the… Continue reading IESCO secures 7,447 dangerous points so far: CEO
Budget to bring economic revolution: Pervaiz Khattak
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Terming the opposition criticism on federal budget, mere a drama, Minister for Defense Pervez Khattak Monday said that the government fiscal plan for year 2021-22 would bring economic revolution in the country. In his budget speech in the National Assembly, the minister said the government presented the best budget and the… Continue reading Budget to bring economic revolution: Pervaiz Khattak
Farrukh grieves over demise of Usman Kakar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Monday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the demise of former Senator Usman Khan Kakar. In a condolence message, the minister said Kakar had always raised voice for his province (Balochistan) in the House and played a significant role in its… Continue reading Farrukh grieves over demise of Usman Kakar
Pakistan eager to benefit from Japan’s expertise in science and technology: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz Monday said that Japan was the pioneer in the field of Science and Technology and had made commendable contributions in this area. “Pakistan will like to benefit from the expertise of Japan especially towards the increase in exports of engineering goods,” the minister… Continue reading Pakistan eager to benefit from Japan’s expertise in science and technology: Shibli Faraz
NA Speaker, Deputy expresses condolences over former Senator’s demise
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): National Assembly, Speaker Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri Monday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of former Senator Usman Khan Kakar. In their condolence messages, they said Usman Khan Kakar was a patriotic political and social leader. They said his services rendered for the people of… Continue reading NA Speaker, Deputy expresses condolences over former Senator’s demise
Around 0.3 million anti-convid vaccines doses to be imported next week: Dr Nosheen
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary Dr Nosheen Hamid on Monday said that around three million doses of anti-covid vaccines would be imported next week. Talking to a private news channel, she said currently 1.5 million doses of Sinovac has been purchased from China and would be delivered to all vaccination centers soon. Dr Nosheen… Continue reading Around 0.3 million anti-convid vaccines doses to be imported next week: Dr Nosheen
Sheikh Rashid expresses grief over demise of Senator Usman Kakar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday expressed deep grief over the demise of Senator Usman Khan Kakar. In a condolence message, he sympathized with the bereaved family and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to his family members to bear this… Continue reading Sheikh Rashid expresses grief over demise of Senator Usman Kakar
Massive plantation efforts help revive lost butterflies in twin cities
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): The residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have embraced the once endangered species of Butterflies after massive plantation launched by the government under Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Plantation (BTTP) programme. The colorful and delicate insect species with its unique patterns of wings has a crucial role in our… Continue reading Massive plantation efforts help revive lost butterflies in twin cities
PML-N govt. unshelved 4,000MW RE projects to make money through LNG deals: Omar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan Monday said the previous government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had abolished more than 134 Renewable Energy (RE) projects of 4,000 Megawatt (MW) to make a quick buck through the‘LNG train,’ creating opportunities for loot and plunder of the national wealth. Participating in the… Continue reading PML-N govt. unshelved 4,000MW RE projects to make money through LNG deals: Omar
MNAs actively participate in budget debate
ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): The lawmakers from both sides of treasury and opposition benches in the National Assembly on Monday showed enthusiasm and actively participated in the budget debate. Resuming the budget debate, Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) MNA Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said it was an honor for him to open the debate on June… Continue reading MNAs actively participate in budget debate
World should stop India from doubling down on illegal actions in IIOJK: Prof Cheng
BEIJING, June 21 (APP): The international community should all act up and stop India from doubling down on its illegal actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir ( IIOJK) so as to maintain peace and stability in South Asia, Cheng Xizhong, visiting professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law and former Defense… Continue reading World should stop India from doubling down on illegal actions in IIOJK: Prof Cheng
Pakistan expresses ‘unwavering support’ to Palestine cause
ANTALYA (Turkey), Jun 18 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and underscored the importance of a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders under the relevant UNSC resolutions for sustainable peace in the region. In a meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Riyad Al Maliki on… Continue reading Pakistan expresses ‘unwavering support’ to Palestine cause
Senator Ejaz appreciates govt’s public welfare initiatives
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Friday appreciated the government’s public welfare initiatives and the budgetary allocations for the fiscal year 2021-22. Participating in the budget debate in the Senate, he said the government had taken remarkable steps for promotion of the agriculture sector, which was considered the backbone… Continue reading Senator Ejaz appreciates govt’s public welfare initiatives
Dasu hydropower project to start generation by April 2025: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Friday said the first phase of 2160MW Dasu Hydropower Project would start power generation by April 2025. In a tweet, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan would review the progress in Dasu Hydropower Project being constructed upstream Indus River in Upper Dir district,… Continue reading Dasu hydropower project to start generation by April 2025: Farrukh
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jun 18 (APP): Four ships, Sunbird Arrow, Aristomenis, Jeeppesen Merask and Jasco Zhang Zgou scheduled to load/offload, Bitumen, Containers and Coal were allotted berths at Multi-Purpose Terminal, Container Terminal and Bulk Terminal respectively on Thursday. Meanwhile three more ships, Xpree Euphrates, BBC Diamond and Ashley Lady carrying Containers, Project cargo and Gas oil also… Continue reading Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
Power Division, GIZ Pakistan sign IA to unveil REEE II project
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): A new implementation agreement (IA) between GIZ Pakistan and the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) signed here Friday to unveil the Pakistani Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency II (REEE II) 8.1 million Euros project. Under the agreement, GIZ Pakistan will conduct the so-called Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE II) project… Continue reading Power Division, GIZ Pakistan sign IA to unveil REEE II project
