ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday had a telephone conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and discussed the bilateral and regional ties as well as the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The two leaders reaffirmed the existing close fraternal relations between Pakistan and the United Arab… Continue reading PM discusses bilateral ties, COVID-19 with crown prince Abu Dhabi
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Kashmir will now head towards freedom: PM hopes
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed the hope that Kashmir will now head towards freedom as Indian designs to crush the Kashmiri people through unilateral actions of August 5 last year have also failed. “They (India) decided to crush the Kashmiris on August 5, 2019, who rather stood more resolute and… Continue reading Kashmir will now head towards freedom: PM hopes
Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy delivers lecture at GCU
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi Commodore Sohail Ahmad Azmie Saturday visited the Government College University (GCU), Lahore, and addressed a seminar on the importance of maritime security and its role in Pakistan’s economy. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi conducted the seminar, which was attended by faculty deans, chairpersons and heads… Continue reading Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy delivers lecture at GCU
Quaid Hockey Championship: Lahore, Faisalabad reach final
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Lahore and Faisalabad reached the final of First Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Division Hockey Championship 2021 after winning their respective nail-biting semifinals at National Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Lahore defeated Sargodha by 6-5 on sudden death while Faisalabad beat Bahawalpur by 3-2 to reach the final. The title clash of the… Continue reading Quaid Hockey Championship: Lahore, Faisalabad reach final
Proteas comeback strong against Pakistan on day three
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): South African all-rounder George Linde and spinner Keshav Maharaj proved fatal for the Pakistani batsmen as the green-shirts lost six wickets on day three of the second Test at Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi on Saturday. Despite the five-wicket haul from pacer Hasan Ali the Pakistani batsmen failed to create magic in the… Continue reading Proteas comeback strong against Pakistan on day three
Shibli pays tribute to Munnu Bhai for setting up Sundas Foundation
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Saturday that the late Munnu Bhai was a great person as he not only contributed to literature but also established the Sundas Foundation for the children suffering from blood diseases. Addressing the 88th birth anniversary function of Munnu Bhai, organized by… Continue reading Shibli pays tribute to Munnu Bhai for setting up Sundas Foundation
Birtan, Mariia clinch ITF World J5 Jr Tennis C’ships titles
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Birtan Duran of Turkey and Mariia Masiianskaia of Russia clinched the boys’ and girls’ titles of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President ITF World J5 Junior Tennis Championships here at PTF Complex on Saturday. In boys singles final, Birtan Duran beat Sam Kydd Baumgartner of Switzerland by 7-5,6-4 in a very… Continue reading Birtan, Mariia clinch ITF World J5 Jr Tennis C’ships titles
Compromise on corruption against PTI philosophy: Shibli
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Saturday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government did not believe in deals and it was against the basic philosophy of the PTI to reach a compromise with those who looted the public money. Talking to the media here, he said that Prime… Continue reading Compromise on corruption against PTI philosophy: Shibli
Afghan students undergo entry test for HEC-funded Allama Iqbal scholarships
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul Saturday conducted entry test for Afghan students applying for Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship-2021 offered by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The entry test is being held simultaneously in Kabul, Herat, Jalalabad, Kandhar and Mazar-e-Sharif to accommodate the maximum number of candidates, a press release said.… Continue reading Afghan students undergo entry test for HEC-funded Allama Iqbal scholarships
Pakistan’s Embassy in Niger commemorates Kashmir Solidarity Day
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Niger Friday observed Kashmir Solidarity Day to reiterate unwavering support of the people and government of Pakistan with Kashmiri brethren to support their just struggle for right to self-determination. A series of programmes was arranged to highlight the atrocities being committed by Indian forces in the… Continue reading Pakistan’s Embassy in Niger commemorates Kashmir Solidarity Day
Pakistan High Commission Canada marks Kashmir Solidarity Day
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Pakistan High Commission in Ottawa and Consulate General of Pakistan in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal arranged a series of programmes, webinars and media interviews to highlight the human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and express solidarity with Kashmiris facing the worst kind of oppression under… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission Canada marks Kashmir Solidarity Day
British Parliamentarians stand in solidarity with Kashmiris
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): British Parliamentarians and other speaker at a Parliamentary Webinar hosted by the High Commission for Pakistan, London on Friday strongly condemned the gross human rights violations of the Kashmiri people being committed by Indian occupation forces. The webinar held to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day was participated by a large number of… Continue reading British Parliamentarians stand in solidarity with Kashmiris
Faheem’s unbeaten 78 help Pakistan score 272 runs
RAWALPINDI, Feb 05 (APP): Bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf’s unbeaten 78 helped Pakistan accomplish 272 runs in the first innings of the second Test against South Africa here at the Pindi Stadium on Friday. Faheem took Pakistan out of trouble as the Green-shirts had lost skipper Babar Azam and Fawad Alam early in the morning. He… Continue reading Faheem’s unbeaten 78 help Pakistan score 272 runs
Solidarity Day observed across Pakistan with renewed commitment to support Kashmiris’ just cause
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): The entire nation came out on Friday to observe the Kashmir Solidarity Day with renewed commitment to support the just struggle of Kashmiris for their inalienable right to self-determination enshrined in the relevant resolutions of United Nations Security Council (UNSC). With a renewed pledge, the Pakistani nation and the government reaffirmed… Continue reading Solidarity Day observed across Pakistan with renewed commitment to support Kashmiris’ just cause
Masood accuses India of misguiding world about ground realities in IIOJK
MIRPUR (AJK): Feb 05 (APP): Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan on Friday said India was misguiding the European governments and the US administration as well as decision-making institutions that Delhi was fighting against terrorists in occupied Kashmir. “The reality is somewhat different and India in fact is crushing defenceless, weak and… Continue reading Masood accuses India of misguiding world about ground realities in IIOJK
Govt not to create any hurdle in PDM’s long march: Rasheed
RAWALPINDI, Feb 05 (APP):Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Friday said the government would not create any hurdle in the long march of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). He, however, warned that no one would be allowed to violate the rule of law. The minister was addressing a huge public gathering here outside Lal Haveli… Continue reading Govt not to create any hurdle in PDM’s long march: Rasheed
No change in Pakistan’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir dispute: FO
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP):Pakistan on Friday said there was no change in its principled position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute that remains anchored in the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. “Pakistan remains firmly committed to the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices… Continue reading No change in Pakistan’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir dispute: FO
Kashmiris to continue freedom struggle despite increased Indian repression: AJK PM
MIRPUR (AJK): Feb 05 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan on Friday said India had intensified the reign of terror in occupied valley to suppress the Kashmiris freedom movement for their right to self determination. He was addressing the AJK Legislative Assembly special session held in connection with… Continue reading Kashmiris to continue freedom struggle despite increased Indian repression: AJK PM
No compromise on Kashmir cause, says Sirajul Haq
LAHORE, Feb 05 (APP): Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Senator Sirajul Haq has said the people of Pakistan were standing shoulder to shoulder with the freedom struggle of Kashmiri masses against Indian occupation despite the silence of international community. “The participation of millions of Pakistanis in Kashmir Solidarity Day rallies is the proof that the nation would never… Continue reading No compromise on Kashmir cause, says Sirajul Haq
EU-Pak Friendship Federation urges int’l media to expose Indian atrocities in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP):Chairman EU Pak Friendship Federation Europe, Chaudhry Perveiz Iqbal Losar on Friday urged international media to expose Indian army’s atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) to the world and help Kashmiris in their struggle for right to self-determination under the UN resolutions. Chaudhry Perveiz Iqbal Losar, who visited Shaheen… Continue reading EU-Pak Friendship Federation urges int’l media to expose Indian atrocities in IIOJK