ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said that the fragmentation within Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was weakening the party. Talking to a private news channel, she said there were contradiction in the narrative of the PML-N president (Shehbaz Sharif) and vice president (Mariyam… Continue reading Fragmentation within PML-N weakening the party: Dr. Firdous
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980,000 Pakistanis sent abroad for employment in 2 years: Zulfi
ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): A total of 980,000 Pakistanis were sent abroad for employment by the incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the last two years. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Syed Zulfikar Abass Bukhari said the migrant Pakistanis would earn better livelihood to support… Continue reading 980,000 Pakistanis sent abroad for employment in 2 years: Zulfi
Disinfo Lab’s report bombshell exposure of Indian involvement in anti-Pakistan campaign: Murad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Thursday said EU Disinfo Lab’s report was a bombshell exposure on India’s involvement in carrying out fake propaganda campaigns to destabilise Pakistan for the last 15 years. The Brussels-based non-government organization, in its report, uncovered fake network of some 10 NGOs… Continue reading Disinfo Lab’s report bombshell exposure of Indian involvement in anti-Pakistan campaign: Murad
Governor House to host WBC boxing event on December 19
LAHORE, Dec 17 (APP): Keeping his promise to open the doors of the Governor’s House Lahore to the public, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has allowed to host a boxing event at its lawns on December 19 (Saturday). The World Boxing Council (WBC) sanctioned boxing event is being sponsored by Amir Khan Promotions and will… Continue reading Governor House to host WBC boxing event on December 19
Pakistan’s first-ever sports anthem launched by Sports Board Punjab
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 17 (APP): Pakistan’s first-ever sports anthem ‘Mai Hoon Sitara’ has been launched under Sports Board Punjab and Private Public Partnership here at Punjab Stadium on Thursday. Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti was the chief guest at a colourful launching ceremony. Vice-Chairman Sports Board Punjab… Continue reading Pakistan’s first-ever sports anthem launched by Sports Board Punjab
FM Qureshi calls on UAE PM in Dubai, exchanges views on issues of mutual interest
ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on Thursday. The Foreign Minister conveyed warm regards of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who is also the Ruler of… Continue reading FM Qureshi calls on UAE PM in Dubai, exchanges views on issues of mutual interest
ECOSOC chief calls for making available new coronavirus vaccines to all countries
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Wednesday underscored the need for ensuring that the initially approved coronavirus vaccines are made available to everyone, everywhere, as the deadly virus had impacted the entire world. “The vaccine must be seen as a global public… Continue reading ECOSOC chief calls for making available new coronavirus vaccines to all countries
COAS emphasises greater cooperation, synchronisation to tackle complex battlefield challenges
RAWALPINDI, Dec 16 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday emphasized the need for greater cooperation, integration and synchronization of operational capabilities to tackle complex and fluid battle field challenges that lie ahead. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air… Continue reading COAS emphasises greater cooperation, synchronisation to tackle complex battlefield challenges
Fazal’s ‘Rauf Mama’ surfaced after Shahbaz’s ‘chany wala’, Zardari’s ‘Samosay wala’: Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Wednesday said that after Shahbaz Sharif’s Channy and Papar wala Asif Ali Zardari’s Samosay wala, Fazal ur Rehman’s Rauf Mama has surfaced. In a tweet, he shared a detailed document regarding the properties and frontman of Maulana Fazal ur Rehman on… Continue reading Fazal’s ‘Rauf Mama’ surfaced after Shahbaz’s ‘chany wala’, Zardari’s ‘Samosay wala’: Murad Saeed
PM, Afghan president discuss peace process, bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday by a phone call with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discussed progress in the ongoing Afghan peace process and strengthening of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. The prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process for a political solution to the conflict in Afghanistan,… Continue reading PM, Afghan president discuss peace process, bilateral ties
Frequent unprovoked shelling a bid to divert attention from internal strife in IIOJK; AJK President
MIRPUR (AJK): Dec 16 (APP): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Khan on Wednesday strongly condemned unprovoked Indian firing at AJK’s Bagsar sector of Line of Control (LoC) and the martyrdom of two soldiers of Pakistan army. Paying homage to the martyrs for sacrificing their lives while defending geographical frontiers of the country,… Continue reading Frequent unprovoked shelling a bid to divert attention from internal strife in IIOJK; AJK President
Special Coordination Center established to address minority issues :Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Prime Minister’s Representative on Religious Harmony Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi Wednesday said Special Coordination Center has been set up in Islamabad to address the issues related to minorities. Talking to visiting delegates and representatives of different schools of thought at his office, Ashrafi stated that complaints, which were received last month about… Continue reading Special Coordination Center established to address minority issues :Ashrafi
Govt committed to provide best healthcare facilities to people: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP): Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that under Universal Health Care programme, so far health cards had been distributed among 5.2 million families. The provision of best healthcare facilities to the people was a priority agenda of the Punjab government, she added.… Continue reading Govt committed to provide best healthcare facilities to people: Dr Firdous
Veteran film actress Firdous Begum laid to rest
LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP): Veteran Pakistani film actress Firdous Begum laid to rest at Gulberg graveyard after Isha prayer on Wednesday. Earlier her funeral prayer was held near Firdous market which was attended by actors of Pakistani film industry, her relatives and a large number of people from different walks of life. She died in… Continue reading Veteran film actress Firdous Begum laid to rest
Commemorative ceremony for APS Peshawar terrorist attack victims held in Ankara
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): To pay homage to the schoolchildren and staff martyred in the brutal terrorist attack on Army Public School (APS) Peshawar in 2014, a solemn ceremony was held on Wednesday at Keçiören, Ankara. Ambassador of Pakistan Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, Keçiören Municipality Deputy Mayor Metin Akdemir and Pakistan Embassy officials attended the… Continue reading Commemorative ceremony for APS Peshawar terrorist attack victims held in Ankara
Provision of houses to poor, middle class among priorities of govt: PM
NOWSHEHRA, Dec 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said that as the provision of houses to poor and middle class segments was among the priorities of the present government, housing projects were being launched across the country. He said this while inaugurating the over Rs 14.067 billion housing scheme of Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA)… Continue reading Provision of houses to poor, middle class among priorities of govt: PM
Govt’s topmost priority is to provide quality health services to people: Dr Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Wednesday said the incumbent government’s topmost priority was to provide quality health services to the people. Talking to a private news channel, she said Jinnah Hospital was providing best services to the COVID-19 patients. She termed the doctors… Continue reading Govt’s topmost priority is to provide quality health services to people: Dr Firdous
Country heading in right direction: President
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said that there should be constructive and positive political debates on the public issues as the country was heading in the right direction. In a private Tv (Mehran) talkshow pogramme, the president said positive criticism over the public issues was must but the opposition parties had… Continue reading Country heading in right direction: President
Desert Locust ‘re-invasion’ threatens millions across Horn of Africa
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (APP): New Desert Locust swarms are forming in the Horn of Africa, threatening agricultural livelihoods and the food security of millions of people, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Wednesday. According to the agency, locust infestations increased over the past month in Ethiopia and Somalia as a result… Continue reading Desert Locust ‘re-invasion’ threatens millions across Horn of Africa
All resources being mobilized to control second wave of COVID-19:Health Minister
LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP): Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Wednesday said that all resources were being mobilized to control the second wave of coronavirus pandemic. She said this on the occasion of announcement of formally taken over of the Disease Surveillance and Response Units by the Health department in all 36 districts of… Continue reading All resources being mobilized to control second wave of COVID-19:Health Minister
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