RTO Rawalpindi destroys huge quantity of non-duty paid cigarettes

RAWALPINDI, Apr 25 (APP): Regional Tax Office (RTO), Rawalpindi here on Thursday carried out destruction of massive quantity of illicit, smuggled, counterfeit and non-duty paid cigarettes valuing around at Rs 194 million. The RTO organized a ceremony for destruction of about 2585 packets (25,580,000 sticks) of illicit cigarettes, said a news release. Chief Commissioner, RTO,… Continue reading RTO Rawalpindi destroys huge quantity of non-duty paid cigarettes

Two Maiden Call-ups, Two Come-backs Mark 17-member Pak T20I Squad For New Zealand Series

LAHORE, April 9 (APP): The five-member selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a 17-member national T20 squad including five non-travelling reserves for a five-match T20I home series against New Zealand from April 18 to April 27 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Opening the press conference on behalf of other selection committee… Continue reading Two Maiden Call-ups, Two Come-backs Mark 17-member Pak T20I Squad For New Zealand Series

Shahera Shahid highlights govt’s commitment to strengthen Radio Pakistan

KARACHI, Mar 22 (APP):Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Shahera Shahid on Friday, underscored the crucial role played by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan), emphasizing its extensive reach across the nation with news delivery in multiple languages. During her visit to the PBC office, she addressed various issues including Radio Pakistan’s financial matters such… Continue reading Shahera Shahid highlights govt’s commitment to strengthen Radio Pakistan

Secretary Information visits APP Karachi bureau

KARACHI, Mar 22 (APP):Federal Secretary of Information and Broadcasting, Shahera Shahid, undertook a visit to the Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC) Karachi Bureau on Friday. During her visit, she meticulously inspected various sections of the bureau office, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its operations. Accompanied by key figures including the Station Director of Pakistan… Continue reading Secretary Information visits APP Karachi bureau

APP marks International Women’s Day with cake-cutting ceremony

ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 (APP):To celebrate the achievements of female staff, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) – the national news agency marked the International Women’s Day on Friday through arranging a cake-cutting ceremony and an interactive session. Managing Director APP, Muhammad Asim Khichi; Executive Director, Adnan Akram Bajwa and Director News, Shumaila Andleeb graced the ceremony.… Continue reading APP marks International Women’s Day with cake-cutting ceremony

India deployment of new troops along border not conducive to safeguard peace: China

BEIJING, March 8 (APP):India’s move to strengthen military deployment along the border with China, is counter-productive to the two countries’ effort to ease the situation at the border, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning said on Friday. The deployment of Indian troops along the border with China is not conducive… Continue reading India deployment of new troops along border not conducive to safeguard peace: China

Bilawal felicitates newly-elected APNS body on ‘well-deserved victory’

KARACHI, Mar 2 (APP): Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday extended warm felicitations to the newly-elected office-bearers of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), terming it a “well-deserved victory”. The PPP chairman in a statement issued by the Media Cell of Bilawal House congratulated the newly-elected President of the APNS Nazafreen… Continue reading Bilawal felicitates newly-elected APNS body on ‘well-deserved victory’

CM Sindh felicitates newly-elected APNS body

KARACHI, Mar 02 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday felicitated the newly-elected office bearers of All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), following the successful conclusion of their annual meeting at the APNS House here. In a statement issued here, the chief minister hoped that the newly-elected office bearers would play an effective role… Continue reading CM Sindh felicitates newly-elected APNS body

APNS elects new office-bearers

KARACHI, Mar 02 (APP): All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) on Saturday unanimously elected Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani as President and Sarmad Ali as Secretary General. The Annual Meeting of the APNS General Council, which held APNS House also elected Imtinan Shahid as Senior Vice President, Muhammad Aslam Kazi as Vice President, Syed Muhammad Munir Jilani as… Continue reading APNS elects new office-bearers

Interior Minister expresses satisfaction over peaceful conduct of elections in exceptional circumstances

ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior Dr Gohar Ejaz on Friday expressed his satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the General Election 2024 in Pakistan under exceptional security circumstances. “Deployment of hundreds of thousands of regular and civil armed forces, other law enforcement agencies, and civilian officials across thousands of square kilometers of… Continue reading Interior Minister expresses satisfaction over peaceful conduct of elections in exceptional circumstances

Inland Revenue team seals shopping malls in Wah cantt on issuing non-integrated POS receipts

RAWALPINDI, Jan 24 (APP): Assistant Commissioner Inland Revenue, Ahsan Jamil along with his team on Tuesday sealed the business premises of two leading shopping malls operating within the jurisdiction of Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi. The business was involved in issuing non-integrated point of sale (POS) receipts despite being an integrated retailer. The sealing order was issued… Continue reading Inland Revenue team seals shopping malls in Wah cantt on issuing non-integrated POS receipts

Regional Tax Office Rwp seals fake cigarette manufacturing factory

RAWALPINDI, Jan 24 (APP):Regional Tax Office Rawalpindi here on Wednesday sealed a fake cigarette manufacturing factory in Jhangi Syedan area. On the instructions of Chief Commissioner Regional Tax Rawalpindi Tehmina Amir and under the supervision of Additional Commissioner Headquarters, Riaz Khan, Assistant Director Shujaat Khan and his team conducted a raid and took action against… Continue reading Regional Tax Office Rwp seals fake cigarette manufacturing factory

Fashion show held in Paris to promote Pakistan’s rural women artisans

PARIS, Jan 24 (APP):The Embassy of Pakistan in France held a fashion show in Paris to honor the Pakistani rural women artisans and promote their works. The fashion show was held in collaboration with renowned designer Omar Mansoor and Kaarvan Crafts Foundation, according to an embassy’s press release received on Wednesday. In his remarks, Ambassador… Continue reading Fashion show held in Paris to promote Pakistan’s rural women artisans

PM Kakar to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Jan 15-19

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will visit Davos, Switzerland on January 15-19 to participate in the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Foreign Office said Thursday. The WEF is an annual gathering of government and corporate leaders for discussions on contemporary trends and challenges, developments shaping the world,… Continue reading PM Kakar to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Jan 15-19

PM vows to continue anti-polio mission till its complete eradication

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday vowed to continue the anti-polio mission of the government till the complete eradication of the crippling disease. The prime minister expressed these views while chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet here at the PM House. The meeting offered fateha for the security officials… Continue reading PM vows to continue anti-polio mission till its complete eradication

PM orders fast-track privatization of PIA, out-sourcing of airport services

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to pace up the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national flag career. In a meeting with his Adviser on Aviation Air Marshal (retd) Farhat Hussain, the prime minister emphasized ensuring transparency in the process of privatization. PM… Continue reading PM orders fast-track privatization of PIA, out-sourcing of airport services

OIC condemns targeting civilians in Iran bombing

JEDDAH, Jan 4 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the terrorist bombing in Iran that killed several civilians. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General in a message to the Iranian government extended condolences over the death of people and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. “The OIC renews its solidarity with… Continue reading OIC condemns targeting civilians in Iran bombing

President links women’s economic participation with enabling work environment

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed improving the status of women by providing them with an enabling work environment to increase their economic participation. The president highlighted that following the rights granted by the religion Islam, it was the responsibility of the society to give them their due share and… Continue reading President links women’s economic participation with enabling work environment

Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Pakistan on Monday condemned the Indian authorities’ decision to declare the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir (TeH) as an unlawful association for a period of five years, terming it a “subjugation of Kashmiris’. “Banning of political parties is part of India’s relentless campaign to subjugate the Kashmiri people, suppress dissent, and consolidate its occupation of… Continue reading Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party

Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear installations

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged the lists of their nuclear installations and facilities as part of an annual practice of the new year. The list of Pakistan’s nuclear installations was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the… Continue reading Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear installations

Author: Shumaila Andleeb