Socio-welfare uplift of poor, government’s key responsibility: PM

KALLAR SYEDAN (Rawalpindi), Feb 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday terming uplift of poor and underprivileged a ‘key responsibility of the government’ said the network of socio-welfare projects would be expanded to benefit the deserving populace amass. The Prime Minister, sitting under an old Banyan tree in a Rawalpindi’s remote area of Kallar… Continue reading Socio-welfare uplift of poor, government’s key responsibility: PM

Sadpara – A ‘gem’ lost in K2 snow

Report by Shumaila Andleeb ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): The search operation for missing Pakistani mountaineer Ali Sadpara and his team members Jon Snorri of Iceland and Juan Pablo Mohr of Chile could not be resumed on Tuesday as the nation prayed for the safe return of climbers. The messages of hopes and prayers continue to… Continue reading Sadpara – A ‘gem’ lost in K2 snow

UNMT’s report vindicates Pakistan’s position on threats posed by Afghanistan-based terror groups: FO

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday expressing firm resolve to fight terrorism said the report of UN Analytical and Monitoring Team (UNMT) vindicated the country’s longstanding position on threats posed by terrorist groups in Afghanistan. Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri in responce to media queries on release of the 27th UNMT report mentioned… Continue reading UNMT’s report vindicates Pakistan’s position on threats posed by Afghanistan-based terror groups: FO

FM approaches UNSC with update on IIOJK humanitarian crisis

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): As part of Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic outreach, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has approached the President of United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary General to remind them about India’s continuing gross and systematic violations of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In his letter… Continue reading FM approaches UNSC with update on IIOJK humanitarian crisis

Innovation-cum-technology fastest way to emerge as knowledge economy: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said the fastest way for Pakistan to emerge as a strong knowledge economy was through promotion of innovative entrepreneurship based on information technology. “Innovation and emerging technologies together can open up new vistas of development and prosperity for Pakistan,” the President said at the inauguration… Continue reading Innovation-cum-technology fastest way to emerge as knowledge economy: President

First Lady stresses mass awareness on ‘breast cancer as disease, not taboo’

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Wednesday said awareness on breast cancer could result in early detection of the disease and save lives of thousands of women in the country. Speaking at a seminar organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in connection with World Cancer Day, the First Lady… Continue reading First Lady stresses mass awareness on ‘breast cancer as disease, not taboo’

With education & morality, Pakistan can emerge as great nation: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said Pakistan could emerge as a great nation by securing a high place in the world of contemporary education and by adopting the fundamentals of morality. “A combination of knowledge and values can earn the Pakistani nation success and integrity in the world,” the President… Continue reading With education & morality, Pakistan can emerge as great nation: President

Pakistan to be made strong industrial, agro-based economy: PM

SAHIWAL: January 29 - Prime Minister Imran Khan giving away Key of Tractor during a Ceremony of under Kamyab Jawan Programme. APP photo by Mustafa Lashari

SAHIWAL, Jan 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the government was taking steps to ensure sustainable growth through industrial and agro-based economy. Addressing here at the ceremony of cheque distribution under Ehsaas programme and provision of tractors under Kamyab Jawan programme, the Prime Minister said the government was collaborating with China in… Continue reading Pakistan to be made strong industrial, agro-based economy: PM

President orders FBR to recover Rs 14.421 mln in fake tax refund case

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday rejected a representation, filed by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against the order of Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), in a case of bogus tax refunds worth over Rs 14 million made to a fake Registered Person (RP). The President directed FBR to recover the amount… Continue reading President orders FBR to recover Rs 14.421 mln in fake tax refund case

President telephones families of martyred troops

President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday telephoned the families of martyred soldiers in Balochistan and North Waziristan, who laid their lives for the country. The President spoke to the families of Naib Subedar Muhammad Gulzar Khan and Sepoys Faisal Abbas, Abdul Wakil, Jamal Khan, Sher Zaman, Faqir Muhammad and Abdul Rauf. The President also talked… Continue reading President telephones families of martyred troops

Foreign Secy highlights ‘Engage Africa’ initiative in 3rd Pak-Kenya bilateral political consultations

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Principal Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya Ambassador Macharia Kamau have expressed desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Kenya in diverse fields. During the third round of Pak-Kenya Bilateral Political Consultations virtually held late Thursday, the Foreign Secretaryr reaffirmed resolve to comprehensively… Continue reading Foreign Secy highlights ‘Engage Africa’ initiative in 3rd Pak-Kenya bilateral political consultations

Pakistan attaches high importance to ties with Jordan: President Arif Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with Jordan and wanted to maintain mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields of mutual interest. The president said both countries enjoyed excellent relations which were based on common faith, cultural affinities and shared perceptions of regional and… Continue reading Pakistan attaches high importance to ties with Jordan: President Arif Alvi

Pakistan, Italy hold 5th round of annual Bilateral Political Consultations

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan and Italy during the fifth round of annual Bilateral Political Consultations held on Wednesday discussed diverse range of matters including trade, energy and ways to address socio-economic impact of pandemic. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood led the Pakistan side, while Secretary General of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,… Continue reading Pakistan, Italy hold 5th round of annual Bilateral Political Consultations

Indian Chronicles in spotlight of European Parliament as MEPs question state-sponsorship

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): The Indian Chronicles came onto the agenda of European Parliament (EP) as the members raised questions over India’s state-sponsorship behind the fake media outlets and lobbyists that were long used to target Pakistan. The EP’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference took up the matter on foreign interference in a geopolitical context,… Continue reading Indian Chronicles in spotlight of European Parliament as MEPs question state-sponsorship

Pakistan pledges $25k contribution for UN Secy Gen’s peacebuilding fund

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan has announced a contribution of $25,000 to the UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund, expressing commitment to multilateral cooperation for peace and conflict prevention. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his virtual address to the High-Level Replenishment Conference for the UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund late Tuesday said Pakistan would continue… Continue reading Pakistan pledges $25k contribution for UN Secy Gen’s peacebuilding fund

Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Thousands of farmers in tractor convoys on Tuesday burst through police barricades to take their protest against new farm laws to the heart of India’s capital as the nation marked Republic Day with a military parade. Angry farmers frustrated with the policies of the Narendra Modi government policies unleashed unprecedented chaos… Continue reading Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day

GB’s immense potential in tourism, investment to be fully exploited: President

GILGIT, Jan 26 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said Gilgit Baltistan would be developed at par with rest of the country by exploiting its immense potential in tourism and investment in diverse sectors. Addressing the provincial cabinet members of Gilgit Baltistan Secretariat here, the President said the federal government was firm to ensure… Continue reading GB’s immense potential in tourism, investment to be fully exploited: President

India’s protesting farmers bust ‘shootout plot’ to disrupt tractor parade on Republic day

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Indian farmers have busted a conspiracy to disrupt their announced tractor parade on upcoming Republic Day, after they nabbed a masked man tasked to assassinate their four farmer leaders. The farmers at the Singhu border protest site presented a person at a press conference late Friday, who claims to be a… Continue reading India’s protesting farmers bust ‘shootout plot’ to disrupt tractor parade on Republic day

India’s Republic day: Military march to coincide with ‘tractor parade’ by protesting farmers

Indian farmers on protest for last three months have planned to hold 'tractor parade' on upcoming Republic Day.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): The upcoming Republic Day of India on January 26 is going to be different this time – a military march in the capital will coincide with a ‘tractor parade’ by the protesting farmers in New Delhi. As the country-wide protest continues against the Indian government’s agricultural reforms, the farmers in the… Continue reading India’s Republic day: Military march to coincide with ‘tractor parade’ by protesting farmers

Modi’s election victory based on ‘celebrating 40 killed soldiers’: Dutch activist

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Indian State-sponsored terrorism in Pulwama attack has been fully exposed after disclosure of 500-page chat of Republic TV anchor that revealed celebration over the incident that killed 40 security personnel, a Dutch human rights activist has said. “This victory of election of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is actually celebration of… Continue reading Modi’s election victory based on ‘celebrating 40 killed soldiers’: Dutch activist

Author: Shumaila Andleeb