President stresses value addition of citrus produce to boost exports

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday called upon the citrus growers to improve the quality of their produce through value addition and use of modern technology in a bid to capture the international market. Addressing here at the Citrus Show 2020, the president said quality packaging and preservation of citrus through… Continue reading President stresses value addition of citrus produce to boost exports

President approves reconstitution of BISP Board

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved reconstitution of the Board of Benazir Income Support Programme.  The president, also the Chief Patron of BISP, approved the reconstitution of the Board under Section 5 of the Benazir Income Support Act.  Of the 11 board members, two will be replaced while the remaining… Continue reading President approves reconstitution of BISP Board

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PM for expediting ongoing health-related projects

LAHORE, Feb 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed expediting the implementation of ongoing health-related projects to ensure provision of best healthcare facilities to the people. The prime minister expressed these views as Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid called on him along with Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar.  During the meeting, the… Continue reading PM for expediting ongoing health-related projects

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PM offers condolences on deaths of Ghulam Akbar, Bhatti’s wife

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed grief and sorrow over the deaths of Chief Editor Al-Akhbar Ghulam Akbar and the wife of senior journalist Irshad Bhatti. In a tweet, he said Ghulam Akbar was a media veteran and a man of strong convictions and principles. The prime minister also extended… Continue reading PM offers condolences on deaths of Ghulam Akbar, Bhatti’s wife

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PM directs Punjab government to ensure efficient services for common man

LAHORE: February 16 - Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan while Chief Secretary and IG Police Punjab are also present. APP

LAHORE, Feb 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to take all necessary steps in providing prompt and efficient services to the common man in the province. Talking to Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, he also emphasized taking action against miscreants, hoarders, and occupation mafia to protect the lives,… Continue reading PM directs Punjab government to ensure efficient services for common man

KP local bodies poll showed ‘status quo’ opposing EVM to manipulate: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said manipulation of polls through rejection of votes was one of the reasons the ‘status quo’ mindset opposed the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM). “The ability to manipulate elections through getting opposition votes rejected is one of the reasons the status quo opposes EVM,”… Continue reading KP local bodies poll showed ‘status quo’ opposing EVM to manipulate: PM

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CMG lauded over unprecedented Beijing 2022 broadcast

BEIJING, Feb 15 (APP): International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has congratulated the China Media Group (CMG) for its contribution to the success of the broadcast coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.  In a meeting with CMG President Shen Haixiong, President Bach highlighted the unprecedented audience figures that the Rights-Holding Broadcaster has… Continue reading CMG lauded over unprecedented Beijing 2022 broadcast

CMG lauded over unprecedented Beijing 2022 broadcast

BEIJING, Feb 15 (APP): International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has congratulated the China Media Group (CMG) for its contribution to the success of the broadcast coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.  In a meeting with CMG President Shen Haixiong, President Bach highlighted the unprecedented audience figures that the Rights-Holding Broadcaster has… Continue reading CMG lauded over unprecedented Beijing 2022 broadcast

Ending stalemate in Pak-India ties conditional with restoration of Kashmir status: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said the possibility of ending the current stalemate with India was subject to the restoration of Kashmir’s autonomy. “Talking with India would be a betrayal of the Kashmiri people who have suffered so much and who live in an open-air prison environment with 800,000 troops… Continue reading Ending stalemate in Pak-India ties conditional with restoration of Kashmir status: PM

Timely diagnosis vital to check Pakistan’s alarming 0.1 mln breast cancer cases annually: Begum Alvi

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 ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Begum Samina Alvi on Tuesday said every year, around 100,000 women in Pakistan were being diagnosed with breast cancer and stressed timely diagnosis as the major solution to the alarming situation. Speaking here at the breast cancer awareness event held at Islamabad Model College for Girls, she said every 13 minutes,… Continue reading Timely diagnosis vital to check Pakistan’s alarming 0.1 mln breast cancer cases annually: Begum Alvi

PM launches Raast programme for fast digital transactions

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday launched the country’s first digital payment system ‘Raast’ for low-cost retail payments and money transfers.  The Raast programme is a digital platform developed by the State Bank of Pakistan for remittances and transactions between citizens, businesses and government agencies.  The digitally faster and easier system… Continue reading PM launches Raast programme for fast digital transactions

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Pak High Commissioner presents credentials to Mauritius President

MAURITIUS, Feb 14 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Mauritius Muhammad Arshad Jan presented the Letter of Credence to President of Mauritius Prithvirajsing Roopun at State House, Reduit on Monday. After the presentation of credentials, the High Commissioner held a tête-à-tête with the President of Mauritius. The High Commissioner conveyed greetings of President Dr. Arif Alvi and… Continue reading Pak High Commissioner presents credentials to Mauritius President

New dams to double water storage capacity, address issue of climate change: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said the new under-construction mega dams would double the water storage capacity of Pakistan and would help address the issues related to climate change. Speaking at a seminar here on hydropower development, he said China had constructed 5000 dams but Pakistan had only two dams built… Continue reading New dams to double water storage capacity, address issue of climate change: PM

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Financially empowered & educated woman an icon of real empowerment: President

President Dr Arif Alvi addresses at an event organized by Oxfam Pakistan, marking its 50 years of work in the country.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said financial empowerment of women in Pakistan with their equal access to education and health services was vital in ensuring gender equality. “A financially strong, educated, and healthy woman can act as a firm pillar of the society and also a symbol of real emancipation,”… Continue reading Financially empowered & educated woman an icon of real empowerment: President

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Taxila’s Orange festival showcases Gandhara civilization as country’s glorious heritage

TAXILA, Feb 11 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and the members of the diplomatic corps on Friday joined the Orange Festival held in Taxila, aimed at showcasing the country’s culture and the ancient Gandhara civilization. Addressing the occasion, the foreign minister said the festival would prove helpful in promoting Pakistan’s historic and cultural heritage… Continue reading Taxila’s Orange festival showcases Gandhara civilization as country’s glorious heritage

FM, CJCSC discuss national security matters

RAWALPINDI, Feb 11 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza met here Friday and discussed the matters pertaining to national security. In a meeting held here at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the issues related to regional situation also came under discussion.

FO holds Kashmir Solidarity Day art exhibition

 ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): To honor the valiant struggle of Kashmiris for their right to self-determination and to highlight the widespread human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), an art exhibition was held here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Kashmir Solidarity Day activities.  Young artists from… Continue reading FO holds Kashmir Solidarity Day art exhibition

FO rubbishes Indian MEA’s claim of Kashmir as ‘integral part’

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday strongly rejected India’s claim on Kashmir, saying that the disputed Valley was neither in the past nor in the future would become India’s integral part.“New Delhi’s baseless claims over Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) can neither change the facts of history nor the legal status of… Continue reading FO rubbishes Indian MEA’s claim of Kashmir as ‘integral part’

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West’s suspicion about CPEC, Gwadar projects ‘makes no sense’: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday dismissed the “suspicion” of Western countries about the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar port and said the projects were a great opportunity for regional development. “The suspicion about CPEC and Gwadar makes no sense…We invite other countries to join as well,” he said… Continue reading West’s suspicion about CPEC, Gwadar projects ‘makes no sense’: PM

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