US lawmaker thanks Pakistan for helping evacuate people seeking to leave Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (APP): An American senator has thanked Pakistan and other countries that supported evacuations of US, Afghan other nationals from Afghanistan during a conversation with Pakistani Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan on Monday. “Even as the last US troops leave Afghanistan, I’ll continue to do everything in my power to bring home all Americans… Continue reading US lawmaker thanks Pakistan for helping evacuate people seeking to leave Afghanistan

Int’l community should respect "people’s will" in Afghanistan: China

BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP):China on Monday reiterated that the international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and “people’s will” in Afghanistan.”China believes that the international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and people’s will in Afghanistan,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during his regular briefing while reacting to French… Continue reading Int’l community should respect "people’s will" in Afghanistan: China

Xinjiang to maintain stability, peace regardless of changes in Afghanistan: Xu

BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP):China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region would maintain peace and stability regardless of changes in neighbouring Afghanistan, Xu Guixiang, a spokesperson of the Xinjiang regional government said on Monday.”No matter how the outside situation has changed, we will maintain stability and peace,” he said while addressing a press conference on Xinjiang-related issues here.He… Continue reading Xinjiang to maintain stability, peace regardless of changes in Afghanistan: Xu

Banks to develop links with universities for conducting researches at par with market trends: President

KARACHI, Aug 30 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday advised the banks to develop links with universities for nurturing the trend of conducting research on latest trends and demands of the market. Speaking as a chief guest in the 4th Roundtable conference on Islamic Banking here, the President said why there was a need to… Continue reading Banks to develop links with universities for conducting researches at par with market trends: President

Fawad urges world, regional powers to support for formatting inclusive Afghan government

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said an inclusive government was imperative for Afghanistan urging the world and regional powers to support the process. Talking to Turkish news channel TRT World, he said if mistakes of the past would be repeated in Afghanistan, the situation would get… Continue reading Fawad urges world, regional powers to support for formatting inclusive Afghan government

Pakistani, other international students visit Xi

BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP)::Pakistani and other international students from North-Western Polytechnical University (NPU) visited the Chinese high-tech companies based in Xi, an and experienced their latest products. “The visit to the local high-tech companies is a good experience, which inspired me to work hard on my study and build Pakistan well”, said Shabih ul Hassan,… Continue reading Pakistani, other international students visit Xi

Moeed Yusuf briefs UK think tank about Pakistan’s perspective on Afghan situation

LONDON, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Yusuf on Thursday interacted virtually with a wide spectrum of British leadership on the situation in Afghanistan, and the way forward. The event hosted by the think tank, Policy Exchange provided an opportunity to respond to questions posed by the Parliamentarians and address their queries.… Continue reading Moeed Yusuf briefs UK think tank about Pakistan’s perspective on Afghan situation

FM Qureshi arrives in Tajikistan to discuss Afghan situation

DUSHANBE, Aug 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the first leg of his four nations visit arrived here in the capital of Tajikistan onTuesday. He was received at Dushanbe Airport by Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister Farhad Salim, Pakistan Ambassador in Tajikistan Imran Haider and senior officers. Foreign Minister Qureshi on Wednesday will… Continue reading FM Qureshi arrives in Tajikistan to discuss Afghan situation

Punjab Police submits report in TikToker’s assault case

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): The Punjab Police on Monday submitted a report in response to a notice taken by the Supreme Court’s Human Rights Cell regarding assault of a female TikToker by a mob at Greater Iqbal Park Lahore on Independence Day. In line with the apex court’s order, the Human Rights Cell had directed… Continue reading Punjab Police submits report in TikToker’s assault case

Instead of statements about Afghanistan future, India should focus on its internal issues: Hekmatyar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Former Prime Minister of Afghanistan and Chief of Hizb-e-Islami Engineer Gulbuddin Hekmatyar while appreciating Pakistan’s efforts for the peaceful settlement of the Afghan conflict on Sunday said that India should also play positive role for peace in Afghanistan. New Delhi should focus on its internal issues instead of issuing statements regarding… Continue reading Instead of statements about Afghanistan future, India should focus on its internal issues: Hekmatyar

FM Qureshi not scheduled to visit Kabul: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Sunday rejected as “baseless” the speculation about the visit of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Kabul. “No visit by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Kabul is scheduled. Any speculation in this regard is baseless, ” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in response… Continue reading FM Qureshi not scheduled to visit Kabul: FO Spokesperson

Pakistan to continue to play positive role for peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Ambassador Mansoor

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador in Kabul Mansoor Ahmad Khan Thursday reiterating his country’s commitment towards a peaceful and stable Afghanistan said it would continue to play a constructive and positive role in that respect. Ambassador Khan, in a television interview stressed for the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan with all major… Continue reading Pakistan to continue to play positive role for peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Ambassador Mansoor

PM praises young policeman for commitment to serving people

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday praised a young policeman for his commitment to service and saving the life of a person, who fell while trying to board a moving train. “This is where duty becomes sacred. Admiration for the commitment of the young policeman to serve the people”, Imran Khan… Continue reading PM praises young policeman for commitment to serving people

FM Qureshi condemns cracker attack on Bahawalnagar Ashura procession

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday strongly condemned the incident of cracker attack on Ashura procession in Bahawalnagar. He described the incident as a failed attempt by the mischievous elements for fanning sectarianism and creating disturbance in the county. The Foreign Minister said that the whole nation was united against… Continue reading FM Qureshi condemns cracker attack on Bahawalnagar Ashura procession

FM Qureshi, US Secretary of State discuss rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. The two leaders discussed the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister shared Pakistan’s perspective noting the significant change in the situation within a short span and the avoidance of… Continue reading FM Qureshi, US Secretary of State discuss rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan

Pakistan urges Afghan leaders to work together to address evolving situation, craft a way forward

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday said urged the Afghan leaders to work together to address the evolving situation and craft a way forward for sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. “We continue to closely follow the developments in the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan”, Foreign Office said in a statement her on Sunday… Continue reading Pakistan urges Afghan leaders to work together to address evolving situation, craft a way forward

Exotic Green Turtles along Daran Beach facing serious habitat loss threat

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Illegal oil smuggling being carried out through Daran Beach located at the western coast of the country in Jiwani is threatening the existence of exotic species of âGreen Turtlesâ nesting on the sand shores. âThe Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) nest on beaches along the coast of Pakistan throughout the year, with the… Continue reading Exotic Green Turtles along Daran Beach facing serious habitat loss threat

Media bodies being taken on board for setting up PMDA

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday said all the media forums were being engaged for setting up Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) in line with democratic norms. The PDMA was crucial to address all the problems of journalists and media houses at one platform, he said while… Continue reading Media bodies being taken on board for setting up PMDA

PM breaks ground for US $ 807 million Tarbela 5th Extention Hydropower project

TARBELA, Aug 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday performed the groundbreaking of US $ 807 million Tarbela 5th Extention Hydropower Project (T-5), under the government’s ‘Decade of Dams 2018-28’ vision. The World Bank (WB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are providing US $ 390 million and US $ 300 million, respectively, for… Continue reading PM breaks ground for US $ 807 million Tarbela 5th Extention Hydropower project

Illicit oil smuggling threatens exotic âGreen Turtlesâ along Daran Beach

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Illegal oil smuggling being carried out through Daran Beach located at the western coast of the country in Jiwani is threatening the existence of exotic species of âGreen Turtlesâ nesting on the sand shores. âThe Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) nest on beaches along the coast of Pakistan throughout the year, with the… Continue reading Illicit oil smuggling threatens exotic âGreen Turtlesâ along Daran Beach

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