ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Thursday announced massive crackdown against all the illegal housing societies involved in hoodwinking expatriates by promising fake investment opportunities in real estate sector. In a tweet, the SAPM said he would soon… Continue reading Bukhari announces crackdown against illegal housing societies
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MoHR celebrates it’s growth and achievements over the last two years
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP): Federal minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari has called upon the European Union to implement the Responsibility to Protect and to intervene against the massive human rights violations by Indian forces in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). He said around 27 letters to UN Special Mandate holders were written… Continue reading MoHR celebrates it’s growth and achievements over the last two years
Researchers stress the cultivation of hybrid wheat to enhance yield
BEIJING, Sep 2 (APP):The hybrid wheat is a target for the wheat seed industry as a way enhancing yield per acre, but hybrid wheat will only become a success if everyone benefits, including breeders, seed producers, and most importantly, farmers. And building trust is essential in this so that farmers can get their reward for… Continue reading Researchers stress the cultivation of hybrid wheat to enhance yield
China denies killing of Indian soldier in border clash
BEIJING, Sep 2 (APP):China on Wednesday dismissed reports that an Indian special forces member was killed in border clash with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Saturday night. “I don’t know what is your source based on. On my understanding, no Indian troops died along the border,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Hua Chunying said during a… Continue reading China denies killing of Indian soldier in border clash
ECC approves $142 m to address financial issues of Roosevelt Hotel
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wednesday approved an amount of $142 million for the Pakistan International Airlines Investment Limited (PIA-IL) to address the financial challenges faced by the Roosevelt Hotel, New York. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired the ECC… Continue reading ECC approves $142 m to address financial issues of Roosevelt Hotel
PCB announces schedule of remaining HBL PSL 2020 matches
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday evening announced the schedule of the remaining four HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 matches, which were postponed on 17 March due to COVID-19 pandemic. The four matches will be held in Lahore on 14, 15 and 17 November with only the Qualifier and… Continue reading PCB announces schedule of remaining HBL PSL 2020 matches
Coronavirus to sharply increase poverty rate for women, UN study finds
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 2 (APP): The coronavirus pandemic and its fallout will dramatically increase the poverty gap between men and women as it places 47 million more women and girls below the poverty line, a United Nations study has found. The poverty rate for women had been projected to fall by 3 per cent between… Continue reading Coronavirus to sharply increase poverty rate for women, UN study finds
UK to lead global action to ensure protection of poorest from coronavirus
LONDON Sep 02 (APP): New Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the United Kingdom (UK) will lead global action to ensure the world’s poorest were protected from ravages of coronavirus and famine. A UK Government statement issued here on Wednesday said that Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab urged countries to step up alongside the UK to… Continue reading UK to lead global action to ensure protection of poorest from coronavirus
FBR, FDE sign Letter of Understanding to promote tax culture
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) here Wednesday signed Letter of Understanding (LoU) to promote tax culture in the country. The initiative was taken in line with the vision of Prime Minister for promoting Taxation system in the country and under the guidance of Chairman… Continue reading FBR, FDE sign Letter of Understanding to promote tax culture
Quality standard labs being set up to internationalize Pakistani products: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said the government was specially focusing on the establishment of quality standard laboratories to promote Pakistani products at international level. Chairing a meeting with prominent businessmen from various sectors, he said the government was paying special attention on introduction of technology and innovations in agriculture and… Continue reading Quality standard labs being set up to internationalize Pakistani products: PM
Nepalese envoy pays farewell call on foreign secretary
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Outgoing Ambassador of Nepal in Pakistan Sewa Lamsal Adhikari Wednesday paid a farewell call on Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood here. During the meeting, the foreign secretary reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further fortify strong, multidimensional ties with Nepal. He lauded Nepal’s leadership role in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and thanked… Continue reading Nepalese envoy pays farewell call on foreign secretary
President for adoption of advanced agri technologies, practices for enhanced production
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi Wednesday emphasized the need for adoption of advanced agriculture technologies and best practices that were crucial to enhancing agriculture production and developing Pakistan’s farming industry, besides improving agri-business in the country. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting on technology in food security and agriculture at… Continue reading President for adoption of advanced agri technologies, practices for enhanced production
PM for making subsidies’ system organized, effective to achieve desired results
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said with billions of rupees being spent annually on subsidies in various sectors, the government’s foremost priority was to make the system of subsidies organized and effective, so that subsidy from the public exchequer not only reached the deserving but desired results were also achieved. He… Continue reading PM for making subsidies’ system organized, effective to achieve desired results
Senior PTI leaders call on prime minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday. During the meeting, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Advisor to the PM on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan apprised the prime minister of the matters pertaining to the parliamentary proceedings as well as legislation, a… Continue reading Senior PTI leaders call on prime minister
Diaspora’s rights protection, issues resolution govt’s priority: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said it was among the government’s priorities to protect the rights of Pakistani diaspora and resolve their issues at the earliest. The minister, in a meeting with Pakistan’s ambassadors-designate for New Zealand and Azerbaijan here at the Foreign Ministry, said they were going to assume… Continue reading Diaspora’s rights protection, issues resolution govt’s priority: Qureshi
Tripartite meeting on ADB funded projects worth $ 6.6 billion held
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The two-day portfolio review session of Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded projects worth $ 6.6 billion organized by Economic Affairs Division (EAD) held here on Wednesday. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bukhtiar chaired the tripartite wrap-up meeting on portfolio review of ADB funded projects at Ministry of Economic Affairs,… Continue reading Tripartite meeting on ADB funded projects worth $ 6.6 billion held
NBP earns Rs 15.2 billion profit after tax in 2nd half of FY20
KARACHI, Sep 02 (APP): With an impressive growth in core earnings, National Bank of Pakistan earned Rs 15.2 billion as profit after tax in six months ending June 30, 2020; up by 36.8% compared to the same period of last year. This increased the bank’s net assets by Rs 26.4 billion to Rs 259 billion.… Continue reading NBP earns Rs 15.2 billion profit after tax in 2nd half of FY20
Japanese investors keen to relocate industry to Pakistan: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori on Wednesday said the Japanese investors were looking to relocate their industry from elsewhere to Pakistan. He was talking to Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar here at the Planning Ministry. The ambassador said the embassy was encouraging Japanese investors to look at… Continue reading Japanese investors keen to relocate industry to Pakistan: Envoy
PCB thanks Pakistan men’s cricket team
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Wasim Khan on Wednesday thanked and congratulated the 44-member squad on the completion of a challenging, demanding and unprecedented tour of England in the backdrop of the Covid-19 situation that made the players adhere to strict protocols, including restricted movement during their 10-week tour.… Continue reading PCB thanks Pakistan men’s cricket team
Hafeez and Shaheen on the charge in latest ICC T20I rankings
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP):Mohammad Hafeez and Shaheen Shah Afridi have made impressive gains in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings following stellar performances in the just concluded series against England, which ended in an exciting 1-1 draw. Consequently, both the sides have retained their pre-series rankings, with England staying second on 268… Continue reading Hafeez and Shaheen on the charge in latest ICC T20I rankings
- Board adopts zero tolerance policy against cheating mafia: Chairman RBISE
- PM invites Australian companies to share expertise with Pakistani entrepreneurs
- Balochistan’s lawmakers call for development initiatives in province
- AC visits Shalimar Zone to check notified price lists
- Finance minister meets with BODs of Albaraka Bank, foreign shareholders to discuss economic, financial outlook of country
