Allout efforts to be made to achieve export target of $35 bln: Minister

LAHORE, Aug 5 (APP): Minister of State for Commerce Muhammad Pervaiz Malik on Saturday said with the active participation of the private sector and leading exporters, all out efforts will be made on priority to achieve the realistic exports target of $35 billions by 2018. The minister was talking to Vice President SAARC Chamber, Chairman… Continue reading Allout efforts to be made to achieve export target of $35 bln: Minister

Newly-elected PM to continue development agenda of PML-N: PML-N Leaders

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): PML-N leaders have said that newly-elected Prime Minister will continue PML-N’s agenda of economic development in the country. While talking to Radio Pakistan, PML-N leader Mian Abdul Manan has said that PML-N has always worked for the democratic system in the country. He said that the induction of new ministries in… Continue reading Newly-elected PM to continue development agenda of PML-N: PML-N Leaders

Democratic Turkey, ensuring all rights to its people: Pervaiz Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Chairman European Union (EU) Pak Friendship Federation Chaudhary Pervaiz Iqbal Lohsar on Saturday said Turkey was a democratic country and providing all fundamental rights to its citizen. Expressed views after concluding his successful visit to Turkey, he said Turkish people are democratic and the show immense love and devotion to President Tayyip… Continue reading Democratic Turkey, ensuring all rights to its people: Pervaiz Iqbal

Ameer Muqam urges Imran Khan to focus on KP’s development

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) President Ameer Muqam has urged PTI Chief Imran Khan to focus on development of KP instead of pointing fingers at others. Talking to a private news channel, he expressed serious concerns over lack of health facilities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said no burn center was established… Continue reading Ameer Muqam urges Imran Khan to focus on KP’s development

UN study finds foreign fighters return to Syria ‘disillusioned’ by groups they joined

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 5 (APP): A number of “disillusioned and disappointed” foreign terrorist fighters left Syria and returned to their countries of origin when they found these groups hardly make good on their promises, except promise of death and destruction, according to a new report issued by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT).

PM Abbasi is Nawaz Sharif’s choice, has trust of everyone: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD Aug 4 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said that Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is the choice of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and has trust of the entire party. Talking to a private TV channel, she said that Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi would move… Continue reading PM Abbasi is Nawaz Sharif’s choice, has trust of everyone: Marriyum

Portfolio of Federal and State Ministers announced

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has allocated portfolios to 26 Federal Ministers and 13 Ministers of State. According to a notification issued here on Friday, portfolios of 26 federal ministers along with respective ministries are as follows: Mushahid Ullah Khan (Climate Change); Muhammad Pervaiz Malik (Commerce and Textile); Hafiz Abdul Kareem… Continue reading Portfolio of Federal and State Ministers announced

US greets Prime Minister Abbasi, says looking forward to work with him

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (APP) – The United States has extended greetings to the newly elected Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, and has said that it looks forward to working with him on areas of mutual cooperation. “We have very strong people-to-people ties with Pakistan, and we’ll look forward to working with him as well,”… Continue reading US greets Prime Minister Abbasi, says looking forward to work with him

Independence Day celebrations commenced at PNCA with National Music Festival

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Independence Day celebrations on Friday started here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) with National Music Festival. Classical singers including Meena Sayed, Ijaz Tawakal, Muhammad Akhtar Kha, Badar Zaman Habibi, Sultan Fateh Ali Khan, Rustam Fateh Ali Khan and Shaukat Masood performed at PNCA Auditorium. Director General PNCA… Continue reading Independence Day celebrations commenced at PNCA with National Music Festival

Hot, humid weather likely to grip most parts, rain at isolated places

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country, however, rain-thunderstorm likely at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. Seasonal low lies over north Balochistan. Weak moist currents from Arabian sea are penetrating upper parts of country.… Continue reading Hot, humid weather likely to grip most parts, rain at isolated places

116 players shortlisted for next round of hockey trials

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): A total of 116 players have been selected from different centers across the country for next round of trials to be held in Lahore’s Johar Town Stadium. Recently, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) conducted country wide open trials for junior hockey players. Around 575 players appeared at the four centers, a press… Continue reading 116 players shortlisted for next round of hockey trials

Indian barbarism continues in IoK: FO

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Pakistan condemns the continuing reign of state terrorism against the hapless people of Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK). A statement by Foreign office here on Friday said during the last few days, the Indian occupation forces had killed more innocent Kashmiris and injured many others demanding their promised and inalienable right to… Continue reading Indian barbarism continues in IoK: FO

PM allows ministers to visit abroad officially without his prior permission

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday allowed the federal ministers to travel abroad for their official duties without seeking his prior permission. According to a PM House statement, the ministers may only inform the Prime Minister Office about the dates on which the ministers would be visiting abroad. The prime minister… Continue reading PM allows ministers to visit abroad officially without his prior permission

Cabinet vows to take forward Nawaz Sharif’s vision

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): The Federal Cabinet Friday pledged to continue “the journey of progress and democracy” initiated by former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and vowed to take his vision forward. Chairing the first meeting of Cabinet comprising 43-member, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi congratulated the federal ministers and ministers of state on assuming… Continue reading Cabinet vows to take forward Nawaz Sharif’s vision

Sacrifices of security forces not to go waste: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Aug 4 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Friday the sacrifices rendered by security forces would not go waste. According to a tweet by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Chief Major General Asif Ghafoor, the COAS in his message on Police Shuhada Day said Pakistan Armed Forces salute to… Continue reading Sacrifices of security forces not to go waste: COAS

Awais Leghari calls on PM

APP54-04 ISLAMABAD: August 04 - Federal Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Federal Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari Friday called on the Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister Office here. During the meeting, the minister discussed with the prime minister the matters pertaining to development projects in Dera Ghazi Khan and affairs of his ministry, a PM Office statement… Continue reading Awais Leghari calls on PM

PM stresses for economic diplomacy to harness Pakistan’s potential

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday stressed the importance of economic diplomacy to harness Pakistan’s true economic potential in win-win partnership with other countries. The prime minister said this during a briefing given to him by Secretary Foreign Affairs Tehmina Janjua here on Pakistan’s foreign policy including the issues of importance… Continue reading PM stresses for economic diplomacy to harness Pakistan’s potential

Pakistani students endowed with unparalleled talent: Syed Ibne Abbas

APP37-04 LONDON: August 04 Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Syed Ibne Abbas, in a group photo with students of NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi winning Breakthrough Award on building an outstanding car in the Formula Student competition in London. APP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): The students of NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi won “Breakthrough Award” on building an outstanding car in the Formula Student competition in London. The team built an outstanding formula student car that competed with 85 leading international engineering universities from 65 countries, a press release received here said. To… Continue reading Pakistani students endowed with unparalleled talent: Syed Ibne Abbas

PM constitutes 7 new ministries

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday directed the constitution of seven new ministries and their constituent divisions. According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Media Wing, the decision has been taken under the provisions of Rule 3 of the Rules of Business 1973. The new ministries include: i. Ministry… Continue reading PM constitutes 7 new ministries

Korean parliamentary delegation to visit Pakistan on Aug 6