ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NHLH), Irfan Siddiqui on Sunday said that Promotion of book reading culture among the people can only prevent the society from social ills of hatred, intolerance and terrorism and bring peace and stability in the country. Advisor to Prime Minister stated… Continue reading Promotion of book reading can prevent society from social ills of hatred: Irfan Siddiqui
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Afghan peace link with regional peace: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Sunday said that peace in Afghanistan was directly linked with peace in its neighboring countries especially Pakistan. He said this in a meeting with his Afghan counterpart, Eklil Ahmed Hakimi at Washington wherein he apprised him about the economic situation in Pakistan, said… Continue reading Afghan peace link with regional peace: Dar
Iran cooperation in fighting terrorism is essential: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): “Iran cooperation in fighting terrorism is essential and the role of mutual cooperation in establishing peace and security in the region is undeniable”, said Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq while talking to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zatif in Tehran. Speaker National Assembly leading a parliamentary delegation, held important meetings… Continue reading Iran cooperation in fighting terrorism is essential: NA Speaker
PM strongly condemns attack on FC personnel
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday strongly condemned an attack on Frontier Corps vehicle at Turbat that resulted in the martyrdom of four FC personnel. The Prime Minister reiterated government’s resolve to fight against the terrorists till the motherland was cleared of all such elements. The Prime Minister expressed his deep… Continue reading PM strongly condemns attack on FC personnel
Over Rs 479 mln released for Revenue Division projects
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): The government has so far released Rs 479.713 million for various projects of Revenue Division out of its total allocations of Rs 687.304 earmarked in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2016-17. Out of the total amount released, Rs 242.9 million have been released for development of… Continue reading Over Rs 479 mln released for Revenue Division projects
Four FC men embrace shahadat in IED blast near Turbat
RAWALPINDI April 23 (APP): As many as four soldiers of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan embraced shahadat while three other sustained injuries in a blast of and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gawak area near Turbat on Sunday. According to Inter services Public Relations, a road side planted IED went off when a FC vehicle, on… Continue reading Four FC men embrace shahadat in IED blast near Turbat
Ch. Nisar strongly condemns an attack on FC personal
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday strongly condemned an attack on the Frontier Corps personal at Turbat. In a statement, he expressed deep grief over the loss of precious lives and prayed for the early recovery of the injured. He also expressed condolences with the bereaved families.
NCHD running 6,581 Feeder Schools with 310,146 students enrollment
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is running 6,581 Feeder Schools where 310,146 students are enrolled. The NCHD has already started an enrolment campaign using its literacy centres and informal feeder schools, for Out-Of-School Children (OOSC). “An accelerated syllabus has been prepared for out-of-school… Continue reading NCHD running 6,581 Feeder Schools with 310,146 students enrollment
CPEC improves local infrastructure, people’s life : Report
BEIJING, April 23 (APP): Local residents in Pakistan are witnessing significant changes in their live, two years after the launch of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) programme. The project, a key element of the Chinese government’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’, was officially launched in 2015 during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan, according to a… Continue reading CPEC improves local infrastructure, people’s life : Report
Opp parties fearing defeat in general elections 2018: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML- N) MNA Talal Chaudhry Sunday said the opposition parties were afraid of development-oriented agenda of PML-N and fearing their defeat in the upcoming general elections 2018. Talking to a private news channel,he said the government would complete its tenure and general elections would be held in… Continue reading Opp parties fearing defeat in general elections 2018: Talal
Shehbaz Sharif congratultes Turk President Erdogan
LAHORE,April 23 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Turk President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and congratulated him on his success in referendum. The chief minister said the people of Turkey had once again expressed their confidence in his great leadership. He said that under the dynamic leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey had made… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif congratultes Turk President Erdogan
Pakistani furniture designers prove talent internationally: Mahtab
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan Sunday said the country’s furniture industry had had a great potential and furniture manufacturers, designers and workers had proved their talent internationally. He was talking to media persons during his visit to 7th Interiors Pakistan Exhibition organized by Pakistan Furniture Council… Continue reading Pakistani furniture designers prove talent internationally: Mahtab
NHA environment section taking care of environmental aspects of highways
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): National Highway Authority (NHA) is committed to build environment-friendly roads while integrating environmental, economic and community goals into the planning, design, construction and operation of national highways. To shape this commitment into reality, an Environment Section has been formed at NHA headquarters to take care of environmental aspects of highways.… Continue reading NHA environment section taking care of environmental aspects of highways
Khawaja Asif holds open kutcheri
SIALKOT, Apr 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif held an open kutchery at PML-N House here Sunday. He listened the complaints of people and issued on the spot orders for the redressal. Provincial Minister for Local Bodies and Community Development Mansha Ullah Butt, MPA Ch. Muhammad Ikram, Mayor of… Continue reading Khawaja Asif holds open kutcheri
Govt utilizing resources for promoting education sector: Khurram Dastgir
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan says on Sunday that government was doing the best investment by spending its resources on promotion of education sector. Talking to Radio Pakistan he said the Punjab Education Endowment Fund was a revolutionary program through which two million deserving students were being benefited. Under the program, educational expenses of private… Continue reading Govt utilizing resources for promoting education sector: Khurram Dastgir
Ishaq Dar meets Saudi Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammad Aljadaan today and congratulated him on assuming office. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar discussed Vision 2030 with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammad Aljadaan and projects being undertaken to this end, said a press release received here. During the course of meeting, Saudi Finance Minister… Continue reading Ishaq Dar meets Saudi Finance Minister
UN, WB sign accord to build resilience for world’s vulnerable people
UNITED NATIONS, April 23 (APP): Building resilience for the world’s most vulnerable people by reducing poverty, promoting shared prosperity, enhancing food security, and sustaining peace in crisis-affected situations will be the focus of a new partnership framework agreed by the United Nations and World Bank. According to a joint statement, the framework, signed by UN… Continue reading UN, WB sign accord to build resilience for world’s vulnerable people
Ishaq Dar meet EVP CEO International Finance Corporation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Pakistan delegation headed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met with Executive Vice President (EVP) & CEO of International Finance Corporation (IFC) Philippe Le Houerou at the World Bank. During the meeting, Houerou congratulated Finance Minister Dar on undertaking structural reforms and completing IMF program, said a press release received here on… Continue reading Ishaq Dar meet EVP CEO International Finance Corporation
Massive Sikh gathering in New York demands separation of Punjab from India
NEW YORK, April 23 (APP): More than 50,000 men Sikh men and women — many of them carrying Khalistan banners — paraded in rain-swept New York City on Saturday to reaffirm their demand for a sovereign Sikh state. Wearing orange coloured turbans, they raised vociferous slogans calling for Sikh unity and an end to the… Continue reading Massive Sikh gathering in New York demands separation of Punjab from India
Politics of maligning, pressurizing national institutions be abandoned:Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that politics of maligning and pressurizing the national institutions must be abandoned now. She was talking to the media after attending annual sports gala of a school in Rawalpindi. Condemning the statement of PPP leader Aitzaz Ahsan… Continue reading Politics of maligning, pressurizing national institutions be abandoned:Marriyum
- President summons Senate session on April 25
- APHC deplores Indian troops’ atrocities against IIOJK people
- Tributes paid to Kashmiri iconic leader Haider Khan
- Hashim Kakar takes oath as CJ Balochistan High Court
- Ambassador Hashmi speaks at 41st International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province
