PESHAWAR, Jan 2 (APP): The second edition of the Asghar Khan National Amateur Golf Championship will be commencing from January 6-8, 2017 over 54-holes, 18-hole each day at PAF Golf Course here. This was stated by Secretary PAF Golf Club Group Captain Muhammad Abu Bakar while addressing a press conference here at Club premises on Thursday.… Continue reading 2nd Asghar Khan National Amateur Golf Championship from Jan 6
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PM calls for operation Zarb-e-Qalam against extremism, intolerance
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muahmmad Nawaz Sharif Thursday stressed the need for operation Zarb-e-Qalam just like anti-terror operation Zarb-e-Azb to fight the forces spreading extremism and intolerance in the society. “Just like operation Zarb-e-Azb, there is a dire need for operation Zarb-e-Qalam. I believe that the writers, poets and intellectuals have a key… Continue reading PM calls for operation Zarb-e-Qalam against extremism, intolerance
Dar emphasizes Need for early promulgation of new Company Law
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Thursday underscored the need for early promulgation of the new company law which will replace more than 32 years old law. During the meeting of the sub-committee of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance here, the Finance Minister said that the new law has been finalized after thorough… Continue reading Dar emphasizes Need for early promulgation of new Company Law
Sartaj calls upon world community to play role in holding plebiscite in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz has called upon the international community and India to fulfill promises made to Jammu & Kashmir people for exercise of their inalienable right to self-determination through a free and impartial plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations. Addressing International Parliamentary Seminar on… Continue reading Sartaj calls upon world community to play role in holding plebiscite in Kashmir
Sartaj Aziz felicitates new UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz has sent a letter to the new UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, felicitating him on assumption of office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. According to a statement of the Foreign office here Thursday, the Adviser underscored Pakistan’s unwavering commitment… Continue reading Sartaj Aziz felicitates new UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
Imran has made a habit to bully national institutions: Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Imran Khan has made it a habit to bully the national institutions which tantamounts to violating the Constitution and the oath taken as a Member of the National Assembly. Addressing a press conference along… Continue reading Imran has made a habit to bully national institutions: Marriyum Aurangzeb
PTI changes stance in court on daily basis: Anusha Rahman
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Minister of State for Information Technology (IT) Anusha Rahman Thursday said Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) and its lawyers were changing their stance regarding Panama paper on daily basis. Talking to media persons outside Supreme Court (SC) here after hearing Panama Case, she said the court of masses would also reject PTI… Continue reading PTI changes stance in court on daily basis: Anusha Rahman
Nisar takes notice of illegal utilization of public resources
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday took notice of illegal utilization of public resources. The authorities, following the notice the Minister, have recovered official vehicle which was under use of a close friend of Head of a political party since 2008. A Spokesman of the… Continue reading Nisar takes notice of illegal utilization of public resources
Dar appreciates work done for enforcement of AML/CFT laws
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting which discussed the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism Regime (AML/CFT) regime in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by the senior officers of Finance Division including Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU), a press release issued here said. Director General (DG) (FMU) briefed the participants… Continue reading Dar appreciates work done for enforcement of AML/CFT laws
Edible oil import reduces by 6.92%, 39.38% in five months
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Import of edible oil into the country including soyabean and palm oil during first five months of current financial year reduced by 33 percent and 6.93 percent respectively as compared to the imports of corresponding period of last year. Soyabean oil import into the country during the period from July-November, 2016… Continue reading Edible oil import reduces by 6.92%, 39.38% in five months
12 pass ITF level 1 yellow badge umpiring course
LAHORE,Jan 5 (APP)-Yellow Badge national tennis umpiring Course concluded on Thursday and twelve become certified umpires by passing the test. Pakistan Tennis Federation organised the beneficial activity at Syed Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis complex,Islamabad and White Badge referees,Arif Qureshi and Shahzad Akhter Alvi were the tutors of this course which was attended by 25 umpires,said a… Continue reading 12 pass ITF level 1 yellow badge umpiring course
Musical film ‘Mousiqar’ to be screened on Saturday
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) Mandwa film club would organize screening of musical movie “Mousiqar” on Saturday (Jan 7) at Media Centre. Film ‘Mousiqar’ is a 1962 romantic musical film with great musical score. The film has 16 very beautifully written songs with voices of Noor Jehan, Naseem Begum, Maala, Saleem Raza,… Continue reading Musical film ‘Mousiqar’ to be screened on Saturday
Blind cricket team’s camp for T20 WC from Jan 16
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): The training camp of Pakistan Blind Cricket team for the upcoming T20 Blind Cricket World Cup will begin on January 16 in Lahore, Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Syed Sultan Shah said on Thursday. Talking to APP, he said that the camp would conclude on January 26. He expressed the… Continue reading Blind cricket team’s camp for T20 WC from Jan 16
Exhibition “The legendary book” at Chughtai Home
LAHORE,Jan 5 (APP)-An exhibition titled “The Legendary Book” will begin here at the premises of Chughtai Art Home,Garden Town from January 17. This exhibition would include art works,’naqashi’,designs, calligraphies–all related to the book Amal-e-Chughtail (Iqbalian themes) by M.A Rehman Chughtai national artist of Pakistan, and modern master painter of Muslim civilization.The exhibition is being held… Continue reading Exhibition “The legendary book” at Chughtai Home
Pak Armed Forces fully geared to respond to any aggression by India: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Jan 05 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said “Pakistan armed forces are fully geared to respond to any aggression by India.” “COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa rejects self-defeating claims by Indian Army Chief about ‘so-called surgical strikes’ and its possible recurrence,” Director General Inter Services Public Relations, Asif Ghafoor said in a Tweet… Continue reading Pak Armed Forces fully geared to respond to any aggression by India: COAS
Senate committee for revamping PPRA rules to make effective body
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): The Senate Committee on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization Thursday stressed the need for comprehensive measures to make Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) an effective organization. The Senate body was given detailed presentation by the Managing Director PPRA, Khizar Hayat Khan on PPRA mandate, role and responsibilities. The meeting was chaired by… Continue reading Senate committee for revamping PPRA rules to make effective body
Pakistan, Romania to expand ties in field of defence production
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain and ambassador of Romania to Pakistan Nicolae gola here on Thursday agreed to enhance ties in defence production and other fields. During a meeting here, the Romanian ambassador said Pakistan and Romania enjoyed cordial relations and expressed desire to further enhance relations, says a press release.… Continue reading Pakistan, Romania to expand ties in field of defence production
Pak-China Dosti Zindabad Cycle Race on Jan 8
KARACHI, Jan 05 (APP): Pak-China Dosti Zindabad Cycle Race will be organised on January 08 and first ten winners will be awarded cash prizes, gold medal and trophy. This was announced by Chairman Sindh Cycling Association (SCA), Abid Ali Advocate in a briefing along with President SCA Muhammad Arif Baloch and General Secretary SCA Kaleem… Continue reading Pak-China Dosti Zindabad Cycle Race on Jan 8
World needs to tell India ‘enough is enough’ on Kashmir: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said Kashmir cannot remain on the boil forever and India must be questioned by the international community over the continued sufferings of Kashmiri people. “The world needs to tell India that enough is enough”, the Prime Minister said at the International Parliamentary Seminar on Kashmir held here, organized by… Continue reading World needs to tell India ‘enough is enough’ on Kashmir: PM
CJCSC calls on PM; discusses professional matters
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at the PM House Thursday. A statement from the PM House said professional matters pertaining to the armed forces were discussed during the meeting. Strategic issues related to national defence also came under discussion, the statement said.
