CM reviews steps taken for agriculture sector

LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a meeting in his office on Monday to review steps taken for the provision of facilities to the farmers and development of the agriculture sector. Secretary agriculture department gave a briefing about the departmental performance and facilities provided to the farmers, says a handout. The… Continue reading CM reviews steps taken for agriculture sector

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NAB accords priority to Investigation Officers’s training on modern lines: Chairman

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Javed Iqbal on Monday said that bureau is prioritizing the training of its investigation officers on modern lines as human capabilities are imperative for getting productive results. In a statement, chairman said NAB attaches great importance to its Human Resource Management. A comprehensive yearly Training Plan for… Continue reading NAB accords priority to Investigation Officers’s training on modern lines: Chairman

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Agri development to help reduce poverty in Balochistan: Jam

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QUETTA, Sep 7 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Monday stressed the need to develop the agriculture sector in the province as it would reduce poverty, increase in employment opportunities and promote economic activities. It would also lead to lasting peace in the province, he said while chairing a meeting to review the progress of… Continue reading Agri development to help reduce poverty in Balochistan: Jam

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Govt attaches great importance to business community: governor

LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar Monday said the Pakisatn Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government gave great importance to the business community and would continue to support them by resolving their problems on top priority. Speaking at a reception hosted by Shahid Nazir Ch, CEO Filter House, here in honour of all PIAF-Founder alliance candidates… Continue reading Govt attaches great importance to business community: governor

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Fawad calls for adoption of new technologies to bring social change

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday urged the need for adoption of new technologies to bring social change, saying innovation and new scientific products were already transforming the world. Speaking at the launch of a new information technology company Techstirr here, he said millions of people in the world… Continue reading Fawad calls for adoption of new technologies to bring social change

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Sense of malaise’ gripping virus-hit India as Modi’s policies sap economy: NYT

NEW YORK, Sep 07 (APP):With Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concentrating on “divisive” ideological projects like a new citizenship law that blatantly discriminates against Muslims or tightening his government’s grip over restive Jammu and Kashmir, India’s coronavirus-hit economy has “shrunk faster than any other major nation’s”, according to a leading American newspaper. “A sense of… Continue reading Sense of malaise’ gripping virus-hit India as Modi’s policies sap economy: NYT

Comprehensive plan being devised to resolve sewerage issue of city: FM Qureshi

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MULTAN, Sep 06 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi said that comprehensive plan was being made to resolve sewerage issue of the city as a mega project has been started for replacement of old sewerage lines with funds of Rs 2.25 billions. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of newly constructed Shah Shams Disposal Station… Continue reading Comprehensive plan being devised to resolve sewerage issue of city: FM Qureshi

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Pakistan defeated greater enemy in might in 1965; ever ready to crush enemy designs: COAS

Pakistan defeated greater enemy in might in 1965; ever ready to crush enemy designs: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Sep 06 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday said the Armed Forces of Pakistan in September, 1965 had defeated the enemy many times greater in might than it and were always ready to defeat nefarious intentions of the enemy. He was addressing to the investiture ceremony as chief… Continue reading Pakistan defeated greater enemy in might in 1965; ever ready to crush enemy designs: COAS

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Federal government to bear 62% funds of Karachi Transformation Plan: Asad Umar

Federal government to bear 62% funds of Karachi Transformation Plan: Asad Umar

KARACHI, Sep 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday said that the federal government will bear 62% of the total amount of Rs. 1,100 billion announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan for Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) while the remaining 38% to be spent by the provincial government. Addressing… Continue reading Federal government to bear 62% funds of Karachi Transformation Plan: Asad Umar

Pakistan’s nuclear reactor using Hualong One technology completes thermal testing

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BEIJING, Sep 6 (APP): The K2 unit at the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant in Pakistan, the first overseas unit using China’s homegrown Hualong One technology, has successfully completed Hot Functional Tests (HFT), said China National Nuclear Corporation. The success has laid a solid foundation for subsequent major processes, including nuclear fuel loading and grid-connected power… Continue reading Pakistan’s nuclear reactor using Hualong One technology completes thermal testing

Enemy can’t defeat a nation united in purpose: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday while recollecting his memories of 1965 war, said on that occasion, the whole Pakistani nation had stood resolutely as one against enemy. The prime minister tweeted, “No enemy can defeat a nation so united in purpose”. He further stressed that such a spirit was needed… Continue reading Enemy can’t defeat a nation united in purpose: PM

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Nation pays tribute to valiant armed forces, Shuhada: FM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Sunday said the whole nation paid tribute to the brave armed forces of the country on Defence Day. “Our defence forces are our pride. Salute to all those Shuhada, and their families, who sacrificed their lives in the defence of our dear country. Pakistan… Continue reading Nation pays tribute to valiant armed forces, Shuhada: FM

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Shibli strongly condemns murder of journalist Shaheena Shaheen

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of journalist Shaheena Shaheen. In a tweet the minister said tragic incident of the murder of journalist Shahina Shaheen was very sad and reprehensible. Shibli Faraz said the government strongly believed in freedom of expression and protection… Continue reading Shibli strongly condemns murder of journalist Shaheena Shaheen

Defence Day reminds army’s unmatched sacrifices: Advisor

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior, Barrister Mirza Shahzad Akbar, on Sunday said Defence Day reminded us of the unmatched sacrifices rendered by valiant soldiers of Pak army and complete unity shown by the nation on them for protection of motherland. In a tweet he said, the whole nation… Continue reading Defence Day reminds army’s unmatched sacrifices: Advisor

Senior Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): A senior Indian diplomat on Sunday was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on September 5, resulting in serious injuries to one innocent civilian. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by… Continue reading Senior Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations

President sees Karachi package vital to address its issues

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday welcomed the unveiling of Karachi package worth Rs1,100 billion by Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to the city yesterday. On his twitter account, the president posted: “A good package worth Rs 1100B for Karachi & further discussion on needs of rest of Sindh is… Continue reading President sees Karachi package vital to address its issues

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Financial package worth of Rs1.1 trillion game changer for Karachi: Ali Zaidi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi said that projects of Rs 1.113 trillion will be jointly funded by Federal and Provincial Governments for development of Karachi and termed it a game changer for Karachi. In a tweet, the minister said “an amount of Rs. 572 billion will be spent… Continue reading Financial package worth of Rs1.1 trillion game changer for Karachi: Ali Zaidi

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PCB recommends harsh punishments for corrupters

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board has recommended tough sanctions for the corrupt in cricket in its drive to assist the government around legislation on criminalizing corruption in sports. “The PCB has reviewed the existing legislation enacted within Pakistan and has noted that the same fail to adequately target and address… Continue reading PCB recommends harsh punishments for corrupters

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PTI govt committed to welfare of special persons: Asad Qaiser

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Sunday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was committed to welfare of the special persons and several projects were under consideration for them. Talking in a ceremony here, the speaker said that the government is mulling over the establishment of Model Schools for the… Continue reading PTI govt committed to welfare of special persons: Asad Qaiser

Shibli pays glowing tributes to martyrs, ‘Ghazis’ on Defence Day

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday paid glowing tributes to the martyrs who embraced martyrdom in line of duty. In a video message on the occasion of Defense Day, the minister said that the nation salutes the martyrs and ‘Ghazis’ who gave supreme sacrifices for the… Continue reading Shibli pays glowing tributes to martyrs, ‘Ghazis’ on Defence Day

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