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ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): A private sector petroleum company Trans-Asia is going to set up a refinery having capacity to develop 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) followed by the Byco that established the country’s largest production unit in Balochistan in June last year. “The Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract is expected to be awarded by… Continue reading Contract for $750 mln 100,000 bpd oil refinery likely next month: Ministry

LAHORE, Nov 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Science, Technology and Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said the government is determined to encourage and facilitate rapid industrialization in the country. He said this while addressing an opening ceremony of a two-day international conference on “Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies 2016 (ICAMET 2016)”, arranged by Department… Continue reading Govt for rapid industrialization in country: Rana Tanveer

ISLAMABAD Nov 28 (APP) Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmad Monday said that the new Islamabad International Airport would be inaugurated on August 14, next year. Replying to various questions during question hour at National Assembly, he said that the present airport was a national asset and would be utilized by civil aviation.… Continue reading New Islamabad Airport to be inaugurated on August 14: Sheikh Aftab

QUETTA, Nov 28 (APP): Governor Balochistan, Muhammad Khan Achakzai has congratulated renowned Pakistani boxer, Muhammad Wasim for winning silver title of boxing match held under World Boxing Council. In a press release issued, here on Monday, he said that Wasim has proved that he is a talented boxer. “Boxer Wasim has proved that youth of… Continue reading Governor Balochistan congratulates boxer

KARACHI, Nov 28 (APP): Voting is underway for the by-elections in National Assembly’s constituency, NA-258 on Monday. The polling started which started on 8am will continue till 5pm. Out of 287 polling stations, 68 have been declared highly sensitive, while 219 polling stations were regarded sensitive. Police and Rangers personnel have been deployed inside and… Continue reading Polling underway in NA-258

QUETTA, Nov 28 (APP): Chief Minister Balochistan, Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri has congratulated renowned Pakistani boxer, Muhammad Wasim for winning silver title of boxing match held under World Boxing Council. In a press release issued, here on Monday, he said that Wasim has proved that he is a talented boxer. “Boxer Wasim has proved that youth of… Continue reading CM Balochistan felicitates boxer

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Chairman Senate Defence Committee, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that in the context of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the pivotal role of the Gwadar port, the Pakistan Navy’s role will be truly significant in promoting CPEC through strengthening of the Gwadar Port. He acclaimed the role of the Pakistan Navy… Continue reading Navy’s role significant in promoting CPEC: Mushahid Sayed

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): As part of farewell visits, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif Monday visited the Heaequarters of Directoate General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) here on Monday. On arrival at the headquarters, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Director General ISI Rizwan Akhtar, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press… Continue reading COAS pays farewell visit to ISI HQs

MIRPUR, Nov 28 (APP): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Farooq Haider had said that India was committing gross human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir and the entire population in the held valley was living under extended curfew for four months. While talking to a delegation of Lahore High Court Bar Association led… Continue reading AJK to lend all its resources for liberation of IoK: Farooq Haider

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): The government has released Rs 248.113 billion for different social sector developmental projects so far under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2016- 17 as against the total allocation of Rs 800 billion. According to the latest data released by the Planning Commission of Pakistan Rs 7.234 billion has been released for… Continue reading Over Rs 248.113 billion released under PSDP 2016-17

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Division Irfan Siddiqui Monday said law and order situation of Balochistan and Karachi had improved as compared to the past. Pakistan had been successfully fighting war against terrorism, he said talking to a private news channel. He said the operation… Continue reading Balochistan, Karachi’s law & order improved: Irfan

MUZAFFARABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan said generation of hydel power and promotion of tourism would lead AJK towards self-reliance. He was addressing a function held in his honor by Central Bar Association here Monday. He said no one would be allowed to seize the right of a common person… Continue reading Promotion of Hydel power, tourism to lead AJK to self-reliance: Raja Farooq

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): For the promotion of food trade from Pakistan, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organized participation in 19th international exhibitions related to food sector during the fiscal year 2015-16. In addition the authority arranged tour of seven trade delegations during the year to promote exports of agro food products from… Continue reading TDAP organizes events to promote food export

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): The National Assembly Monday extended two ordinances regarding taxing real estate for another 120 days as the Finance Committee could not be able to present its report to the House within the specified period. The opposition parties opposed extension in the ordinances and walked out of the House as the government… Continue reading NA extends Income Tax Ordinance about real estate

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Outgoing Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif called on President Mamnoon Hussain here Monday at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. According to a statement by the President’s House said the President lauded General Raheel Sharif for his contribution for the country’s defence. “General Raheel thanked President Mamnoon for his sincere cooperation and… Continue reading Outgoing COAS calls on President Mamnoon