ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): The forum led, by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged New Delhi to take sincere and solid steps for peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute. According to KMS, the forum spokesman in a statement in Srinagar (Indian Occupied Kashmir-IOK) said that settlement of the lingering dispute was essential for mitigating the suffering… Continue reading India urged to take steps for settlement of Kashmir issue
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Irfan Siddiqui congratulates new CJCSC, COAS
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister for National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui Sunday felicitated Gen Zubair Hayat and Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on their appointments as Chairman Joint Chiefs of the Staff Committee (CJCSC) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) respectively. Irfan Siddiqui, in a statement here, congratulated Gen Zubair Hayat on… Continue reading Irfan Siddiqui congratulates new CJCSC, COAS
Shehbaz orders massive crackdown on anti social elements
LAHORE, Nov 27 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday chaired a meeting to review in detail the steps being taken for protection of life and property of the people of the province. During the meeting, the CM ordered large scale crackdown on anti social elements, criminal persons and proclaimed offenders, He said that… Continue reading Shehbaz orders massive crackdown on anti social elements
6th NH&MP Inter Zonal Sports festival begins
LAHORE, Nov 27 (APP): The 6th Inter Zonal Sports festival of the National Highways & Motorway Police started at the NH&MP Training College, Sheikhupura, on Sunday. Ten games including volleyball, basketball, football, cricket, table tennis, badminton, and shooting, shotput, tug of war and athletics are being contested. The NH&MP teams of six zones, headquarters and… Continue reading 6th NH&MP Inter Zonal Sports festival begins
Cricket: Rookie Azam leads Pakistan fightback
HAMILTON, New Zealand, Nov 27 (APP/AFP) – Rookie batsman Babar Azam had a maiden Test century in sight as he led Pakistan’s first innings salvage mission in the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday. Pakistan were 200 for 8 at lunch on the third day, trailing New Zealand by 71 when rain forced… Continue reading Cricket: Rookie Azam leads Pakistan fightback
CM felicitates new Army Chief, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
LAHORE, Nov 27 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday felicitated General Qamar Javed Bajwa on his appointment as Army Chief. He also congratulated General Zubair Mehmood Hayat on his appointment as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff. He said that new Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had got the honour of commander of best army… Continue reading CM felicitates new Army Chief, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
PEMRA suspends licenses of Din News & Neo TV, fines Such TV
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media and Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Saturday suspended license of Din News and Neo TV and fined one million rupees to each over levelling baseless allegations against the Judge of Supreme Court. Similarly, SACH TV has been also fined Rs one million for airing remarks of caller Ali Nawaz. Three… Continue reading PEMRA suspends licenses of Din News & Neo TV, fines Such TV
Dutiful teachers an asset of society, builders of nation: Rajwana
SIALKOT, Nov 27 (APP): Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafiq Rajwana has said that good and dutiful teachers have ever been a precious asset of society, as they are true builders of the nation. He was addressing the participants in the annual prize distribution ceremony of Cadet College Sialkot, held at Kotli Noonaan Sambrial, on Sunday. He… Continue reading Dutiful teachers an asset of society, builders of nation: Rajwana
Newly appointed CJCSC, COAS call on PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): The newly appointed Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and newly appointed Chief of the Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Saturday separately called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister House. Congratulating General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and General Qamar Javed Bajwa on… Continue reading Newly appointed CJCSC, COAS call on PM
Jahangir stresses promotion of squash game
MULTAN, Nov 26 (APP): Legendery squash player Jahangir Khan said that there was dire need to take steps at government level for promotion of squash game. He said that academies and squash courts should be built and attraction of youth from school and colleges should be diverted toward the squash game. Jahangir Khan expressed these… Continue reading Jahangir stresses promotion of squash game
Zubair, Bajwa appointed CJCSC, COAS
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): The government Saturday appointed General Zubair Mahmood Hayat as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and General Qamar Javed Bajwa as Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). According to a spokesperson Prime Minister House, on the advice of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, President Mamnoon Hussain promoted Lt Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat… Continue reading Zubair, Bajwa appointed CJCSC, COAS
PM, President discuss matters of national importance
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif called on President Mamnoon Hussain here at the Aiwan e Sadr Saturday and discussed matters of national importance. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took the President into confidence on appointment to the office of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Army Staff. The Prime… Continue reading PM, President discuss matters of national importance
Ghazanfar emerges leader in Chief of Naval staff golf
LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP) Ghazanfar Mehmood of Garden City Golf Club showed his strength and golf playing prowess and through a strong display of skills emerged as the leader of gross section in the prestigious 6th Chief of Naval Staff Golf Championship and edged past the overnight leader Robin Bagh on the conclusion of the… Continue reading Ghazanfar emerges leader in Chief of Naval staff golf
Syed Noor supports ban on Indian films
LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP): Pakistan Film Producers Association Chairman Syed Noor on Saturday demanded the government to continue a ban on import of Indian films. Talking to APP here, he said now Pakistanis were producing the best films which were highly liked by people. He said a majority of new films hit the box office which was… Continue reading Syed Noor supports ban on Indian films
Classic movie ‘Mutthi Bhar Chawal’ screened at Lok Virsa
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Mandwa Film Club of National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Saturday organized screening of classic movie ‘Mutthi Bhar Chawal’. Renowned filmmaker, director and actress Sangeeta, who acted in the movie, was the chief guest. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr Fouzia Saeed and a large number of fans… Continue reading Classic movie ‘Mutthi Bhar Chawal’ screened at Lok Virsa
Punjab gets victories in National baseball championship
LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP): Punjab struck impressive show on the 2nd day of Bahria 22nd National Baseball Championship by registering two back to back victories against Balochistan and FATA here on Saturday at Bahria Town baseball stadium. Punjab team displayed collective team efforts and greater understanding to edge past Balochistan 7 0. From Punjab Waheed… Continue reading Punjab gets victories in National baseball championship
8th Lahore International Children’s Film Festival ends
LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP): The 8th Lahore International Children’s Film Festival being held Cinepax Cinemas and Alhamra Lahore ended Saturday. The festival events were full of excitement, entertainment and inspiring interactions with international filmmakers. The festival was organised in collaboration with Cinepax Cinemas, Alhamra Arts Council and supported by the CKU (Center of Culture and… Continue reading 8th Lahore International Children’s Film Festival ends
SBP maintains policy rate at 5.75 per cent
KARACHI, Nov 26 (APP): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Saturday decided to maintain the policy rate at 5.75 per cent for next two months. The decision was taken in a meeting of the SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee here. Accoding to an SBP press release, after bottoming out in October 2015, Consumer Price Index (CPI)… Continue reading SBP maintains policy rate at 5.75 per cent
PM reaffirms Pakistan’s firm commitment for peace in Afghanistan
ASHGABAT (Turkmenistan), Nov 26 (APP): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to the efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan. During a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of Global Conference on Sustainable Transport, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s keen desire for deepening engagement with Afghanistan. He also… Continue reading PM reaffirms Pakistan’s firm commitment for peace in Afghanistan
Regional connectivity, key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy: PM
ASHGABAT (Turkmenistan), Nov 26 (APP): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday said the regional connectivity and economic integration were the key pillars of Pakistan’s foreign policy and playing a role of gateway to the Central Asia. Addressing the two-day Global Sustainable Transport Conference, he said in the emerging global and regional environment, Pakistan was happy to… Continue reading Regional connectivity, key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy: PM