UN chief says violence against women, girls “imposes large-scale costs”

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to United Nations

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (APP): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for “meaningful” action to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, saying the world cannot afford to pay the price of violence against them. “Violence against women and girls imposes large-scale costs on families, communities and economies,” the secretary-general said in a message,… Continue reading UN chief says violence against women, girls “imposes large-scale costs”

Wapda’s transmission & distribution system being improved: Abid Sher

Zero loadshedding from 415 feeders in KP: Abid Sher Ali

FAISALABAD, Nov 26 (APP): State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali Saturday said that the government was committed to eliminating the menace of load shedding from the country by 2018. Speaking at a review meeting at FESCO Headquarters here, the minister said that the government was not only concentrating on electricity production but… Continue reading Wapda’s transmission & distribution system being improved: Abid Sher

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China artists enthralls audience at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): China Performing Arts Group (CPAG) Saturday evening performed here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The event was arranged by China Culture Center, Embassy of thePeople’s Republic of China in collaboration with PNCA. A selected group of Chinese performing artists entertained the residents of federal capital. The Chinese cultural… Continue reading China artists enthralls audience at PNCA

Kashmir can be linked through highways with CPEC route: AJK President

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Muhammad Masood Khan has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will make ensure the prosperity and development in the region. Talking to a delegation of Pak China Business Council in Islamabad on Saturday he said that both of the countries are committed to complete the… Continue reading Kashmir can be linked through highways with CPEC route: AJK President

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Developmental process started in FATA: Governor Jhagra

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PESHAWAR, Nov 26 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that developmental process has been started in FATA after the restoration of peace in the tribal area with the special focus on health and education sectors. He said this while addressing the visiting participants of National Security Workshop currently under process at… Continue reading Developmental process started in FATA: Governor Jhagra

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Minister briefed on CPEC Gwadar Port rail link project

LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP): A four member delegation, led by Gwadar Project Formulation Consultant Engineer Ejaz Hussain Khilji, gave briefing on the latest condition of feasibility study of Gwadar Basima Mastung, Basima Jacobabad via Khuzdar besides construction of new rail link. A special meeting regarding construction of Gwadar Port Rail Link for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was… Continue reading Minister briefed on CPEC Gwadar Port rail link project

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Football: Mourinho warns Martial over Man United place

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Nov 26 (APP/AFP) – French forward Anthony Martial risks slipping from the first-team picture at Manchester United if he does not start making more of his opportunities, manager Jose Mourinho has warned. Martial, 20, impressed in his first United season after his move from Monaco for an initial fee of 36 million pounds… Continue reading Football: Mourinho warns Martial over Man United place

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6.5 quake hits China’s Xinjiang region, one dead

BEIJING, Nov 26 (APP/AFP) – A powerful 6.5-magnitude quake rocked a mountainous area of far western China Friday night, with one person killed when a house collapsed in a region often plagued with seismic activity. The tremor struck southern Xinjiang, a vast region bordering central Asia, at a relatively shallow depth of 12 kilometres (seven miles),… Continue reading 6.5 quake hits China’s Xinjiang region, one dead

Fish exports increase 14 per cent in four months

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): The exports of fish and fish preparations from the country witnessed increase of 13.87 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year, compared to the corresponding period of last year. The exports of fish and fish preparations from the country were witnessed at $114.787 million in July-October (2016-17),… Continue reading Fish exports increase 14 per cent in four months

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UN chief mourns former Cuban President Fidel Castro’s death

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to United Nations

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (APP): UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon Saturday extended condolences to the Cuban people and to the family of former President Fidel Castro Ruz, who passed away overnight at the age of 90. “At this time of national mourning, I offer the support of the United Nations to work alongside the… Continue reading UN chief mourns former Cuban President Fidel Castro’s death

DG SBP condoles the death of hockey Olympian Akhlaq

LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP):Director General Sports Punjab, Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman has expressed grief and sorrow on the sad demise of former hockey Olympian Akhlaq Ahmed, who passed away after losing his battle with cancer at the CMH Hospital in Lahore. Olympian Akhlaq Ahmed was part of Pakistan hockey team which won bronze at the Barcelona… Continue reading DG SBP condoles the death of hockey Olympian Akhlaq

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President hosts farewell dinner for Gen. Raheel Sharif, lauds his services

President hosts farewell dinner for Gen. Raheel Sharif, lauds his services

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said that Pakistan Army under the leadership of General Raheel Sharif, in coordination with all state institutions, courageously confronted the internal and external challenges faced by the country during the last three years. The President expressed these views while speaking at a farewell dinner he hosted for… Continue reading President hosts farewell dinner for Gen. Raheel Sharif, lauds his services

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Sartaj Aziz briefs heads of P5 missions on India’s unprovoked CFVs at LoC, Working Boundary

Sartaj Aziz briefs heads of P5 missions on India’s unprovoked CFVs at LoC, Working Boundary

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Adviser to PM on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Friday briefed the heads of missions of the permanent members (China, France, Russian Federation, UK and USA) of the UN Security Council regarding the continued unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces at the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary (WB). The adviser strongly condemned the… Continue reading Sartaj Aziz briefs heads of P5 missions on India’s unprovoked CFVs at LoC, Working Boundary

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PM, Gurbanguly discuss bilateral issues

PM, Gurbanguly discuss bilateral issues

ASHGABAT, Nov 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Turkmenistan’s President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met here Friday and discussed matters of bilateral interests. The two sides discussed matters related to Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) gas pipeline and re establishing of air links between their countries, a statement from the PM House said. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif… Continue reading PM, Gurbanguly discuss bilateral issues

Young golfer Robin takes lead in Chief of Naval Staff golf championship

LAHORE, Nov 25 (APP): Young and talented amateur golfer Robin Bagh of Mianwali Golf Club emerged as the rising star with a performance that can be graded as the most admirable and impressive on the opening day of the 6th Chief of the Naval Staff Golf Championship, here on Friday at Royal Palm Club course.… Continue reading Young golfer Robin takes lead in Chief of Naval Staff golf championship

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Punjab education minister visits Sports Board Punjab

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LAHORE, Nov 25 (APP): Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan visited Sports Board Punjab (SBP) and met Director General Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman on Friday. Ghumman warmly received Rana Mashhood, who also had the office of sports minister in recent past, upon reaching his office. During their meeting, the DG SBP and the provincial minister… Continue reading Punjab education minister visits Sports Board Punjab

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ECC approves Rs 200 per MMBTU reduction in gas price for industrial sector

ECC approves Rs 200 per MMBTU reduction in gas price for industrial sector

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) here on Friday accorded approval to the reduction of gas price for industrial sector from Rs 600 to Rs 400 per MMBTU. The ECC met here under the chairmanship of Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here. According to a statement issued… Continue reading ECC approves Rs 200 per MMBTU reduction in gas price for industrial sector

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US Ambassador calls on COAS

US Ambassador calls on COAS

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Friday was called on by US Ambassador in Pakistan, David Hale. According to Inter Services Public Relations, during his visit the US Ambassador appreciated the gains of Pakistan Army in war against terrorism under command of General Raheel.

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Quaid’s birth anniversary will be celebrated in befitting manner: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday said the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage will celebrate the birth anniversary of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in a befitting manner. In a statement issued here, the minister said the theme of the celebrations shall be named as “QUAID… Continue reading Quaid’s birth anniversary will be celebrated in befitting manner: Marriyum

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