ISLAMABAD Nov 25 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice, Zahid Hamid, Friday said the National Accountability has recovered Rs 385.12 million from a pharmaceutical company for overcharging in medicines prices. Answering questions during Question Hour in the Senate, the minister said it is fact that NAB has taken cognizance against officers and officials of Ministry… Continue reading NAB recover Rs 385 mln for illegal increase in medicines prices
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No contracts are awarded to relatives of PWD officers
ISLAMABAD Nov 25 (APP): The Senate was informed Friday that no contract is awarded to any relative of Public Works Department officials and an undertaking is taken from every contractor before awarding the contract. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Aftab Sheikh told the House during Question Hour that laid down procedure was strictly followed in awarding… Continue reading No contracts are awarded to relatives of PWD officers
India fanning terrorism in Pakistan to sabotage CPEC: Asif
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif Friday said that India was fanning terrorism in Pakistan to sabotage China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) “but we would foil its nefarious designs.” Talking to a private news channel, the minister said that India was trying to divert attention of the world community and Indian people from atrocities on… Continue reading India fanning terrorism in Pakistan to sabotage CPEC: Asif
Marvi encourages BISP beneficaries to stand up against violence
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Minister of State and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon Friday asked the programme beneficaries to realize their fundamental rights and stand up against violence. “Violence against women can only be stopped if women realize their potential, speak up and support each other on this grave violation of human rights,” she said… Continue reading Marvi encourages BISP beneficaries to stand up against violence
American varsities’ students campaigning to turn college campus sanctuary for documented International students
WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (APP): Americans university students across the United States are campaigning to turn college campuses sanctuaries to provide shelter to undocumented international students fearing they could be deported by the next administration under President-elect Donald Trump. Students from more than 100 colleges, including New York University and Columbia University, staged a walkout to… Continue reading American varsities’ students campaigning to turn college campus sanctuary for documented International students
AJK President calls on British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
MIRPUR (AJK), Nov 25 (APP) : President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan called on the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson at the British High Commission late Thursday and briefed him of the fast deteriorating situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in AJK following the frequent incidents of unprovoked Indian firing from across the… Continue reading AJK President calls on British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
IDEAS 2016 promotes Pakistan’s soft image in world:CM GB
KARACHI, Nov 25 (APP): Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman on Friday described 9th International Defence Exhibition IDEAS 2016 very successful. It has also promoted Pakistan’s soft image in the world. “ I am happy to see high participation of foreign and local exhibitors’ in IDEAS 2016,” he said during an interaction with media after visiting… Continue reading IDEAS 2016 promotes Pakistan’s soft image in world:CM GB
World Bank expresses sorrow over demise of former caretaker PM Moeen Qureshi
WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (APP): The World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim has expressed his deep sorrow over the demise of former caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Moeen Qureshi, saying he was a towering figure in the organization and served on many important posts. “On behalf of the many World Bank Group staff who still recall… Continue reading World Bank expresses sorrow over demise of former caretaker PM Moeen Qureshi
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Nov 25 (APP): Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued the following exchange rates: Selling Buying Buying TT & OD TT Clean OD/T.CHQ U.S.A. 104.60 104.40 104.19 U.K. 130.27 130.02 129.76 EURO 110.57 110.36 110.13 CANADA 77.56 77.42 77.21 SWITZERLAND 102.94 102.74 102.47 AUSTRALIA 77.70 77.55 77.34 SWEDEN 11.32… Continue reading NBP Exchange Rates
UN chief gives peace call to India, Pakistan as situation at LoC deteriorates
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (APP): Amid escalation in Indian troops’ bombardment across the Line of Control (LoC) in Occupied Kashmir, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced deep concern over the worsening situation in the disputed region, and urged India and Pakistan to work towards sustainable peace. “The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the deterioration of… Continue reading UN chief gives peace call to India, Pakistan as situation at LoC deteriorates
Khurram Dastgir inaugurates Interiors Pakistan Exhibition
LAHORE, Nov 25 (APP): Federal Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir has said that government will provide all possible support to Pakistan furniture industry to exhibit its products at international level. He said this while talking to media, after inaugurating 6th Interiors Pakistan Exhibition arranged by Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) at Expo Centre here on Friday. He said that with this exhibition,… Continue reading Khurram Dastgir inaugurates Interiors Pakistan Exhibition
Bilawal’s demands are just part of PPP election campaign: Abdul Qayyum
ISLAMABAD,Nov 25 (APP): The recent demands of Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) was just part of election campaign and nothing else as the government was doing more than their demands. Talking to APP, Senator Lt. General (R) Abdul Qayyum on Friday outside the Parliament House, said that PPP should pay focus in Sindh and deliver… Continue reading Bilawal’s demands are just part of PPP election campaign: Abdul Qayyum
1st phase of Chashma-Zhob transmission line to be completed by Dec 2017
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary Friday informed the Senate that Chashma-Zhob transmission line project was being implemented in two phases adding that its first phase Chashma-D I Khan would be completed by December 2017. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice on behalf of Minister… Continue reading 1st phase of Chashma-Zhob transmission line to be completed by Dec 2017
Fundamentalism, populism pose threat to women human rights defenders, UN warns
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (APP): Women who step up to defend human rights are facing worsening obstacles amid a global trend of fundamentalism and populism, a group of United Nations experts has warned. “In the face of rising populism and fundamentalisms and deplorable setbacks on the women’s human rights agenda, we need more than ever… Continue reading Fundamentalism, populism pose threat to women human rights defenders, UN warns
Pakistan Mission launches website announcing details of upcoming film festival in New York
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (APP): A special website announcing details of the upcoming film festival showcasing top rated Pakistani movies was formally launched on Friday. The Dec. 3 4 Pakistan Film Festival, the first ever in the United States, is being organized by the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations at Asia Society, New York.… Continue reading Pakistan Mission launches website announcing details of upcoming film festival in New York
PM hosts farewell dinner for Gen Raheel Sharif; lauds his exemplary services
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Lauding the dedicated, meritorious and exemplary services of General Raheel Sharif for Pakistan and its armed forces, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said he proved beyond a shadow of doubt that he was one of the finest military leaders of his generation. “General Raheel belongs to a family which is second… Continue reading PM hosts farewell dinner for Gen Raheel Sharif; lauds his exemplary services
PM urges int’l community, UK to call on India to respect human rights of Kashmiris
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday urged international community, particularly the United Kingdom to take notice of the gravity of situation in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoK). India should be called on to respect human rights of the people of Kashmir and implement the UN Security Council resolutions on… Continue reading PM urges int’l community, UK to call on India to respect human rights of Kashmiris
UK calls for an end to ongoing violence in Kashmir, LoC; urges Pakistan, India to exercise restraint
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): The United Kingdom Thursday called for an end to the recent violence in Jammu and Kashmir and urged both Pakistan and India to exercise restraint. “Of course, we are concerned about the recent incidents on both sides of Line of Control in Kashmir and we call for end to violence,” British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson… Continue reading UK calls for an end to ongoing violence in Kashmir, LoC; urges Pakistan, India to exercise restraint
PHF announces Junior hockey team
LAHORE, Nov 24 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation on Thursday announced the 18-member Junior Team to take part in the Junior world hockey being played from December 8 in Lucknow, India. “With the approval of President PHF, Brig retd Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, the National Selection Committee has announced the team”, said a spokesman of PHF here.… Continue reading PHF announces Junior hockey team
TDAP focuses 15 Intl. exhibitions to enhance trade with African continent
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has focussed 15 international exhibitions for participation to enhance trade relations in African continent during current financial year. The government, in order to enhance trade with African countries including Zimbabwe has been focusing on promotional activities to increase the volume of bilateral trade. Sources at… Continue reading TDAP focuses 15 Intl. exhibitions to enhance trade with African continent
- Pakistan, Iran agree on swift FTA finalisation, target $10 b trade over five years
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lays down a floral wreath at the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah during his visit to Karachi.
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif pens down his remarks in the visitors’ book at Mazar-e-Quaid.
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offers fateha at the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
- Gold rates up by Rs.1,100 per tola to Rs.242,000
