Lawyers struggle for democracy unforgettable : Mayor Islamabad

MCI takes consolidated steps for improving performance of E&DM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Lawyers have been playing their active role in the society and their struggle and sacrifices for restoration of democracy in the country cannot be ignored. Mayor of Islamabad and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sheikh Anser Aziz expressed these views in his address with the Islamabad Bar Association here at the Shuhada… Continue reading Lawyers struggle for democracy unforgettable : Mayor Islamabad

CM for improving institutional system

LAHORE, Nov 19 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said there was a need to take immediate measures for facilitating the citizens and that institutional system should be further improved for the purpose. He said this while presiding over fifth meeting of Governing Body of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Saturday which took a… Continue reading CM for improving institutional system

Four LEA men killed, one injured in Quetta firing

QUETTA, Nov 19 (APP): At least four personnel of Law Enforcement Agencies, hailing from Frontier Corps Balochistan and Quetta Police, had been killed and a civilian was injured in an ambush on Fatima Jinnah Road in the provincial capital here Saturday night. Police sources said unknown armed men riding a motorcycle came on Fatima Jinnah… Continue reading Four LEA men killed, one injured in Quetta firing

Muqam urges KP CM to extend full cooperation in CPEC project

Muqam inspects floods destroyed infrastructure in Shangla

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): The Pakistan Muslim League (PML N) has appreciated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Pervez Khattak for admitting that the KP province has got its due share in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and urged him to keep his words in this regard. PML N Senior Vice President Engineer Amir Muqam, in… Continue reading Muqam urges KP CM to extend full cooperation in CPEC project

NBP installed ATM at Khunjarab

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) installed automated teller machine (ATM) on the world’s highest altitute at Khunjarab area of Gilgit Baltistan. The ATM which has been installed at an altitute of 15000 feet above the sea level was launched by President of NBP Syed Iqbal Ashraf and Lieunent Genearl Malik Zafar Iqbal,… Continue reading NBP installed ATM at Khunjarab

Provision of basic facilities in Capital’s rural areas on priority: Tariq Fazal

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): The provision of basic amenities of life in the rural belt of Islamabad is on top priority of the federal government and all efforts are being made for it. It was stated by Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry while addressing the ground breaking ceremony of gas… Continue reading Provision of basic facilities in Capital’s rural areas on priority: Tariq Fazal

Peace in Afghanistan, only possible through talks between its warring parties: Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 (APP): Expressing concern over Afghanistan’s increasing insecurity, escalating violence and growing civilian casualties, Pakistan has told the U.N. General Assembly that sustainable peace in the country was only possible through a negotiated settlement between rival Afghan parties when they conclude that there was no military solution to the conflict. “A dialogue… Continue reading Peace in Afghanistan, only possible through talks between its warring parties: Pakistan

UN warns of rights violations after ‘lockdown’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine state

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 (APP): Deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of civilians in the northern part of Rakhine state in Myanmar, United Nations entities Friday urged the country’s authorities to take immediate actions to address humanitarian and human rights situations. The office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) urged the Myanmar government to… Continue reading UN warns of rights violations after ‘lockdown’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine state

Turkish President thanks Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE, Nov 19 (APP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended a rousing welcome to him and his delegation in Lahore and he was thankful to him (Shehbaz) for the hospitality. He said Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep love and sincerity to him during his visit to Lahore, said an official handout. Chief Minister Shehbaz… Continue reading Turkish President thanks Shehbaz Sharif

SECP takes action against companies resorting to market abuse

ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): In order to protect investors from market abuse, the stock market surveillance team of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has sought explanations from those companies experiencing hike in share price and traded volume. Disclosure of such explanation helps clarify if such a movement is attributable to the prospects of… Continue reading SECP takes action against companies resorting to market abuse

Turkish delegation keen to promote mutual trade ties in furniture industry

LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP): Leader of the visiting Turkish furniture manufacturers delegation, Mehmat Kirtas has said that Turkish furniture companies wanted to enhance business activities with Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) by holding business to business (B2B) meetings. “We want to do business by undertaking joint ventures either in your country or in our country and… Continue reading Turkish delegation keen to promote mutual trade ties in furniture industry

Misbah leads 50 tests

ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): Pakistan’s most successful Test captain Misbah ul Haq added another feather to his cap on Friday completing half century of Test matches when he led the green shirts into the first Test at Christchurch against New Zealand. Misbah, is now the first Pakistani and only third Asian to complete half century of Test matches as… Continue reading Misbah leads 50 tests

Chinese delegation visits ICCI to explore joint ventures, business opportunities

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (AAP): A 12 member delegation of Chinese companies led by Wang Zihai, President, Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry Friday visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to explore possibilities of joint ventures and business opportunities in various sectors of Pakistan’s economy. The delegation was representing energy, real estate… Continue reading Chinese delegation visits ICCI to explore joint ventures, business opportunities

Indian defence minister’s statement on nuclear first use “a threat to peace”: FO

ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): The Foreign Office Friday said that statement of Indian defence minister on why India cannot use nuclear weapons first was a “manifestation of India’s double speak and a threat to region’s peace and security”. “Such statements from a person no less than defence minister of a country that has repeatedly and constantly… Continue reading Indian defence minister’s statement on nuclear first use “a threat to peace”: FO

UN and OIC must cooperate on resolving conflicts: Top UN official

UNITED NATION, Nov 18 (APP): A senior UN political official has called for greater efforts by the the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to draw on each other’s strengths and devise joint strategies to prevent and resolve conflicts. The magnitude and complexity of global and regional challenges are simply too big… Continue reading UN and OIC must cooperate on resolving conflicts: Top UN official

Bill to ensure journalists safety, welfare prepared: Marriyum

LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP): State Minister for Information,Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said the government had prepared draft of “The Journalists Protection Bill,” aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the journalist community across the country. She was addressing the journalists at “Meet the Press” programme organized by the Lahore Press Club (LPC). The… Continue reading Bill to ensure journalists safety, welfare prepared: Marriyum

COAS visits GCU to revive old memories

COAS addresses Multan, Bahawalpur Corps

LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif visited Government College University (GCU) Lahore, his alma mater on Friday. According to the ISPR, the COAS interacted with the students and faculty members of the university. He visited various sections of the premier institute specially those parts where he had spent his days as a… Continue reading COAS visits GCU to revive old memories

Marriyum asks Imran to change his ulterior motive not lawyer

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday advised PTI Chairman Imran Khan to change his ulterior motive rather than changing his legal counsel in Panama Papers case. In a statement, the minister said the nation was watching who was lying. She said that the nation’s journey towards progress… Continue reading Marriyum asks Imran to change his ulterior motive not lawyer

Indian Navy Submarine caught operating south of Pakistani Coast

KARACHI, Nov 18 (APP): In order to divert attention from the indigenous freedom movement in Indian Occupied Kashmir, India has persistently embarked upon a series of provocative actions against Pakistan. While Indian Army continues to undertake serious Ceasefire Violations along LOC and Working Boundary, Indian Navy has also deceitfully deployed its Submarines against Pakistan with ulterior… Continue reading Indian Navy Submarine caught operating south of Pakistani Coast

Irfan Siddiqui inaugurates three day painting exhibition by Jimmy

ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on Friday inaugurated three day painting exhibition by Jimmy Engineer, a renowned painter at National Library. Three day exhibition theme “to honour the sacrifices of the martyrs from 1947 to date in the cause of Pakistan” was arranged by National History… Continue reading Irfan Siddiqui inaugurates three day painting exhibition by Jimmy

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