Gulf Air, INJAZ Pakistan collaborate for annual competition

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Gulf Air and INJAZ Pakistan have collaborated for the first time in an annual competition which is based on INJAZ Al-Arab’s internationally acclaimed Company Programme and is called the INJAZ Al-Arab Young Entrepreneurs Competition 2016. Gulf Air is sponsoring tickets for the students and INJAZ Pakistan officials, who are participating in the competition… Continue reading Gulf Air, INJAZ Pakistan collaborate for annual competition

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Pak-Turkey agree to boost ties in diverse areas; FTA by end of 2016

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey on Thursday agreed to further strengthen their existing close, deep-rooted and multi-faceted ties and cooperation in diverse areas for the mutual benefit. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, after holding one-on-one meeting and delegation talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, told a joint press conference that they had an extensive and wide-ranging exchange… Continue reading Pak-Turkey agree to boost ties in diverse areas; FTA by end of 2016

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PTI habitual in boycotting Parliament on important occasions: Khurram

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan Thursday said boycott of joint session of the Parliament by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) was not new but it was a habitual act of the party on important occasions. Talking to a private TV channel, he said when the legislation was made against the terrorism, PTI… Continue reading PTI habitual in boycotting Parliament on important occasions: Khurram

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Court to give decision on base of evidence: Barrister Zafarullah

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister, Barrister Zafarullah Khan Thursday said the matter of Panama Papers was sub-judice and the courts would give their decision after getting evidences from both sides. Speaking in a TV programme, he said the case was being pleased with proper preparation and they were satisfied with the… Continue reading Court to give decision on base of evidence: Barrister Zafarullah

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Erdogan assures ‘highest degree of support’ on Kashmir issue

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said that Turkey would continue to provide “highest degree of support” to Pakistan on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. “We will continue to extend the highest degree of support as Turkey is the current president of OIC Contact Group on Kashmir,” the Turkish President said in a… Continue reading Erdogan assures ‘highest degree of support’ on Kashmir issue

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“Majlis-e-Shoora” session starts

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): The Joint Sitting of the Parliament on Thursday  started at 2:50 pm with the recitation of the Holy Quran and Naat. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chairs the session. President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan will make the history to address the Joint Sitting of the Parliament for… Continue reading “Majlis-e-Shoora” session starts

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Freedom of expression and media essential to new global roadmap for people: UN Secretary General

UN General Assembly pays tribute to Ban's "never-tiring service to humanity"

By Naeem Chaudhry BAKU, Nov 17 (APP): Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon Thursday said freedom of expression and the media were essential to the new global roadmap for the people of the planet. In his message to the 5th News Agencies World Congress and read out on the occasion, Ban Ki-moon said traditional… Continue reading Freedom of expression and media essential to new global roadmap for people: UN Secretary General

Currency rates of NBP

KARACHI, Nov 17 (APP): Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Thursday. U.S.A 105.75/ 103.24 S.ARABIA 28.05/ 26.40 U.K 131.32/ 128.21 JAPAN 0.9702/ 0.9467 EURO 113.08/ 110.40 U.A.E 28.79/ 26.39

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New York mayor says he raised with Trump immigrants’ concerns

NEW YORK, Nov 17 (APP): New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has he raised concerns with President-elect Donald Trump about some his proposals, including the threat to deport illegal immigrants. The Democratic mayor, after emerging from a 62-minute meeting at Trump  Tower with the Republican billionaire businessman, said he also told the president-elect he does… Continue reading New York mayor says he raised with Trump immigrants’ concerns

SPO held National Conference on “SDGs-Roadmap for Pakistan”

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) on behalf of AAWAZ Voice and Accountability program here on Thursday organized a national conference on ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Roadmap for Pakistan’. Member National Assembly Uzair Ali Khan, who is also the Coordinator Standing Committee for SDGs, was the Guest of honor of the conference and the event was… Continue reading SPO held National Conference on “SDGs-Roadmap for Pakistan”

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Danish Food and Agribusiness delegation visits Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): The Embassy of Denmark in Pakistan organized a week long programme for a delegation of Danish companies from the Food & Agribusiness Sector. The delegation was led by the Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Ole Thonke, accompanied by the trade team at the Embassy, headed by the Commercial Counsellor, Mr. Assar Qureshi, said a statement… Continue reading Danish Food and Agribusiness delegation visits Pakistan

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Kashmir settlement sin qua non for regional peace: Pakistani diplomat

Pakistani diplomat reaffirms moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiri people

CHICAGO, Nov 17 (APP): Underscoring that a just resolution of the U.N.-recognized Kashmir dispute is a sine qua non for regional peace and stability, a senior Pakistani diplomat has urged the international community to take pragmatic steps for the realization of that goal. Speaking to the faculty and students of University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign,… Continue reading Kashmir settlement sin qua non for regional peace: Pakistani diplomat

Turkish first lady donates electric wheel chairs, incubators to PRC

Turkish first lady donates electric wheel chairs, incubators to PRC

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): The First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdogan on Thursday gifted 20 electric wheel chairs and 10 incubators to Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC). The first lady distributed the wheel chairs among the disabled persons and communicated to each person to boast their moral in a graceful ceremony organized at PRC National Headquarters. Addressing the ceremony, first… Continue reading Turkish first lady donates electric wheel chairs, incubators to PRC

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CII to ensure bringing laws into conformity of Islam: Sheerani

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Muhammad Khan Sheerani Thursday said that the council would ensure bringing existing laws into conformity with the injunctions of Islam. Addressing a press conference here, he said that the council members discussed in detail the subject matters which were referred to the council for having… Continue reading CII to ensure bringing laws into conformity of Islam: Sheerani

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Indian-American Nikki Haley under consideration for secretary of state

Indian-American Nikki Haley under consideration for secretary of state

NEW YORK, Nov 17 (APP): The Governor of the U.S. State of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, who is of Indian ancestry, is under consideration by President-elect Donald Trump for secretary of state, and other cabinet positions, CNN reported Wednesday evening. Trump is set to meet with Ms. Haley, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Florida… Continue reading Indian-American Nikki Haley under consideration for secretary of state

President Erdogan accorded warm welcome at PM House

President Erdogan accorded warm welcome at PM House

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was accorded a very warm red-carpet welcome at a formal ceremony held here at the Prime Minister House on Thursday. President Erdogan, who was here on a two-day official visit (November 16-17) on the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain, upon arrival at the PM House, he was warmly received by Prime Minister… Continue reading President Erdogan accorded warm welcome at PM House

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UN health agency denounces attacks on health facilities in Syria

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO), a United Nations agency, Thursday condemned attacks on five Syrian hospitals including two trauma centres and an emergency obstetric centre as well as a mobile medical clinic, and demanded that all parties to the five-year conflict respect the neutrality of health workers, health facilities and medical supplies.… Continue reading UN health agency denounces attacks on health facilities in Syria

Pak draws UN’s attention to ‘major escalation’ in Indian attacks on LoC

UN slams terrorist attack in Sehwan, calls for those responsible to face justice

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (APP): Pakistan has told the United Nations that  Indian occupation troops in Kashmir launched artillery barrages last week in a “major escalation” of attacks on the Line of Control (LoC) threatening regional peace and security. “This was the first use of such weapons in 13 years, and was a clear indication… Continue reading Pak draws UN’s attention to ‘major escalation’ in Indian attacks on LoC

Pakistan condemns suicide attack on Afghan security officials in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the suicide attack in Kabul that led to the loss of precious lives of Afghan security personnel. “Pakistan conveys its deepest sympathies to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured,” a foreign office statement issued here said. “Pakistan reiterates its unequivocal… Continue reading Pakistan condemns suicide attack on Afghan security officials in Kabul

Dar holds joint meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers of Turkey

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar  hold joint meeting with Yil Drim Turgul Turkes and Veysi Kaynak, Deputy Prime Ministers of Turkey at PM House and discussed matters of bilateral interests between Pakistan and Turkey, said a press release issued by Ministry of Finanace. Deputy Prime Ministers of Turkey congratulated the… Continue reading Dar holds joint meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers of Turkey

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