New Islamabad Airport to be operational by August 14 next year: PM told

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The New Islamabad International Airport would become operational by August 14 next year as almost 82% work on the project had been completed. “I will inaugurate the New Islamabad International Airport on 14th August, 2017, Insha Allah,” Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said while chairing a meeting on aviation affairs wherein… Continue reading New Islamabad Airport to be operational by August 14 next year: PM told

Asia-Pacific shows progress in water security, but challenges remain: ADB study

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Overall water security in Asia and Pacific has progressed in the past 5 years, but major challenges remain, including overexploited groundwater, demand from rising populations, and climate variability, according to a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The new edition of the Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO 2016) provides… Continue reading Asia-Pacific shows progress in water security, but challenges remain: ADB study

Museums need to adopt pro-active role through community engagement: speakers

LAHORE, Sept 2 (APP): The International Heritage and Museum Conference continued here at the Alhamra Arts Council on Friday drawing a sizeable crowd from amongst the avid supporters and fans of arts and culture in the provincial metropolis. While the morning session focussed on Enhancing community and public participation the second session highlighted Audience development… Continue reading Museums need to adopt pro-active role through community engagement: speakers

CPEC to create huge opportunities; private sector role in Economic Zones be facilitated: PRGMEA

SIALKOT,Sept 2 (APP):China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project has opended up fundamentals of industrial cooperation between the two friendly countries, paving way for new vistas of economic stability and development in Pakistan. Chief Coordinator, Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufactures and Exporters Association (PRGMEA), Ijaz A. Khokhar said this while talking to APP here. He underscored the need of… Continue reading CPEC to create huge opportunities; private sector role in Economic Zones be facilitated: PRGMEA

CDWP approves PM’s National Health Insurance Programme

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Prof Ahsan Iqbal, here on Friday approved Rs 8 billion Prime Minister’s National Health Insurance Programme to improve the health status of the population in the country. The programme would ensure access to quality health care especially… Continue reading CDWP approves PM’s National Health Insurance Programme

Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry bill, 2016 to tackle Panama papers leak, other such issues tabled in NA

ISLAMABAD, Sept 02 (APP): The government on Friday introduced in the National Assembly a bill to provide for the constitution of Commissions of Inquiry- called as “The Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry bill 2016,” apparently to settle panama paper leak issues and tackle such issues in future as well. Introducing the bill, Minister for Law and… Continue reading Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry bill, 2016 to tackle Panama papers leak, other such issues tabled in NA

Economic relations with Turkey to grow with passage of time: Dar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Minister for Finance, Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday said that the economic and trade relations with Turkey would continue to grow with the passage of time. He was talking to a delegation of Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board, led by Omer Cihad Vardan who called on him here. Appreciating the efforts… Continue reading Economic relations with Turkey to grow with passage of time: Dar

PM to inaugurate 40 MW coal power project in Faisalabad Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would inaugurate 40 mega watts (MW), coal fired power project at Sitara Chemical Industries Ltd (SCIL) in Faisalabad on Saturday. “Commissioning of 40 mega watts Coal Fired Power Plant is a step towards achieving self reliance in power generation. Such initiatives by the private sector are… Continue reading PM to inaugurate 40 MW coal power project in Faisalabad Saturday

Youth urged to play role in country’s socio economic development: Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms on Friday asked the youth to play pivotal role in boosting socio economic development of the country by innovating new ideas for this purpose. “Youth are the real asset and they are good planner too, so their participation in such debates would help in formulating growth oriented policies”,… Continue reading Youth urged to play role in country’s socio economic development: Ahsan

Baloch asks MQM to sever all links from Altaf Hussain

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Lt. General (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch on Friday asked Dr Farooq Sattar-led Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to openly sever all connections and disassociate itself from Altaf Hussain who had been toeing line all along against Pakistan. Speaking in the National Assembly, the minister said… Continue reading Baloch asks MQM to sever all links from Altaf Hussain

US Deputy Secretary of Treasury telephones Ishaq Dar

Dar arrives in Yokohama to attend ADB’s annual meeting

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a phone call from US Deputy Secretary of Treasury (equivalent to Deputy Finance Minister) Sarah Bloom Raskin here on Friday. Secretary Raskin thanked Finance Minister for Pakistan’s support for re election of Dr Jim Yong Kim as President of the World Bank Group for another five… Continue reading US Deputy Secretary of Treasury telephones Ishaq Dar

Protestors are haunted by 2018 elections: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD Sept 2 (APP): Minister for Finance, Revenue, Statistics and Economic Affairs Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday said despite all positive overtures of the government some political leaders want to obstruct the economic growth through rallies and protests as they are haunted by 2018 elections. “We made utmost effort to resolve the issue amicably. But, I feel that… Continue reading Protestors are haunted by 2018 elections: Ishaq Dar

President strongly condemns Mardan attack

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday strongly condemned the bomb blast at Mardan’s District court and expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the tragic incident. The President expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for salvation of the departed souls. The President prayed for the grant of… Continue reading President strongly condemns Mardan attack

PM condemns terrorist attack in Mardan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Mardan. Deeply sympathising with the bereaved families the Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and grant of courage to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude. “These cowardly attacks can not shatter our unflinching resolve in… Continue reading PM condemns terrorist attack in Mardan

All four terrorists killed who stormed Christian Colony in Warsak: ISPR

PESHAWAR, Sept 02 (APP): The security forces have killed all the armed terrorists after a fierce gun battle in Chirstian Colony Warsak, some 35 kilometer off Peshawar on Friday morning, ISPR said. The terrorists four in number equipped with arms and ammunition today stormed Christian Colony in Warsak after targetting the security guard. The security… Continue reading All four terrorists killed who stormed Christian Colony in Warsak: ISPR

13 die in Mardan explosion, 4 suicide bombers killed in Peshawar

PESHAWAR, Sept 2 (APP): At least 13 persons died and 49 others injured in a terrorist attack at District Courts in Mardan while four suicide bombers were killed by security forces at Christian Colony Peshawar on Friday. In the first incident, the security forces foiled a terrorists attack on Christian Colony Warsak in Peshawar by killing four suicide… Continue reading 13 die in Mardan explosion, 4 suicide bombers killed in Peshawar

UNGA President pushes for fostering a ‘Culture of Peace’ in challenging world environment

UNGA President pushes for fostering a 'Culture of Peace' in challenging world environment

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 2 (APP): Drawing attention to violence and terrorism affecting many parts of the world, the President of the United Nations General Assembly has underscored that importance of promoting a global culture of peace. “On a more micro-level, tensions between communities, high levels of xenophobia and day to day violence against women and… Continue reading UNGA President pushes for fostering a ‘Culture of Peace’ in challenging world environment

NBP Exchange Rates

KARACHI, Sep 2 (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. 104.50 104.30 104.09 U.K. 138.81 138.55 138.26 EURO 117.09 116.87 116.63 CANADA 79.86 79.71 79.50 SWITZERLAND 106.69 106.48 106.20 AUSTRALIA 78.96 78.81 78.60 SWEDEN 12.22… Continue reading NBP Exchange Rates

Shehbaz for strict punishment to Altaf for anti Pak remarks

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday called for strict punishment to MQM leader Altaf Hussain for giving anti Pakistan remarks. Talking in aprogram of private news channel, he said a case should be proceeded against Altaf Hussain according to the law and constitution after bringing him to Pakistan. He said, as… Continue reading Shehbaz for strict punishment to Altaf for anti Pak remarks

Azadi train galleries, floats continue to attracts people

NAWABSHAH, Sept 2 (APP): Azadi Train galleries and cultural floats attracting a large number of people here at Nawabshah Railways Station. According to Officer Incharge Azadi Train Muhammad Ali Chachar that thousands of people visited Azadi Train Galleries and cultural floats. The six galleries including Pakistan Movement, Arms Forces, Pakistan Railways, Kashmir and developments projects… Continue reading Azadi train galleries, floats continue to attracts people

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