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ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has taken strict notice of the presence of professional beggars in the federal capital. According to Interior Ministry, the minister had asked for an explanation from the police and said the professional beggars could be involved in acts of terrorism besides other crimes.… Continue reading Nisar takes strict notice of professional beggars in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Mrs Saba Mohsin Raza, a BS-21 officer of Information Group, presently posted as Additional Secretary Information and Broadcasting Division is transferred and posted as Additional Secretary (Incharge), Information and Broadcasting Division with immediate effect. The notification of the posting was issued by Establishment Division here on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP): Mayor of Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (IMC), Sheikh Ansar Aziz visited Diplomatic Shuttle Service to inspect the facilities being provided to facilitate the people who utilize this service. On this occasion, Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Asad Mehboob Kiani and senior officers of concerned formations were also present. Sheikh Ansar Aziz expressed dissatisfaction over cleanliness… Continue reading Mayor IMC visits Diplomatic Shuttle Service

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Lt. Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum Wednesday said the Parliament itself was a gaurentee of the country’s security. Survival of the country lies in strengthening of democracy and following of constitution, he said talking to a private news channel. He said judiciary, media including (social media) were present… Continue reading Survival of country lies in strengthening of democracy: Qayyum

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar on Wednesday said that the government was working on new legislation to discourage formula milk and promoting the culture of breastfeeding in mothers. Addressing a seminar held here in connection with Global Breastfeeding Week 2016, the minister said… Continue reading Legislation to discourage formula milk to be tabled soon: Saira

RAWALPINDI,Aug 3 (APP): Thailand Envoy Suchart Leingsaengthong on Wednesday said his country was keen to strengthen trade relations with Pakistan. He was visiting Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here. The envoy was received by the chamber’s president, Mian Humayun Parvez, senior vice president Saqib Rafiq and other office-bearers of the chamber. The Envoy said, the governments… Continue reading Thailand keen to strengthen trade relations with Pakistan: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Ali Alizada in a meeting with Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Pir Sadruddin Rashidi on Wednesday discussed the ways to exchange manpower in different fields. Both the sides expressed satisfaction on the existing excellent political relations between the two countries and discussed matters of mutual interests… Continue reading Pakistan, Azerbaijan to explore possibilities of manpower export

PESHAWAR, Aug 3 (APP): The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and China Communication and Construction Company Ltd agreed to a 1.6 billion dollars Circular Railway Project, Inter Linking Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan Charsadda with future expansion to Swabi and a speedy service from Peshawar to Islamabad here at Chief Minister’s Secretariat Peshawar. China Communication and Construction… Continue reading China Communication-KP Govt agree to dollar 1.6 billion Circular Railway Project

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday directed the counsel of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Awami Muslim League and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) to provide documentary evidences against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and others over Panama leaks till August 17. A five member bench of the ECP, headed by Chief Election… Continue reading Panama Papers:ECP seeks documentary evidences from political parties till Aug 17

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan on behalf of the Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has introduced “The Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2016” (LLP Bill) in National Assembly. The bill was forwarded to Finance Division by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) as another initiative for the corporatization… Continue reading Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2016 introduced in NA

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): A bill to make provision for the incorporation, regulation and winding up of Limited Liability Partnerships as body corporate, [The Limited Liability Partnership Bill, 2016] was introduced in the National Assembly on Wednesday. Parliamentary Secretary for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs introduced the bill in the House. Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed… Continue reading Limited Liability Partnership Bill introduced in NA

ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP): Comprehensive preparations have been made to mark 43rd Foundation Day of Senate of Pakistan on August 5-6. As part of arrangements, special Senate session and seminar had been organized on the days, respectively, where speakers would deliver their speeches to throw light on historic events and highlight importance of the Upper House in addition… Continue reading All set to celebrate 43rd senate foundation day on Aug 5-6

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): National Council of Social Welfare (NCSW) organized a seminar on Human Rights situation in the country to over view the evils of society and suggest a counter strategy for a secure and protected environment for all. The seminar tilted, “Human Rights Scenario of Pakistan: Challenges, Prospects and their Social Implications” was… Continue reading NCSW holds seminar on HR Scenario of Pakistan

LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP): Federal Minister for Water & Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Wednesday, and discussed matters regarding pace of energy projects. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that strenuous efforts for coping with energy crisis were yielding positive results and work was continuing… Continue reading Khawaja Asif meets CM Punjab

RAWALPINDI, Aug 3 (APP):- Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) will provide technical assistance to Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the area of water management, plantation and improving landscape of PSB complex. This was decided in a meeting held Wednesday between Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Riaz Hussain Pirzada and PMAS-AAUR Vice Chancellor… Continue reading PMAS-AAUR to provide technical assistance to PSB for water management, plantation