KARACHI, Aug 2 (APP): The 21st CNS Open Golf Championship 2016 would tee off from August 4 at Karachi Golf Club (KGC). It was revealed in the opening ceremony of championship 2016 held here at KGC. The event would be played for 72 holes over the a period of 4-day where professionals and amateurs would show their performance.… Continue reading 21st CNS Open Golf Championship tee off August 4
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President lauds Turkish people for defending democracy
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday while admiring the remarkable spirit and tenacity of the Turkish people who came out in defense of democracy said the Pakistani people were proud of their Turkish brethren. President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistan and Turkey enjoy fraternal ties which are based on common and shared… Continue reading President lauds Turkish people for defending democracy
Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Ahmed Faraz on August 10
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Lok Virsa will pay tributes to the legendary poet Ahmed Faraz on August 10 in the Media Centre. Senator Aitezaz Ahsan will be the chief guest on this occasion, said a press release here on Tuesday. Senator Shibli Faraz, Mujahid Barelvi and Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed will be… Continue reading Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Ahmed Faraz on August 10
Pak contingent off to Brazil for Rio Olympics
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): A seventeen-member Pakistan contingent has departed for Brazil to feature in the Olympic Games 2016, scheduled to be held at Rio de Janeiro from August 5 to 21. “The contingent includes seven athletes and 10 officials,” a Pakistan Sports Board official told APP on Tuesday. This is Pakistan’s smallest ever contingent for Olympics… Continue reading Pak contingent off to Brazil for Rio Olympics
UN must put pressure on India to stop violence in occupied Kashmir: Barjees
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Chaudhry Barjees Tahir Tuesday said United Nations should put pressure on Indian authorities to stop violence against innocent Kashmiri people. Addressing the seminar titled “Bleeding Kashmir Seeks World Attention” organized by Muslim Institute, he said peace and stability in South Asia could not be ensured unless maintaining… Continue reading UN must put pressure on India to stop violence in occupied Kashmir: Barjees
Archaeologists rejects Indian research regarding Indus Valley Civilization
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Archaeologists in Pakistan have rejected Indian archaeologists’ research stating that Indus Valley Civilization was 8,000 years old instead of 5,500 and originated from inland proper India proliferated and spread westward from India to the eastern border of Pakistan. The research was conducted by the researchers of Archeological Survey of India and Indian… Continue reading Archaeologists rejects Indian research regarding Indus Valley Civilization
Scattered rain likely in South Punjab, eastern Balochistan, Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Scattered rain-thunderstorm is likely in South Punjab, Eastern Balochistan and Sindh from Wednesday and continue for two to three days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Talking to APP, Senior Meteorologist, Farooq Dar said monsoon rain activity will be shifted from upper parts to South Punjab, eastern Balochistan and some areas of Sindh.… Continue reading Scattered rain likely in South Punjab, eastern Balochistan, Sindh
Secretary NH&LH lauds efforts of NBF for organizing “Summer Book Club”
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Secretary National History and Literary Heritage Division Mohsin S.Haqqani on Tuesday visited main office of the National Book Foundation (NBF) and lauded the on-going book reading promotions schemes of the Foundation. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary said that NBF was playing vital role in the promotion of book reading habits among the… Continue reading Secretary NH&LH lauds efforts of NBF for organizing “Summer Book Club”
Islamic World should focus on innovation-based research: Khurram Dastgir
JAKARTA (Indonesia), Aug 2 (APP): Minister for Commerce, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that the Islamic world should put forth new ideas and innovation-based research to break the economic inertia which is hindering the economic development in Muslim world. He made these remarks while representing Pakistan at the 12th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF)… Continue reading Islamic World should focus on innovation-based research: Khurram Dastgir
RAC starts Independence Day celebrations with Flag Rally
RAWALPINDI, Aug 2 (APP):- Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) has started Independence Day celebrations while holding a Flag Rally ‘Salam Pakistan.’ The rally was started from RAC and ended at Murree Road which was attended by a large number of people including children, women, students, artists and intellectuals. Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed and Chairman Khubaib… Continue reading RAC starts Independence Day celebrations with Flag Rally
PM reviews progress on energy projects
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday chaired a meeting to review progress on the energy projects in the country and expressed his satisfaction over pace of work. The meeting reviewed the progress on the ongoing and future energy projects in terms of the benchmarks. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said that… Continue reading PM reviews progress on energy projects
Decision on Pak-Turk schools not to affect students: Turkish FM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Tuesday said Turkey in collaboration with Pakistan government was working over a solution to protect the students of Pak-Turk Schools in Pakistan and no adverse decision would be taken to affect their academic career. “Had both Turkey and Pakistan not been sensitive to students and their families, these schools… Continue reading Decision on Pak-Turk schools not to affect students: Turkish FM
Govt not afraid of negative propaganda: Ranjha
SARGODHA, Aug 2 (APP): Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha said the PML-N government was not afraid of negative propaganda as its energies were focussed on ushering in prosperity through development projects in the country. Addressing ground breaking ceremony regarding construction of a canal at village Jalip Tehsil Kotmomin with an estimated amount… Continue reading Govt not afraid of negative propaganda: Ranjha
Nutritional problems bigger challenge than terrorism: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that the nutritional and health conditions in Pakistan had reached alarming level and it was now become even a bigger challenge than the terrorism. “The number of people dying of bad health and polluted water is far bigger than… Continue reading Nutritional problems bigger challenge than terrorism: Ahsan Iqbal
People must ensure sacrificial animals’ cleanliness to avoid Congo virus: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): State Minister for Health Saira Afzal Tarar has said that people buying animals for sacrificial purpose on Eid ul Azha must ensure their cleanliness to prevent the Congo virus. Talking to a private news channel, the Minister said that though the probability of spreading the virus was quite low as only animals having ticks… Continue reading People must ensure sacrificial animals’ cleanliness to avoid Congo virus: Minister
Capital gears up for I-Day celebrations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): The preparations for celebrating the Independence Day, to fall on August 14, have started in the federal capital with great patriotic zeal and enthusiasm. The main markets of the city have started displaying colourful stalls carrying Jashan-i-Azadi accessories like national flags, buntings, badges, souvenirs, balloons, T-shirts and other stuff. “It is… Continue reading Capital gears up for I-Day celebrations
NEA Vice administrator calls on Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Vice Administrator of Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA), Mr. Li Fanrong along with his delegation Tuesday called on Minister for Water and Power and Defense, Khawaja Muhammad Asif here to review progress on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy projects. The Minister welcomed the Vice Administrator of NEA and his delegation… Continue reading NEA Vice administrator calls on Khawaja Asif
SAFRON minister, Turkish FM discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevluet Cavusoglu called on Federal Minister for SAFRON Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch and discussed matters related to bilateral relations. The Turkish Foreign Minister praised the long standing friendship between Pakistan and Turkey. He also appreciated the recent resolutions passed by both houses of Parliament in support of… Continue reading SAFRON minister, Turkish FM discuss bilateral ties
President for enhancing Pak-Romania bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said that volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Romania was below the potential and called for further increasing it to the mutual benefit. The President said Pakistan considered Romania an important country bilaterally as well as in the context of the European Union. He said there… Continue reading President for enhancing Pak-Romania bilateral trade
Pakistan for promoting ties with all countries: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan was desirous of further promoting friendly and brotherly relations with all countries particularly with its neighbours for peace, stability and prosperity in the region. He was talking to designate envoys of Denmark, Malawi and Slovak who presented their credentials to him during an impressive ceremony held… Continue reading Pakistan for promoting ties with all countries: President
