Law and order improved in Karachi : Dr Tariq

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Tuesday said law and order situation in Karachi had improved. The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) wanted a stable Karachi as it was the economic hub of the country, he said while talking to a private news channel. The… Continue reading Law and order improved in Karachi : Dr Tariq

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‘CPEC – undoubtedly one of the largest endeavours on the planet’

ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): With an investment of $46 billion and scores of infrastructure projects, the ongoing construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is undoubtedly one of the largest endeavors now taking place on the planet. Roads, energy projects, industrial parks and the Gwadar port are all included in the basket, satisfying Pakistan’s immediate needs as… Continue reading ‘CPEC – undoubtedly one of the largest endeavours on the planet’

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PM directs more assistance to displaced workers

ISLAMABAD Aug 2 (APP): The Pakistan embassy in Riyadh has set up Special Facilitation Centre and a fund to provide food and assistance to the Pakistani workforce, stuck up due to closure of their company, on the directives of the Prime Minister. The embassy has set up the centre in compliance with the directions of… Continue reading PM directs more assistance to displaced workers

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Opposition’s movement to gain momentum within 25 days: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Chief of Awami Muslim League and Member National Assembly Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said the opposition parties movement will gain momentum within 25 days, and if any incident occurred then the army can intervene. Expressing his views during a television programme, Sheikh Rashid said the decision to start a movement was taken… Continue reading Opposition’s movement to gain momentum within 25 days: Sheikh Rashid

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Dar in Dubai for IMF talks

Pakistan-IMF successfully complete last review :Dar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar reached Dubai on Tuesday to participate in the ongoing negotiations with International Monetary Fund (IMF) relating to the 12th and last Review under the Fund programme. The minister met the IMF mission chief and its members and received briefings from Pakistan team also, a press statement issued by the Finance… Continue reading Dar in Dubai for IMF talks

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Peace indispensable in Karachi: Mohsin Ranjha

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Information Broadcasting and National Heritage Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha Tuesday said maintenance of peace is indispensable for Karachi to boost economic activities in the metropolitan city. Talking to PTV, he said peace in Karachi has been restored due to the operation and action taken by Rangers against the criminals. The credit goes… Continue reading Peace indispensable in Karachi: Mohsin Ranjha

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Lawmakers condemn terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, term it attack on Ummah

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): The lawmakers on Tuesday strongly condemned terrorist attacks in three cities of Saudi Arabia on July 4, 2016 and termed it an attack on the entire Muslim Ummah. They also expressed solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia. They said that the attacks had hurt all Muslims and the… Continue reading Lawmakers condemn terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, term it attack on Ummah

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Pakistan Embassy facilitating expatriates workers in SA

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan and other embassy officials in Saudi Arabia are facilitating a total of 8,520 Pakistani workers of the two companies to get their salaries and other service benefits. The quarters concerned were vigorously perusing the matter with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister, Minister of Justice and Secretary, Ministry of Labour… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy facilitating expatriates workers in SA

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Country direly needs Charter of Economy: Mushahid Ullah

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Senator Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Mushahid Ullah Khan has said a Charter of Economy should be signed between all political parties just like the Charter of Democracy. The PML-N government has steered the country on the path of progress and its economic policies are being acknowledged at international level, he said talking to a private… Continue reading Country direly needs Charter of Economy: Mushahid Ullah

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Political Parties’ proposals on new process of Senate Elections received: Zahid Hamid

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Chairman of the Sub-Committee of Parliament on Electoral Reforms Zahid Hamid Tuesday said that the committee had received the recommendations of all parliamentary political parties on the process of Senate Elections. After the meeting, talking to media persons, he said that they would forward recommendations of the sub-committee on… Continue reading Political Parties’ proposals on new process of Senate Elections received: Zahid Hamid

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Azadi race in Gujrat

Azadi race in Gujrat

LAHORE, Aug 2 (APP): Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) will organise “Azadi Race August 2016” in Gujrat as a part of independence day celebrations. The University of Gujrat with the collaboration of District Management Gujrat and AFP will hold the 8.84 kilometre long event which is open for all age group participants, said Muhammad Zaar, Secretary AFP… Continue reading Azadi race in Gujrat

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Gas problem in Swabi to be resolved on priority basis: Ameer Muqam

Muqam inspects floods destroyed infrastructure in Shangla

SWABI, Aug 2 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister and Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz, Engineer Ameer Muqam has said that he considered Swabi district as his second home and assured to resolve its issues on priority basis. He said this in a meeting here with the delegation of Youth Wing led by Vice President and Nazim… Continue reading Gas problem in Swabi to be resolved on priority basis: Ameer Muqam

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‘Azadi train’ to start 4000 km journey across country from Peshawar on August 14 

  PESHAWAR, Aug 2 (APP): Independence Day for any nation and country is like a festival and to rejoice the day everybody including national institutions make special arrangements to pay tribute to national heroes vigorously and robustly. As part of the celebrations, this year Pakistan Railways (PR) is grooming and decorating a special ‘Azadi Train’… Continue reading ‘Azadi train’ to start 4000 km journey across country from Peshawar on August 14 

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Govt to make Pakistan Navy a modern potent force: Nawaz Sharif

Govt to make Pakistan Navy a modern potent force: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD Aug 2 (APP) : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said the government will take all possible steps to make Pakistan Navy a modern potent force for effective deterrence and national security across the full conflict spectrum. He was talking to Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah who called on him here at the PM… Continue reading Govt to make Pakistan Navy a modern potent force: Nawaz Sharif

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Jamshoro-Sehwan Sharif Highway being dualized: NA told

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP): Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab said Tuesday that measures were being taken to dualize Jamshoro-Sehwan Sharif National Highway in order to minimise chances of accidents. Speaking in the National Assembly the minister said that road was in good condition but was prone to accidents as it was a single one… Continue reading Jamshoro-Sehwan Sharif Highway being dualized: NA told

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Chinese companies prefering Pakistan for investment: Envoy

Chinese companies prefering Pakistan for investment: Envoy

LAHORE, Aug 2 (APP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday and discussed with him matters regarding agreements and memorandums of understanding for economic development signed during the CM’s recent visit to China, says a handout. The Chinese Ambassador congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his successful… Continue reading Chinese companies prefering Pakistan for investment: Envoy

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CII’s 3-day meeting starts to discuss 28-item agenda

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Tuesday started its a three-day meeting to discuss a wide-ranging agenda, consisting of 28 items, in line with the Quran and Sunnah. The 205th meeting of the council was chaired by Maulana Muhammad Khan Sheerani and attended by members Maulana Imadaullah, Dr Noor Ahmed Shahataz, Samia Raheel… Continue reading CII’s 3-day meeting starts to discuss 28-item agenda

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Zahid Hamid, Moroccan envoy discuss COP-22 preparations

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Climate Change Zahid Hamid and Moroccan Ambassador Mustapha Salahdine Tuesday discussed preparations for the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP-22) scheduled to be held in Morocco by end of this year. During a meeting held here, the minister said “Pakistan will take along a big delegation… Continue reading Zahid Hamid, Moroccan envoy discuss COP-22 preparations

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Natural disaster could be dealt through better planning: NDMA

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): A natural disaster like floods could be dealt more effectively through better planning and integrated efforts said Ahmed Kamal Member National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here Tuesday. Talking to PTV news he said for the first time elaborate contingency plans have been developed by NDMA at district, provincial and national level… Continue reading Natural disaster could be dealt through better planning: NDMA

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Malakand people thankful to PM for Custom Act’s withdrawal: Muqam

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CHAKDARA, Aug 2 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister Engineer Ameer Muqam on Tuesday said the people of Malakand division were thankful to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for the withdrawal of Custom Act 1969 from Provincially Administrated Tribal Areas (PATA). Addressing a public gathering here, he said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) was responsible for imposition of… Continue reading Malakand people thankful to PM for Custom Act’s withdrawal: Muqam

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