ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Jan Achakzai Tuesday said the national economy was improving due to the prudent policies of government. The government, he said, had launched several projects to overcome energy shortage in the country. The construction of motorways and infrastructure would help provide modern travelling facilities to the people, he said… Continue reading Economy improving due to govt’s policies: Jan Achakzai
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Islamic Advisory Group supports final push to end polio
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): The Islamic Advisory Group for Polio Eradication (IAG) has adopted a new work-plan to help in the final push to end polio in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The announcement came at the conclusion of the third annual meeting for the Group held at the Islamic Development Bank’s headquarters in Jeddah, which also… Continue reading Islamic Advisory Group supports final push to end polio
Hillary Clinton opens 9-point lead on Trump in new US poll
NEW YORK, Aug 2 (APP): Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is leading her Republican rival Donald Trump by nine percentage points in a new national CNN/ORC poll released Monday—making gains among independents and supporters of fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders. Mrs. Clinton got a 7 point bounce “now leading Trump 52 to 43 percent” after the Democratic convention in Philadelphia,… Continue reading Hillary Clinton opens 9-point lead on Trump in new US poll
Some 25,000 people displaced by military attacks in Syrian city of Aleppo: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 2 (APP): About 25,000 people, including more than 12,000 children, have been displaced from a neighbourhood in western Aleppo, a Syian city, by intense military attacks initiated by armed opposition groups, a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) official said Monday, calling on the warring parties to do their utmost to protect all civilians. “Twenty-five… Continue reading Some 25,000 people displaced by military attacks in Syrian city of Aleppo: UNICEF
Football: Argentina name Edgardo Bauza new coach
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 2, (APP/AFP) – Argentina named coach Edgardo Bauza to run the national team Monday, as the nation seeks to regain its football prowess and convince superstar Lionel Messi to return from early retirement. Bauza, 58, takes on the job after a strong season at Brazilian club Sao Paulo, which he coached to the semi-finals… Continue reading Football: Argentina name Edgardo Bauza new coach
State minister suspends SDO, entire staff of Sukheki sub-division
FAISALABAD, Aug 2 (APP): State Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali has suspended entire staff of Sukheki sub-division including Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) and issued directives for taking action against corrupt and incompetent staff of Jalalpur Bhattian and Pindi Bhattian subdivisions. Talking to the media after a surprise visit to Sub-Divisions Pindi Bhattian and Jalalpur Bhattian… Continue reading State minister suspends SDO, entire staff of Sukheki sub-division
Three militants killed, seven held with arms
QUETTA, Aug 2 (APP): Frontier Corps (FC) killed three militants and arrested seven suspects along with weapons in search operation in Hushap area of Trubat district. According to FC spokesman, acting on a tip off, FC personnel carried out a search operation in the area when they opened fire at them. Three militants were killed in… Continue reading Three militants killed, seven held with arms
Govt concrete measures restored peace in province: Achakzai
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai said on Tuesday that concrete measures of the government have restored peace in the province. Talking to Private news channel he said that the government believes in progress and prosperity of all districts without any discrimination. Governor said that international community has appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for… Continue reading Govt concrete measures restored peace in province: Achakzai
Indonesian Ambassador visits TUF
FAISALABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Iwan Suyudhie Amri visited The University of Faisalabad (TUF) here Tuesday and held a meeting with the university’s faculty members. Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador said Pakistan and Indonesia have deep rooted religious, cultural and economic relations. These associations can be strengthened more by promoting relations… Continue reading Indonesian Ambassador visits TUF
Committee formed to ensure fair distribution of gunny-sacks among growers: NA told
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Food and Agriculture Rajab Ali Baloch said Tuesday Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation Limited (PASSCO) had been constituted for fair distribution of gunny-sacks among growers. Speaking in the National Assembly, the Parliamentary Secretary said so far the sacks had been distributed among more than 72,000 growers in 215 centres… Continue reading Committee formed to ensure fair distribution of gunny-sacks among growers: NA told
Media initiative on “Eliminating Hidden Hunger” to be launched
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Hidden hunger, also known as micronutrient deficiencies, afflicts more than 2 billion individuals, or one in three people, globally. Hidden Hunger’s effects can be devastating, leading to mental impairment, poor health, low productivity, and even death. Its adverse effects on child health and survival are particularly acute, especially within the first 1,000 days of a… Continue reading Media initiative on “Eliminating Hidden Hunger” to be launched
Row with Muslim parents of Pakistan-origin hurting Trump’s presidential campaign
WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (APP): Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s candidate for the White House, is drawing criticism left and right over his offensive remarks against the Muslim Pakistani parents of a slain US soldier, with many analysts and political pundits saying the real-estate tycoon’s belligerent and aggressive attitude has gone too far this time. The row continues to dominate… Continue reading Row with Muslim parents of Pakistan-origin hurting Trump’s presidential campaign
Country direly needs Charter of Economy
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Senator Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Mushahid Ullah Khan Monday 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… Continue reading Country direly needs Charter of Economy
Dar for removing red-tapism to ease out businessmen
ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP): Minister for Finance, Revenue, Statistics and Economic Affairs Ishaq Dar on Monday expressed resolve to trounce red-tapism for easing out business opportunities and making Pakistan 18th biggest economy in the world by 2050. “We shall have to remove red-tapism and facilitate business doing. With the removal of this hiccup and ensuring investments pouring… Continue reading Dar for removing red-tapism to ease out businessmen
CM reviews law, order situation, suspends DSP, SHO, entire staff of PS B-Division RY Khan
LAHORE, Aug 01 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here on Monday which reviewed overall law and order situation in the province, progress in the cases of missing children and performance of Child Protection Bureau. The meeting also reviewed action against the persons involved in operating a private torture cell in… Continue reading CM reviews law, order situation, suspends DSP, SHO, entire staff of PS B-Division RY Khan
UN again calls for peaceful resolution of situation in Indian-held Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 1 (APP): Amid escalating tensions in Indian-held Kashmir, a UN spokesman Monday reiterated Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s call for a peaceful resolution of the situation in the disputed region. Responding to questions from Pakistani journalists at the regular noon briefing, Associate Spokesman Farhan Haq said the UN chief had repeatedly stressed the need on all parties… Continue reading UN again calls for peaceful resolution of situation in Indian-held Kashmir
Federal minister assures early completion of electricity schemes in KP
PESHAWAR, Aug 1 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister Engineer Ameer Muqam Monday called on Federal Minister for Water and Power Khwaja Muhammad Asif and discussed with him matters relating to ongoing electricity schemes in KP. A press release issued here said that the federal minister assured Ameer Muqam that his ministry would ensure implementation of… Continue reading Federal minister assures early completion of electricity schemes in KP
Turkish Foreign Minister arrives on one-day visit
ISLAMABAD Aug 1 (APP): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu arrived here Monday night on a one-day official visit to Pakistan. During the visit, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will hold bilateral talks with Advisor to PM on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday. They will also address a joint press conference after the talks.
SBP to hold Independence Day sports event
LAHORE, Aug 1 (APP): Sports Board Punjab (SBP) will hold a number of sports events here to celebrate Independence Day in a befitting manner. Director Admin Sports Board Punjab Muhammad Anees Sheikh and Deputy Director Admin Tariq Wattoo, in a joint statement on Monday, said that SBP is going to arrange an exhibition of floats… Continue reading SBP to hold Independence Day sports event
Diplomatic efforts intensified to sensitize world about Indian atrocities on Kashmiris: Sartaj
ISALMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz in Monday said Pakistan had intensified diplomatic efforts to sensitize the world about the Indian atrocities on the people of Held Kashmir. Letters were being sent in this regard to five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), he said… Continue reading Diplomatic efforts intensified to sensitize world about Indian atrocities on Kashmiris: Sartaj
