ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Rain-thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls is expected at scattered places of upper and central Pujnab, Khaber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir in next 24 hours. Rainfall is forecast in Islamabad, upper/central Punjab (Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Lahore divisions), KP (Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu, D.I.Khan divisions), FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Whereas showers are… Continue reading Rain-thundershower with isolated heavy falls likely
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Kh Asif appreciates Turkish people for foiling coup attempt
SIALKOT, July 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif has appreciated the national unity, enthusiasm, courage and spirit of the Turkish people, through which they foiled the coup attempt in their country. Addressing participants of an election campaign meeting, held here at Talwara Mughalaan-Sialkot, the minister said that the Turkish people made history… Continue reading Kh Asif appreciates Turkish people for foiling coup attempt
NA Speaker calls Turkish counterpart; shows solidarity with Turkish people, parliament
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Sunday called Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Ismail Kahraman and expressed his solidarity with the Turkish people and Parliament. “We are with the Turkish nation and its democratic institutions. We are happy to see that the attempted coup was foiled by the people’s power,”… Continue reading NA Speaker calls Turkish counterpart; shows solidarity with Turkish people, parliament
A look at 46 year parliamentary trail of AJK LA
By Muhammad Aslam & M. Shafique Raja MUZAFFARABAD, July 17 (APP): The parliamentary system in Azad Jammu and Kashmir is going to get further maturity as people of the State are all set to exercise their right to vote on July 21 and elect their representatives for the 10th democratic tenure of the 49 seat Legislative Assembly… Continue reading A look at 46 year parliamentary trail of AJK LA
Country on path to development; conspiracies against PML-N govt bound to fail: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, July 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said Sunday all the conspiracies being hatched against the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) government would fail as the country was leading towards progress and development. The minister, in a statement, said he was astonished to see a sponsored campaign against the PML-N government by… Continue reading Country on path to development; conspiracies against PML-N govt bound to fail: Ahsan
Trump names Indiana governor Pence as his VP and ‘partner’ to rebuild US
NEW YORK, July 16 (APP): Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said Saturday that Indiana Governor Mike Pence would be “my partner” in a fight to change the United States by rebuilding the manufacturing sector at home and fighting terrorism from abroad. “We are in a rigged, rigged system,” Trump said in unveiling his… Continue reading Trump names Indiana governor Pence as his VP and ‘partner’ to rebuild US
Lok Virsa to launch cultural DVDs on July 26
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club would launch 10 DVDs of its cultural programmes including ‘Soruz contest’ ‘Balochistan folk culture’ and ‘Punjab De Rang’ on July 26. Lok Virsa is one of the largest publishers of the traditional music and culture, an official of Lok Virsa told APP. He said that audio and… Continue reading Lok Virsa to launch cultural DVDs on July 26
US ambassador awards certificates to students completing yearlong academic exchange
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): American Ambassador in Pakistan David Hale awarded certificates of completion to 66 students from Punjab,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northern Pakistan who recently returned from a yearlong academic exchange in the United States. Ambassador Hale also met with 105 Pakistani secondary school students who will spend the 2016 2017 academic year in the United States, said… Continue reading US ambassador awards certificates to students completing yearlong academic exchange
World must shun double standards to ensure peace: Rana Tanveer
LAHORE, July 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production and Science & Technology Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Sunday that international community would have to shun double standards for ensuring peace in the world. He said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a road at Sharaqpur, says a press release issued here. He said that Pakitsan could not… Continue reading World must shun double standards to ensure peace: Rana Tanveer
President summons Senate session on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday summoned the next session of the Senate to meet on Monday. According to the schedule, the Upper House of the Parliament would meet on July 18, 2016 at 1600 hours in the Parliament House. The President summoned the Senate session approving a summary initiated by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs… Continue reading President summons Senate session on Monday
Five new projects to be launched under CPEC this year: Chinese official
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Deputy Chief of Mission, Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday that five new projects, in addition to 30 infrastructure and energy projects being completed by the Chinese companies in Pakistan, would be launched under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework this year. “Eight coal, solar, wind and hydro… Continue reading Five new projects to be launched under CPEC this year: Chinese official
BISP, Cheezmall hold exhibition under E Commerce initiative
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in collaboration with Cheezmall held an exhibition of handicrafts made by BISP beneficiaries for their encouragement and open new doors for their products. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, chairperson BISP, Marvi Memon said investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path towards poverty alleviation and financial inclusiveness.… Continue reading BISP, Cheezmall hold exhibition under E Commerce initiative
5 killed,7 injured in roof collapse incidents
LAHORE, July 17 (APP): Five people, including three children, were killed and seven others injured in roof and wall collapsed incidents due to heavy rain in the city on Sunday. According to Rescue 1122 spokesman, four children were coming homes from a seminary when the wall of a house collapsed and fell on them on… Continue reading 5 killed,7 injured in roof collapse incidents
Ten priority areas identified under NDMP to improve response capacity
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has identified 10 priority areas under NDM Plan (2013 2022), aimed at enhancing capacity to respond natural disasters such as floods, landslides and earthquakes. National Disaster Management Plan (MDMP) a strategic plan which provides for enhancing capacity of country to prepare for and respond to disasters such… Continue reading Ten priority areas identified under NDMP to improve response capacity
Imran tops off-shore companies owners: Muqam
PESHAWAR, July 17 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister Amir Muqam Sunday said Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan topped the list of off-shore companies owners. Criticizing both Imran Khan and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, he suggested Jamat-e-Isami chief Siraj Ul Haq, coalition parters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), to have a train march for a corruption-free KP where… Continue reading Imran tops off-shore companies owners: Muqam
Federal govt positive policies to make a prosperous Pakistan: Minister
PESHAWAR, July 17 (APP): Minister of State for Education and Professional Training Dr. Engr. Mian Muhammad Balighur Rehman Sunday said that due to positive policies of the federal govt Pakistan is come up from all crises and now going on a path of progress. He said this while addressing a three-day International Conference on Earth Science Pakistan… Continue reading Federal govt positive policies to make a prosperous Pakistan: Minister
‘Accession to Pakistan Day’ to be observed on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) would observe Accession to Pakistan Day on Tuesday to rededicate all energies and resources to continue liberation movement. Every year the day was celebrated by Kashmiris living on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and Pakistan. On July 19, 1947, the Kashmiris adopted… Continue reading ‘Accession to Pakistan Day’ to be observed on Tuesday
Pakistanis safely return from Istanbul
ISLAMABAD, July 17 (APP): All the Pakistanis stuck at Istanbul airport in the wake of recent developments in Turkey were facilitated and safely returned to Pakistan. The Pakistan Embassy and Consulate General in Istanbul immediately established two emergency helplines and deputed a team of officers at the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul to expedite the process of return.… Continue reading Pakistanis safely return from Istanbul
Civil Society Forum of Pakistan stages protest rally against Indian atrocities in IHK
MUZAFFARABAD, July 17 (APP): The Civil Society Forum of Pakistan here on Sunday staged a protest rally against the Indian atrocities in Indian Held Kashmir (IHK). The speakers on this occasion strongly condemned the Indian atrocities in Indian Held Kashmir unleashed by Indian brutal forces and called upon the UN and five Vito powers to intervene on Kashmir issue… Continue reading Civil Society Forum of Pakistan stages protest rally against Indian atrocities in IHK
Black Day against Indian atrocities in IHK to be observed actively: CM
LAHORE, July 17 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that black day against Indian cruelties in occupied Jammu & Kashmir would be observed actively. Talking to members of national and Punjab Assembly here, he said elected representatives and workers should take active part in the functions on the occasion of black day for the… Continue reading Black Day against Indian atrocities in IHK to be observed actively: CM
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