ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions Lt General (Rtd) Abdul Qadir Baloch has said that Pakistan wants honourable repatriation of Afghan refugees to their country. In an interview with PTV, he said three million Afghan refugees have been living in Pakistan for decades and now it is time to send them back as they are… Continue reading Pakistan wants honourable repatriation of Afghan refugees : SAFRON minister
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NCHD plans to educate prisoners in jails: Razina Alam
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has planned to educate prisoners in jails under a massive programme alongwith the skill development to make the prisoners useful citizens after their release from jails. It was decided in the senior management meeting of NCHD presided by chairperson Senator Razina Alam Khan, said a… Continue reading NCHD plans to educate prisoners in jails: Razina Alam
Dar, Shah agree to appoint ECP members before July 25
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): The Federal government and Opposition on Tuesday agreed to appoint members of the Election Commission by July 25 and decided to exchange names of members on Thursday. The decision was taken in a meeting between Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah held at Parliament House for consultation on… Continue reading Dar, Shah agree to appoint ECP members before July 25
Irfan Siddiqui condoles sad demise of Agha Nasir
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Division Irfan Siddiqui on Tuesday expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Agha Nasir, renowned Broadcaster, ex-Managing Director PTV and Director General Radio Pakistan. In a condolence message, Advisor to Prime Minister lauded services of late Agha Nasir in the… Continue reading Irfan Siddiqui condoles sad demise of Agha Nasir
Heavy rainfall in Sindh earlier than other provinces: PMD
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): The Met office on tuesday predicted heavy rainfall in Sindh that would begin earlier than other provinces. While talking to Private news channel Director General Pakistan Meteorological Department Dr.Ghulam Rasul said that Sindh would receive an ample amount of rainfall this year and this monsoon season would be very favorable for the province.… Continue reading Heavy rainfall in Sindh earlier than other provinces: PMD
PM grieved over Agha Nasir’s death
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of renowned broadcaster Agha Nasir. “Pakistan has lost a great asset. His contribution in the field of arts, culture and especially in establishing Pakistan Television would be remembered for all times to come,” the Prime Minister… Continue reading PM grieved over Agha Nasir’s death
PNCA starts summer music classes
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has started summer music classes for children to boost their extra skill besides their regular studies. An official of the PNCA said that these classes will be held three days a week from Monday to Wednesday in the morning at the National Arts Gallery.… Continue reading PNCA starts summer music classes
President condoles demise of Agha Nasir
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt condolences over the sad demise of renowned broadcaster and former Managing Director of Pakistan Television Agha Nasir. In a condolence message, the President prayed to Allah Almighty for salvation of the departed soul and commiserated with the bereaved family. The President said that Agha Nasir… Continue reading President condoles demise of Agha Nasir
Finance Minister condoles death of Agha Nasir
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP): Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise of renowned broadcaster Agha Nasir. In a message issued by the Ministry of Finance here Tuesday, the minister sympathized with the bereaved family and lauded the services of late Agha Nasir in… Continue reading Finance Minister condoles death of Agha Nasir
Renowned scholar, broadcaster Agha Nasir passes away
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): Former Managing Director Pakistan Television (PTV), renowned scholar and broadcaster Agha Nasir passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday. His funeral prayers will be offered after Asar prayers in federal capital. His funeral prayer will be held at H-9 graveyard on 5 pm today (Tuesday). Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters Prof. Dr.… Continue reading Renowned scholar, broadcaster Agha Nasir passes away
Rear Admiral Sajid Wazir Khan takes charge as Commander Logistics PN
KARACHI, July 12 (APP): Rear Admiral Sajid Wazir Khan has taken over the Logistic Command of Pakistan Navy in an impressive change of command ceremony held at PN dockyard. He took over the command from Rear Admiral Imdad Imam Jafri, said a statement issued here on Tuesday. Rear Admiral Sajid Qazir Khan would now be incharge of logistic support… Continue reading Rear Admiral Sajid Wazir Khan takes charge as Commander Logistics PN
CPEC offers enormous opportunities for different professions: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning , Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said that the professionals of Pakistan should explore opportunities offered by China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to take maximum benefit of this highly significant and multidimensional project. Ahsan Iqbal addressing a meeting of professionals belonging to different fields maintained that Pakistan… Continue reading CPEC offers enormous opportunities for different professions: Ahsan
Aitzaz’s allegations on banners baseless: Zafar Ullah
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Barrister Zafar Ullah Khan Tuesday termed the allegations of Aitzaz Ahsan against the government regarding displaying banners of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Raheel Sharif ‘baseless’. He said it was a wrong perception that the federal government had displayed banners of Gen Raheel Sharif and was… Continue reading Aitzaz’s allegations on banners baseless: Zafar Ullah
Nisar inspects modern Smart Police Car
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday inspected Smart Police Car which is equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance system and linked with Safe City Project. The Smart Car has been designed and developed by Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police in collaboration with a Chinese company Huawei to further outreach of Safe City Project.
Pakistan will continue to fight Kashmiris case: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD July 12 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Chaudhry Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan will continue fighting the case of Kashmiri people at international level for their right to self-determination. “Kashmir issue is unfinished agenda of the partition and it is high time that international community should recognize this issue and seriously move… Continue reading Pakistan will continue to fight Kashmiris case: Ahsan Iqbal
US asks Pakistan, Afghanistan to work jointly to eliminate safe havens in border areas
WASHINGTON, July 12 (APP): The United States on Monday called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work together to eliminate safe havens in their border region being used by terrorists to targets innocent civilians in both the neighboring countries. “There’s a shared interest there, and that’s what we’re focused on,” US State Department spokesman John Kirby told… Continue reading US asks Pakistan, Afghanistan to work jointly to eliminate safe havens in border areas
Pakistan wants honourable repatriation of Afghan refugees: Qadir
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Lt General (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch has said Pakistan wanted honourable repatriation of Afghan refugees to their country as per its international commitment. Pakistan, he said, had the commitment in 2009 that the Afghan refugees would be sent back to their country with honour and dignity, and… Continue reading Pakistan wants honourable repatriation of Afghan refugees: Qadir
Speculations about Pakistan’s role in fighting terrorism must stop: Ambassador Jilani
WASHINGTON, July 12 (APP): Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, Jalil Abbas Jilani, said on Monday, misgivings about Pakistan’s role in the fight against terrorism must stop as the country has suffered most in fighting the menace and has helped the United States capture key operatives involved in the 9/11 attacks. Talking to APP, the ambassador… Continue reading Speculations about Pakistan’s role in fighting terrorism must stop: Ambassador Jilani
UN chief calls for ‘maximum restraint’ as Indian security forces kill civilian 30 protesters in Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS, July 12 (APP): UN Secretary-General Ban ki-moon has called on all parties in Indian-held Kashmir to exercise “maximum restraint” and address the tense situation there through peaceful means. “The Secretary-General is closely following the recent clashes in Kashmir,” he said on Monday in a statement issued through his spokesman on the situation in the Indian-held… Continue reading UN chief calls for ‘maximum restraint’ as Indian security forces kill civilian 30 protesters in Kashmir
US express concern over violence in Kashmir, media reports says violence worst since 2010
WASHINGTON, July 12 (APP): A spokesman of the US State Department on Monday expressed concerns over the violence in the Indian held Kashmir, where Indian troops killed about 30 Kashmiris who were protesting against the killing of a Kashmiri freedom fighter. The young Kashmiri freedom fighter Burhan Wani was killed in a shootout with police on Friday… Continue reading US express concern over violence in Kashmir, media reports says violence worst since 2010
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