UNITED NATIONS, July 11 (APP): Leaders and communities must focus on and stand up for the rights of teenage girls, particularly those who are poor, out of school, exploited, or subjected to harmful traditional practices, the United Nations has said, marking World Population Day. Despite significant gains made in reducing poverty and improving opportunity and well-being… Continue reading Stand up for teenage girls, UN says on World Population Day
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UN chief expresses concern over Indian-held Kashmir situation, killing of 25 protesters
UNITED NATIONS, July 11 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday voiced his concern over the killing of some 25 people by Indian security forces in Indian-held Kashmir where protest demonstrations are taking place against the killing of top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. “The secretary-general is concerned,” his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said when questioned… Continue reading UN chief expresses concern over Indian-held Kashmir situation, killing of 25 protesters
Rain-thundershower, windstorm with isolated heavy falls likely
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): Rain-thunderstorm/windstorm with isolated heavy falls is expected at a number of places in Karachi,Hyde rabad, Mirpurkhas, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir during next 24 hours. Scattered rain/thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls is likely in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, D.G Khan, Multan, Sukkur, Nawabshah, Larkana, Zhob, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Makran,… Continue reading Rain-thundershower, windstorm with isolated heavy falls likely
Process of Economic Reforms to continue in next two years: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said Monday that the process of economic reforms initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif three years ago would continue with the same vigour during the next two years. In a statement issued here, the Minister said that the economic reforms carried… Continue reading Process of Economic Reforms to continue in next two years: Dar
Kirmani demands arrest of killers of PML-N workers
SAMANI (BHIMBER), July 11 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Asif Kirmani Monday demanded arrest of killers of Pakistan Muslim League (N) workers who lost lives in violence in Haveli, Azad Kashmir. Speaking to party workers at opening ceremony of an election office here, he said it was unfortunate that on the day Indian barbarians were… Continue reading Kirmani demands arrest of killers of PML-N workers
Response of citizens in ongoing CNIC re-verification drive encouraging: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has received over 13,000 complaints where citizens pointed out aliens in their family trees (family record) since inception of CNIC re-verification drive launched from July 1, 2016. Of these one third are confirmed aliens, Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan was informed during a meeting held here… Continue reading Response of citizens in ongoing CNIC re-verification drive encouraging: Nisar
CPEC progressing well, early harvest projects put on fast track: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said Monday that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was the top priority of the government and its early harvest projects would be completed at fast pace. Chairing a high level fortnightly review CPEC meeting, the minister directed the authorities concerned to execute… Continue reading CPEC progressing well, early harvest projects put on fast track: Ahsan
PML-N to launch mega projects in AJK after winning polls: Barjees Tahir
SAMANI (BHIMBER), July 11 (APP): Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Chaudhry Barjees Tahir Monday said Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) would launch projects of motorways and helicopter ambulance service in Azad Kashmir after winning the election. Speaking to party workers at opening of an election office here, he said PML-N would begin mega projects in Azad Kashmir as… Continue reading PML-N to launch mega projects in AJK after winning polls: Barjees Tahir
Pakistan will continue to fight Kashmiris case: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD July 11 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Chaudhry Ahsan Iqbal on Monday 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… Continue reading Pakistan will continue to fight Kashmiris case: Ahsan Iqbal
Death anniversary of Qateel Shifai observed
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP): The 15th death anniversary of renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Qateel Shifai was observed on Monday. His real name was Muhammad Aurangzeb but adopted Qateel Shifai as his pen name. Qateel Shifai was born in Haripur in 1919 and passed away on July 11, 2001. Besides Ghazals and Geets, Qateel Shifai… Continue reading Death anniversary of Qateel Shifai observed
NDMA adopts measures to cope with heavy downpour likely this week
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has directed all concerned to keep vigilance and take necessary precautionary measures to avoid physical damage and other losses during the heavy downpour likely this week till Thursday. The NDMA has also alerted the provincial authorities to prepare themselves for coping with heavy rains under its Monsoon Contingency… Continue reading NDMA adopts measures to cope with heavy downpour likely this week
AJK people to make corrupt rulers accountable on July 21 : Kirmani
KHARI SHARIF (MIRPUR), July 11 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Asif Kirmani Monday said the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) would make the corrupt rulers of valley accountable on July 21. Addressing a large public gathering here, he said the ‘lions’ would enter the Prime Minister House of Muzaffarabad on… Continue reading AJK people to make corrupt rulers accountable on July 21 : Kirmani
Former premier Gillani calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, July 11 (APP): Former prime minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif at General Headquarters. According to ISPR, former premier, during the call was accompanied by his son Ali Haider Gillani, thanked COAS for his efforts leading towards recovery of Ali Haider.
Edhi’s loss will be felt across the world: US Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): The US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale Monday said late Abdul Sattar Edhi has left behind a legacy of generosity, humility, and humanity and his loss will be felt throughout the world. “We join the people of Pakistan and the Edhi family in mourning the passing of this great man,” Ambassador David Hale said in… Continue reading Edhi’s loss will be felt across the world: US Ambassador
Bahrain delegation to visit Pakistan to promote trade ties
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain, Javed Malik has said that an official delegation of the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain will visit Islamabad from July 12-13. In a statement received here on Monday, he said the delegation led by head of Afro Asian region for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Continue reading Bahrain delegation to visit Pakistan to promote trade ties
Pakistan has all the potential to beat England: Waqar Younis
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP): Former head coach Waqar Younis believes Pakistan team has all the potential to beat England at their home saying the green-shirts just have to play at their best. Waqar said this tour is very important for Pakistan and our team has the capability to beat England. Speaking about England’s leading Test… Continue reading Pakistan has all the potential to beat England: Waqar Younis
CDNS collects Rs.215 billion by June,25 in current fiscal year
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP):The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS),collected Rs 215 billion against the revised target of Rs 218 billion by June,25, during the current fiscal year (2015- 16). The National Savings has revised the target for year 2015-16 had been set at Rs 218 billion,a Senior official of CDNS told APP on Monday. Likewise,… Continue reading CDNS collects Rs.215 billion by June,25 in current fiscal year
ECP seeks bids for procurement of 400 EVMs
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought bids for the purchase of 400 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for conduct of Pilot Project in bye-election for National Assembly or Provincial Assembly Constituencies. ECP has asked the contractors to submit samples of machines to the Commission till July 20, said a notification issued… Continue reading ECP seeks bids for procurement of 400 EVMs
Monsoon rains kill 45 in KP: PDMA
PESHAWR July 11 (APP): The heavy torrential rains and flash floods have killed 45 persons and injured 25 others in various incidents during last ten days in different parts of the province. According to latest report of Provincial Disasters Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakthunkhwa, most of the casualties occurred in Chitral where 29 people including 21… Continue reading Monsoon rains kill 45 in KP: PDMA
Opposition wants to stop progress: Ranjha
SARGODHA, July 11 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Ch. Shahnawaz Ranjha has said that opposition wants to stop the journey of progress and prosperity by starting politics of protest. He was addressing a prayer ceremony arranged by PML-N, to pay tribute to the legendary social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi here on Monday. Ranjha said… Continue reading Opposition wants to stop progress: Ranjha
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