ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): The Laws Review Committee Wednesday held detailed discussions on the legislation which is to be placed before the Parliament. Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting during which the proposals regarding pending legislation in the pipeline were also discussed and finalized. Federal Minister for Law, Zahid Hamid, Minister of… Continue reading Laws Review Committee discusses legislation proposals
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Pakistan, Afghanistan desirous to work for peace and development
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Pakistan and Afghanistan Wednesday expressed desire to work with each other for peace and development in the region and for making efforts for well being of people of both countries. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar during a meeting with Ambassador of Afghanistan, Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal here, reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to… Continue reading Pakistan, Afghanistan desirous to work for peace and development
Afghan POR card holder refugees’ stay extended till Dec 31
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has granted extension in the stay of POR card holders Afghan refugees for a further period of six months only, till December 31, 2016. The Prime Minister issued directive after seeing the ‘Repatriation and Management Policy for Afghan Refugees’, said PM Office media wing on Wednesday.… Continue reading Afghan POR card holder refugees’ stay extended till Dec 31
Reforms to ensure better health facilities in Capital: Tariq
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CAAD), Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Wednesday said new projects in health sector would be completed soon so as to provide modern facilities to public at their doorsteps. In a statement issued here, he expressed thanks to Prime Minister for introducing reforms… Continue reading Reforms to ensure better health facilities in Capital: Tariq
Sartaj says India avoiding dialogue on core issues
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Satraj Aziz Wednesday said India was avoiding dialogue with Pakistan because it would have to discuss all core issues including Kashmir. Terming Indian Prime Minister’s logic over dialogue process as beyond perception, the Advisor said it was actually India that had been refraining… Continue reading Sartaj says India avoiding dialogue on core issues
Decision are always made on table not roads: Ayyaz Sadiq
LAHORE, June 29 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayyaz Sadiq affirmed on Wednesday that the opposition’s sit-ins would prove nothing but harming development and economic growth in the country. “The PTI won’t succeed in making any dent to the government and the outcome of the proposed sit-in will face the same fate it met in the past,” he… Continue reading Decision are always made on table not roads: Ayyaz Sadiq
Rain, thundershower with strong gusty winds likely
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Rain, dust-thundershower accompanied by strong gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Punjab, KP, Kashmir and FATA during next 24 hours. Rainfall is likely at Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Mardan, Kalat, Makran and Mirpurkhas divisions, FATA, Islamabad and Kashmir. Seasonal low lies over North Balochistan… Continue reading Rain, thundershower with strong gusty winds likely
Poverty alleviation, environment protection must for sustainable development: Abid
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali has said that sustainable development could only be achieved with poverty alleviation besides protecting the environment. Speaking at opening session of a two-day G-20 Conference on Energy Access in Beijing, the minister said rapid expansion of clean and sustainable energy offered… Continue reading Poverty alleviation, environment protection must for sustainable development: Abid
Fresh Trade diplomacy on cards with EU after Britain withdrawal
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): In the wake of recent referendum in Britain, Ministry of Commerce will conduct a round of trade diplomacy with the members of European Union in order to strengthen trade relations and augment support in the European Parliament and European Commission. Minister for Commerce, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has directed the Trade… Continue reading Fresh Trade diplomacy on cards with EU after Britain withdrawal
New tax incentives to stimulate growth of IT industry: Anusha Rehman
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information Technology Anusha Rehman said the government has granted three years further extension to tax exemptions for boosting information technology sector. The minister stated this while chairing the 33rd Board meeting of Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB). It is expected that this decision will enhance the volume… Continue reading New tax incentives to stimulate growth of IT industry: Anusha Rehman
No Pakistani casualty in Istanbul airport attack: FO Spokesman
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): The Foreign Office on Wednesday confirmed that no casualty had been reported so far of any Pakistani citizen in the terrorist attack at Istanbul’s airport. “As of now, no Pakistani [is] among casualties or injured,” Spokesman Nafees Zakaria said in a message at the social media website Twitter. The Spokesman said… Continue reading No Pakistani casualty in Istanbul airport attack: FO Spokesman
Governor KP approves FATA ADP 2016-17 with outlay of Rs18.2bln
PESHAWAR June 29 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakthunkhwa Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra Wednesday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for fiscal year 2016-17 for FATA with a total outlay of Rs 18.2 billion to expedite pace of development in the tribal areas. A total of 997 development projects including 773 ongoing and 229 new were included… Continue reading Governor KP approves FATA ADP 2016-17 with outlay of Rs18.2bln
E-Parliament, e-democracy reality in Pakistan: Mushahidullah
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Senator Mushahidullah Khan said the government and Parliament of Pakistan have played proactive role in bringing e-parliament and e-democracy to reality, being true agents of social change and robust participatory democracy in the modern age. Addressing first plenary session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union World E-Parliament Assembly, he said, although the World… Continue reading E-Parliament, e-democracy reality in Pakistan: Mushahidullah
President condemns Turkey airport attack
ISLAMABAD June 29 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday strongly condemned the bomb blast in Istanbul and expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives. In a condolence message released by the President House, the President said the people and the Government of Pakistan equally share the grief of their Turkish brethren… Continue reading President condemns Turkey airport attack
Tanveer for setting up company to promote defence exports
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain Wednesday underlined the need for setting up a company to promote exports of the defence products in a more efficient manner. “Although, regular exhibitions of defence products are held at different level, but we should create our own company, having professionals and experts, for… Continue reading Tanveer for setting up company to promote defence exports
Over 40,000 farmer households to benefit from improved water management: WB
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): The World Bank has approved a $200 million credit on Tuesday to strengthen Balochistan government’s initiative for community-based water management for irrigation in the province. The Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management & Development Projectwill support investments in two of the eighteen basins in Balochistan – Nari and Porali river basins. These river basins were selected… Continue reading Over 40,000 farmer households to benefit from improved water management: WB
EU to provide Euros 46.79 mln for Balochistan rural development
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): The European Union and Government of Pakistan signed two agreements to provide grant of Euros 59.39 for the rural development and community empowerment programme in Balochistan and for International labour and environment standards application in Pakistan’s SMEs. According to the agreements, a grant of 46.79 million would be provided for rural… Continue reading EU to provide Euros 46.79 mln for Balochistan rural development
ICCI for introducing one-time tax amnesty to bring back overseas capital
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to consider introducing one-time tax amnesty scheme for those Pakistanis who have stashed their money in foreign lands to bring back their undeclared wealth on payment of a nominal amount of tax and become an active part of… Continue reading ICCI for introducing one-time tax amnesty to bring back overseas capital
Real estate will no more be a safe haven for black money: Haroon Akhter
ISLAMABAD June 29 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Revenue, Haroon Akhter Khan Wednesday said after passage of recent finance bill real estate will no more be a safe haven for the black money. Speaking in a private news channel program, Haroon Akhter said over the decades thousands of billions rupees were invested in the real… Continue reading Real estate will no more be a safe haven for black money: Haroon Akhter
PM condemns suicide attack in Turkey
LONDON, June 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the suicide blasts at Atta Turk Airport in Istanbul in which several innocent people were killed. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Turkey on the loss of precious lives. While expressing solidarity with the people of Turkey,… Continue reading PM condemns suicide attack in Turkey
- Islamabad Tennis Club demolished by CDA amid anti-encroachment action at public park: Tarar
- U.S. Embassy funds campaign on gender based violence in Balochistan
- PHA workers taking out weeds from a park near Lahore Railway Station
- A vendor preparing traditional sweet item (Jalaibe) to sell at his roadside setup
- Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh presenting a souvenir to CEO AMP Keith Svendsen.
