September 6 golden chapter in our history: Naval Chief

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said September 6 is a golden chapter in the national history. In his message on Defence Day, he said the day reminded us of the unwavering determination and bravery of the Pakistani nation and forces. “This day is a testament to the… Continue reading September 6 golden chapter in our history: Naval Chief

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SAPM Bajwa pays tributes to martyrs of armed forces

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Sunday paid tribute to the martyrs of armed forces on the eve of Defence of Pakistan Day. “Salute to all our martyrs and tribute to our valiant armed forces for their sacrifices in keeping… Continue reading SAPM Bajwa pays tributes to martyrs of armed forces

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Pakistan manages unprecedented COVID challenge ‘very well’ : EU Envoy

BY Shabbir Hussain ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Sunday said the European Union fully backed Pakistan’s efforts to overcome the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and build back better for a more sustainable future. “The COVID-19 has shaken the world unexpectedly – and we will continue to feel the… Continue reading Pakistan manages unprecedented COVID challenge ‘very well’ : EU Envoy

Mazari pays rich tribute to heroes of Sep 6

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Human Rights, Dr, Shireen Mazari on Sunday paid rich tribute to valiant soldiers of September 6, 1965, who fought fearlessly without taking care of their lives and rendered their sacrifices to protect the motherland. In a tweet, she said the Battle of Chawinda, the largest tank battle since… Continue reading Mazari pays rich tribute to heroes of Sep 6

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Minister Ijaz Shah pays tribute to martyrs on Defence Day

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): Interior Minister Ijaz Ahmad Shah Sunday paid rich tribute to martyrs of the 1965 war and said the September 6 would always be remembered as the day of bravery and courage the Pakistan’s armed forces exhibited against the aggression of enemy. In a message on the occasion of Defence Day, he… Continue reading Minister Ijaz Shah pays tribute to martyrs on Defence Day

Conservation of wildlife, protection of their habitats top priority of Govt: Malik Aslam

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam Sunday said that the conservation of wildlife and protection of their habitats in the country had been given top priority by the present government under Ten Billion Tree Tsunami (TBTT) programme. He said that “Humans are responsible for… Continue reading Conservation of wildlife, protection of their habitats top priority of Govt: Malik Aslam

Timely completion of CPEC projects the government priority

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): The present government has been attaching top priority to timely completion of road infrastructure projects related of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Construction work of ongoing road infrastructure projects under CPEC is going on smoothly and ample allocations have been made in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to ensure that… Continue reading Timely completion of CPEC projects the government priority

PTI prepares for big win in forthcoming elections in AJK

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday met Chief Organizer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saifullah Khan Nyazee at the PTI Central Secretariat to discuss a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to press release issued by the PTI Central Media Department, during… Continue reading PTI prepares for big win in forthcoming elections in AJK

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NLCC surveys 199,215 hectares of land under anti-locust operation in 24 hrs

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): The National Locust Control Center (NLCC) surveyed around 199,215 hectares area of land during the past twenty-four hours and carried out locust control operation in one district of Balochistan provinces. According to press statement issued here Sunday by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, no locust was found in… Continue reading NLCC surveys 199,215 hectares of land under anti-locust operation in 24 hrs

6 September a symbol of courage: Iqbal Losar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):The defence day, September 6, is a day in Pakistan’s glorious history is commemorated as a symbol of courage, strong will and unmatched spirit of sacrifice by our gallant armed forces. Chairman European Union Pakistan Friendship Federation Europe, Chaudhry Perveiz Iqbal Losar in his video message on Defence Day of Pakistan on… Continue reading 6 September a symbol of courage: Iqbal Losar

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TBTT jots to be scaled up to 200,000 till December: Amin

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):The daily wages jobs created under Ten Billion Tree Tsunami project (TBTT) and Clean Green Pakistan Index (CGPI) would be scaled up from current 65,000 to 200,000 by December 2020 with the assistance of World Bank’s US $ 60 million assistance. Talking to APP, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on… Continue reading TBTT jots to be scaled up to 200,000 till December: Amin

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PNCA to start one year Film Production Course

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) has planned to start one year Film Production Course to become a Professional Film Maker. The course would offer a foundation for understanding cinema-and its relation to culture, history, technology and aesthetics-Film Studies. According to an official, the classes were aimed to teach students to… Continue reading PNCA to start one year Film Production Course

Ambassador Munir Akram reaffirms Pakistan’s pledge to push for just Kashmir settlement

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UNITED NATIONS, Sep 06 (APP): Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Munir Akram has renewed Islamabad’s commitment to achieving a just solution of the festering Kashmir dispute through a plebiscite guaranteed to the Kashmiri people by numerous Security Council resolutions. “We desire peace in the region,” he said in a message released in New York on Sunday to… Continue reading Ambassador Munir Akram reaffirms Pakistan’s pledge to push for just Kashmir settlement

484 new Coronavirus cases reported; total active tally reach 6,269

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases across the country on Sunday was recorded 6,269 as 484 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Two corona patients, who were under treatment in hospitals, died on Saturday, according to the latest update issued by the National Command and… Continue reading 484 new Coronavirus cases reported; total active tally reach 6,269

Collaboration among all forest departments inevitable to restore ecosystems: Zartaj Gul

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir has said that collaboration and cooperation among all provincial forest and wildlife departments inevitable to restore Pakistan’s degraded ecosystems. According to Ministry of Climate Change, she said “Community engagement, Civic participation and public awareness are our three-pronged approach towards restoring the wildlife… Continue reading Collaboration among all forest departments inevitable to restore ecosystems: Zartaj Gul

Pak army render great sacrifices for motherland:ED Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali Khan Kushvaha on Sunday said that the role of Pakistan armed forces has been extensive over so many years, presenting great sacrifices for motherland. On occasion of Defense Day, he said”6th September is the day when our national armed forces successfully defended the attack of Indian… Continue reading Pak army render great sacrifices for motherland:ED Lok Virsa

NCHD devised strategy to contribute in Ten Billion Tree Plantation drive

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has devised a strategy to contribute in Pakistan’s largest ever tree plantation drive “Ten Billion Tree Tsunami” . An official told APP on Sunday that strategy was devised on the special directives of Chairman and Director General NCHD. He said that the initiative aimed to… Continue reading NCHD devised strategy to contribute in Ten Billion Tree Plantation drive

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Thousands of Pakistan’s urban slums residents flock to UN-Habitat’s hand washing stations

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): United Nations-Habitat Pakistan has joined forces with Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change to help prevent spread of COVID-19 in urban slums and ease economic impact on the vulnerable residents. A pilot “Pakistan COVID-19 Urban Slums Response Programme” was launched in two urban slums, Dhok Hassu and Dhok Mangtal, in Rawalpindi, a… Continue reading Thousands of Pakistan’s urban slums residents flock to UN-Habitat’s hand washing stations

IIOJK people facing severe health crisis, PTSD: AJK President.

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MIRPUR (AJK): Sep 06 (APP): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Masood Khan, on Sunday urged medical fraternity particularly physicians of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to voice their concerns over the worst health crisis in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “The people in the IIOJK are faced with the worst… Continue reading IIOJK people facing severe health crisis, PTSD: AJK President.

Dr. Sania reviews Ehsaas operations in Neelam Valley, visits affected households

APP22-06 MUZAFFARABAD: September 06 - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar reviews Ehsaas cash disbursements arrangements in Jura Village, Neelam Valley. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar visited the Jura sector near the Line of Control in Neelum Valley to review arrangements for Ehsaas Cash disbursal to all families residing in villages around the Line of Control (LoC). Dr. Nishtar also oversaw digital disbursement of Rs… Continue reading Dr. Sania reviews Ehsaas operations in Neelam Valley, visits affected households

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