Kashmiris determined to achieve freedom goal against all odds: Shabbir Shah

ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP): Incarcerated senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference and Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party, Shabbir Ahmed Shah has praised the grit and determination shown by the Kashmiris in their ongoing struggle against Indian occupation and tyranny. Shabbir Ahmed Shah in his message from the infamous Tihar Jail in New Delhi said… Continue reading Kashmiris determined to achieve freedom goal against all odds: Shabbir Shah

28 candidates submits nomination papers for 12 Senate seats in Punjab

LAHORE, Mar 16 (APP): A total of 28 candidates have submitted their nomination papers for election to 12 Senate seats in Punjab as the deadline expired on Saturday. According to a spokesperson for the Provincial Election Commissioner (PEC) Punjab, 16 candidates submitted their nomination papers for seven general seats. Mohsin Naqvi, Ejaz Hussain Minhas, Syed… Continue reading 28 candidates submits nomination papers for 12 Senate seats in Punjab

36 candidates  submit nomination papers for 11 Senate seats from Balochistan.

QUETTA, Mar 16 (APP): As total of 36 candidates have submitted nomination papers for 11 Senate seats from Balochistan, ECP spokesperson said on Saturday. Acording to the spokesperson of Election Commission Balochistan, a total of 36 candidates from Balochistan have submitted nomination papers for the Senate seats. Among them are former Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul… Continue reading 36 candidates  submit nomination papers for 11 Senate seats from Balochistan.

Bilawal condemns terrorist attack in North Waziristan

LAHORE, Mar 16 (APP): Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari expressed has sorrow over martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Kashif and soldiers in a terrorist attack in North Waziristan. In a statement issued here on Saturday, he said nurseries of terrorism must be destroyed by implementing the National Action Plan in letter and spirit. The killers… Continue reading Bilawal condemns terrorist attack in North Waziristan

Naqvi submits Senate nomination papers as independent candidate

LAHORE, Mar 16 (APP): Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi submitted two nomination papers to the Senate as an independent candidate on Saturday. Notable figures endorsing Naqvi include PPP’s Parliamentary Leader in Punjab Assembly Syed Ali Haider Gilani, Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir, Chaudhry Shafi, and Ghazanfar Abbas Cheena. The submission of papers was met… Continue reading Naqvi submits Senate nomination papers as independent candidate

Ministers highlight Ramazan package progress, steps to check price hike

LAHORE, Mar 16 (APP): Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said on Saturday that for the first time in the country’s history a step had been taken to provide Ramazan hampers at doorstep of more than 6.4 million families in Punjab. Addressing a press conference along with Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yaseen here at DGPR, she… Continue reading Ministers highlight Ramazan package progress, steps to check price hike

Former caretaker PM Kakar submits nomination papers for senate seat

QUETTA, Mar 16 (APP): Former Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday submitted nomination papers for the vacant senate seats from Balochistan. The Election Commission Balochistan chapter said that submission of nomination papers was underway as Saturday was the last day to submit the papers. “On behalf of former PM Kakar, Senator Danesh Kumar submitted… Continue reading Former caretaker PM Kakar submits nomination papers for senate seat

CM welcomes PM’s economic roadmap

LAHORE, Mar 16 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for presenting a robust roadmap to steer Pakistan out of the prevailing economic crisis. In a statement on Saturday, the CM said that it is a historic and revolutionary initiative. His vision for promoting foreign investment is commendable, she… Continue reading CM welcomes PM’s economic roadmap

Wild poliovirus case reported from Chaman

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): A child has been paralyzed by wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Chaman district of Balochistan. According to the Regional Reference Lab for Polio Eradication based at the National Institute of Health, WPV1 was isolated from the stool samples of a 52-months-old child from Chaman. The child had onset of paralysis… Continue reading Wild poliovirus case reported from Chaman

Mainly dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. The dry weather will prevail in most parts of the country including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,… Continue reading Mainly dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

HEC stresses awareness about prevention of blasphemous activities on social media.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Every individual segment of society has the responsibility to play its role in prevention of uploading, sharing, and engaging with blasphemous activities on social media, said Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed here on Friday. He was addressing the Awareness Session for Prevention of Blasphemous Material/Activities on Social Media… Continue reading HEC stresses awareness about prevention of blasphemous activities on social media.

Opposition calls out govt’s amendments in ordinances without consultation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The opposition on Friday claimed that the government’s amendments in various ordinances would cast direct impact on the lives of the people. In a press talk at Parliament’s Media Centre, PTI Secretary General  and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub, flanked by his party Chairman  Barrister Gohar… Continue reading Opposition calls out govt’s amendments in ordinances without consultation

CM discusses proposal to issue of Kissan card

LAHORE, Mar 15 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz presided over a special meeting in which matters pertaining to wheat were reviewed. A proposal for issuance of Kissan card was reviewed in the meeting. The CM said that the Punjab government stands with the farming community and it would not leave them alone. Maryam ordered… Continue reading CM discusses proposal to issue of Kissan card

CDA chief suspends 18 employees over Rs 7 bln corruption scandal

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) continues its inquiry into alleged corruption within the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Land Department, prompting the suspension of 18 officers and employees by the CDA Chairman. A confidential notification from the Deputy Director of CDA disclosed that the suspended individuals comprise an Assistant Accounts Officer, Senior… Continue reading CDA chief suspends 18 employees over Rs 7 bln corruption scandal

Finance minister apprises EU, Ambassador on vital reform priorities of Govt

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday apprised the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Riina Kionka about the important reform priorities of the Government. The Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr. Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Muhammad… Continue reading Finance minister apprises EU, Ambassador on vital reform priorities of Govt

Data collected through 7th digital census is strategic resource for data driven Policy making:Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Federal, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said the data collected through 7th Population and Housing Census-2023 is a strategic resource for ‘Data Driven Policy Making’. Ahsan Iqbal appreciated PBS on completing gigantic activity of 7th Population and Housing Census in challenging timelines during his… Continue reading Data collected through 7th digital census is strategic resource for data driven Policy making:Ahsan Iqbal

First Pakistani woman awarded the Diana Legacy Award by Prince William

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Alizey Khan, founder Ruhil Foundation is the first Pakistani woman to have been awarded the Diana Legacy Award. She received the award from Prince William at a ceremony held in London on March 14, 2024. Alizey Khan, 26 has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for… Continue reading First Pakistani woman awarded the Diana Legacy Award by Prince William

President Asif Ali Zardari reaches hometown Nawabshah

HYDERABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The President Asif Ali Zardari reached his hometown Nawabshah on Friday. From the airport, he went to the ancestral graveyard “Balu Ja Qubba”, where he visited the graves of his father late Hakim Ali Zardari and mother late Begum Bilqis Sultana, laid floral wreaths and recited Fateha. On this occasion, chief… Continue reading President Asif Ali Zardari reaches hometown Nawabshah

Dar submits nomination papers for Islamabad technocrat seat

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The nomination papers of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar were submitted on Friday to  contest  the technocrat seat reserved for Islamabad. Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and Hanif Abbasi, both central leaders of the PML-N and Members of the National Assembly, submitted nomination papers for former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as proposers.

ADB delegation calls on KP CM, discusses mutual cooperation

PESHAWAR, Mar 15 (APP): A delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur at Pakhtunkhwa House, Islamabad and discussed with him matters related to mutual cooperation with special focus on development projects of public welfare being carried out in the province with the financial assistance of the… Continue reading ADB delegation calls on KP CM, discusses mutual cooperation

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