Indian govt patronizes extremism, encourages violence against Muslims: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal said here on Wednesday that Indian government was patronizing extremism and had been encouraging prejudice and violence against Muslims across India. Addressing the “First International Islamic Conference on Peace” organized at the Islamic International University Islamabad (IIUI), the minister said life of… Continue reading Indian govt patronizes extremism, encourages violence against Muslims: Ahsan Iqbal

BOI provides all possible facilities to investors: Minister BOI

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Board of Investment Ch. Salik Hussain on Thursday said that BOI would provide all possible facilities to foreign and local investors as it has been providing facilities to investors in the past. The Minister and Secretary briefed the participants about BOI’s role in facilitating and attracting local and foreign… Continue reading BOI provides all possible facilities to investors: Minister BOI

75% work on 37 broadband service related projects completed

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque Wednesday said almost seventy-five percent work on 37 projects launched for the provision of broadband services under the Universal Service Fund (FSF) had been completed. “Over 37 projects worth Rs 31 billion were launched by June 2021 and up to 50-75 percent of the… Continue reading 75% work on 37 broadband service related projects completed

PM chairs polio task force meeting after a case reported in Waziristan: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was chairing the National Polio Task Force meeting after a polio case was reported in North Waziristan. In a tweet, the minister said she was sad to know that polio has resurged again in North Waziristan. “With unity… Continue reading PM chairs polio task force meeting after a case reported in Waziristan: Marriyum

Gusty/dust raising winds likely to persist in southern, central plain distts

ISLAMABAD, May 10 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday forecast hot and dry weather for most parts of the country, while the plain areas will remain under the grip of severe heat wave conditions. Gusty/dust raising winds are also likely in southern and central plain districts of the country in the afternoon. According to the… Continue reading Gusty/dust raising winds likely to persist in southern, central plain distts

Turi expresses concerns over 27,000 pending, blocked passport renewal cases

ISLAMABAD, May 10 (APP):Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi on Tuesday expressed his deep concern over 27,000 pending and blocked passport renewal cases. Turi, in an effort to resolve the issue on priority basis, met with Minister of State for Interior Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju and Director General Immigration and… Continue reading Turi expresses concerns over 27,000 pending, blocked passport renewal cases

Imran Khan not to be arrested for holding public rallies: Javed Latif

ISLAMABAD, May 10 (APP):Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Tuesday called for the collective efforts to bring an end to mischief of PTI’s leadership for ensuring economic and political stability, which was crucial to the country’s progress and development. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan would not be arrested for holding public rallies, but no… Continue reading Imran Khan not to be arrested for holding public rallies: Javed Latif

Pakistanis, Kashmiris Are Firmly With State Institutions: Says AJK Civil Society

MIRPUR (AJK): May 10 (APP):Eminent traders and businessmen from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Tuesday expressed their displeasure over statements made by certain quarters criticizing the armed forces of Pakistan. “Hearts of the entire Pakistani nation including people of Kashmir beat in unison with the valiant armed forces of Pakistan – since our armed… Continue reading Pakistanis, Kashmiris Are Firmly With State Institutions: Says AJK Civil Society

Minister promises to resolve tractor industry’s issues

LAHORE, May 09 (APP): Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmud Monday promised to discuss the issues being faced by the tractor industry with relevant ministries so as to resolve them at the earliest. He held a meeting with Millat Group Chairman Sikander Mustafa Khan, Chief Executive Officer Irfan Aqueel and senior directors… Continue reading Minister promises to resolve tractor industry’s issues

Sindh Local Govt Minister inaugurates door-to-door garbage collection operations

KARACHI, May 09 (APP): Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah alongwith others on Monday inaugurated door-to-door garbage collection operations in district Central, North Nazimabad Zone and Landhi Zone and Model Zone of Korangi District. Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Managing Director Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Zubair Ahmed Channa and other notables were… Continue reading Sindh Local Govt Minister inaugurates door-to-door garbage collection operations

UN slams Taliban order directing Afghan women to cover faces in public

UNITED NATIONS, May 08 (APP):The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has criticized an announcement made by the Taliban ordering all women to cover their faces in public in the country. “UNAMA is deeply concerned with today’s announcement by the Taliban de facto authorities that all women must cover their faces in public, that women… Continue reading UN slams Taliban order directing Afghan women to cover faces in public

John Lee wins HKSAR’s chief executive election

BEIJING, May 8 (APP):By securing 1,416 votes from the Election Committee members, the sole candidate John Lee Ka-chiu was elected as the six-term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Sunday. The highly expected Chief Executive Election for Hong Kong, the first CE election since the implementation of electoral reform which… Continue reading John Lee wins HKSAR’s chief executive election

NA speaker-led PPP delegation meets Punjab CM

LAHORE, May 07 (APP): A parliamentary delegation of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), led by Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, called on Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz, here on Saturday. Former prime minister and Senator Yusuf Raza Gilani, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Member Punjab Assembly Ali Haider Gilani and Hassan Murtaza were members of the delegation.… Continue reading NA speaker-led PPP delegation meets Punjab CM

Federal govt to resolve Tank’s longstanding problems on priority: Mufti Asad Mahmood

TANK, May 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Mufti Asad Mahmood on Saturday said the federal government would make efforts to resolve District Tank’s longstanding problems on priority basis. Talking to media during his visit to Tank, he said that he was well aware of the problems being faced by the people… Continue reading Federal govt to resolve Tank’s longstanding problems on priority: Mufti Asad Mahmood

PMD advises public to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight

ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued heat-wave warning for the Sunday May 8 and advised public to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight. The spokesperson said that due to high pressure day temperatures are likely to remain 7-9 °C above normal in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. He further… Continue reading PMD advises public to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight

PM to address public meeting in Bisham: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that today, Khadim-e-Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif would address a public meeting of brave and courageous Pakhtuns in Bisham, Shangla area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a tweet, she said Adviser to the Prime Minister and President PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Amir Muqam and… Continue reading PM to address public meeting in Bisham: Marriyum

Marriyum grieves over demise of veteran journalist Khalid Hameed Farooqui

Information Minister announces Logo Design Competition for forthcoming Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of senior journalist Khalid Hameed Farooqui. In a tweet, she said that Khalid Hameed Farooqui was a veteran journalist with serious temperament and high journalistic standards. The minister said that he was a well… Continue reading Marriyum grieves over demise of veteran journalist Khalid Hameed Farooqui

In first statement, UNSC voices ‘deep concern’ over conflict in Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS, May 07 (APP):The United Nations Security Council has adopted its first unanimous statement expressing “deep concern” over the raging Ukrainian conflict and backed efforts by the U.N. chief to find a peaceful solution. Security Council statements must be approved by all 15 of its members, and the one adopted on Friday appeared to… Continue reading In first statement, UNSC voices ‘deep concern’ over conflict in Ukraine

Over 1.25 billion Chinese fully inoculated against Covid-19

BEIJING, May 7 (APP)::Over 1.25 billion people in China, or 88.74 percent of the country’s total population, had been fully inoculated against COVID-19 as of Thursday, a Chinese health official said at a news briefing. In total, nearly 3.35 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered across the Chinese mainland, said Wu Liangyou, an official… Continue reading Over 1.25 billion Chinese fully inoculated against Covid-19

PM rejects summary of fuel price hike: Marriyum Aurangzeb