400 Kanals land allocated for permanent disposal of Federal Capital waste: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that an MOU of 400 Kanals of land of Rawalpindi Waste Management Company has been finalized for the landfill site of CDA for disposal of Islamabad waste. The MOU was presented in the 41st meeting of the Board of Directors of… Continue reading 400 Kanals land allocated for permanent disposal of Federal Capital waste: Asad Umar

COAS visits Multan Garrison, witnesses War Games

MULTAN, Jan 27 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited Multan Garrison and witnessed the Southern Command War Games. The COAS appreciated the professional acumen and efforts of the war games participants, and emphasized the importance of mental and physical preparedness to win over the challenges of future wars, according… Continue reading COAS visits Multan Garrison, witnesses War Games

MoL&J rejects SCBAP press release

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):The Ministry of Law and Justice and the Federal Government of Pakistan on Thursday vehemently rejected the press release issued by the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP). The Law Ministry in its press release stated that it was absolutely incorrect to suggest that lawyers, Bar Associations and Bar Councils were… Continue reading MoL&J rejects SCBAP press release

Ruet-e-Hilal Bill to legalize body, streamline its functioning: Religious Ministry

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):The Pakistan Reut-e-Hilal Bill 2021, tabled in the National Assembly a fortnight ago, will provide a legal cover to the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and streamline its functioning as per set-pattern. According to a Religious Ministry official, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was established in 1974 through a resolution and it was functioning under the… Continue reading Ruet-e-Hilal Bill to legalize body, streamline its functioning: Religious Ministry

Historical treasures discovered by accident in Tarbela Ghazi

By Andleeb Khan TARBELA, Jan 27 (APP):The residents of Khaloo village, situated in Tarbela Ghazi, on Thursday accidently found sculptures of historical significance during the expansion of a cemetery. Assistant Superintendent of Police Khadija Omar talking to APP disclosed details of the discovery and said she was approached by a local Mudassar Jameel, Chairman of… Continue reading Historical treasures discovered by accident in Tarbela Ghazi

Meeting reviews core macro-economic indicators

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin Thrusday presided over a meeting of the Macro Economic Advisory Group to review the country’s core macro-economic indicators. The meeting discussed the core macro-economic indicators of Pakistan’s economy, said a Finance Ministry press release,Macro-Economic Advisory Group members commended the efforts undertaken by the current government for economic… Continue reading Meeting reviews core macro-economic indicators

Pakistan can utilize Kazakhstan’s natural resources to accelerate its economy: Kistafin

Pakistan can utilize Kazakhstan's natural resources to accelerate its economy: Kistafin

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin on Thursday said that Pakistan could utilize Kazakhstan’s natural resources to accelerate its economy. Delivering a special lecture on Kazakhstan organized by MUSLIM Institute organized here, the Ambassador said Pakistan and Kazakhstan has a huge potential for bilateral trade, said a press release. He stressed the need… Continue reading Pakistan can utilize Kazakhstan’s natural resources to accelerate its economy: Kistafin

Inter-Provincial Curriculum workshop 2022 concludes

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has organized a three-day inter-provincial curriculum workshop in Islamabad from January 25 to 27, 2022. The Inter-Provincial Curriculum Workshop (IPCW) brought together subject matter experts from all over Pakistan to finalize the Early Childhood Education (ECE) to Grade 8 curriculum. This is the end of… Continue reading Inter-Provincial Curriculum workshop 2022 concludes

LG polls to solve problems at grass-root level: Governor Punjab

LAHORE, Jan 27 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Thursday said that Local Government (LG) elections would help solve people’s problems at the grass-root level in the province and the party workers should gear up. Talking to more than 2000 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers during a meeting at the Circuit House, Multan, he said the… Continue reading LG polls to solve problems at grass-root level: Governor Punjab

Tarin directs stakeholders to expand KPP across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin Thursday appreciated all the stakeholders for their contributions in the success of the Kamyab Pakistan Progarmme (KPP) and directed to expand the KPP all over Pakistan. While chairing the meeting of Steering Committee on KPP, he also directed the authorities concerned to resolve the issues arising in the… Continue reading Tarin directs stakeholders to expand KPP across Pakistan

Fawad seeks role of judiciary, legal fraternity for implementing Criminal Law and Justice Reforms

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday sought the role of judiciary and legal fraternity for implementing ‘Criminal Law and Justice Reforms’ launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier in the day. The initiative was a big leap forward towards implementation of the rule of law in letter… Continue reading Fawad seeks role of judiciary, legal fraternity for implementing Criminal Law and Justice Reforms

6,800 vehicles, 13,000 drivers on standby for Beijing 2022

BEIJING, Jan 27 (APP): China’s Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday that more than 6,800 vehicles and 13,000 drivers have been put in place for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games and it has strictly implemented anti-epidemic measures inside and outside the closed loop. Spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Transport Liu Pengfei said at a… Continue reading 6,800 vehicles, 13,000 drivers on standby for Beijing 2022

Dense fog to continue in plain areas of Punjab, KP, upper Sindh

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Dense fog is likely to prevail in upper Sindh, plain areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during morning and night hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Mainly very cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing… Continue reading Dense fog to continue in plain areas of Punjab, KP, upper Sindh

NA body approves PSDP Aviation projects for year 2022-23

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): National Assembly Standing Committee on Aviation on Thursday reviewed the ongoing and upcoming projects of the Ministry in detail and approved all the projects of the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the Financial Year 2022-2023. The committee meeting which was held under the chairmanship of Haji Imtiaz Ahmed Chaudhary received… Continue reading NA body approves PSDP Aviation projects for year 2022-23

China welcomes record exports from Pakistan, ready to import more special goods: Zhao Lijian

PM Khans attendance of Beijing Olympics opening ceremony highly appreciable: China

BEIJING, Jan 27 (APP): Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijan Thursday welcomed Pakistan’s record exports to China and said that Beijing was ready to enhance trade and economic cooperation with Islamabad and support more exports of Pakistani special goods. “We welcome the news of record exports from Pakistan to China,” he said during his regular… Continue reading China welcomes record exports from Pakistan, ready to import more special goods: Zhao Lijian

Religious harmony promoted by Ulema Board: Ashrafi

LAHORE, Jan 27 (APP): The Muttahida Ulema Board Punjab has taken effective measures to promote religious harmony and brotherhood in the country during the last three years. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Allama Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafiexpressed these views in a press conference held here on Thursday and informed the media aboutthree… Continue reading Religious harmony promoted by Ulema Board: Ashrafi

PSL promoting country’s positive image: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday said the Pakistan Super League (PSL) had played a crucial role in promoting the country’s positive image across the globe. It also helped talented budding cricketers to fulfill their dreams, the minister said in a tweet. The PSL seventh edition… Continue reading PSL promoting country’s positive image: Farrukh

No representation of opposition in any committee of Sindh Assembly: Gill

Khan standing firm: Shahbaz Gill

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill on Thursday said there was no representation of opposition in any committees of the Sindh Assembly. No member of the opposition was given any representation in committees of Sindh Assembly which was totally a undemocratic attitude of the provincial… Continue reading No representation of opposition in any committee of Sindh Assembly: Gill

Govt committed towards welfare of media workers : Senator Faisal Javed

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting was apprised on Thursday that the federal government was committed towards welfare of the media workers and providing free of cost health facility to journalists and common people alike. Government was willing to provide Sehat Sehulat Card facility to people of whole country including… Continue reading Govt committed towards welfare of media workers : Senator Faisal Javed

China turns over Indian who illegally entered Chinese territory

BEIJING, Jan 27 (APP): The Chinese border defense troops have turned over an Indian who illegally entered Chinese territory to Indian side after providing humanitarian aid, the Chinese military said on Thursday. The Indian personnel was found by the Chinese border defense troops in a recent patrol in Medog County of Xizang, China, a spokesperson… Continue reading China turns over Indian who illegally entered Chinese territory

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