ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Wednesday stressed the need for ensuring easy access to credit facility for growers in order to promote and develop agricultural sector in the country. The Minister chaired a meeting of the National Coordination Committee of Agriculture Transformation Plan to discuss… Continue reading Imam for making easy credit facility for growers
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Senate body lauds Information Ministry for fast-track digitization of state media institutions
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Senator Faisal Javed Khan Wednesday lauded the Information Ministry to carry out fast-track digitization of state media institutions under PM’s ‘Digital Pakistan’ vision. Presiding over meeting of Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, Faisal Javed said it was imperative to transform the state… Continue reading Senate body lauds Information Ministry for fast-track digitization of state media institutions
Czech envoy calls on Air Chief, lauds PAF’s professionalism
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Ambassador of the Czech Republic Tomas Smetanka Wednesday called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu here and lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel. The visiting dignitary also lauded exceptional progress made by PAF over the years, especially through indigenization, said… Continue reading Czech envoy calls on Air Chief, lauds PAF’s professionalism
IWMB urges citizens to report complaints against wildlife poaching in Capital
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has urged the citizens of the federal capital to report any illegal activity pertaining to wildlife poaching or hunting in Margalla Hills National Park and the metropolis. Talking to APP, an IWMB official said the federal capital was the only human settlement lying close to a… Continue reading IWMB urges citizens to report complaints against wildlife poaching in Capital
NAB succeeded in conviction of 1,405 accused during four years
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has succeeded in making convictions of 1,405 corrupt persons and recovering Rs 539 billion from their possession in last four years from October 10, 2017 to Dec 31, 2021 due to vigorous prosecution. A meeting chaired by NAB Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal to review the performance… Continue reading NAB succeeded in conviction of 1,405 accused during four years
Maize-soybean strip intercropping to reduce Pakistan’s soybean import bill by 50% in next five years
BEIJING, Jan 19 (APP): Pakistan is aiming to reduce its soybean import bill by 50% in next five years by using intercropping technology, promoting soybean cultivation and improving its processing and value addition. Soybean is considered the essential poultry feed ingredient, next to cereals within the field crop segment. However, local soybean production in Pakistan… Continue reading Maize-soybean strip intercropping to reduce Pakistan’s soybean import bill by 50% in next five years
Beijing battles both Delta, Omicron ahead of Winter Olympics
BEIJING, Jan 19 (APP): The Chinese capital tightened anti-epidemic measures and urged all departments to fend off COVID-19 flare-ups in the city with all-round measures ahead of the Winter Olympics, after four COVID-19 infections, with both the Delta and Omicron variants, were detected in three days. The four positive cases made Beijing the third region… Continue reading Beijing battles both Delta, Omicron ahead of Winter Olympics
President Alvi’s remarks on Beijing Winter Olympics show ironclad brotherhood: China
BEIJING, Jan 19 (APP): Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Wednesday said that his country appreciated President Dr. Arif Alvi’s remarks about Beijing Winter Olympic Games and said it once again showed the all weather strategic cooperative partnership and ironclad brotherhood between the two countries. “China has noted that President Dr. Alvi highly appreciated China- Pakistan… Continue reading President Alvi’s remarks on Beijing Winter Olympics show ironclad brotherhood: China
Over 1 million worker sent to abroad since 2019 to 2021: BEOE
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Around 11,36,556 workers had been sent to abroad by Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) during last three years from 2019 to 2021. Director General of BEOE Kashif Ahmed Noor told APP here on Wednesday, he said that BEOE had established in 1971 to sent the workers abroad in different… Continue reading Over 1 million worker sent to abroad since 2019 to 2021: BEOE
90 pc land acquired for Diamer Bhasha Dam project
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Diamer Basha Dam having storage capacity of 8.1 Million Acre Feet (MAF) will generate 18,100 Gigawatt hours (GWh) power annually after its completion by April 2029, the official source said. The installed capacity of Diamer Bhasha Dam will be 4,500 Mega Watt (MW) and live storage capacity of 6.4 MAF. Diamer… Continue reading 90 pc land acquired for Diamer Bhasha Dam project
Supernet, Avara announce award of Rs.250 mln worth Project in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Supernet Limited announced on Wednesday that they, in conjunction with their Australian technology partner Avara Technologies Pty Ltd have been awarded a new project worth approximately Rs. 250 million within a long-term programme. “The new project valued at approximately PKR 250 million constitutes Phase 3 of the programme for the supply… Continue reading Supernet, Avara announce award of Rs.250 mln worth Project in Pakistan
Ukraine Embassy to celebrate Day of Unity on Jan 22
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Every year on January 22 Ukrainian people commemorate two significant historical events including the Proclamation of Independence of the Ukrainian People’s Republic in 1918 and the Act of Unification of Ukrainian lands a year later in 1919. National unity is not only a basic value on itself, but also is an essential… Continue reading Ukraine Embassy to celebrate Day of Unity on Jan 22
Hakla-D I Khan Motorway: A milestone achievement on Western Route of CPEC
By Najam-ul-Hassan ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):The completion of Hakla-D I Khan Motorway has proved a milestone achievement on the Western Route of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for providing fast connectivity to the locals as well as paving the way for preparing the shortest route for logistics moving to and from the Chinese province… Continue reading Hakla-D I Khan Motorway: A milestone achievement on Western Route of CPEC
Ministry for all out efforts to complete low-cost project in Alipur Frash
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):The Ministry of Housing and Works are making all out efforts to complete low-cost project in Alipur Farash, a project of the Naya Pakistan Housing Development Authority (NAPHDA). The excavation work for 26 blocks has been carried out and the raft was prepared in two blocks while a steel cage for columns… Continue reading Ministry for all out efforts to complete low-cost project in Alipur Frash
Pakistan, China gear up cooperation on Traditional Chinese Medicine
BEIJING, Jan 18 (AAPP): Chinas Jinhua Qnggan Grnules (JHQG) has become the first Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the treatment of Covid-19 patients in Pakistan after completing its clinical trial. A ceremony on the successful completion of clinical trial on emcacy and safety of Jinhua Qinggan granules (JHQG), a product of TCM, for treating COVID-19… Continue reading Pakistan, China gear up cooperation on Traditional Chinese Medicine
Omani Commander Royal Navy acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in war on terror
RAWALPINDI, Jan 18 (APP): Commander Royal Navy of Oman Admiral Saif Nasser Mohsen Al Rahbi Tuesday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza here at Joint Staff Headquarters and acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan in the war against terrorism. Besides security and regional issues, matters related to enhancing the… Continue reading Omani Commander Royal Navy acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in war on terror
Rashid terms firing at police party a terrorist incident
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said that firing at police party in vicinity of Karachi Company was a terrorist incident. Talking to media persons after attending funeral of martyred constable, he said Head Constable Munawar embraced martyrdom in the firing incident. It was not a matter of robbery… Continue reading Rashid terms firing at police party a terrorist incident
ICC awards to be unveiled this week
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2021 edition of the ICC Awards, celebrating and rewarding the top performances across men’s and women’s international cricket throughout the year would be unveiled on all of ICC’s channels and platforms this week. Beginning with the ICC Teams of the Year in… Continue reading ICC awards to be unveiled this week
Inclusive education, job placement crucial to make differently-abled self-reliant: Samina Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Begum Samina Alvi, the wife of President Dr. Arif Alvi Tuesday emphasized on bringing differently-abled into the national mainstream through promoting inclusive education and ensuring their job placement. She was addressing a ceremony held at the National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM) to distribute `100 Wheel Chairs among Persons with Disabilities’… Continue reading Inclusive education, job placement crucial to make differently-abled self-reliant: Samina Alvi
UK High Commissioner calls on Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): High Commissioner of United Kingdom to Pakistan Christian Turner on Tuesday called on Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed here. Issues of mutual and bilateral relations came under discussion in the meeting, said a press release. Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to finalize and sign at the earliest agreements… Continue reading UK High Commissioner calls on Sheikh Rashid
