ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said the opposition was committing ‘political suicide’ by participating in a campaign launched by some elements against provision of voting rights to the overseas Pakistanis. “It appears that only the PTI [Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf] is responsible for welfare of the overseas Pakistanis, but… Continue reading Opposition committing ‘political suicide’ by denying voting rights to expats: Fawad
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NA Speaker to support civil society organizations to strengthen marginalized communities
ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP):Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser Tuesday said inclusion of civil society for democratic and sustainable development is priority for the government. “Being cognizant of the government’s financial limitations, we strongly recognize the role and importance of civil society in Pakistan”, he said. He expressed these remarks while addressing the inaugural session of… Continue reading NA Speaker to support civil society organizations to strengthen marginalized communities
Media professionals act 2021 to safeguard journalists’ rights: Mazari
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari on Tuesday said inputs of relevant bodies and stakeholders have been sought and added in Protection of Journalists and Media professionals Act, 2021 which has been passed to safeguard their rights including security, privacy and life protection. The Minister, who was honored a shield… Continue reading Media professionals act 2021 to safeguard journalists’ rights: Mazari
Kamyab Jawan Sports trials held at Diamond Cricket Ground
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive in collaboration with Lahore Qalandars has conducted sports trials of young talented players from Battagram at Diamond Cricket Ground here on Tuesday. Trials were conducted under the supervision of former test cricketers Aqib Javed and Rashid Latif while Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs… Continue reading Kamyab Jawan Sports trials held at Diamond Cricket Ground
Mobile manufacturing leads ‘Make-in-Pakistan’ policy: Razak
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Tuesday said that mobile manufacturing in Pakistan is part of the government’s ‘Make in Pakistan’ policy which will boost domestic exports. “Our vision is to make Pakistan a hub of mobile phone manufacturing and export and the export of… Continue reading Mobile manufacturing leads ‘Make-in-Pakistan’ policy: Razak
Pakistan Navy to hold fourth in series of Maritime Security Workshop at PNWC
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Pakistan Navy is going to hold fourth in the series of Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW-4) at its premier institute, Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC) Lahore from December 8-16. In his message on the occasion issued here by the Pakistan Navy, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi said: “It… Continue reading Pakistan Navy to hold fourth in series of Maritime Security Workshop at PNWC
PM tasks ecological restoration of River Indus through stakeholder engagement : Amin
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Tuesday said the Prime Minister in Climate Change Committee meeting has tasked all relevant quarters to initiate ecological restoration of River Indus through stakeholder engagement. Addressing the closing ceremony of Pakistan Water Week 2021-International Conference as guest of… Continue reading PM tasks ecological restoration of River Indus through stakeholder engagement : Amin
PM appoints Dr Ijaz Akram as chairman NRA
ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP):The prime minister on Tuesday appointed Dr. Ijaz Akram as Chairman of the high powered National Rehmatulil Aalmeen Authority ( NRA), aimed at countering narratives against Islam and the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Dr Ijaz is a prominent Islamic scholar having teaching experience in a number of international universities, said a press release… Continue reading PM appoints Dr Ijaz Akram as chairman NRA
China calls on world community to provide assistance to Afghanistan
BEIJING, Dec 7 (APP):China on Tuesday called on the international community to provide necessary support and assistance to Afghanistan. “We once again call on the international community to provide necessary support and assistance to Afghanistan,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing held here. He said that as a friendly neighbor… Continue reading China calls on world community to provide assistance to Afghanistan
RISC hosts Student Council Oath Taking Ceremony
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Wellington branch of Roots International Schools and Colleges (RISC) hosted a Student Council Oath Taking Ceremony in an effort to encourage young individuals to regularize the student body and become responsible citizens. Pakistan Baitul Maal (PBM) Managing Director Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, on Tuesday, took oath from the members of Student Council… Continue reading RISC hosts Student Council Oath Taking Ceremony
China plastics and packaging machinery (Pakistan) digital expo held
BEIJING, Dec 7 (APP):China Plastics and Packaging Machinery (Pakistan) Digital Expo hosted by China’s Ministry of Commerce and organized by Beijing Leading International Business and Exhibition Co Ltd, was successfully held. More than 40 China domestic high-quality enterprises were selected to participate in the exhibition. It gathered professional buyers from Pakistan and other South Asian… Continue reading China plastics and packaging machinery (Pakistan) digital expo held
Over 600 hydrogen-powered vehicles to be deployed for Beijing Winter Olympics
BEIJING, Dec 7 (APP):Zhangjiakou City, north China’s Hebei province, will deploy 655 hydrogen-powered vehicles in the city’s competition zone for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, said the municipal government. These vehicles will be used in transportation and logistics during the forthcoming Winter Olympics. A hydrogen-powered bus can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 11.8 tonnes… Continue reading Over 600 hydrogen-powered vehicles to be deployed for Beijing Winter Olympics
Afghan education Minister seeks AIOU’s help in reconstruction of educational infrastructure
ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP):Afghan delegation of Ministry of Higher Education highly appreciated the role of Allama Iqbal Open University(AIOU) in promotion of education, especially educating the poor strata of the society and requested AIOU to help Afghanistan in reconstruction of its educational infreastructure as well as training of Afghan teachers. The delegation which was led… Continue reading Afghan education Minister seeks AIOU’s help in reconstruction of educational infrastructure
Malala pushes for US action on girls’ education in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Dec 06 (APP): Pakistani education and women’s rights activist, Malala Yousafzai, Monday held a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and advocated for the right of Afghan women and girls to education and work. The Nobel Peace Prize winner met with Blinken and other officials at the State Department to urge greater… Continue reading Malala pushes for US action on girls’ education in Afghanistan
Malik Adnan showed unprecedent bravery in Sialkot incident: Gill
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Monday said Malik Adnan showed unprecedented bravery in Sialkot incident. “Malik Adnan is staying at the PM’s House tonight as the special guest of the Prime Minister, he tweeted. He said Malik Adnan is our pride, the whole… Continue reading Malik Adnan showed unprecedent bravery in Sialkot incident: Gill
AJK Govt to provide basic facilities to people living near LoC: AJK PM
MIRPUR (AJK): , Dec 06 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi on Monday said that the protection of the rights of people living close to the Line of Control (LoC) will be ensured in letter and spirit. The State government will provide all the basic facilities including health, education and… Continue reading AJK Govt to provide basic facilities to people living near LoC: AJK PM
Fazl wants to derail system to get political leverage: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday lashed out at Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Mualana Fazlur Rehman for giving call to hold [anti-inflation] march in Islamabad on the Pakistan Day. “March 23 is the most important day for the people of Pakistan. The day is meant for uniting the… Continue reading Fazl wants to derail system to get political leverage: Fawad
Sheikh Rashid terms PDM call for march ‘Irresponsible and immoral’
ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP):Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Monday called the PDM’s decision to call a march on Pakistan Day an “extremely irresponsible and immoral” move. “Pakistan’s armed forces stage a national parade on March 23 which is attended by citizens, ambassadors and various delegates,” he said in a series of tweets. The minister… Continue reading Sheikh Rashid terms PDM call for march ‘Irresponsible and immoral’
Covid disrupted fight against malaria, but no ‘doomsday”: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 06 (APP):Disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic resulted in considerable increases in malaria cases and deaths between 2019 and 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency, said Monday. However, “the doomsday scenario” projected by the WHO has not materialized,” Dr Pedro Alonso, Director, WHO Global Malaria Programme said at… Continue reading Covid disrupted fight against malaria, but no ‘doomsday”: WHO
PDM wants to harm national solidarity by giving call of march on Pakistan Day: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday called out the multi-party opposition alliance-Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for giving a call of an anti-inflation march in Islamabad on the Pakistan Day (March 23). “March 23 has historical significance and is celebrated by the whole nation as Pakistan Day. Those… Continue reading PDM wants to harm national solidarity by giving call of march on Pakistan Day: Farrukh
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a meeting with UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini.
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