Bilawal grieved over sad demise of Mufti Abdul Shakoor

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KARACHI, Apr 16 (APP): Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his grief and sorrow over the death of Mufti Abdul Shakoor in a road accident. He condoled with the bereaved family members of the deceased, according to a condolence message issued here late Sunday night. He… Continue reading Bilawal grieved over sad demise of Mufti Abdul Shakoor

PPP working to bring all political parties at negotiation table

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar on Friday said that the members of a Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) committee, recently created by party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were continuing their efforts to bring all political parties at the negotiation table. He wrote on his official twitter account that, “in continuation… Continue reading PPP working to bring all political parties at negotiation table

FMs meeting mechanism offers strong support for stable Afghanistan: Qin Gang

BEIJING, Apr 14 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has said that the foreign ministers’ meeting mechanism on the Afghan issue acts as a core coordinating force and offers strong support for a stable Afghanistan. Qin Gang chaired this meeting and it was attended by his counterparts of Pakistan, Russia, and Iran, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson… Continue reading FMs meeting mechanism offers strong support for stable Afghanistan: Qin Gang

SAPM Malik urges meaningful Pak-Saudia bilateral collaboration

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Muhammad Jawad Sohrab Malik recently met with Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, in Islamabad to discuss enhancing bilateral collaboration between the two countries. During the meeting, Jawad expressed his gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support to Pakistan… Continue reading SAPM Malik urges meaningful Pak-Saudia bilateral collaboration

PPP, JWP for dialogue to bring about stability in country

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) and Jamhoori Wattan Party (JWP) have stressed the need for dialogue among the political forces to steer the country out of the prevailing political, economic and constitutional crises. During a joint press conference after their meeting with JWP head Nawabzada Shazain Bugti on Thursday, PPP leaders… Continue reading PPP, JWP for dialogue to bring about stability in country

Deputy Governor Madinah honours seven Hufaz, Hafizat emerging victorious in competition

ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):Deputy Governor of Madinah Munwarah, Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal graced the annual function of Jamia Khairiya for memorization of the Holy Quran, which was organized in honour of 400 Hufaz of the Book of Allah. The event took place amidst great enthusiasm and religious fervour, said a statement received here on… Continue reading Deputy Governor Madinah honours seven Hufaz, Hafizat emerging victorious in competition

UN calls for bold int’l action to avert another lost decade for debt-ridden developing countries

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):The United Nations Trade and Development Conference (UNCTAD) has warned that developing countries are facing years of difficulty as the global economy slows down amid heightened financial turbulence. In its latest Trade and Development report, released Wednesday, UNCTAD, a Geneva-based UN body said the annual growth across large parts of the… Continue reading UN calls for bold int’l action to avert another lost decade for debt-ridden developing countries

Interior Minister urges market committee members to act against artificial inflation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah urged the newly elected office bearers of the Islamabad Capital Territory Market Committee to play their active role in providing relief to the public. He was addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the market committee members held at the Fruit and Vegetable Market, Islamabad on Wednesday. Information Minister Marriyum… Continue reading Interior Minister urges market committee members to act against artificial inflation

Canadian High Commissioner calls on Commerce Minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Leslie Scanlon on Wednesday called on Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar to strengthen the trade ties between the two countries. Syed Naveed Qamar appreciated the upcoming Canadian General Preferential Tariff (GPT+) program for developing countries and expressed hope that launching of GPT+ Program in… Continue reading Canadian High Commissioner calls on Commerce Minister

Paigham-e-Islam Conference: Ashrafi terms interfaith harmony crucial for int’l peace

ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) under the visionary leadership of its Chairman Hafiz Muhamad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi is organizing the fifth international ‘Paigham-e-Islam Conference’ on Monday, April 10, in which a number of religious scholars of national and international stature, ambassadors of various Islamic countries, and members of civil societies would participate.… Continue reading Paigham-e-Islam Conference: Ashrafi terms interfaith harmony crucial for int’l peace

Law Minister demands to hold elections simultaneously across the country

ISLAMABAD: April 06 - Minister of Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar, addressing a press conference with the foreign media. APP

ISLAMABAD, Apr 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday said that the parliament had approved the bill with reference to the Supreme Court’s suo motu notice under Article 184(3) and demanded that elections should be held in the entire country at the same time. Speaking to international media,… Continue reading Law Minister demands to hold elections simultaneously across the country

IK won’t accept election results after defeat: Maryam Nawaz

RAWALPINDI, Apr 05 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday said that Imran Khan (IK) would not accept the election results after being defeated. Addressing the lawyer’s convention here at the judicial complex, she said that general elections would be held on time according to the constitution. Commenting on the three-member bench’s… Continue reading IK won’t accept election results after defeat: Maryam Nawaz

Saad directs to pay salaries of ‘Pakistan Railways’ employees by April 18

Federal Minister for Railways chairing meeting at Ministry of Railways in Islamabad on April 05, 2023.APP

ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday directed the relevant department of Pakistan Railways to pay the pensions and salaries of employees by April 18 for ‘Eid ul Fitr’ celebrations. While chairing a high-level meeting here, the minister directed to further improve the ‘Iftar’ arrangements in Green Line Train which… Continue reading Saad directs to pay salaries of ‘Pakistan Railways’ employees by April 18

NA Opposition, treasury benches equally euologise ZAB on his 44th death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Apr 04 (APP):The members of the opposition and treasury benches of the National Assembly on Tuesday equally euologised former prime minister Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto on his 44th death anniversary. Speaker National Assembly, Raja Pervez Ashraf while presiding the 51st Session of the lower house said that April 4 was the 44th death anniversary… Continue reading NA Opposition, treasury benches equally euologise ZAB on his 44th death anniversary

Rawalpindi to host two ODIs against New Zealand

LAHORE, Apr 04 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board Tuesday confirmed Rawalpindi, along with two T20Is and the first ODI, will also host the second ODI against New Zealand. The two ODIs will be played on 27 and 29 April instead of 26 and 30 April, respectively. Karachi, originally scheduled to hold four ODIs, will stage the last… Continue reading Rawalpindi to host two ODIs against New Zealand

Fact-finding of disputed resolution underway, AJK-PM

MUZAFFARABAD, Apr 03 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has said that an investigation had been initiated to ascertain the facts regarding the adoption of a resolution in the AJK Legislative Assembly seeking an opening of a Kartarpur-type corridor between AJK and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He informed… Continue reading Fact-finding of disputed resolution underway, AJK-PM

First Ramazan Sports Series 2023 will from April 7, Advisor CM Punjab , Wahab Riaz

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 03 (APP):Adviser to Chief Minister Punjab on Sports and Youth Affairs Wahab Riaz said that the First Ramazan Sports Series 2023 will be organized from April 7 to 11, 2023 on the directives of Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi. He announced this while addressing a news press conference here at… Continue reading First Ramazan Sports Series 2023 will from April 7, Advisor CM Punjab , Wahab Riaz

Rain-wind thunderstorm expected in West, North parts of country

ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted another westerly wave to enter western parts of the country from Sunday night likely to intensify in upper parts on Monday. Under the influence of this weather system rain-wind/thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls and hailstorm is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh,… Continue reading Rain-wind thunderstorm expected in West, North parts of country

Commerce Ministry dismisses rumours of sending export consignment to Israel

ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP):The Ministry of Commerce on Sunday categorically dismissed disinformation being spread through various social media platforms that an export shipment towards Israel originated from the country’s soil. In the press statement, the ministry categorically negated the rumours that Pakistan was trying to establish its diplomatic ties through never happened trade, adding that… Continue reading Commerce Ministry dismisses rumours of sending export consignment to Israel

Senate, NA to meet on Monday

ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP): National Assembly and Senate will resume their proceedings on Monday after the two-day break to discuss the current economic and political situation in the country. The Senate will resume its session at parliament House on Monday at 11 am while National Assembly will meet on the same day at 2 pm.

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