PM Shehbaz’ keen interest in Gwadar, CPEC brings new life to port city’s projects

ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP):Soon after assuming office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took keen interest in the development of Gwadar and personally visited the port city last year, where he announced a 100 billion development package for the Balochistan province with a sizable amount fixed for the city besides inaugurating some key infrastructure projects including Eastbay… Continue reading PM Shehbaz’ keen interest in Gwadar, CPEC brings new life to port city’s projects

Nation celebrates Independence Day with unflinching resolve to reinvigorate Quaid’s motto

Pakistan ideologically, geographically incomplete without Kashmir: AJK PM

By Ali Jabir ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):The forefathers of the country demand nation to reinvigorate founding father of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s motto of Unity, Faith and Discipline to fight the prevailing crisis of pandemic and many other pressing issues gripping the motherland in its deep meshes. The pioneers of Pakistan Movement who… Continue reading Nation celebrates Independence Day with unflinching resolve to reinvigorate Quaid’s motto

IIOJK refugees migrated in1989 are eligible to vote in AJK Polls-2021: AJK EC

MIRPUR (AJK): 24 (APP):Jammu and Kashmir refugees migrating from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu Kashmir in 1989 into Azad Kashmir and various parts of Pakistan, are also eligible to exercise their right to vote in AJK General Elections being held on July 25. Farhat Ali Mir, Member Azad Jammu Kashmir Election Commission late Saturday while talking… Continue reading IIOJK refugees migrated in1989 are eligible to vote in AJK Polls-2021: AJK EC

Prime Minister sets in motion housing sector revolution

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By Muhammad Naeem Khan Niazi LAHORE, Apr 10 (APP): The promise of ‘Roti, Kapra aur Makan’ (Food, Shelter & Clothing) has remained unfulfilled during the past many political regimes despite being part of their election manifestos. Food, shelter and clothing have been described as basic human needs by all psychologists and sociologists from the early… Continue reading Prime Minister sets in motion housing sector revolution

Electronic Voting Machines – The future of voting in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, April 4 (APP): The million-dollar question of whether Pakistan opts for electronic voting, or continues with traditional methods, hangs in balance for the time being, while work on an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) continues at a rapid pace. Over the years the governments in the past have been reluctant to go for transparent voting… Continue reading Electronic Voting Machines – The future of voting in Pakistan

Echo of Pak slogans, literary-genres of legend Tariq Aziz to live in hearts for ever: By Dr Saeed Ahmed Ali

LAHORE, Jun 19 (APP):British novelist and literary critic E.M. Forster said: “Alas, without me for thousands of years, The Rose will blossom and Spring will bloom, But those who have secretly understood my heart-They will approach and visit the grave where I lie.” The all-times maestro, iconic radio-television anchor Tariq Aziz breathed his last after a… Continue reading Echo of Pak slogans, literary-genres of legend Tariq Aziz to live in hearts for ever: By Dr Saeed Ahmed Ali

Different genre main reason behind success of action thriller drama Ertugrul Ghazi:

Muhammad Atif Ismail Multan, Jun 10 (APP):Ertugrul Ghazi, an action thriller drama, based on theme of triumph of good against evil, is widely discussed and top choice of people not only in the country but across the world.  In Pakistan, millions of the people especially youth, both male and female, take huge interest in the Turkish… Continue reading Different genre main reason behind success of action thriller drama Ertugrul Ghazi:

Environmentalists hail PM’s approach of countering locust attacks by giving financial incentives to people:

By Adeel Saeed PESHAWAR, Jun 10 (APP):Environmentalists and Wildlife experts are hailing government’s plan of countering locust attacks in the country by giving financial incentives to people to catch the pest and sell it to poultry farmers as protein rich feed. The approach has been termed as environment friendly because using  aerial spray of pesticides for… Continue reading Environmentalists hail PM’s approach of countering locust attacks by giving financial incentives to people:

Efforts underway to curb locusts’ infestation to mitigate food security threat:

By Dr Saeed Ahmed Ali LAHORE, Jun 08 (APP):Among other socio-economic and health challenges, one of the bigger issues for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is to combat the locusts attack on crops in the country. The destructive species of the desert had invaded various parts of the country during March-April. It flies in large groups… Continue reading Efforts underway to curb locusts’ infestation to mitigate food security threat:

Deserted look of tourist destinations: COVID-19 pandemic hits KP’s tourism sector:

By Fakhar Alam NATHIAGALI, May 19 (APP):The season of hovering clouds and erratic rainfalls over the snow-covered lofty mountains in the tourist destination of Galiyat valleys has arrived with more charming natural beauty, but this time, the breathtaking weather of the area seems out of reach from the public due to the looming fear of… Continue reading Deserted look of tourist destinations: COVID-19 pandemic hits KP’s tourism sector:

‘Smart Lockdown’: A better option to combat COVID-19

By Taj Nabi Khan ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP):The ‘smart lockdown’ is a viable option of active intervention of the government to launch targeted tracking, tracing, testing and quarantine mechanism in coordination with national security apparatus to halt the spread of COVID-19 by sealing the areas of infected cluster population only while easing restrictions on economic… Continue reading ‘Smart Lockdown’: A better option to combat COVID-19

Diabetic patients needed to practice physical activity amid lockdown:

By Muhammad Atif Ismail MULTAN, Apr 26 (APP):The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the routine life of almost every citizen as the ongoing situation of lockdown, which primarily meant to break the chain of virus, had also made people faced with social, economic, psychological and health issues. Among the health issues, diabetes is one of the… Continue reading Diabetic patients needed to practice physical activity amid lockdown:

Blood delivery ensured to Thalassemia patients amid COVID-19 crisis

By Dr Saeed Ahmed Ali LAHORE:, Apr 26 (APP):The ongoing coronavirus crisis has disturbed the routine activities of life not only in Pakistan but world over due to suspension of public transport operations and lockdown to halt the spread of virus for public health safety. The lockdown across the country had impacted the Thalassemia patients… Continue reading Blood delivery ensured to Thalassemia patients amid COVID-19 crisis

Excavation of ‘rich’ Mound Dillu Roy site begins to uncover historical secrets

By Iftikhar Ahmad MULTAN, Feb 5 (APP):An archaeologist of Punjab Archaeology Department has embarked on maiden excavation of Mound Dillu Roy in Dera Ghazi Khan to uncover the treasure of historical secrets the Buddhist era site is believed to be hiding underground. The exercise is being undertaken for the first time ever in decades under… Continue reading Excavation of ‘rich’ Mound Dillu Roy site begins to uncover historical secrets

Craftsmanship of manufacturing classic music instruments on edge of extinction in the city of artisans

Adeel Saeed PESHAWAR, Jan 09 (APP):Passing through the labyrinth of alleyways in historic Peshawar city, one becomes bewitched by beat of traditional Tabla (hand drums) and tune of rabab (guitar) coming out from shops owned by manufacturers having centuries old legacy of making classical musical instruments. Artisan busy at work of thumping stretched out dry… Continue reading Craftsmanship of manufacturing classic music instruments on edge of extinction in the city of artisans

Bridging educational gap through accelerated implementation programme in erstwhile Fata to address problems like poverty, illiteracy, unemployment

By Fakhar Alam   PESHAWAR,Oct 01(APP)- Embarked on a mission to develop erstwhile FATA, the KP Government has made a ten- year phase wise multifaceted development program-Tribal Decade Strategy (TDS 2020-30) to bolster education and health sectors, strengthen roads connectivity and improve overall socioeconomic conditions of the tribal people.  The ambitious programmes primarily focusing on sustainable… Continue reading Bridging educational gap through accelerated implementation programme in erstwhile Fata to address problems like poverty, illiteracy, unemployment

PM asks world to see Kashmir’s humanitarian crisis beyond business interests

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):Fearing a blood bath in Kashmir, Prime Minister Imran Khan has called upon the international community not to ignore the flared-up situation in the Occupied Valley lest the dispute between the nuclear-armed Pakistan and India triggers a nuclear war. “If the world does nothing to stop the Indian assault on Kashmir and… Continue reading PM asks world to see Kashmir’s humanitarian crisis beyond business interests

Skardu unfolds a scenic beauty beyond description

An APP Feature by Seema Mir SKARDU, Aug 25 (APP):Skardu a district of Gilgit-Baltistan region has in its lap a scenic natural beauty beyond description comprising stunning combination of cold deserts,glaciers,fresh water lakes, streams,mighty mountainous ranges- Karakorum and Himalayas and above all splendid river Indus passing through the region.             … Continue reading Skardu unfolds a scenic beauty beyond description

Govt keen to promote agriculture, livestock sectors on modern lines

An APP Feature  by Imran Nazir Abbasi ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government, after assuming powers is paying a special attention to the uplift of agriculture and livestock sectors on modern lines and has designed  a Rs309 billion Prime Minister Agriculture Emergency Program. The program is envisaged to boost local agricultural production, reduce dependence… Continue reading Govt keen to promote agriculture, livestock sectors on modern lines

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