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Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next March

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP):The Pakistan cricket team will travel to New Zealand soon after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan to play a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is. The decision was reached during a meeting between Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Scott… Continue reading Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next March

PM chairs review meeting on power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday chaired a high level third and final meeting to review reforms in the power sector. During the meeting, important decisions were taken about the transmission system of electricity and distribution companies. The prime minister approved in principle reforms and restructuring of the electricity transmission system especially… Continue reading PM chairs review meeting on power sector reforms

Chairman Senate passes ruling to constitute Special Committee of Upper House

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday passed the ruling to constitute a special committee of the Upper House to ensure smooth functioning of legislative business. According to the ruling issued by the chair, in accordance with Rule 174 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the… Continue reading Chairman Senate passes ruling to constitute Special Committee of Upper House

Poland-Pakistan corporation established on solid foundations: Polish envoy

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The Polish Ambassador to Pakistan, Maciej Pisarski, on Thursday said that relations between Pakistan and Poland are based on solid foundations. “We are working with Pakistani partners in the development sector, and the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries has 930 million dollars, with the potential to increase to… Continue reading Poland-Pakistan corporation established on solid foundations: Polish envoy

Dar urges opposition to burry past, join hands to steer country out of challenges

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Leader of the House in Senate and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday urged the opposition to join hands and burry the past to steer the country out of challenges. Replying to various points raised by leader of the Opposition in Senate Syed Shibli Faraz, the FM said that let… Continue reading Dar urges opposition to burry past, join hands to steer country out of challenges

Models, poster and quiz competition held at AIOU

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) organized a models, posters and quiz competitions among students of BS Chemistry yesterday on account of International Periodic Table Day. Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Prof Dr Hajra Ahmed graced the occasion as the chief guest. In her speech, Prof. Dr. Hajra emphasized the importance of such… Continue reading Models, poster and quiz competition held at AIOU

Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The 12th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony was organized by Embassy of Pakistan to Nepal at Hyatt Place, Kathmandu on Thursday. Suresh Adhikari, Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Nepal was chief guest. He gave away “Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships” to Nepali students. The scholarships are awarded to the… Continue reading Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu

Non-Muslim Pakistanis enjoy freedom, state patronage: Kundi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Central Information Secretary of Pakistan People’s Party and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Faisal Karim Kundi, Thursday said that people from diverse religious backgrounds in Pakistan are experiencing the liberty to observe their faiths and engage in mutual celebrations. Speaking at the International Interfaith/Religious Harmony Conference, he emphasized the… Continue reading Non-Muslim Pakistanis enjoy freedom, state patronage: Kundi

Experts demand stakeholder intervention to boost tax-net, revitalize taxation regime

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Experts at a workshop underscored the need for documentation of the national economy and income to drive reformed taxation regime intended to enhance tax net and regulate the untaxed sectors through a holistic and stakeholder inclusive intervention. The Pre-Budget Consultative Workshop titled, “Optimizing Revenue and Public Spending for Inclusive Growth” was… Continue reading Experts demand stakeholder intervention to boost tax-net, revitalize taxation regime

PM seeks cooperation between Pakistan, Denmark in agriculture, energy sector

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday held a meeting with a delegation led by Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals and Board Member AP Miller Mearsk Keith Svendsen and discussed matters related to business and investment. During the meeting, Keith Svendsen expressed interest in the first green transhipment terminal of Pakistan in Karachi.… Continue reading PM seeks cooperation between Pakistan, Denmark in agriculture, energy sector

Court stops PTI founder, his wife from provocative statements against institutions

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): An Accountability Court (AC) on Thursday stopped the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), founder and Bushra Bibi from giving statements against the state institutions and officials. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana issued the order regarding the matter of PTI’s founder and his wife. The order stated that media should refrain… Continue reading Court stops PTI founder, his wife from provocative statements against institutions

7 ordinances laid in Senate

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):As many as seven ordinances including Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, Pakistan Postal Services Management Board (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, National Highway Authority (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, the Privatization Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 and the Establishment of Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal… Continue reading 7 ordinances laid in Senate

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