President Alvi urges business community to develop brand Pakistan, tap export potential

President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday urged the business community to develop “Brand Pakistan” to tap the export potential of Pakistan and put the country on a new path of progress and prosperity. He was speaking here at the awards ceremony of Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA). He said that measures were required… Continue reading President Alvi urges business community to develop brand Pakistan, tap export potential

FM, Slovenian counterpart discuss latest developments in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep2 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his counterpart from the Republic of Slovenia Anze Logar on Thursday exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan. During the telephonic conversation, the two Foreign Ministers also discussed matters regarding deepening of bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Qureshi said that being next door neighbor of… Continue reading FM, Slovenian counterpart discuss latest developments in Afghanistan

PCB names CCA U19 sides for 50-over tournament

and Southern Punjab squads for the U19 City Cricket Association 50-over Tournament 2021-22.The tournament in the jurisdictions of Central Punjab, Northern, Sindh and Southern Punjab will begin on 5 September, while the event in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will get under way from 7 September. As regards the Balochistan event, age verification process of the players is… Continue reading PCB names CCA U19 sides for 50-over tournament

21 Pakistani universities rank among top of world

ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Times Higher Education (THE), UK which is the World leading universities rankings agency, met the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday to present the latest rankings of Pakistani universities. THE team was represented by the Chief Knowledge Officer Phil Baty and Dr. Liz Shepard who is… Continue reading 21 Pakistani universities rank among top of world

Geelani struggled for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till last breath: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said as late Syed Ali Geelani struggled for the Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till his last breath, all the sympathies of Pakistani people were with the bereaved family. He was talking to Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, who called… Continue reading Geelani struggled for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till last breath: PM

Pakistan’s security agencies vigilant to respond enemies’ threats: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Thursday said that the Pakistan Army was proficiently accomplishing its responsibility to safeguard the country and performing duties on borders to protect every inch of the motherland. Talking to media persons, he said that Pakistan’s security agencies were vigilant to respond any threat from… Continue reading Pakistan’s security agencies vigilant to respond enemies’ threats: Sheikh Rashid

Two PMA cadets graduate from Turkish Military Academy

ANKARA, Sep 2 (APP): The fraternal Pakistan-Turkey relations witnessed another milestone on August 30 as two cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy graduated from the Turkish Military Academy Ankara at an impressive ceremony. Both the gentlemen cadets have reached Pakistan to join their duties as officers of Pakistan Army. According to a press release issued… Continue reading Two PMA cadets graduate from Turkish Military Academy

Senate body expresses deep sorrow on sad demise of Syed Ali Gilani

ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat was held here on Thursday at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of Chairman Committee Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmed. At the outset of the meeting, all the participants expressed deep sorrow and grief on the sad demise of Hurriyat leader Syed… Continue reading Senate body expresses deep sorrow on sad demise of Syed Ali Gilani

Interior Minister inaugurates new building of Noon Police Station

ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday inaugurated the new building of Noon police station and assured to provide maximum resources to Islamabad police for effective policing. A smartly turned out contingent of Islamabad police presented guard of honor to the Interior Minister on his arrival at police station following… Continue reading Interior Minister inaugurates new building of Noon Police Station

Ehsaas scholarships to enhance women empowerment: Dr. Sania

ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Thursday said Ehsaas Scholarships would enhance women empowerment through ensuring their increased role in society and businesses, breaking down the barriers. Dr. Sania was speaking as a chief guest at the HEC-USAID Scholarship event jointly… Continue reading Ehsaas scholarships to enhance women empowerment: Dr. Sania

President, FM condole demise of Sardar Attaullah Mengal

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran politician Sardar Attaullah Mengal. The President in a message expressed his sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi also expressed his grief over… Continue reading President, FM condole demise of Sardar Attaullah Mengal

UK Secretary of State Raab due in Pakistan today for two-day visit: FO

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Raab will arrive here Thursday on a two-day (September 2-3) visit of Pakistan. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will hold official talks with Secretary of State Dominic Raab, which will cover the evolving situation in Afghanistan and bilateral matters.… Continue reading UK Secretary of State Raab due in Pakistan today for two-day visit: FO

Austria thanks Pakistan for support in transit of its nationals from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg on Thursday exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as on bilateral relations. During the telephonic conversation, the Austrian Foreign Minister thanked Pakistan for its support in facilitating transit of Austrian nationals and others from Afghanistan. Sharing… Continue reading Austria thanks Pakistan for support in transit of its nationals from Afghanistan

Qureshi asks int’l community to help Afghanistan achieve peace, prosperity

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi Thursday said the international community should fulfill its responsibility and help Afghanistan iin achieving peace, stability and prosperity. Speaking at the 4th Think Tank Forum here, he said Pakistan was supporting efforts to establish sustainable peace in Afghanistan. The use of force in… Continue reading Qureshi asks int’l community to help Afghanistan achieve peace, prosperity

Farrukh felicitates newly elected office bearers of RIUJ

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday felicitated newly elected office bearers of Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (Dastoor) on wining coveted posts. In a statement, he specially congratulated newly elected President Qaiser Abbas Shah and Secretary General Akram Abid Qureshi. The minister hoped that the new… Continue reading Farrukh felicitates newly elected office bearers of RIUJ

Soft loans worth Rs 25bln approved for 30,000 youth in 2-year: Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar on Thursday said the government had so far approved soft loans amounting to Rs 25 billion for 30,000 young people under the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES) of Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP). The concessionary loans were approved in two… Continue reading Soft loans worth Rs 25bln approved for 30,000 youth in 2-year: Usman Dar

Iconic Kashmiri leader Ali Geelani laid to rest amidst curfew

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The veteran Kashmiri freedom fighter Syed Ali Geelani was laid to rest early Thursday morning in Srinagar amidst heavy deployment of Indian occupation force who had earlier also snatched the body from the family. Hitting a new low, the occupying forces raided the residence of the late Kashmiri leader and snatched… Continue reading Iconic Kashmiri leader Ali Geelani laid to rest amidst curfew

AJK government committed for socio-economic uplift of people: Qayyum

MIRPUR [AJK]: Sep 02 (APP): Prime Minister, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi on Thursday said all resources would be channelized to resolve the problems of the people to bring about socio-economic uplift in the lives of the people of Azad Jammu Kashmir. Addressing the people who reached at the Prime Minister Secretariat… Continue reading AJK government committed for socio-economic uplift of people: Qayyum

ICT admin inspects travelling points as per NCOC guidelines

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The civil administration on Thursday inspected public travelling points as per the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) guidelines to enforce Covid-19 protocols and ensure vaccination in the federal capital. The Secretary Islamabad Transport Authority Asma Sanaullah and her team along with ICT Police inspected over a hundred buses and coaches… Continue reading ICT admin inspects travelling points as per NCOC guidelines

Faisal Javed condoles sad demise of Syed Ali Gillani

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Thursday expressed condolence over the death of Kashmiri freedom fighter Syed Ali Gillani. In a condolence message on twitter, he prayed Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and gave strength to his family to… Continue reading Faisal Javed condoles sad demise of Syed Ali Gillani

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