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COVID-19 claims 71 lives, infects 1,771 more people

ISLAMABAD, Jun 01 (APP): The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 57,336 with 1,771 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 3,397 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Seventy-one corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 63 of whom were under treatment in hospital… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 71 lives, infects 1,771 more people

Pakistan to ink debt-for-nature swap deals with UK, Canada, Germany, Italy

ISLAMABAD, Jun 01 (APP): Pakistan is all set to sign agreements with Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Kingdom on June 5 for “millions of dollars” in debt relief in exchange for investments in environmental conservation efforts across the country, Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul said. The South Asian nation is working… Continue reading Pakistan to ink debt-for-nature swap deals with UK, Canada, Germany, Italy

Afghan Jirga Speaker appreciates Pak role for regional peace

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Speaker of Afghanistan Wolesi Jirja, Rehman Rehmani on Monday appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and role for achieving lasting peace in the South Asian region. “Afghanistan values its fraternal relations with Pakistan and wants to further strengthen them,” Rehmani, who arrived here to attend a conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of Economic Cooperation… Continue reading Afghan Jirga Speaker appreciates Pak role for regional peace

Kuwait visa restoration proof of best foreign policy:Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): The restoration of family and business visas of Pakistani nationals by Kuwait, after decade long suspension was the proof of PTI government’s best foreign policy, Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said Monday. In a tweet, Ashrafi, who is also… Continue reading Kuwait visa restoration proof of best foreign policy:Ashrafi

Mian Aslam, Usman Dar discuss export-oriented projects of Sialkot

LAHORE, May 31 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Youth Affairs Usman Dar, while leading a delegation of industrialists and businessmen, called on Provincial Industries and Commerce Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal here at the Civil Secretariat on Monday. During the meeting they discussed matters pertaining to Sialkot Surgical City, Export Processing Zone and Tanneries… Continue reading Mian Aslam, Usman Dar discuss export-oriented projects of Sialkot

Cohesive national effort shall take Pakistan to progress and prosperity: COAS

RAWALPINDI, May 31 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday said only a cohesive national effort would take Pakistan to progress and prosperity. The Army Chief visited Command and Staff College (C&SC), Quetta and addressed officers and faculty of Command and Staff College, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media… Continue reading Cohesive national effort shall take Pakistan to progress and prosperity: COAS

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Speakers call on Speaker National Assembly

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): On the eve of 2nd General Conference of Parliamentary Organization of Economic Cooperation, Uzbekistan Speaker Ismiolov Nurdinjon Muydinkhonovich and Speaker Wolsi Jirga Afghanistan Mir Rehman Rahmani called on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in the Parliament House. On this occasion, Speaker Asad Qaiser remarked that Parliamentary cooperation is imperative for promoting… Continue reading Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Speakers call on Speaker National Assembly

Asad, Nurdinjon Ismailov agree to make PAECO more effective

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Monday said General Conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO) will prove to be an important step forward in promoting connectivity among member countries and achieving development goals. Talking to the Speaker of Legislative Assembly of Uzbekistan Nurdinjon Ismailov who arrived here… Continue reading Asad, Nurdinjon Ismailov agree to make PAECO more effective

Qureshi, Fawad discuss promotion of national narrative, diplomatic successes

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday met with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and discussed the regional security situation and effective publicity of national narrative. The information minister congratulated the foreign minister on success of diplomatic mission to halt Israeli aggression in Palestine. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on… Continue reading Qureshi, Fawad discuss promotion of national narrative, diplomatic successes

Farrukh lauds government policies for improving economy

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib on Monday lauded the policies of his government for improving economy. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government after coming into power took concrete steps for industrial and other sectors, he said in a talk show at a private television channel. In order to gain… Continue reading Farrukh lauds government policies for improving economy

Imran Khan, Sheikh Mohamed discuss ways to diversify Pak-UAE ties

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday held a telephone conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The two leaders reaffirmed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and discussed ways to further cement and diversify… Continue reading Imran Khan, Sheikh Mohamed discuss ways to diversify Pak-UAE ties

Govt wants to improve governance through holistic reforms: Dr Firdous

LAHORE, May 31 (APP):Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said the Punjab government was striving to improve the governance structure through holistic reforms. Talking to the media at Government College University (GCU) here, she said that CM Usman Buzdar had inaugurated a revolutionary program ‘Khidmat Aap Ki Dehleez… Continue reading Govt wants to improve governance through holistic reforms: Dr Firdous

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Govt committed for development, uplift of youth: Suri

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri here Monday said that government is committed for the development and uplift of country’s youth. Speaking at a signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Youth Parliament of Pakistan (YPP), Young Parliamentary Forum (YPF) and Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) Suri remarked… Continue reading Govt committed for development, uplift of youth: Suri

Tobacco causes lungs, heart diseases in early ages: Dr Firdous

LAHORE, May 31 (APP): The Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Monday organized a webinar titled ‘commit to quit’ in connection with the World No Tobacco Day under the auspices of the University’s Anti-Narcotics Society and Disease Awareness and Prevention Society. Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan was the chief guest… Continue reading Tobacco causes lungs, heart diseases in early ages: Dr Firdous

Govt to run massive vaccination drive across country: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Monday said the government had decided to run massive COVID vaccination drive across the country to achieve the target of providing 70 million vaccines to the people. The lockdown is no more the solution of containing COVID-19, as the vaccination has become… Continue reading Govt to run massive vaccination drive across country: Asad Umar

PPP, Sindh govt should refrain from spreading hatred: Haleem Adil Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Monday said that Pakistan Peoples Party and Sindh government should refrain from spreading politics of hatred. Addressing a press conference here at PID along with Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Mian Farrukh Habib and Punjab Irrigation Minister Mohsin Leghari,… Continue reading PPP, Sindh govt should refrain from spreading hatred: Haleem Adil Sheikh

Gandapur reject PPP’s propaganda against govt. for delaying AJK polls

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Monday categorically rejected the propaganda of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) that federal government had caused delay in upcoming general elections of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In his reaction to the news conference of PPP senior leader, Raja Pervaiz… Continue reading Gandapur reject PPP’s propaganda against govt. for delaying AJK polls

Minister for making transparent system to give breeders their royalty

LAHORE, May 31 (APP): Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi on Monday said that a transparent system should be made to give breeders their royalty. Addressing a meeting held on effective market research system with regard to seed auction here, he said that scientists should get their due right in system of variety, hybrid… Continue reading Minister for making transparent system to give breeders their royalty

COMSTECH launches scholarship programme for Palestinian students

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence on Monday launched a special fellowship programme for Palestinian students and scholars in partnership with Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP). COMSTECH organized a webinar on “COMSTECH consortium fellowships for Palestinian students” on Monday in which 13 national and international universities and institutions participated. In… Continue reading COMSTECH launches scholarship programme for Palestinian students

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