Israeli interference in Palestinian elections condemned

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Special Representative to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi and Palestinian Supreme Sharia Judge Dr Mahmoud al-Habbash on Saturday strongly condemned Israeli interference in the Palestinian elections and conspiracies to disrupt the electoral process. In a telephonic conversation, both dignitaries discussed the latest situation in… Continue reading Israeli interference in Palestinian elections condemned

KP CM decides inclusion of liver, bone marrow transplant in Sehat Card

PESHAWAR, Apr 24 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan decided to include liver and bone marrow transplant in Sehat Card Plus Scheme to provide maximum free medical facilities to people and turn the scheme into a comprehensive package of health protection. He has also decided in principle to enhance the annual health coverage for… Continue reading KP CM decides inclusion of liver, bone marrow transplant in Sehat Card

Pakistan spearheading global efforts to stem against climate change

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistan, as a responsible member of the world community, has been at the forefront of the global efforts to arrest the worsening climate change with the successful launch of world’s acknowledged initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of the current government, that the United Nations and World Economic Forum had advised others… Continue reading Pakistan spearheading global efforts to stem against climate change

Vocational institutions mandated to ensure 80% employability under ‘Skill for All’: NAVTTC

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Executive Director Dr Nasir Khan has said all the countrywide vocational institutions registered for the ‘Skill for All’ Programme were mandated to ensure 80 percent employability of the students, being imparted six-month training courses in around 200 conventional and high-tech trades. Talking to APP,… Continue reading Vocational institutions mandated to ensure 80% employability under ‘Skill for All’: NAVTTC

NCOC mulls over lockdown in high disease prevailing cities after stakeholders’ consultation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday amid spiking Covid-19 disease across the country discussed proposed lockdown in mega urban centers with higher disease prevalence. The NCOC morning session was held here chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar flanked by National Coordinator NCOC.… Continue reading NCOC mulls over lockdown in high disease prevailing cities after stakeholders’ consultation

People urged to seek Allah’s mercy, take precautionary measures to stem pandemic spread

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Ulema, Mashaikh on Saturday urged the people to seek mercy from Allah Almighty against the Coronavirus outbreak and follow strict precautions to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak, which was spreading at dangerous pace. In a joint statement, special representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle… Continue reading People urged to seek Allah’s mercy, take precautionary measures to stem pandemic spread

President for devising a master plan for renovation of National Museum

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KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday directed to devise a comprehensive master plan for renovation and expansion of the National Museum of Pakistan, including setting up a digitization centre for preservation of historic documents and artifacts. The president, while chairing a follow-up meeting on the the National Museum and Awan-e-Nawaderat-e-Quaid-i-Azam (ANQA)… Continue reading President for devising a master plan for renovation of National Museum

Pak-Turkey FMs discuss Afghan peace, withdrawal of foreign troops

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu wherein they discussed bilateral ties, Afghan peace process, Istanbul Conference, and US announcement on withdrawal of foreign troops. The two foreign ministers met on Friday in Istanbul during the visit of Foreign Minister Qureshi to Turkey, a Foreign Office… Continue reading Pak-Turkey FMs discuss Afghan peace, withdrawal of foreign troops

Vaccination against COVID-19 continues with much better pace in country: Fawad

KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain here Saturday said the pace of vaccination against COVID-19 in Pakistan is much better than a number of countries in the world. He hoped that they would cover the targeted population in a year. “This is in a scenario when only three… Continue reading Vaccination against COVID-19 continues with much better pace in country: Fawad

COVID-19 claims 157 lives, infects 5,908 more people

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): The national tally on Saturday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 86,529 with 5,908 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,198 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and fifty-seven corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 143 of whom were under… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 157 lives, infects 5,908 more people

Pakistan urges Canadian govt to reconsider suspension of flights

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar Saturday wrote to the Canadian government for reconsidering its decision of suspending all passenger flights from Pakistan for 30 days. The high commissioner, in a letter to Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra drew attention to the fact that Pakistan, like all other… Continue reading Pakistan urges Canadian govt to reconsider suspension of flights

Pakistan assures support to family of acid-attack victim girl in NY

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday assured to provide “every possible” assistance to the family of Nafia, an American citizen of Pakistani descent, who was made subject to an acid attack. “The Consul General of Pakistan in New York is in contact with the family and has offered every possible help,” Spokesperson of the… Continue reading Pakistan assures support to family of acid-attack victim girl in NY

PM expresses solidarity with Indian people battling COVID-19

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday expressed solidarity with the people of India battling a “dangerous wave” of COVID-19 pandemic with 2.5 million active cases in the country. “Our prayers for a speedy recovery go to all those suffering from the pandemic in our neighbourhood & the world,” the prime minister said on… Continue reading PM expresses solidarity with Indian people battling COVID-19

Pakistan expresses support as COVID situation worsens in India

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): As the COVID situation worsens in India with 2.5 million active cases, Pakistan on Saturday expressed its support and sympathy to the Indian people. “We express our support to the people of India in the wake of the current wave of COVID19 infections, that has hit our region hard. On behalf… Continue reading Pakistan expresses support as COVID situation worsens in India

Fawad says in these difficult times our prayers with India

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Saturday that in these difficult times our prayers are with people of India. With coronavirus situation getting worse in India Fawad said in a tweet. “May God be kind and may these difficult times gets over soon”. اس مشکل وقت میں… Continue reading Fawad says in these difficult times our prayers with India

Pakistan committed to strengthen relations with Afghanistan: FM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Afghanistan in all fields. In this regard, he highlighted the need for both sides to make effective use of Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Stability (APAPPS) to strengthen multi-faceted institutional engagement between the two… Continue reading Pakistan committed to strengthen relations with Afghanistan: FM

Istanbul trilateral meeting calls for immediate ceasefire in Afghanistan

  ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey on Friday emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire in Afghanistan both to end the existing high level of violence and to provide a conducive atmosphere for the peace talks. They also deplored the continuing high level of violence in Afghanistan, especially regretted the high… Continue reading Istanbul trilateral meeting calls for immediate ceasefire in Afghanistan

People must follow SOPs to control coronavirus pandemic: Farukh Habib

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Farukh Habib on Friday said the people must follow standard operating procedures (SOP) issued by the government to control the deadly virus from spreading at large scale in the country. Everyone should take coronavirus as serious otherwise situation could be out of control and could be problematic… Continue reading People must follow SOPs to control coronavirus pandemic: Farukh Habib

COVID-19; Pakistan extends air travel restrictions from 23 countries till April 30

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Amid a spike in the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) Friday extended travel restrictions for international passengers arriving from 23 category-C countries till April 30. Pakistan has placed South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Comoros, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Malawi, Seychelles, Somalia,… Continue reading COVID-19; Pakistan extends air travel restrictions from 23 countries till April 30

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