ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday paid homage to prominent Hurriyat leaders Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq and Khwaja Abdul Ghani Lone on their martyrdom anniversaries. People from both sides of the Line of Control valued the Kashmiri leaders who sacrificed their lives in just freedom struggle,… Continue reading Gandapur pays homage to Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq, Khwaja Ghani Lone
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Nation to express solidarity with Palestinians on Friday: Ashrafi
LAHORE, May 20 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said the issues of Kashmir and Palestine have become issues of the whole humanity. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, he said the entire nation was standing with brothers of Palestine and Solidarity Day with Palestinians would be observed… Continue reading Nation to express solidarity with Palestinians on Friday: Ashrafi
The 6th Census counts 21774 transgender persons
KARACHI, May 20 (APP):The sixth Population and Housing Census held for the first time in Pakistan which reported that total population of transgender people in the country was 21,774 persons. The census 2017 final data showed that 55.12 per cent or 12,002 transgender people lived in urban localities and remaining 44.88 % or 9,772 people… Continue reading The 6th Census counts 21774 transgender persons
Wheat procurement completed in Punjab: Aleem Khan
LAHORE, May 20 (APP):Punjab Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan said on Thursday that 100 per cent wheat procurement target had been achieved in Punjab. In his tweet, he said the district administrations and food department had exhibited the best teamwork during wheat procurement campaign. No complaint had been received regarding distribution of gunny bags and… Continue reading Wheat procurement completed in Punjab: Aleem Khan
Bilawal ‘successor’ of loot, snatch politics: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Thursday said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Zardari was the ‘successor’ of the politics of loot and snatch. “It is impossible for Bilawal Zardari to understand the concept of a welfare state,” he said while reacting on a statement of the PPP… Continue reading Bilawal ‘successor’ of loot, snatch politics: Farrukh
Kamyab Jawan digital app’ soon to assist youth in remote areas: Usman Dar
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar on Thursday announced that within next two weeks a “Kamyab Jawan digital app” would be launched to assist the youth living in far-flung areas of the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said that this digital app would provide… Continue reading Kamyab Jawan digital app’ soon to assist youth in remote areas: Usman Dar
CM reshuffles KP Cabinet
PESHAWAR, May 20 (APP):The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Thursday assigned and reshuffled the portfolios of Ministers, Advisors and Special Assistants in the larger public interest and with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Administration Department (Cabinet Wing), Fazal e Shakoor Khan has been appointed as Minister… Continue reading CM reshuffles KP Cabinet
COVID-19 claims 131 lives, infects 4,207 more people
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):The national tally on Thursday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 66,282 with 4,207 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,171 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and thirty-one corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 110 of whom were under treatment… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 131 lives, infects 4,207 more people
Pakistan inches towards autarky in energy sector with Chinese collaboration
Raziq Ali Shah/ M Aslam ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Ups and downs are considered a routine matter in bilateral diplomatic ties among the world nations, but it does not apply to Pakistan and China as their multi-dimensional relations always witnessed a unique strength with each passing day for the last 70 years in all weathers. The… Continue reading Pakistan inches towards autarky in energy sector with Chinese collaboration
PM Imran Khan always stands for justice: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Wednesday said Prime Minister Imran had always stood for justice and that was why he formed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to establish rule of law in the country. He would never deviate from his ideology and compromise with those who were involved in corrupt… Continue reading PM Imran Khan always stands for justice: Farrukh
Fawad reaffirms govt’s commitment to revive film industry
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday reiterated his government’s commitment to revive film industry in Pakistan. The Pakistan Tahreek-e Insaf government had taken multiple initiatives like tax concessions and easing the process of obtaining no objection certificate (NOC) for film-makers to boost the industry, he said during a… Continue reading Fawad reaffirms govt’s commitment to revive film industry
All professional, examining bodies allowed to conduct exams
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP):As per directions of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), all professional and examining bodies are allowed to conduct their respective examinations. According to the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training on Wednesday, the exams will be conducted in accordance with strict implementation of COVID-19 related standard operating procedures (SOPs) and… Continue reading All professional, examining bodies allowed to conduct exams
Tunisian FM joins FMs of Pakistan, Turkey, Palestine en route New York
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi Wednesday joined Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and foreign ministers of Turkey and Palestine, en route to New York to participate in an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Palestine. He was warmly welcomed by the three foreign ministers including Turkish… Continue reading Tunisian FM joins FMs of Pakistan, Turkey, Palestine en route New York
Corps Commander Karachi lauds Sindh Police for maintaining law & order
RAWALPINDI, May 19 (APP):Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum on Wednesday appreciated the dedication of Sindh Police in maintaining law and order in Karachi and Interior Sindh. The Corps Commander Karachi expressed these views while visiting Central Police Office Karachi, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release here received. While interacting… Continue reading Corps Commander Karachi lauds Sindh Police for maintaining law & order
1100 MW Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 to be inaugurated on Friday
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit-2 (K-2) with a capacity of 1100 Mega Watts will be formally inaugurated here on Friday at a virtual ceremony to be held simultaneously at Islamabad, K-2 NPP Karachi and Beijing, China. Prime Minister Imran Khan will be chief guest at the ceremony. K-2 is a… Continue reading 1100 MW Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 to be inaugurated on Friday
Canadian authorities requested to include Urdu, Punjabi in census
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): The High Commission for Pakistan has requested the Canadian authorities to consider inclusion of Urdu language in the list of individual national languages and Punjabi Shahmukhi and Punjabi Gurmukhi as two separate entries for mother tongue in the Canadian Census 2021. In a letter addressed to Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade… Continue reading Canadian authorities requested to include Urdu, Punjabi in census
Pakistan, Thailand pledge to further enhance cooperation in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Pakistan and Thailand on Wednesday renewed strong desire and commitment to consolidate and further enhance cooperation in diverse fields in line with their shared objectives of peace and development. It was agreed during 2nd round of Pakistan-Thailand Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held virtually. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Permanent Secretary of… Continue reading Pakistan, Thailand pledge to further enhance cooperation in diverse fields
NA Deputy Speaker expresses solidarity with Palestinian people, condemns Israeli aggression
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri Wednesday remarked that Pakistani masses and government stands shoulder by shoulder with their Palestinian brethren as they were facing brutalities inflicted by terrorists of Israel. He expressed these views while meeting with Ambassador of Palestinian Ahmed Jawad A Rabei during his visit to Palestinian… Continue reading NA Deputy Speaker expresses solidarity with Palestinian people, condemns Israeli aggression
Asad inaugurates mass vaccination center in Capital
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiative Asad Umar on Wednesday inaugurated the mass vaccination center in the federal capital to vaccinate 7,000 citizens against COVID-19 daily from 75 counters. Talking to the media, he said that 100 trained vaccinators will remain on duties and standard services will be provided… Continue reading Asad inaugurates mass vaccination center in Capital
IESCO recovers Rs 130.976 bln in 10 months of current fiscal year
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has recovered over Rs 130.976 billion during the first 10 months of current fiscal year showing an increase of Rs 10.753 billion over the collection of same period of last year. Sharing the details here Wednesday, Chief Engineer IESCO Customer Services Directorate Tahir Jamal said that… Continue reading IESCO recovers Rs 130.976 bln in 10 months of current fiscal year
