LAHORE, Apr 13 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday directed to make the price control mechanism more effective for providing relief to the masses. In a statement, the CM expressed satisfaction that essential items were being provided to the consumers at three-year-old rates in 313 Ramadan bazaars. Sugar was available at a… Continue reading CM directs to make price control mechanism more effective
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PM chairs meeting on electronic voting system
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting on electronic voting system in which practical display of two-way voting system machine was made. The meeting was attended by Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, Managing Director National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) Brigadier Tofique Ahmed and other officials. The… Continue reading PM chairs meeting on electronic voting system
PM aide criticizes Sindh govt over poor performance
KARACHI, Apr 13 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Capital Development Authority (CDA) Affairs Ali Nawaz Awan on Tuesday said the federal government was making all out efforts to curb inflation. He said this while talking to media persons at the premises of Sindh Assembly. Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly Haleem… Continue reading PM aide criticizes Sindh govt over poor performance
SECDIV conducts two-day CIT training for customs officials: FO
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Two-day Commodity Identification Training (CIT) was conducted for Customs officials by a team of Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV) and held here at the Model Custom Collectorate. Over the two days, lectures, demonstration and discussions were held on various aspects of strategic export controls, identification of sensitive commodities and implementation of… Continue reading SECDIV conducts two-day CIT training for customs officials: FO
SC dismisses Justice Isa’s plea for live streaming of review proceedings
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s plea for live broadcast of the proceedings of his review petition against June 19, 2020 order. The petition was dismissed by a majority of 6-4 of a 10-judge larger bench headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial. Justice Maqbool Baqar, Justice Manzoor… Continue reading SC dismisses Justice Isa’s plea for live streaming of review proceedings
Religious ministry for observing first Friday of Ramazan as ‘Youm-e-Toba Astaghfar’
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): The first Friday of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak should be observed as repentance and forgiveness day (Youm-e-Toba Astighfar) to to seek mercy from Allah Almighty against the coronavirus outbreak and also vow to lead the lives in accordance with Quran, Sunnah. The ministry through a notification issued here on Tuesday, appealed, Ulema, prayer leaders,… Continue reading Religious ministry for observing first Friday of Ramazan as ‘Youm-e-Toba Astaghfar’
KP CM calls on PM, discuss provincial matters, political situation
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Tuesday called upon Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss provincial matters and the political situation. During the meeting, Peshawar-Dera Ismail Khan Expressway project and availability of wheat in the province were also discussed.
Implementation of UNSC resolutions on counter-proliferation reviewed: FO
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday reviewed the status of implementation of UNSC resolutions and national Counter Proliferation (CPF) regime and discussed measures for strengthening coordination, outreach, integration of efforts and continuous compliance monitoring. The review and discussion was made during the 8th meeting of the Committee for Coordination, Review and Monitoring (CRMC) of… Continue reading Implementation of UNSC resolutions on counter-proliferation reviewed: FO
Sufficient stock of anti-COVID vaccine available: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday said that more than 1.3 million people had so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the country. Addressing a press conference here, the minister informed that as of now, 900,000 vaccines are available in the country while more would be procured… Continue reading Sufficient stock of anti-COVID vaccine available: Asad Umar
Around 100 Panahgahs provide ideal dine, sleep to destitute, labourers: Naseem
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP):Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Shelter Homes Naseem ur Rehman has said that around 100 Panahgahs were providing homelike dine and sleep environment to thousands of daily wage earners and shelterless destitute daily in a dignified manner. Talking to APP, he said more than 70 percent of the total shelter homes were… Continue reading Around 100 Panahgahs provide ideal dine, sleep to destitute, labourers: Naseem
Indian troops arrest seven youth in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Indian forces arrested seven youth in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Tuesday. The personnel of Indian Army, paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force and police during cordon and search operations arrested five youth including Mohammad Yaseen, Showkat Ahmad and Ghulam Nabi Rather at Kachloo crossing… Continue reading Indian troops arrest seven youth in IIOJK
Ehsaas opens 8171 SMS scheme, Ehsaas Kafaalat payments begin: Dr Nishtar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Ehsaas has opened 8171 SMS campaign here on Tuesday to enable the new deserving households to check their eligibility under Ehsaas Kafaalat programme. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Sania Nishtar said that the deserving families desiring to find out their eligibility status in… Continue reading Ehsaas opens 8171 SMS scheme, Ehsaas Kafaalat payments begin: Dr Nishtar
COVID-19 claims 118 lives, infects 4,318 more people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 76,034 with 4,318 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 3,432 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and eighteen corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 110 of whom were under… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 118 lives, infects 4,318 more people
Opposition’s anti-government narrative dies after PPP split from PDM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said that the anti-government narrative of opposition has died after the Pakistan Peoples Party’s split from Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). In a tweet, the federal minister advised the opposition to get out of the narrative of resignations and protests now and… Continue reading Opposition’s anti-government narrative dies after PPP split from PDM
Security Forces gun down active TTP terrorist in Ladha, SW IBO
RAWALPINDI, Apr 13 (APP): The Security Forces on Tuesday killed an active Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist Peer alias Asad during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) conducted in Ladha area of South Wazirstan. The Security Forces conducted the IBO on reported presence of terrorists, however, during intense exchange of fire, one terrorist, Peer alias Asad was… Continue reading Security Forces gun down active TTP terrorist in Ladha, SW IBO
Modi-led regime planning to arrest Mehbooba
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has expressed the apprehension that Modi-led regime was planning to arrest her. Mehbooba Mufti said that New Delhi was trying to demoralize by calling her for questioning, Kashmir Media Service reported. She said, “For the last two years, the Indian government has been trying… Continue reading Modi-led regime planning to arrest Mehbooba
APHC urges UN to take notice of widespread killings in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): All Parties Hurriyat Conference Working Vice Chairman, Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar has said the overall situation in the occupied territory presents the most volatile phase of suppression and oppression at the hands of Indian military might and fascist Indian rulers. He said that India has pushed to the wall people, in general… Continue reading APHC urges UN to take notice of widespread killings in IIOJK
President, PM extend condolences over death of journalist Zia Shahid
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the death of Zia Shahid, journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Khabarain News Group. In their separate messages, the president and the prime minister extended condolences to the family of Zia Shahid. President Alvi and Prime Minsiter Khan said… Continue reading President, PM extend condolences over death of journalist Zia Shahid
FM expresses grief over death of journalist Zia Shahid
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of Zia Shahid, journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Khabarain News Group. The foreign minister said Zia Shahid was an experienced and seasoned journalist. He extended condolences to the family of Zia Shahid. The foreign minister prayed for the forgiveness of departed soul to rest… Continue reading FM expresses grief over death of journalist Zia Shahid
Pakistan to receive 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by May 2021
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Pakistan would receive 15 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, to be delivered by May 2021, under COVAX, a global initiative aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. This was announced by German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in a meeting with Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Berlin on… Continue reading Pakistan to receive 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by May 2021
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
