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Responsibility to thwart efforts of fanning violence lies on every Muslim: Ch Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said the responsibility to thwart efforts aimed at fanning violence and extremism in the country lies on every Muslim. The minister stated this in a tweet a day after the federal government on Wednesday decided to ban the ultra-right-wing Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan… Continue reading Responsibility to thwart efforts of fanning violence lies on every Muslim: Ch Fawad

Army Chief visits Fauji Foundation HQs; inaugurates 100-bed hospital, nursing school

RAWALPINDI, Apr 15 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday inaugurated a 100-bed hospital and Foundation University Institute (FUI) School of Nursing during his visit to the Fauji Foundation (FF) Headquarters. The COAS was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing and future projects of Fauji Foundation and review of various set-ups… Continue reading Army Chief visits Fauji Foundation HQs; inaugurates 100-bed hospital, nursing school

Nobody allowed to take law into own hands: religious minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Thursday warned that no person would be allowed to play with the lives of innocent people and government would take stern action against those elements who creating law and order situation. Talking to PTV news channel, he said that common people… Continue reading Nobody allowed to take law into own hands: religious minister

COVID-19 claims 118 lives, infects 5,395 more people

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):The national tally on Thursday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 77,294 with 5,395 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 118 people died from the disease during the last 24 hours. Out of total 118 died due to coronavirus during past 24 hours, 112 of whom were under treatment… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 118 lives, infects 5,395 more people

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to enhance trade by diversification, visa facilitation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Pakistan and Uzbekistan Wednesday agreed enhance bilateral trade through diversification of trade, increasing business-to-business contacts, exchange of trade delegations and extending visa facilitation. The bilateral ties were discussed during the first virtual summit between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister Imran Khan. The two leaders reviewed the existing status of bilateral… Continue reading Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to enhance trade by diversification, visa facilitation

Special courts to ensure speedy justice to overseas Pakistanis: Governor Punjab

LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the establishment of special courts for the overseas Pakistanis will help ensure speedy justice for the expatriates. Chairing a high-level meeting on resolution of problems of overseas Pakistanis at the Governor’s House here on Wednesday, he said the special courts will help avoid… Continue reading Special courts to ensure speedy justice to overseas Pakistanis: Governor Punjab

PM to announce uplift package for Sindh on Friday: Haleem

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SUKKUR, Apr 14 (APP): PTI’s Vice President Haleem Adil Shekh Wednesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan would announce an uplift package for Sindh during his visit to Sukkur on Friday. The package would begin an era of progress and prosperity for the people of province, he said while adressing a news conference here at the… Continue reading PM to announce uplift package for Sindh on Friday: Haleem

NCOC to review NPIs on 10th Ramazan

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) will hold a detailed review of non-pharmaceutical interventions issued for the management of the month of Ramazan to contain disease spread on 10th Ramazan. The NCOC issued guidelines for implementation across the country to all the federating units including that of Gilgit Baltistan (GB)… Continue reading NCOC to review NPIs on 10th Ramazan

Palitha applauds government’s decision to National Quit Day on first of Ramazan

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP):World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala Wednesday expressed deepest appreciation and gratitude on the eve of the government’s decision to commemorate the first of Ramazan as the National Quit Day. In a statement , Dr Palitha congratulated Dr. Faisal Sultan, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health… Continue reading Palitha applauds government’s decision to National Quit Day on first of Ramazan

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Ulema denounce violent TLP protests as inhumane, un-Islamic

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): The religious scholars from different schools of thought Wednesday strongly denounced the ongoing violent protests by Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), describing them as inhumane as well as un-Islamic. Referring to different Islamic injunctions, the Ulema believed that killing and injuring the police officials, road blockades, violence and disruption of normal life in… Continue reading Ulema denounce violent TLP protests as inhumane, un-Islamic

Panahgahs offer ‘festive’ Iftar to daily wagers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP):Over 100 Panahgahs, across the country, wore a festive look on the first day of holy month of Ramazan as hundreds of thousands fasting labourers and daily wage earners broke their fast irst Roza in an environment of compassion and sharing. The festive spirit was witnessed at half a dozen Panahgahs (Shelter… Continue reading Panahgahs offer ‘festive’ Iftar to daily wagers

Criminals involved in violence against police to be given exemplary punishment: Fawad

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said the criminals involved in violence against police and other institutions would be given an exemplary punishment. The state had never been blackmailed by such thugs and would never be, he said in a series of tweets. پورے ملک میں… Continue reading Criminals involved in violence against police to be given exemplary punishment: Fawad

Governor for uninterrupted power supply during Sehri and Iftari

KARACHI, Apr 14 (APP): Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Wednesday stressed upon the management of K-Electric to provide maximum relief from load-shedding to residential and commercial customers during Sehr and Iftar times. He said this while talking to a 3-member delegation led by CEO, K-Electric, Syed Moonis Abdullah at Governor House, according to a statement… Continue reading Governor for uninterrupted power supply during Sehri and Iftari

Zartaj plants sapling at Pakistan Boys Scout Association HQs

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Wednesday planted a tree sapling here at the Pakistan Boys Scout Association Headquarters (HQs) as part of the spring plantation drive launched under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Plantation (10BTTP) project . The minister welcomed the start of the holy month of Ramazan… Continue reading Zartaj plants sapling at Pakistan Boys Scout Association HQs

PM’s vision of 5 mln houses being materialized: CM

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LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of five million houses was being materialized as the laying of foundationstone of the LDA City Housing Project was an important step towards the realisation of this commitment. This was stated by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar while addressing the ceremony of the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading PM’s vision of 5 mln houses being materialized: CM

Zaidi vows to ensure transparency in all maritime institutions

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi Wednesday vowed to ensure transparency across the board in all departments and institutions of Maritime Affairs, as per Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visions. The minister stated this while chairing a meeting here in Islamabad to address corruption and irregularities at Karachi Port Trust (KPT),… Continue reading Zaidi vows to ensure transparency in all maritime institutions

Society cannot survive without rule of law: PM

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SARGODHA April 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said that a society could not survive without rule of law and when the powerful and corrupt elite was held accountable for its misdeeds. In a media talk here after laying foundation stone of low-cost housing units under Naya Pakistan Housing Programme, the prime minister linked… Continue reading Society cannot survive without rule of law: PM

PNS NASR returns home port after successful completion of humanitarian assistance mission

KARACHI, Apr 14 (APP): Pakistan Navy Ship NASR arrived at Karachi Port after completing three months long successful Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Mission to African countries. During the deployment to African continent, PNS NASR delivered 1000 tons of rice as gift from people of Pakistan at Djibouti, Sudan, Benin and Niger, said a… Continue reading PNS NASR returns home port after successful completion of humanitarian assistance mission

NCRC concerned over sugar beverages for children

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC ) has organized the meeting with parliamentarians on health harms of Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) among adolescents and children in the country. According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, the advocacy meeting was attended by the Honourable Maj Gen (Rtd) Masud… Continue reading NCRC concerned over sugar beverages for children

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