LAHORE, Mar 31 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday said that indiscriminate action against the land grabbers would continue till retrieving every inch of the state land from squatters. While giving details during a presser at his office, the CM said 155,000 acres of land had been retrieved in different parts of… Continue reading CM reiterates resolve to continue action against land grabbers
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Kashmir Committee passes resolution to eulogies PM Imran Khan’s services for Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): The Kashmir Committee Wednesday passed a resolution to welcome the commitment shown by Prime Minister Imran Khan for linking the resolution of Kashmir dispute with regional peace and stability. The committee met under the chair of its Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi and passed the resolution. The resolution acknowledged the role played… Continue reading Kashmir Committee passes resolution to eulogies PM Imran Khan’s services for Kashmir
E-Kachehri held to answer queries of Ehsaas beneficiaries
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): The first-ever Ehsaas e-Kachehri Wednesday held at the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) head office in pursuance of the Prime Minister Imran Khan vision of resolving public issues. The purpose of this e-Kachehri was to provide direct answers to the queries of the beneficiaries of the Ehsaas Programme by the concerned… Continue reading E-Kachehri held to answer queries of Ehsaas beneficiaries
Combine efforts indispensable for resolution of country’s problems: Sanjrani
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Member of the National Assembly from Charsadda Malik Anwar Taj Wednesday called on Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani here at the Parliament House. The visiting member of the National Assembly, congratulated Sadiq Sanjrani on his re-election as chairman of the house of federation. Expressing his best wishes, Malik Anwar Taj hailed… Continue reading Combine efforts indispensable for resolution of country’s problems: Sanjrani
Bahrain Prince Salman calls PM, wishes him speedy recovery
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Wednesday in a phone call inquired after Prime Minister Imran Khan’s health and wished him a speedy recovery. The prime minister hoped that the brotherly ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Bahrain would continue to prosper and strengthen in the… Continue reading Bahrain Prince Salman calls PM, wishes him speedy recovery
FM Qureshi underlines huge potential for enhancing Pak-Tajik bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said immense opportunities existed between Pakistan and Tajikistan to further enhance bilateral trade ties and cooperation in multi-dimensional fields. He called on Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon at the Presidential Palace in Dushanbe, a press release said. The foreign minister expressed that top leadership of… Continue reading FM Qureshi underlines huge potential for enhancing Pak-Tajik bilateral trade
2,698 new coronavirus cases reported in Punjab
LAHORE, Mar 31 (APP): As many as 2,698 cases of coronavirus were reported in Punjab on Wednesday while the pandemic claimed 46 precious lives in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 6,363 in the province so far. According to the data, shared by a spokesperson for the Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare… Continue reading 2,698 new coronavirus cases reported in Punjab
Accountability court again summons Sindh CM on April 19
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): An accountability Court (AC) of Islamabad on Wednesday again summoned Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and other accused in next hearing in a corruption reference pertaining to Nooriabad Power Plant. The court also directed the NAB to share copies of reference with the accused person named in the case.… Continue reading Accountability court again summons Sindh CM on April 19
No lockdown plan, mask-wearing drive being launched: Sh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Wednesday that a massive campaign was being launched to make sure mask-wearing at public places to stem the coronavirus’ spread. The minister said Prime Minister Imran Khan, chairing a meeting of National Coordination Committee on COVID-19 via video link, called for strict adherence… Continue reading No lockdown plan, mask-wearing drive being launched: Sh Rashid
Zartaj urges federal govt institutions to join war on polythene bags
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir has said that public awareness campaign regarding banning of the polythene bags, which was launched across the federal capital city has been now extended to the federal government organisations, where government employees are being made aware and encouraged to shun use of… Continue reading Zartaj urges federal govt institutions to join war on polythene bags
Police register 627 cases over corona SOPs violations
LAHORE, Mar 31 (APP): The Lahore police registered 627 cases in different areas of the city over violation of the corona-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) including not wearing of face-masks. The police registered 312 FIRs [first information reports] over violation of the corona-related SOPs, social distancing and commercial activities schedule whereas 315 FIRs were lodged… Continue reading Police register 627 cases over corona SOPs violations
Fawad terms adaption of new technologies by motorway police as big milestone
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said new drone based surveillance system on motorway and adaptation of latest technology by motorway police were big milestones to bring progress in the country. He was speaking at the launching event of ‘Drone Patrolling, Body Worn cameras and PSV Management… Continue reading Fawad terms adaption of new technologies by motorway police as big milestone
Govt encourages farmers to increase wheat production: Gandapur
PESHAWAR, Mar 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs, Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has said the government has encouraged farmers and agriculture growers to increase wheat production in southern districts of the province. He expressed these views during a day-long seminar at Arid Zone Research Center at Dera Ismail Khan, which… Continue reading Govt encourages farmers to increase wheat production: Gandapur
Introduction of modern technology to ensure better road surveillance
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed said on Wednesday that introduction of modern technology would prove a milestone in ensuring better traffic surveillance on motorways and highways. Speaking as chief gust at the launch of drone patrol, body won and PSV management system here, he said that in Pakistan… Continue reading Introduction of modern technology to ensure better road surveillance
Youth to be included in policy making process: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Wednesday said that the future of the country was linked with development of the youth therefore they must be included in the policy making process of the country. “The youth would be given chance to make policies of their own needs… Continue reading Youth to be included in policy making process: Asad Umar
Bahrain PM calls PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Wednesday in a phone call inquired after Prime Minister Imran Khan’s health and wished him a speedy recovery. The prime minister hoped that the brotherly ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Bahrain would continue to prosper and strengthen in the… Continue reading Bahrain PM calls PM Imran Khan
NAB’s anti-corruption strategy yielding results, 63 mega corruption cases concluded: Chairman NAB
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal Wednesday said that some 63 mega corruption cases have been brought to logical conclusion from out of a total of 179 such cases, as anti corruption strategy had started yielding results. Chairing a meeting, he said some 95 mega corruption cases are… Continue reading NAB’s anti-corruption strategy yielding results, 63 mega corruption cases concluded: Chairman NAB
FM lays wreath at Ismoil Somoni memorial in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), March 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday visited the Ismoil Somoni monument in Dushanbe to pay homage to Father of the Tajiks. The foreign minister laid a wreath at the memorial of Ismoil Somoni, the great Tajik ruler. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, Pakistan’s ambassador in Dushanbe Imran Haider and senior… Continue reading FM lays wreath at Ismoil Somoni memorial in Dushanbe
PM seeks ‘climate finance’ for Pakistan, other vulnerable states
ISLAMABAD, March 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called upon the major economies to pursue a holistic approach towards climate change and galvanize supportive finance for Pakistan and other vulnerable countries braving the climatic challenge. “We expect this to be a moment for the world’s major economies to come forward and galvanize supportive finance… Continue reading PM seeks ‘climate finance’ for Pakistan, other vulnerable states
COVID-19 claims 78 lives, infects 4,757 more people
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): The national tally on Wednesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded was 50,397 with 4,757 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,848 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Seventy-eight corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 73 of whom were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 78 lives, infects 4,757 more people
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
