ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The national tally on Saturday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 21,554 with 1,315 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,013 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Thirty three corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 32 of them were under treatment in hospital… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 33 lives, infects 1,315 more people
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Govt. encouraging indigenous production of mobile phones: Amin ul Haque
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin ul Haque has said that the government is encouraging the cellular companies to manufacture and assemble mobile phones in the country aimed at bringing down the increased prices of cell phones. “We want that our people can buy a good quality mobile phone from… Continue reading Govt. encouraging indigenous production of mobile phones: Amin ul Haque
Pakistan has always stood for peace: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said Pakistan always stood for peace and remained ready to move forward to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue. The Prime Minister congratulated the nation and saluted the armed forces on the second anniversary of the country’s response to India’s illegal, reckless military… Continue reading Pakistan has always stood for peace: PM
Pakistan HC in London to hold virtual Khuli Katchehri on March 2
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):High Commissioner for Pakistan in UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan would hold the next Virtual Khuli Katchehri on Tuesday (March 2) to listen to the suggestions/complaints of the community remotely by Zoom. Virtual Khuli Katchehri is an initiative of Prime Minister Imran Khan to redress the grievances of overseas Pakistanis. In view of… Continue reading Pakistan HC in London to hold virtual Khuli Katchehri on March 2
Pakistan Ambassador in Belgium urges Diaspora to benefit from Roshan Digital Account facility
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg, Zaheer A. Janjua on Friday appreciating the Pakistani community for record remittances to the country urged them to benefit from the Roshan Digital Account facility to transfer their funds to homeland. Ambassador Janjua expressed these views during the 2nd monthly Khuli Katchery he held… Continue reading Pakistan Ambassador in Belgium urges Diaspora to benefit from Roshan Digital Account facility
No change in Pakistan’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir dispute: FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Pakistan on Friday reiterating its desire for peaceful resolution of all outstanding disputes with India including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute emphatically stated that there was no change in its principled position. “Pakistan has always maintained that we want peaceful resolution of all outstanding disputes, including the internationally recognized dispute of Jammu… Continue reading No change in Pakistan’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir dispute: FO Spokesperson
Shibli criticizes Maryam, Bilawal for having zero credibility in politics
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said that Maryam Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have zero credibility in politics. “So called leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-N and Pakistan Peoples Party, have no political background while Imran Khan holds a long struggle in politics of Pakistan.” said the… Continue reading Shibli criticizes Maryam, Bilawal for having zero credibility in politics
ECP restores membership of one NA, two PA members
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday restored the membership of one member National Assembly (NA) and two members Provincial Assembly (PA) Punjab on submitting the statement of assets and liabilities for financial year 2019-20. According to an official of ECP, Makhdoom Zada Syed Basit Ahmed Sultan from NA-185 Muzaffargarh-V and two… Continue reading ECP restores membership of one NA, two PA members
Pakistan Embassy in Paris holds online Khuli Katchehri
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):A Khuli Katchehri was held at Pakistan Embassy in Paris on Friday and Charge d’Affaires, M. Amjad Aziz Qazi listened to the complaints of the members of Pakistani community in France and gave directions to officers concerned for redressal. The event, held online due to the Covid-19 restrictions, was attended by Pakistani… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy in Paris holds online Khuli Katchehri
Govt taking steps to strengthen country’s economy: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, Feb 26 (APP):Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday that overseas Pakistanis had been given lucrative investment opportunities for various projects as the role of private sector had been quite significant in the country’s economic uplift. Addressing a press conference here, she said that Prime Minister… Continue reading Govt taking steps to strengthen country’s economy: Dr Firdous
PAF releases “Sada-e-Pakistan” national song to tribute Operation Swift Retort
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) released a new national song Sada-e-Pakistan or Voice of Pakistan to pay tribute to the valiant Shaheens for giving a crushing response to Indian Air Force on February 27, 2019 for intruding the country’s sovereign territory. PAF Directorate General of Public Relations had launched the national song… Continue reading PAF releases “Sada-e-Pakistan” national song to tribute Operation Swift Retort
PAF to celebrate “Operation Swift Retort” anniversary as Surprise Day
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on the occasion of second anniversary of Operation Swift Retort will celebrate February 27 as Surprise Day to tribute valiant Shaheens’ for their brave defence of the motherland while retaliating to Indian Air Force violation of its sovereign territories on February 27, 2019. The celebration ceremony of Surprise… Continue reading PAF to celebrate “Operation Swift Retort” anniversary as Surprise Day
Ashrafi extends felicitations to PM for resolving Sri Lankan Muslim’s problems
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Friday extended his felicitations to Prime Minister Imran Khan for seeking permission of burial of Muslim’s dead bodies in Sri Lanka. Addressing Friday congregation at Grand Jamia Bahria Town, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, who is… Continue reading Ashrafi extends felicitations to PM for resolving Sri Lankan Muslim’s problems
Balochistan govt enacts significant legislation to provide enabling environment to women
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):The Balochistan government has enacted significant legislation to punish the culprits of harassing women and domestic violence aiming to provide enabling environment to women workers to contribute in national economy in smooth manner, an official of Balochistan government said. Talking to APP, he said a number of laws had already been passed… Continue reading Balochistan govt enacts significant legislation to provide enabling environment to women
One Window Ehsaas operations opening soon: Dr. Nishtar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday convened a final consultative meeting with all four executing agencies of Ehsaas to discuss the policy and roll out plan for the forthcoming One Window Ehsaas operations. The meeting was held at the Poverty Alleviation and… Continue reading One Window Ehsaas operations opening soon: Dr. Nishtar
Zartaj appeals to join hands with government to eliminate polythene bags
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change, Zartaj Gul Wazir on Friday called upon educational institutes and business community to join the government’s efforts to eliminate polythene bags in the country, which harm environment and the public health in many ways. “As long as people are not sensitized and warned of negative impacts… Continue reading Zartaj appeals to join hands with government to eliminate polythene bags
Pakistan offers Iraq assistance in technical, human resource development
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said Pakistan could help Iraq in the development of its infrastructure by providing technical assistance and human resource. The president made the offer in a meeting with a visiting Iraqi defence delegation led by Minister of Defence of Iraq Juma Enad Saadoon, here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.… Continue reading Pakistan offers Iraq assistance in technical, human resource development
AJK President calls for extra preparedness to respond Corona-like deadly virus in future
MIRPUR (AJK): Feb 26 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President, Sardar Masood Khan has said that Azad Jammu & Kashmir fared well in their fight against COVID-19 as confirmed corona virus cases were still low and the overall recovery rate stood high in the region. The President expressed these views while addressing as the chief… Continue reading AJK President calls for extra preparedness to respond Corona-like deadly virus in future
Asad Umar to visit Hyderabad on Saturday
KARACHI, Feb 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar will visit different districts of the Sindh province including Hyderabad on February 27. He is scheduled to visit districts Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar and Tando Mohammed Khan.
President appoints Dr Arshad Saleem Bhatti as Rector Virtual University
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):President Arif Alvi on Friday appointed Dr Arshad Saleem Bhatti as Rector of Virtual University. The President conducted detailed interviews of the three candidates in the panel proposed by the university’s Board of Governors, the President House said. The panel also included Dr Nasir Mahmood and Dr Muhammad Bilal Khan. “On recommendations… Continue reading President appoints Dr Arshad Saleem Bhatti as Rector Virtual University
