ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): The national tally on Monday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 31,983 with 1,037 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,260 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Fifty nine corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 55 of them were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 59 lives, infects 1,037 more people
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Railways ministry retrieves 439.8 acres land from private individuals
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): Pakistan Railways has retrieved around 439.8 acres precious land worth billion of rupees from private individuals under its anti-encroachment operation across the country from 2018 to till date. “The encroachment operation has been launched with the assistance of railway police and district administrations,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told… Continue reading Railways ministry retrieves 439.8 acres land from private individuals
Fehmida asks Sindh govt to disclose details of utilizing Rs.360 bln provided by Center
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP):Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination, Dr Fehmida Mirza on Monday asked the Sindh government to disclose details of utilizing funds of Rs.360 billion provided by federal government. After the 18th Amendment, the provincial governments were responsible to transfer the powers to low level, she stated in an interview with a private television… Continue reading Fehmida asks Sindh govt to disclose details of utilizing Rs.360 bln provided by Center
Pakistan condoles over deaths by floods after glacier-burst in Uttarakhand
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday expressed its condolences over the loss of lives caused by the flash floods following a glacier burst in Uttarakhand state of India. Around 150 laborers working on a power project went missing after a portion of Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Tapovan area of Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s… Continue reading Pakistan condoles over deaths by floods after glacier-burst in Uttarakhand
Govt desires to ensure transparency in Senate elections: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday said the government wanted to ensure transparency in the Senate elections but opposition was not supporting in that regard. Talking to a private news channel, he said the opposition parties had no democracy in their ranks. Replying to a question,… Continue reading Govt desires to ensure transparency in Senate elections: Shibli Faraz
Grievance cell setup to resolve non-Muslim’s complaints: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): A grievance cell has been set up in the office of Special Aide to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi to resolve legitimate complaints of non-Muslims. Addressing a ceremony in a Church in Islamabad here on Sunday, Ashrafi, who is also Chairman Pakistan Ulema… Continue reading Grievance cell setup to resolve non-Muslim’s complaints: Ashrafi
Fawad condemns Sindh govt measures taken against opposition leader
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday said that the measures taken by the Sindh government against the opposition leader are highly reprehensible. In a tweet, the federal minister stated that such measures only taken as revenge will increase the bitterness. He said that the law has been… Continue reading Fawad condemns Sindh govt measures taken against opposition leader
Incentives for industry to boost economy bearing fruits
Anjum Ala Rana ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): In the modern world, industry in any country provides a foundation for economic growth and well being of people. The states and the government always desire vibrant industry to avoid recessions and stand firm even during odd times. For, this goal they put in all out efforts that… Continue reading Incentives for industry to boost economy bearing fruits
UNMT’s report vindicates Pakistan’s position on threats posed by Afghanistan-based terror groups: FO
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday expressing firm resolve to fight terrorism said the report of UN Analytical and Monitoring Team (UNMT) vindicated the country’s longstanding position on threats posed by terrorist groups in Afghanistan. Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri in responce to media queries on release of the 27th UNMT report mentioned… Continue reading UNMT’s report vindicates Pakistan’s position on threats posed by Afghanistan-based terror groups: FO
India conspiring against Pakistan in Afghanistan: Dr Moeed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf on Sunday said India was conspiring against Pakistan in Afghanistan whereas Pakistan wanted peace in the region. Pakistan believed in and abides by international law and it’s goal was peace on the borders and in the region, the… Continue reading India conspiring against Pakistan in Afghanistan: Dr Moeed
KP CM directs facilitation of legal crush plants, riverbed mining
PESHAWAR, Feb 07 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has directed all concerned authorities to start one-window service for issuance of licenses and no objection certificates (NOCs) to facilitate those who intend to install power crush plants and carry out river bed mining in a legal manner. He issued these directives while chairing a… Continue reading KP CM directs facilitation of legal crush plants, riverbed mining
190 countries unanimously declare Kashmir siege most prolonged lockdown of 2 decades
LAHORE, Feb 07 (APP): Over 190 countries across the globe have unanimously declared the inhuman blockade and restrictions, imposed in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years “the most escalated and prolonged lockdown” in the past two decades, said a press release issued here on Sunday. Prior to the observance of… Continue reading 190 countries unanimously declare Kashmir siege most prolonged lockdown of 2 decades
First rain spell of February likely in third week: Spokesman PMD
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Spokesman Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday said the first rain spell of the current month (February) would likely to occur in third week of the month starting from February 21. Talking to APP, he said the rain spell would likely to occur in few areas of Punjab, Balochistan and southern… Continue reading First rain spell of February likely in third week: Spokesman PMD
Three-day Kashmir Cultural Exhibition concludes at Lok Mela
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): A three-day Kashmir Cultural Exhibition came to a colourful conclusion at the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa). The festival pulled a big crowd and featured Kashmiti artisans-at-work exhibition, Kashmir cultural pavilions, folkloric song and dance performances, cultural evenings, craft bazaar, stalls of different art works and organizations… Continue reading Three-day Kashmir Cultural Exhibition concludes at Lok Mela
Newly inaugurated nature reserves to boost adventure, historic, heritage tourism in Chakwal: Amin
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has said that the newly notified nature reserves would help boost adventure, historic and heritage tourism in the area along with generating green jobs and business opportunities for locals under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami. Talking to APP with… Continue reading Newly inaugurated nature reserves to boost adventure, historic, heritage tourism in Chakwal: Amin
Pakistan’s dossier an eye opener; highlights Indian state-sponsored terrorism: Dr Moeed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf has said that the EU DisinfoLab report and Pakistan’s dossier highlighting the Indian. state-sponsored terrorism on its soil were eye opening evidence for the world. India had failed to crush the Kashmiris’ freedom struggle post revocation of the… Continue reading Pakistan’s dossier an eye opener; highlights Indian state-sponsored terrorism: Dr Moeed
COVID-19 claims 53 lives, infects 1,346 more people
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): The national tally on Sunday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 32,265 with 1,346 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,542 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Fifty Three corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 44 of them were under treatment in… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 53 lives, infects 1,346 more people
CDA starts COVID-19 vaccination
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started vaccination of health care staff of the authority against COVID-19. The vaccination process was being carried out at the CDA Hospital and in the first phase, the hospital staff and employees of the Directorate of Health Services were being vaccinated. The doze of vaccination… Continue reading CDA starts COVID-19 vaccination
Interfaith harmony imperative for better social, prosperous society: EU Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Sunday said in the modern era, promoting interfaith harmony among different nations and religions was more imperative and a way forward for a better social and prosperous society. The EU was celebrating the World Interfaith Harmony Week with an aim to found all possible… Continue reading Interfaith harmony imperative for better social, prosperous society: EU Envoy
7500 poor families own home now courtesy PM’s low-income housing initiative
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative of low-income house financing is coming to fruition as Rs 3.35 billion have been disbursed for construction of 7572 units across the country. Under the Prime Minister’s vision to support low income group to build their own houses, the government had allocated Rs 5 billion. The… Continue reading 7500 poor families own home now courtesy PM’s low-income housing initiative
