ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): House Business Advisory Committee (HBAC) of the Senate met on Friday with Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in the Chair and discussed in detail legislative business to be transacted during the 306th Session of the Senate. Besides legislative business, the session would take up discussion on current situation of important national… Continue reading Senate session to continue for two weeks
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Government utilizing all resources to introduce smart technology in all sectors: Fawad Ch
RAWALPINDI, Jan 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Hussain Chaudhry on Friday said that the Federal and provincial governments were committed to utilize all available resources to introduce smart technologies related to agriculture and other sectors. He said this at a ceremony held here to lay the foundation stone of National Center… Continue reading Government utilizing all resources to introduce smart technology in all sectors: Fawad Ch
JUI-N leader pushes NAB to probe assets of JUI-F’s ex-ministers
QUETTA, Jan 21 (APP): Calling all parties in Pakistan Democratic Movement “looters”, Senior Vice President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Nazriati) Maulana Abdul Qadir Luni urged NAB to probe the assets of JUI-F’s former ministers from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Luni, who heads a dissident group of JUI-F, said in a press conference here, that the assets… Continue reading JUI-N leader pushes NAB to probe assets of JUI-F’s ex-ministers
Govt will use all options to identify elements behind Broadsheet scandal:Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), government would make all possible efforts to identify the elements behind the Broadsheet scandal. “No stone would leave unturned to find the real culprits behind Broadsheet, ” he stated while talking to a… Continue reading Govt will use all options to identify elements behind Broadsheet scandal:Shibli
Food Security Dashboard to monitor consumption, availability of basic commodities, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran khan was on Thursday told that after technical completion of the Food Security Dashboard prepared in cooperation with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has been handed over to the Ministry of Food Security. He was presiding over the weekly meetings of the priority sectors including Agriculture, Economic… Continue reading Food Security Dashboard to monitor consumption, availability of basic commodities, PM told
PM’s vision of Riasat-e-Madina meant to end exploitative system, ensure equality
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday said the objective behind Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of Riasat-e-Madina was to get rid of an exploitative system and establish a society based on principles of equality. The president, addressing a prize distribution ceremony of 15th Annual Quran Memorization Competition, said prior to the establishment… Continue reading PM’s vision of Riasat-e-Madina meant to end exploitative system, ensure equality
CDA, KORT signed MoU to make Islamabad friendly for disabled
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) at Parliament House here on Thursday to make Islamabad friendly for disabled. The MoU was signed by Chairman KORT and Director General CDA. Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser after witnessing the signing of… Continue reading CDA, KORT signed MoU to make Islamabad friendly for disabled
Construction projects worth Rs. 660 billion to start during current year, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was told on Thursday that the construction projects worth Rs 660 billion would start in the country during the current year. He was presiding over the weekly meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Housing, Construction and Development (NCCHCD). The prime minister was also briefed in detail… Continue reading Construction projects worth Rs. 660 billion to start during current year, PM told
Opposition using all forums to pressurise NAB: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Terming the decision to summon National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman by National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting as ridiculous, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday said that the opposition was utilizing all available platforms to pressurise the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Talking to media persons… Continue reading Opposition using all forums to pressurise NAB: Shibli
COAS lauds ISI’s tireless efforts; satisfied over professional preparedness
RAWALPINDI, Jan 21 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday appreciated the tireless efforts of ISI for national security and expressed his satisfaction over professional preparedness. The Army Chief visited Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Headquarters where Director General ISI Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid received the COAS, said a brief Inter Services… Continue reading COAS lauds ISI’s tireless efforts; satisfied over professional preparedness
Asad terms PTI govt performance outstanding, marvelous
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar on Thursday said the performance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was outstanding and marvelous as the macro-economic indicators were heading into right direction. Due to prudent policies of the incumbent government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the national… Continue reading Asad terms PTI govt performance outstanding, marvelous
PTI govt to utilize all available resources to bring Nawaz back: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), government would utilize all available resources to bring Nawaz Sharif back to Pakistan. The ruling party would avail all options for ensuring presence of the former prime minister, he stated in an interview with… Continue reading PTI govt to utilize all available resources to bring Nawaz back: Fawad
Minister for Maritime Affairs calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. During the meeting, political situation in the country was discussed in detail, a press release issued by the PM Media Office here said. The minister for Maritime Affairs apprised the prime minister of Pak-China Joint Venture.… Continue reading Minister for Maritime Affairs calls on PM
Justice (Retd) Sheikh Azmat Saeed to head the Broadsheet inquiry committee: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz Thursday said Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, the retire judge of Supreme Court, had been appointed chairman of the inquiry committee constituted earlier to investigate the Broadsheet matter and determine the responsibility. براڈ شیٹ معاملہ پر انکوائری کمیٹی کے سربراہ جسٹس (ر) عظمت سعید شیخ… Continue reading Justice (Retd) Sheikh Azmat Saeed to head the Broadsheet inquiry committee: Shibli
Pakistan firmly believes in ACD’s founding values; committed to Vision 2030, Ankara Declaration: FM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi while welcoming the establishment of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Permanent Secretariat in Kuwait on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s firm belief in ACD’s founding values and its commitment to ACD’s Vision 2030 and the Ankara Declaration. The Foreign Minister expressed these views while representing Pakistan at the… Continue reading Pakistan firmly believes in ACD’s founding values; committed to Vision 2030, Ankara Declaration: FM
PM launches online system for succession certificates within 15 days
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday launched the online system for issuance of letters of administration and succession certificates within 15-day period, saying the step would greatly facilitate the local citizens and overseas Pakistanis. Addressing the launch ceremony here, the prime minister said the main objective of digitalization of inheritance system… Continue reading PM launches online system for succession certificates within 15 days
Macro-economic indicators showing accelerated growth: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar on Thursday said that for the first time in a decade or more, the accelerated growth was being witnessed in major macro-economic indicators including current account deficit, large scale manufacturing industry and exports. “Exports of the country in December 2020 witnessed a… Continue reading Macro-economic indicators showing accelerated growth: Asad Umar
Govt pays Rs 473 bln subsidy to power sector during last year
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub on Thursday said the government had paid Rs 473 billion subsidy to power sector during last year despite economic crunch. Addressing a press conference accompanied by Minster for Planning and Development Asad Umer and Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Power Tabish Gohar, he said… Continue reading Govt pays Rs 473 bln subsidy to power sector during last year
Nepalese K-2 expedition meets President
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday congratulating the 10-member Nepalese expedition on scaling K-2 in harsh winter conditions said the remarkable achievement would project Pakistan’s soft image and tourism in the country. In a meeting with the Nepalese delegation here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President appreciated the courage and strength of… Continue reading Nepalese K-2 expedition meets President
Murad Saeed urges opposition to avoid becoming stooge of anti state lobbies
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Thursday said that opposition parties were playing in the hands of anti state lobbies, urging them to avoid becoming stooge of such elements for the interest of the country. “The opposition parties are playing as puppets in hands of such elements which… Continue reading Murad Saeed urges opposition to avoid becoming stooge of anti state lobbies
