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Chaudhry Sarwar’s diplomacy on Kashmir pays offs

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By Naeem Khan Niazi LAHORE, Jan 31 (APP):Kashmir is a litany of betrayal, subjugation, persecution and unfulfilled promises as the Muslims of Indian Occupied Kashmir have waited for decades to be free from Indian yoke after they were denied right to self-determination at the time of partition of Bharat in 1947. Pakistan has always provided… Continue reading Chaudhry Sarwar’s diplomacy on Kashmir pays offs

Pakistan extends COVID-19 SOPs for inbound flights till Feb 28

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has extended the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), introduced for all inbound flights to prevent the spread of fatal coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, till February 28. According to two separate notifications shared by the Aviation Division here on Sunday, the negative PCR test requirement for the… Continue reading Pakistan extends COVID-19 SOPs for inbound flights till Feb 28

Hajj dues to be received in three installments

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony would receive government scheme Hajj dues from intending pilgrims in three easy installments. According to official source, the aspirants would have to deposit all Hajj dues before balloting of government Hajj scheme. The road to Makkah project might be initiated from Karachi, Lahore… Continue reading Hajj dues to be received in three installments

CJP forms a larger, six regular benches for next week

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed has constituted a larger bench and five regular benches at the principal seat Islamabad and one bench at SC Lahore Registry to hear a number of important cases during the next week, starting from Monday. On Tuesday, a five-member larger bench headed by Chief… Continue reading CJP forms a larger, six regular benches for next week

Four panahgahs in capital get telehealth kiosks: Naseem ur Rehman

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Shelter Homes Naseem ur Rehman Sunday said telehealth kiosks were fully functional at four Panahgahs of the Federal Capital, providing free treatment to its dwellers with underlying conditions. He told APP that the initiative was taken by the shelter homes’ management in collaboration with EZ Shifa,… Continue reading Four panahgahs in capital get telehealth kiosks: Naseem ur Rehman

Govt giving sanctity to vote in Senate polls through open balloting: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar Sunday said the government was giving sanctity to vote in the upcoming Senate elections through show of hands or open balloting. It was a great chance for all the political parties to conduct the Senate polls through open voting to… Continue reading Govt giving sanctity to vote in Senate polls through open balloting: Dar

CPI, core inflation lower than time of PTI govt formation: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said the government’s efforts were coming to fruition as both the consumer price index and core inflation had touched lower than the time of government’s formation. “More good news on the economic front. Consumer price index & core inflation are both now lower than when our… Continue reading CPI, core inflation lower than time of PTI govt formation: PM

AJK PM calls for early implementation of UN resolutions to resolve Kashmir issue

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MIRPUR (AJK): Jan 31 (APP):Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan on Sunday appealed to the United Nations to take practical steps for implementation of the UN Security Council’s resolutions for settlement of Kashmir issue without further delay for emergence of durable and ever lasting peace in the region. In… Continue reading AJK PM calls for early implementation of UN resolutions to resolve Kashmir issue

Brand Pakistan to be unveiled soon for effective tourism promotion: PTDC

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Digital marketing holds promise for tourism promotion and that’s what exactly the present government is doing by rolling out an inclusive project “Brand Pakistan” in coming days to transform the country’s image by projecting its breath-taking tourist resorts at international level through online means. “The competent authority has given approval for… Continue reading Brand Pakistan to be unveiled soon for effective tourism promotion: PTDC

CDA starts upgradation work on three major parks

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated development and upgradation work on three major parks to provide better recreational facilities to the residents of the city. The upgradation work has been simultaneously started on the parks including Fatima Jinnah Park, Rose and Jasmine Garden, and Play Land. The CDA’s Director General… Continue reading CDA starts upgradation work on three major parks

Capital’s water issue worsening, citizens call for a solution

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Dwellers of other cities may compare and idealize life in the federal capital, but it’s the other way around for a vast majority here. From dawn to dusk, people living in series of F, G, I and some other sectors, rural areas and various colonies have a major problem to cope… Continue reading Capital’s water issue worsening, citizens call for a solution

FM Qureshi “saddened” over demise of Shahid Gondal

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday expressed sadness over the demise of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Shahid Gondal. Calling him a “selfless committed PTI worker”, the foreign minister said late Shahid Gondal stood by the party in challenging times. A member of Insaf Lawyers Forum, Shahid Gondal breathed his last on Saturday… Continue reading FM Qureshi “saddened” over demise of Shahid Gondal

PAF special aircraft leaves for Beijing to bring vaccine first tranche

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): A special plane of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has left for Beijing, China for transportation of first tranche of vaccine which would help initiate the national inoculation process. In a brief statement the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) informed that as per the National Vaccine Strategy on arrival of vaccine… Continue reading PAF special aircraft leaves for Beijing to bring vaccine first tranche

Prime minister “saddened” on passing of PTI leader Shahid Gondal

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday expressed sadness over the demise of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s leader Shahid Gondal. “Saddened to learn of Shahid Gondal’s passing… My condolences & prayers go to his family,” the prime minister said on Twitter. شاہد گوندل کی رحلت پر نہایت افسردہ ہوں۔ اناللہ واناالیہ راجعون۔ وہ ہمارے وفاشعار… Continue reading Prime minister “saddened” on passing of PTI leader Shahid Gondal

PDM’s artificial alliance rejected by masses, Open ballot in Senate election to end horse trading: Defence Minister

PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP): Defence Minister, Pervez Khattak on Saturday said that artificial alliance of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has been rejected by masses due to its negative and personal interest politics and will soon meet its logical end. He was addressing a public meeting at Manki Sharif in Nowshera district where noted political worker… Continue reading PDM’s artificial alliance rejected by masses, Open ballot in Senate election to end horse trading: Defence Minister

Russian Internal Affairs Minister congratulates Sheikh Rashid

Russian Internal Affairs Minister congratulates Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Minister for Internal Affairs of Russia , Vladimir Kolokolstev Saturday congratulated Sheikh Rashid Ahmed over assuming the charge as Minister for Interior. The Embassy of the Russian Federation presented its compliments to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and forwarded a congratulatory letter from Russian Minister of… Continue reading Russian Internal Affairs Minister congratulates Sheikh Rashid

Pakistan set to show up India HR abuses in IIOJK globally on Feb 5

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):  As people of Kashmir still brave killings, detentions, heavy military deployment, and communication blackout by India, Pakistan is again set to become the voice of the oppressed on February 5. In order to reiterate its support to the oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Pakistan will observe… Continue reading Pakistan set to show up India HR abuses in IIOJK globally on Feb 5

AJK health deptt urges people to adopt preventive measures of COVID-19

MIRPUR (AJK), Jan 30 (APP): People across Azad Jammu & Kashmir have been strictly advised by the Divisional Administration besides the state health authorities to continue strictly acting upon the preventive measures to avert the threat of rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in the State since past few days. The AJK government, at the… Continue reading AJK health deptt urges people to adopt preventive measures of COVID-19

Sharif family’s role in promoting massive corruption always prominent: Sarwar

RAWALPINDI, Jan 30 (APP): Minister for Aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan Saturday said the role of Sharif family in promoting corruption in the country always remained prominent and today they were also using tactics to mislead the people. Talking to media persons after inaugurating developments works at Chakri road, he said that leaders of PDM were… Continue reading Sharif family’s role in promoting massive corruption always prominent: Sarwar

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