ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said the people of Pakistan and Kashmir would mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day in a befitting manner across the country and the globe on Friday. Addressing a news conference here along with Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur,… Continue reading Kashmir Solidarity Day to be marked in befitting manner: Shibli
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Photo exhibition to highlight Kashmir’s plight held in London
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): The High Commission of Pakistan in London Thursday organized photo exhibition titled “Kashmir: India’s Crimes Against Humanity in Pictures” to highlight catastrophic condition of Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The exhibition was organized in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed on February 5, every year, said… Continue reading Photo exhibition to highlight Kashmir’s plight held in London
Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Kashmiris: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, Feb 04 (APP):Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said that Pakistanis were standing with people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) until they get their legitimate right to self-determination. Addressing a press conference here, she said that from 1989 till now more than 95,741… Continue reading Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Kashmiris: Dr Firdous
FPSC Amendment Bill 2020 to bring more transparency in competitive exams: Senator Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat met under the Chairmanship of Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood here at the Parliament House on Thursday. The Senate body reviewed in detail the Federal Public Service Commission Amendment Bill 2020 which was introduced by Senator Faisal Javed. Senator Faisal Javed said the bill will bring… Continue reading FPSC Amendment Bill 2020 to bring more transparency in competitive exams: Senator Faisal Javed
895 cases registered against land mafia; 41 properties retrieved in Punjab: PM told
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday was told that 895 cases had been registered against the land mafia in Punjab and 41 illegally occupied properties recovered. The prime minister was chairing the weekly meeting on housing, construction and development. Inspector General of Punjab Police Inami Ghani briefing the PM about the ongoing action… Continue reading 895 cases registered against land mafia; 41 properties retrieved in Punjab: PM told
Kashmiris’ indigenous movement for freedom destined to succeed: Parliamentarians
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):Reiterating firm commitment and support to the indigenous struggle of Kashmiris for their legitimate right to self-determination, parliamentarians from both treasury and opposition benches Thursday said the vibrant movement of people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was destined to succeed. They said brutal Indian forces were committing massive human… Continue reading Kashmiris’ indigenous movement for freedom destined to succeed: Parliamentarians
February 5 is a day to pay homage to unwavering commitment of Kashmiris to achieve right of self-determination
GILGIT, Feb 04 (APP): On the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid in his special message said that February 5 is a day to pay homage to the unwavering commitment of Kashmiris to achieve the right of self-determination. He said that the people of Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan make it clear to… Continue reading February 5 is a day to pay homage to unwavering commitment of Kashmiris to achieve right of self-determination
Sindh govt backing influential electricity thieves: Omar Ayub
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP):Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan on Thursday alleged that the Sindh government was backing the certain influential people in electricity theft activities in the province. Answering a question in the National Assembly, the minister said the Sindh government not only supported some influential people involved in power theft but also… Continue reading Sindh govt backing influential electricity thieves: Omar Ayub
AJK President, PM vows to continue moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiri brethren
MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 04 (APP): President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan has said that Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 was the identity of strong bonds between Pakistani and Kashmiri people which was being observed form past decades with great zeal and fervor and it also Verily demonstrates the religious, cultural and social… Continue reading AJK President, PM vows to continue moral, political, diplomatic support to Kashmiri brethren
82,728 Roshan Digital Accounts opened abroad in five months; $436 million remitted, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Thursday told that with 82,728 Roshan Digital Accounts opened so far in 97 countries of different continents by the overseas Pakistanis, an amount of $436 million had been remitted and paid under the facility. He was further informed that as 600 to 700 accounts were being… Continue reading 82,728 Roshan Digital Accounts opened abroad in five months; $436 million remitted, PM told
People of Kashmir, region deserve peace: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Feb 04 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Jawed Bajwa Thursday said the people of Kashmir and the region deserved peace. The COAS made these remarks during his address to the officers of Lahore Garrison, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release. The Army Chief’s address to the officers… Continue reading People of Kashmir, region deserve peace: COAS
AJK PM pays tribute to IIOJ&K people for unprecedented struggle
MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 04 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan on Thursday said that unprecedented solidarity with Kashmiri people by the Pakistani and Kashmir living across the globe is a tribute to the determination and velor of people struggling for the achievement of their fundamental right to self determination. In… Continue reading AJK PM pays tribute to IIOJ&K people for unprecedented struggle
Opposition main hurdle in progress, prosperity of country: Ch Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said that the opposition in form of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was the main hurdle in progress and prosperity of the country. Speaking in the National Assembly on 26th Constitutional Amendment, the minister said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had put its case… Continue reading Opposition main hurdle in progress, prosperity of country: Ch Fawad
Modi trying to engineer demographic change in IOJK: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to Japan Imtiaz Ahmed Thursday said that the Modi administration is trying to engineer a demographic change in Indian Occupied Jammu Kashmir (IOJK) by issuing around 1 million domiciles certificates non-Kashmiris. “Issuing of domiciles to non-Kashmiris was a grave violation of the UN Charter, UNSC resolutions and the 4th Geneva… Continue reading Modi trying to engineer demographic change in IOJK: Ambassador
Pakistan will not allow world to forget Kashmir: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday while reiterating Pakistan’s firm stance of political, diplomatic and moral support for the people of IIOJK, resolved that the country would not allow the international community forget the Kashmir dispute. Addressing a seminar “Pakistan Stands with Kashmir”, the president said the world community must play a role… Continue reading Pakistan will not allow world to forget Kashmir: President
Eight million Kashmiri under siege in IIOJK: Ali Haider Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Thursday said that eight million Kashmiris were under siege in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) since 5th August, 2019. In a video message in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day to be observed on Friday, he said that Indian forces had… Continue reading Eight million Kashmiri under siege in IIOJK: Ali Haider Zaidi
Assets case: Court extends Kh Asif’s judicial remand till Feb 18
LAHORE, Feb 04 (APP): An accountability court on Thursday extended judicial remand of Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khwaja Muhammad Asif till Feb 18 in assets beyond means case. Accountability Court Judge Syed Jawadul Hassan conducted the proceedings, wherein the jail authorities produced Khwaja Muhammad Asif on expiry of his judicial remand term.… Continue reading Assets case: Court extends Kh Asif’s judicial remand till Feb 18
Girl Guides can play important role in nation-building: First Lady
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):First Lady Samina Alvi Thursday said Pakistan Girl Guides Association could play a significant role in nation-building by rendering positive contribution towards reformation of society. The First Lady, who took oath as the Chief Girl Guide on the occasion, pledged to lead the movement entrusted by the Father of Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad… Continue reading Girl Guides can play important role in nation-building: First Lady
Fawad terms new LG system as game changer
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said that the new local government system approved by the Prime Minister Imran Khan in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is going to be a game changer. In a tweet, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said the elected chairman or mayor of the entire district… Continue reading Fawad terms new LG system as game changer
Kashmir Solidarity Day – Special Song
Poet: Jawad Iqbal Singers: Surraiya Khanum, Ammar Baig, Maria Mir