Govt committed to Balochistan’s socio-economic development: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Tuesday said the federal government was committed to socio-economic development of Balochistan in order to bring its dwellers’ life standard at par with other provinces. He was speaking to Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, who called on him here, said a news release. The… Continue reading Govt committed to Balochistan’s socio-economic development: NA Speaker

Federal Capital records 159 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the Federal Capital with 159 new reported during the last 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Tuesday. According to an NCOC official, as many as 140 cases were reported on Monday and 212 on Sunday. He said so far total 36,416… Continue reading Federal Capital records 159 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

WB all praise for effective operations of Tarbela 4th extension project

LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP):The World Bank is all praise for successful implementation and effective operation of the 1410-MW Tarbela 4th extension hydropower project, completed in 2018 in a phased manner. This has been acknowledged in the World Bank implementation support mission aide memoire, recently shared with the Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Energy –… Continue reading WB all praise for effective operations of Tarbela 4th extension project

Govt utilizing all available resources for progress of local industry: Governor

CHICHAWATNI, Dec 22 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Tuesday the PTI government was utilizing all available resources for the progress of local industry, due to which, the textile and auto industries were functioning smoothly to their capacity. Talking to a delegation of businessmen led by former president of SCCI (Sahiwal Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading Govt utilizing all available resources for progress of local industry: Governor

CM asks people to follow COVID-19 SOPs

LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has appealed to citizens to follow the COVID-19 standard operation procedures (SOPs) and avoid going to populous areas as the observance of necessary precautionary measures was the best way to deal with the virus. In a statement issued here on Tuesday, he said that he had… Continue reading CM asks people to follow COVID-19 SOPs

Indian troops martyr 50-year old woman, injure three along LoC: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Dec 22 (APP):Indian Army troops on Tuesday resorted to unprovoked fire along the line of control (LoC) deliberately targeting civilian population and martyred a 50-year old woman and injured three innocent civilians. The Indian troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation in Hotspring and Jandrot Sectors along the LoC deliberately targeting civil population with Mortars and… Continue reading Indian troops martyr 50-year old woman, injure three along LoC: ISPR

Speaker KP Assembly calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Mushtaq Ahmad Ali called on Prime Minister here on Tuesday. Political situation in the province and development projects in the constituencies of assembly members were discussed in the meeting.

‘Ten Billion Tree Honey’ initiative to encourage honey production: SAPM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said ‘Ten billion Tree Honey ‘ initiative would encourage the production of honey in the country. In a message, he said there were exotic varieties of Honey in the country including wild olive, Rubinia, Shesham etc. “There were about 10,000 beekeepers… Continue reading ‘Ten Billion Tree Honey’ initiative to encourage honey production: SAPM

Islamabad police to get more smart cars for patrolling

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Islamabad police is going to plan for more state-of the-art patrol cars soon to help curb crime in the federal capital. These cars would include cameras, megaphones, search lights, first-aid kits as well other latest equipment, said police sources here on Tuesday. They said that Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid showed… Continue reading Islamabad police to get more smart cars for patrolling

Radio Schools help to continue regular education during COVID-19

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The initiative of the government to broadcast educational programs through radio will ensure educational activities on regular basis, especially during closure of schools due to COVID-19. The initiative will also benefit students who don’t have the facility of television at home or cannot attend online classes or take benefit from Teleschool,… Continue reading Radio Schools help to continue regular education during COVID-19

Pakistan issues visas to 47 Indian Hindu pilgrims intending to visit Katas Raj, Shandani Darbar

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Pakistan has issued visas to two groups of 47 Indian Hindu pilgrims during December intending to visit Katas Raj temples in Chakwal and Shandani Darbar in Sukkur, High Commission in New Delhi said Tuesday. The pilgrims will visit Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas or complex of Katas… Continue reading Pakistan issues visas to 47 Indian Hindu pilgrims intending to visit Katas Raj, Shandani Darbar

President pays tribute to martyred soldier

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday telephoned the family members of the soldier Lans Naik Muhammad Iqbal, who was martyed in Awaran area of Balochistan. The President paid tribute to the martyred soldier and prayed to Almighty Allah to bless his soul with an elevated place in heavens. He also prayed… Continue reading President pays tribute to martyred soldier

Opposition not to tender resignations, hold long march: Fawad

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday claimed that politics was back to normal in the country and opposition would not hold long march or give resignations. In a tweet, the federal minister said, “Neither there will be any long march, nor resignations from opposition parties’ members.… Continue reading Opposition not to tender resignations, hold long march: Fawad

1,704 new Coronavirus cases reported; 82 deaths in past 24 hours

1,704 new Coronavirus cases reported; 82 deaths in past 24 hours

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Tuesday reached 40,261 with 1,704 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,852 people recovered from the Coronavirus during the last 24 hours. Eighty- two corona patients, 71 of whom were under treatment in hospital and 11 in… Continue reading 1,704 new Coronavirus cases reported; 82 deaths in past 24 hours

Chinese Military Aviation Technology capable to meet modern warfare challenges: Air Chief

Chinese Military Aviation Technology capable to meet modern warfare challenges: Air Chief

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Mujhahid Anwar Khan Tuesday said Chinese Military Aviation Technology was at par with contemporary requirements and had full capacity to meet the challenges of modern warfare. He was expressing his views after flying an air superiority sortie in a… Continue reading Chinese Military Aviation Technology capable to meet modern warfare challenges: Air Chief

New FPSC Chairman sworn-in

New FPSC Chairman sworn-in

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The newly-appointed Chairman of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Zahid Saeed took oath of his office here on Tuesday. President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath to the Chairman FPSC at an oath-taking ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Zahid Saeed, retired grade-22 officer, has served on several senior positions including as… Continue reading New FPSC Chairman sworn-in

PM chairs cabinet meeting, approves agenda items

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Federal Cabinet, which considered a number of important agenda items and granted approval to many of them. According to a press release of the PM Office Media Wing, the cabinet approved further application of Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance Act 1952) on all… Continue reading PM chairs cabinet meeting, approves agenda items

President seeks media’s role in mass awareness on rights of disabled

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday terming the welfare of persons with disabilities a ‘major challenge’ said all sections of society needed to work at their ends for the facilitation of special people. The President in his letter addressed to the media organizations called for the need of creating mass awareness… Continue reading President seeks media’s role in mass awareness on rights of disabled

PM approves setting up of Drone Regulatory Authority

Govt decides to form Drone Regulatory Authority

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The federal government on Tuesday decided to set up a Drone Regulatory Authority for effective use of drones – aerial unmanned vehicle technology in various fields. The decision was taken in a high-level briefing of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding formulation… Continue reading PM approves setting up of Drone Regulatory Authority

“Remarkable turnaround” of economy despite pandemic: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan’s economy was making a “remarkable turnaround’ with November showing a current account surplus of $447 million. “MashaAllah, despite COVID-19, great news on economy – remarkable turnaround,” the Prime Minister said in a tweet. MashaAllah despite Covid 19 great news on economy – remarkable… Continue reading “Remarkable turnaround” of economy despite pandemic: PM

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