KARACHI, Jan 29 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that with the support of the World Bank his government wants to work in human capital, poverty reduction, stunning, revenue mobilization and economic reform. Talking to the Country Director of World Bank Najy Benhassine here at CM House on Friday, said a… Continue reading CM Sindh discusses $3.25 bn on-going, new projects with World bank country chief
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Intelligentsia, academia input imperative for quality legislation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Friday said that intelligentsia and academia input was imperative for quality legislation. He said that legislation being the prime function of Parliament needs research and technical support especially at drafting stage. “Legislative drafting as an elective course in law schools will support the process of… Continue reading Intelligentsia, academia input imperative for quality legislation
Country going through a “historic battle” for rule of law: PM
SAHIWAL, Jan 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the country was going through a historic battle to establish rule of law and nab the plunderers who considered themselves above state law. “This is a historic battle for rule of law. These thieves consider themselves above law… They just accept the decisions in their… Continue reading Country going through a “historic battle” for rule of law: PM
Sahiwal emerging as another trade hub: CM
LAHORE, Jan 29 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday said that the fertile lands of Sahiwal region had rapidly emerged as another trade hub as it had great potential of becoming agro-based industries. This was stated by him while addressing a ceremony, held to inaugurate mega development projects in Sahiwal. Giving details… Continue reading Sahiwal emerging as another trade hub: CM
Mirpur earthquake affectees protests for early payment of compensatory relief
MIRPUR (AJK), Jan 29 (APP): A large number of people from various segments of local civil society staged protest demonstration in front of the Divisional Commissioner’s office in Mirpur Azad Jammu Kashmir on Friday to press the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government for early acceptance of their long standing demands including the early payment… Continue reading Mirpur earthquake affectees protests for early payment of compensatory relief
Bilquis Edhi declared ‘Person of the Decade’ along with Prof Yanghee Lee, Stephen Soldz
LAHORE, Jan 29 (APP): Pakistan’s towering philanthropist and humanitarian Bilquis Edhi has been declared the ‘Person of the Decade’, along with human rights rapporteur of the UN Prof. Yanghee Lee and the US ethicist Stephen Soldz. A spokesperson for the Edhi Foundation told APP that as per the domino effect verdict, announced on Friday by… Continue reading Bilquis Edhi declared ‘Person of the Decade’ along with Prof Yanghee Lee, Stephen Soldz
Pakistan to be made strong industrial, agro-based economy: PM
SAHIWAL, Jan 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the government was taking steps to ensure sustainable growth through industrial and agro-based economy. Addressing here at the ceremony of cheque distribution under Ehsaas programme and provision of tractors under Kamyab Jawan programme, the Prime Minister said the government was collaborating with China in… Continue reading Pakistan to be made strong industrial, agro-based economy: PM
PM directs strict action against land grabbers to stop exploitation of poor
SAHIWAL, Jan 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed strict action against the mafia involved in illegal occupation of land, so as to stop exploitation of the poor and weaker sections of society. The Prime Minister issued directives to the local administration to hold Open Kutchery (forums) every month for resolution of issues… Continue reading PM directs strict action against land grabbers to stop exploitation of poor
Public to express unity for oppressed Kashmiri brethren
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Human Rights Activist Noreen Raza on Friday said that people belonging to different strata of society would express solidarity with their oppressed Kashmiri brethren on ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ which is marked on February 5 every year. Talking to APP, she said in the federal capital one minute silence will be observed… Continue reading Public to express unity for oppressed Kashmiri brethren
‘Kamyab Kissan’ reflects PTI govt’s farmer-friendly policies.: Ch Sarwar
LAHORE, Jan 29 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said the “Kamyab Kissan” initiative is a reflection of farmer-friendly policies of the government in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. During a meeting with renowned industrialist, Khwaja Jalal-ud-Din Rumi at the Governor’s House here on Friday, he said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)… Continue reading ‘Kamyab Kissan’ reflects PTI govt’s farmer-friendly policies.: Ch Sarwar
Afridi urges political parties to supplement govt’s offensive on Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi Friday urged all political parties to join hands with Kashmir Committee to supplement the government’s offensive on Kashmir dispute. He expressed these views while addressing the participants of a seminar titled ‘Kashmir back to the international spotlight: What next’ here under the auspices of Kashmir Institute… Continue reading Afridi urges political parties to supplement govt’s offensive on Kashmir
Naval Chief emphasizes perpetual readiness of Navy, importance of joint operational exercises
KARACHI, Jan 29 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Friday emphasized on the perpetual readiness of Pakistan Navy fighting units and underscored the importance of joint operational exercises to afford desired level of training. Addressing the debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s Operational Exercise RIBAT-21 held here, as chief guest, the… Continue reading Naval Chief emphasizes perpetual readiness of Navy, importance of joint operational exercises
Ehsaas programme totally apolitical: Sania Nishtar
LAHORE, Jan 29 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar has said that foundation of the Ehsaas programme has been laid purely on non-political basis. Addressing a press conference in Sahiwal, she said that a survey for the Ehsaas programme was underway with complete transparency currently, adding… Continue reading Ehsaas programme totally apolitical: Sania Nishtar
Govt willing to provide relief to teachers facing repatriation: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Friday said that government was willing to provide relief to the teachers working on deputation and now facing repatriation due to completion of their five-year period. He was responding to a calling attention notice, moved by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed about… Continue reading Govt willing to provide relief to teachers facing repatriation: Senate told
Asad Umar to visit districts of Sindh from Jan 31
KARACHI, Jan 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar will visit different districts of the Sindh province from January 31. He will pay visit to Sukkur, Jacobabad and Shikarpur districts during a two-day visit. The minister will also attend events on the occasion.
Fawad terms scam less govt tenure a huge success
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday termed the two and half years of scam less government as a huge success. “After a long time, there is no allegation of corruption on the political structure of the government which is certainly a huge success,” he tweeted. Fawad said the… Continue reading Fawad terms scam less govt tenure a huge success
PTI government recovers billion of rupees: NA told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Barrister Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Friday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf (PTI)’s government had recovered looted money worth billion of rupees during the last two and half years. Responding to question during “Question Hour” he said, with the coordination of Assets… Continue reading PTI government recovers billion of rupees: NA told
President telephones families of martyred troops
President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday telephoned the families of martyred soldiers in Balochistan and North Waziristan, who laid their lives for the country. The President spoke to the families of Naib Subedar Muhammad Gulzar Khan and Sepoys Faisal Abbas, Abdul Wakil, Jamal Khan, Sher Zaman, Faqir Muhammad and Abdul Rauf. The President also talked… Continue reading President telephones families of martyred troops
COVID-19 claims 46 lives, infects 1,644 more in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases in the country on Friday reached 32,726 with 1,644 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,167 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Forty six corona patients died on Thursday, 38 in hospitals and eight in their… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 46 lives, infects 1,644 more in 24 hours
COAS calls on Qatar’s Emir, military leadership during official visit
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday called on Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and its core military leadership during his two-day official visit to Qatar. During the visit, the Army Chief along with Emir of the State of Qatar also held… Continue reading COAS calls on Qatar’s Emir, military leadership during official visit
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
