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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

Primary schools, universities to open from Feb 1 : Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Minister for Education & Professional Trainings and National Heritage & Culture Shafqat Mahmood Saturday said all primary schools and universities would start classes from Monday. Talking to the media persons in Sukkur during his visit to the tomb of Mir Masoom Shah Minaret, a Mughal era’s monument, he said the country… Continue reading Primary schools, universities to open from Feb 1 : Shafqat

Speaker inaugurates Community Centre at Marghuz

SWABI, Jan 30 (APP): Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaisar Saturday inaugurated community centre in his village, Marghuz, Swabi and said that all of the projects initiated by the government would be completed within stipulated time framework. Addressing the ceremony, speaker informed that community centre would bear a cost of Rs.20 million and after its completion… Continue reading Speaker inaugurates Community Centre at Marghuz

Forest lands were grabbed in past, says CM during Changa Manga visit

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LAHORE, Jan 30 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that new generation will be given a clean and green Pakistan by planting maximum trees. While paying a surprise visit to Changa Manga on Saturday, he said that Changa Manga was badly ignored by the former rulers. The CM said that the timber… Continue reading Forest lands were grabbed in past, says CM during Changa Manga visit

IoBM holds hybrid Convocation; 1480 degrees conferred

KARACHI, Jan 30 (APP): Sindh Governor Sindh Imran Ismail Saturday said it was reassuring to see that educational institutes in the country, like IoBM – were offering quality education. Addressing the 23rd hybrid Convocation of Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, the Governor Sindh said our institutes offered degrees that were globally recognized, according to… Continue reading IoBM holds hybrid Convocation; 1480 degrees conferred

Sarwar inaugurates gas supply scheme for Pind Dadu

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan Saturday inaugurated a gas supply scheme for Pind Dadu and other development schemes in Ranyal Union Council of Rawalpindi district. Addressing a public meeting, he said the gas facility was being provided in the locality at an estimated cost of Rs 6 million, and the… Continue reading Sarwar inaugurates gas supply scheme for Pind Dadu

Govt committed to making Punjab narcotics-free: Dr Firdous

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LAHORE, Jan 30 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the government is committed to making Punjab narcotics-free province. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, she said that the government was making sincere efforts to make the country conducive for the younger generation, where they could… Continue reading Govt committed to making Punjab narcotics-free: Dr Firdous

Govt striving to connect research with industry: Ch. Fawad

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KARACHI, Jan 30 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said that to reap the full benefits of researchers, the government was striving to connect it with the industry. Addressing as a chief guest in an inaugural session of “Affordable Low Cost Model Home” via video link at the NED… Continue reading Govt striving to connect research with industry: Ch. Fawad

Pakistan Navy gets newly built second T-054 frigate

China launches 2nd Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Pakistan Navy on Saturday inducted newly built second T-054 ship in the national fleet during a launching ceremony of the second ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy, held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. The ceremony was graced by Chief Naval Overseer, China (CNO) Commodore Azfar Humayun as… Continue reading Pakistan Navy gets newly built second T-054 frigate

75,000 Afghan refugee families impacted by COVID-19 received emergency cash

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency completed the disbursement of emergency cash assistance for 75,000 vulnerable Afghan refugee families that have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees are hosted in Pakistan. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their ability to work and earn a… Continue reading 75,000 Afghan refugee families impacted by COVID-19 received emergency cash

Govt committed to conserve national heritage, culture for future generations: Shafqat

KHAIRPUR, Jan 30 (APP): Federal Minister for Education & Professional Trainings and National Heritage & Culture Shafqat Mahmood said the federal government was committed to conserve rich national heritage and culture for future generations. He expressed these views during his paid visit to Faiz Mahal Khairpur Saturday where he also attended reception hosted by Dr… Continue reading Govt committed to conserve national heritage, culture for future generations: Shafqat

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