International conference on Al Farabi from Monday

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):A two-day International conference titled, “Global Al- Farabi Forum” will kick off at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad from December 21 (Monday). President Dr. Arif Alvi is likely to inaugurate the conference, said a news release. The two-day conference is being organized jointly by COMSTECH (the OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific… Continue reading International conference on Al Farabi from Monday

COVID-19 claims 17 more lives, infects 1120 others

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KARACHI, Dec 19 (APP):As many as 17 more patients died overnight due to COVID-19, lifting the death toll to 3319 and 1120 new cases emerged when 10372 tests were conducted. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued here from CM House on Saturday. He said that overnight… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 17 more lives, infects 1120 others

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest targeting UN observers at LoC

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday summoned the Indian Chargé d’Affaires to Foreign Office for registering strong protest at the deliberate targeting of Observers belonging to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). The UN Observers were on their way to Polas village in Azad Jammu and Kashmir to meet… Continue reading Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest targeting UN observers at LoC

Weather, living conditions main cause of deteriorating Covid-19 situation: Dr. Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan on Saturday said main reasons for the deteriorating situation of COVID-19 in different cities were factors of weather and living condition. If the people were careful, the war against Covid-19 could be won quickly, otherwise government would be forced to take tough… Continue reading Weather, living conditions main cause of deteriorating Covid-19 situation: Dr. Faisal

Foreign Minister concludes two-day visit to UAE

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi concluded his two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) wherein he met the UAE leadership and discussed bilateral as well as regional matters. During the visit, the Foreign Minister called on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the… Continue reading Foreign Minister concludes two-day visit to UAE

Foreign Minister Qureshi concludes two-day UAE visit

FM Qureshi calls on UAE PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi concluded his two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates wherein he met the Emirati leadership and discussed bilateral as well as regional matters. During the visit, the Foreign Minister called on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the… Continue reading Foreign Minister Qureshi concludes two-day UAE visit

Indian state terrorism failed to suppress Kashmiris’ freedom struggle: KFF

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):The Jammu and Kashmir Freedom Front (KFF) has said that Indian brutalities cannot force the Kashmiris to give up their just struggle for securing their right to self-determination, in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir(IIOJK). According to Kashmir Media Service, the KFF Vice Chairman, Muhammad Abdullah Wani in a statement issued… Continue reading Indian state terrorism failed to suppress Kashmiris’ freedom struggle: KFF

Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umer Friday said he has tested positive for his Covid19 test. In a tweet, Asad said “Just got my covid test result and it is positive. Will be isolating at home.” Asad Umer also heads the National Command and Operations Centre specifically setup… Continue reading Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home

Pak-Azerbaijan 2nd Bilateral Political Consultations focuses on trade, energy, defence cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): The second round of Pakistan-Azerbaijan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in a virtual mode on Friday, focusing renewed cooperation in diverse fields. The Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, while Deputy Foreign Minister Ramiz Hasanov headed the Azerbaijan delegation. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of… Continue reading Pak-Azerbaijan 2nd Bilateral Political Consultations focuses on trade, energy, defence cooperation

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Islamabad gets its first-ever drive-in cinema

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): With the closure of indoor movie theaters around the country due to covid-19 pandemic, the sunset industry has made an obvious entry in the Federal Capital as two blockbuster Hollywood movies were screened at the first-ever drive-in cinema, set up in the Fatima Jinnah Park on Friday evening. Screening of two… Continue reading Islamabad gets its first-ever drive-in cinema

Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance bilateral trade, expand cooperation in diverse areas

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Friday agreed to enhance and diversify bilateral trade to its optimal potential and expand cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, science and technology, railways and education. This was agreed during the 2nd Round of Pakistan-Azerbaijan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in a virtual mode. The Pakistan side… Continue reading Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance bilateral trade, expand cooperation in diverse areas

Inclusive society must ensure financial participation of women in mainstream of economy: President

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said that an inclusive society must ensure financial participation of women in the main stream of economy. “Empowerment is meaningless if women are deprived of inheritance, have limited access to loans, communication & employment or if they feel insecure in society,” he said in a tweet… Continue reading Inclusive society must ensure financial participation of women in mainstream of economy: President

Govt assures synergy in ongoing telecom projects

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Friday appreciated the services provided by the telecom industry and assured all possible synergy in ongoing projects in this sector. The minister was speaking at a virtual meeting with Sigve Brekke, Global President and Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Group. The Finance Minister… Continue reading Govt assures synergy in ongoing telecom projects

Pakistan will provide all assistance for Afghan peace: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Foreign Office Spokesperson, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry on Friday said that Pakistan would provide all assistance to Afghan authorities for permanent peace in the whole region. “We are in contact with Afghan parties tackling peace process prerequisite for development of entire region, “ he stated in an interview with a state television channel.… Continue reading Pakistan will provide all assistance for Afghan peace: FO Spokesperson

Dr Firdous calls on Shaukat Ali, presents financial assistance cheque

LAHORE, Dec 18 (APP):Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awanon Friday visited the residence of famous folk Singer Shaukat Ali and presented him a cheque worth Rs 200,000 on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar. Talking to media on this occasion, she said that Punjab government was ready… Continue reading Dr Firdous calls on Shaukat Ali, presents financial assistance cheque

AJK President calls for intensifying academic discourse on Kashmir

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MIRPUR (AJK): Dec 18 (APP):Azad Jammu Kashmir, President Sardar Masood Khan has said that our future generation studying in higher education institutions should be trained in new technologies and prepared to face the challenges of the job market. “Only then will our youth be able to take Pakistan on the path to success and prosperity”,… Continue reading AJK President calls for intensifying academic discourse on Kashmir

PDM should support govt to hold Senate elections through show of hands: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar Friday urged Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to support the government for holding upcoming Senate elections through show of hands in order to wipe out horse trading from the parliament. The incumbent government was committed to conduct the Senate polls through show of… Continue reading PDM should support govt to hold Senate elections through show of hands: Dar

Instead of turning into Asia tiger, govt striving to make Pakistan welfare state: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the present government was fully striving to make the country a true Islamic welfare state in line with the vision of Riasat-e-Madina and as per the Objective Resolution – adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in1949. “Instead of claims of making the country an… Continue reading Instead of turning into Asia tiger, govt striving to make Pakistan welfare state: PM

Minister for mobilizing youth to exploit agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday called for mobilizing the youth to exploit entrepreneurship opportunities existing in local agriculture and livestock sectors, which was prerequisite to attain the goal of sustainable economic development. In his message on Farmers Day, he vowed for investing in research, development… Continue reading Minister for mobilizing youth to exploit agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities

Bukhari says, over 500 Japanese IT companies keen to invest in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (HRD), Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari met with Japanese ambassador to Pakistan, Kininori Matsuda to discuss the export of Pakistani IT Engineers in Japan, said a press release. The meeting was followed by a video conference held with the Japanese… Continue reading Bukhari says, over 500 Japanese IT companies keen to invest in Pakistan

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