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
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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
Foreign Secy highlights ‘Engage Africa’ initiative in 3rd Pak-Kenya bilateral political consultations
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Principal Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya Ambassador Macharia Kamau have expressed desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Kenya in diverse fields. During the third round of Pak-Kenya Bilateral Political Consultations virtually held late Thursday, the Foreign Secretaryr reaffirmed resolve to comprehensively… Continue reading Foreign Secy highlights ‘Engage Africa’ initiative in 3rd Pak-Kenya bilateral political consultations
Pakistan, Korea discuss bilateral cooperation in climate change, science diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Pakistan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) Thursday held their first round of bilateral dialogue on climate change and science wherein the two countries explored avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation and engagement in the said fields. The Pakistan side was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Director General (United Nations)… Continue reading Pakistan, Korea discuss bilateral cooperation in climate change, science diplomacy
PM for measures to check fraud, exploitation of general public in illegal housing schemes
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed to take measures, on war footing basis, for immediate elimination of fraud and exploitation of general public, especially the Overseas Pakistanis, through illegal housing schemes and construction projects. As the common people lose their lifetime savings in the illegal housing schemes, its immediate end… Continue reading PM for measures to check fraud, exploitation of general public in illegal housing schemes
Senate teams meets Djibouti PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): A three-member delegation from Pakistan headed by Secretary-General International Parliamentarians’ Congress (IPC) Senator Muhammad Ali Saif on Thursday was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed in Djibouti. The other members were included Senator Mirza Mohammad Afridi and Fayyaz Thaheem, Manager Procurement, and Coordination (IPC), said a press release. The… Continue reading Senate teams meets Djibouti PM
Continuity of democracy vital for progress: Chaudhry Sarwar
LAHORE, Jan 28 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the tradition of creating hurdles for those who want to put the country on road to progress and prosperity should end now. Talking to media during a seminar on health at a local hotel here on Thursday, he said continuity of democracy was… Continue reading Continuity of democracy vital for progress: Chaudhry Sarwar
Provision of quality healthcare facilities to masses govt’s foremost priority: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday appreciating the measures taken for the provision of health cards to general public in the province of Punjab said the provision of quality healthcare facilities to masses was the government’s foremost priority. He regretted that as attention was given on the protection of poor in the… Continue reading Provision of quality healthcare facilities to masses govt’s foremost priority: PM
Rs 200 bln state land retrieved in Punjab: Shahzad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar Thursday said the law enforcement agencies had so far retrieved state land worth around Rs 200 billion from illegal occupation of the influential personalities in Punjab. Addressing a news conference here flanked by Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry… Continue reading Rs 200 bln state land retrieved in Punjab: Shahzad
Federal capital records 104 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): The COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 104 new corona cases were reported from the city during the last 24 hours, National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Thursday. According to an NCOC official, as many as 80 cases were reported on Wednesday while 77 cases… Continue reading Federal capital records 104 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours: NCOC
PM for ensuring quality education, facilitation of students in universities
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday stressing on the need of ensuring quality education and providing facilities to the students in universities said that the country’s future was linked with universities. He directed that besides the appointment of expert and experienced people on the administrative positions of the universities, a balanced and… Continue reading PM for ensuring quality education, facilitation of students in universities
NDMA chairman assigned additional responsibilities of ERRA chairman
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Akhtar Nawaz has been assigned two additional responsibilities of the chairman and deputy chairman of Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA). According to a press release, the federal government posted Lt. Gen. Akhtar Nawaz as NDMA chairman in place of Lt. Gen. Muhammad… Continue reading NDMA chairman assigned additional responsibilities of ERRA chairman
KP CM directs shifting of DC Khyber Office to Jamrud
PESHAWAR, Jan 28 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Thursday directed the authorities concerned to shift office of district administration Khyber from Peshawar to Jamrud within the next three weeks and to start land acquisition process for establishment of District Complex on the proposed site. He also directed to provide dedicated Tehsildar for Citizen… Continue reading KP CM directs shifting of DC Khyber Office to Jamrud
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