ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Barrister Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Monday said Petroleum Commission report would be made public after getting consent of the federal cabinet. In a tweet, he said the report of the Commission, constituted by the federal government, has been received and would be presented… Continue reading Petroleum Commission report to be made public: Advisor
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PDM leaders look dejected after Lahore, gets cold response from public: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz Monday terming the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s Lahore public meeting a ‘flopped’ power show, said that people of Lahore had outrightly rejected their leaders along with their narrative. In a series of tweets, he said those who had different directions could not have same destiny.… Continue reading PDM leaders look dejected after Lahore, gets cold response from public: Shibli
Masses consistently rejected alliance of eleven political parties: Gill
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Political Coordination, Dr. Shahbaz Gill said on Monday that the masses consistently rejected alliance of eleven political parties in Lahore. Talking to a private news channel, he said the people had vehemently once again rejected the agenda of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the so… Continue reading Masses consistently rejected alliance of eleven political parties: Gill
Nawaz asked to personally handover resignations to speakers
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Barrister Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Monday asked Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) legislators to send their resignations to London based leader former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. In a tweet, he said Nawaz Sharif should personally handover the resignations to speakers of their respective… Continue reading Nawaz asked to personally handover resignations to speakers
2,362 new Coronavirus cases reported; 36 deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Monday were recorded 47,236 as 2,362 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Thirty six corona patients, 32 of whom were under treatment in hospital and four in their respective homes or quarantines died on Sunday, according… Continue reading 2,362 new Coronavirus cases reported; 36 deaths in past 24 hours
Railways retrieved 180.754 acre land during last year
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Ministry of Railways has retrieved as many as 180.754 acres of its precious land in eight divisions of the country in its anti-encroachment drive conducted during last year. “Regular anti-encroachment operations are being carried out at all railway divisions with assistance of Railways Police and District Administration,” an official in the… Continue reading Railways retrieved 180.754 acre land during last year
PDM’s tall claims for power show in Lahore proved hollow’
LAHORE, Dec 13 (APP): PDM’s tall claims for power show in Lahore proved hollow as Lahorites refrained from taking part in the meeting. The government foiled the opposition’s agenda of chaos and anarchy through effective strategy and for this the district administration and security institutions deserve appreciation. These views were expressed by Minister for Law… Continue reading PDM’s tall claims for power show in Lahore proved hollow’
PM once again reiterates that he will not give an NRO to corrupt leaders
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday once again categorically reiterated that he would not give an NRO to any opposition leader facing graft cases. In an apparent response to Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) public meeting in Lahore today, the prime minister tweeted that whatever PDM leadership might have plans to blackmail the… Continue reading PM once again reiterates that he will not give an NRO to corrupt leaders
PDM Lahore gathering – “Pathetic”, and of course “No NRO”: PM Imran Khan
Following what the PTI said was a flop Lahore PDM power show, Prime Minister Imran Khan went on to the social media to sum up the opposition’s months long activity as “Pathetic”. “I will never give an NRO”, Khan said in a tweet, after the PDM Lahore gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan, being touted by the PDM… Continue reading PDM Lahore gathering – “Pathetic”, and of course “No NRO”: PM Imran Khan
Lahorites rejected PDM’s political theatre: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, Dec 13 (APP): The so-called leadership of PDM tried to push the people into danger during prevailing situation of COVID-19, said Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab (SACM), Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan while expressing concern over 36 deaths in the province during last 24 hours . However, she appreciated people of Lahore for showing… Continue reading Lahorites rejected PDM’s political theatre: Dr Firdous
Qureshi urges opposition to resign from assemblies, stop playing drama with nation
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday urged the opposition parties to stop playing drama with nation and resign from assemblies forthwith. The leaders of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) should present resignation to Speaker National Assembly and desist from playing gimmicks with nation anymore,he stated in an interview with a private… Continue reading Qureshi urges opposition to resign from assemblies, stop playing drama with nation
PDM fails to fill even 25% area of Iqbal Park Lahore: SAPM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication, Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Sunday said that PDM parties even could not fill the 25 percent area of Iqbal Park Lahore even after distributing money among the participants. In a statement, he said that even the Lahore bus stops could be witnessed… Continue reading PDM fails to fill even 25% area of Iqbal Park Lahore: SAPM
Despite challenges we are moving towards economic revival: Ali Haider Zaidi
KARACHI, Dec 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi on Sunday said that despite so many problems and challenges we are moving towards revival economically and things are moving in the right direction. He was speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of Park in the Overseas Banglows at Gulistan-e-Johar block-14… Continue reading Despite challenges we are moving towards economic revival: Ali Haider Zaidi
Rawalakot has potential of tourism : AJK President
MIRPUR (AJK) Dec 13 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that the economic fate of the people of Datoot, Pachiyot, Bairuta, Thorar and Kherian areas located in the outskirt of picturesque Rawalakot district of Poonch Division could be altered by turning these areas into tourist destinations. The government, he… Continue reading Rawalakot has potential of tourism : AJK President
Masses rejects PDM’s narrative in Lahore: FM Qureshi
MULTAN, Dec 13 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi Sunday said that masses of Lahore rejected narrative of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). The masses did not participate in PDM’s public meeting and rendered leadership of Opposition parties disappointed, he added. While commenting on PDM’s public meeting in Lahore at Minar-e-Pakistan, Qureshi remarked, people… Continue reading Masses rejects PDM’s narrative in Lahore: FM Qureshi
People of Lahore reject PDM’s gathering: Murad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Minister for Communication and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Sunday said the people of Lahore had rejected the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) gathering as these people were trying to get National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) from the government so they were using different tactics for the purpose. Talking to a private news… Continue reading People of Lahore reject PDM’s gathering: Murad
Opposition making failed attempts to pressurize govt:: governor
LAHORE, Dec 13 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said on Sunday that the opposition was making failed efforts to pressurize the government through long marches and threats of resignation from parliament. After meeting with a delegation led by members of PTI Punjab Mian Faisal Hayat, Abdul Hai Dasti and Rafaqat Ali here at the Governor’s… Continue reading Opposition making failed attempts to pressurize govt:: governor
Online Covid-19 calculator will tell who must get vaccines first
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Researchers have developed a new online calculator for estimating the individual and community-level risk of dying from Covid-19. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, revealed that the calculator will be useful to public health authorities for assessing mortality risks in different communities, and for prioritizing certain groups for vaccination… Continue reading Online Covid-19 calculator will tell who must get vaccines first
Ruling party not scaring of threats of Opposition for en masse resignation from assemblies: Senator
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), Senator Faisal Javed on Sunday said that ruling party was not scaring of threats of Opposition parties for en masse resignation from the assemblies. The political parties representing Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), had been exposed before the nation after organizing public gatherings amid rising COVID-19 cases… Continue reading Ruling party not scaring of threats of Opposition for en masse resignation from assemblies: Senator
Govt to complete its constitutional tenure : Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday said the government would complete its constitutional tenure under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan as people of Lahore had rejected the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) political gathering and it was ample proof of their confidence on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf .… Continue reading Govt to complete its constitutional tenure : Sheikh Rashid