MULTAN, Jan 12 (APP): Punjab Health Minister, Dr Yasmin Rashid Tuesday said that health and education are the prime focus of the government for provision of facilities to the masses. Speaking at a roadshow, under the auspices of Punjab Health Foundation here, Yasmin Rashid stated that government would not compromise over health of masses. ”… Continue reading Health, education prime focus of PTI govt, says Yasmin Rashid
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Pakistan Navy conducts successful live weapons firing in North Arabian Sea
KARACHI, Jan 12 (APP): In an impressive fire power display, Pakistan Navy fleet demonstrated combat readiness and war fighting potential through live weapons firing at North Arabian Sea. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as chief guest and witnessed the event along with other senior naval officers, said… Continue reading Pakistan Navy conducts successful live weapons firing in North Arabian Sea
Pakistan leads in adopting SDG 2030 agenda, says UN Report
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Pakistan has taken the lead in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), becoming one of the first countries in the world to take up their pledge to transform lives and protect the planet, said a report of United Nations Sustainable Development Framework… Continue reading Pakistan leads in adopting SDG 2030 agenda, says UN Report
Senior Indian diplomat summoned as protest over LoC ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): A senior Indian diplomat was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on January 11, resulting in serious injuries to a 10-year-old boy. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by… Continue reading Senior Indian diplomat summoned as protest over LoC ceasefire violations
PR earns over Rs12 billion from freight business in two years
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):Pakistan Railways has earned around Rs12.276 billion from the freight trains during last two years, making a leap towards transformation of the organization into a profitable entity. “The freight train service suffered no loss during the last two years due to prudent policies introduced by the incumbent government,” an official in the… Continue reading PR earns over Rs12 billion from freight business in two years
COVID-19 claims 41 more lives, over 2,408 new cases reported
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Tuesday reached 34,007 as 2,408 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 3,606 people recovered from it during the last 24 hours. Forty-one corona patients had lost their lives out of which 36 were under treatment in hospitals… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 41 more lives, over 2,408 new cases reported
Govt’s decisions help to cope with controlling second wave of COVID-19: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Tuesday said that the decisions of the government to cope with second wave of COVID-19 yielded positive results as number new cases, hospitalized patients, those on ventilators and deaths had started coming down after witnessing peak in December 2020. Addressing media here… Continue reading Govt’s decisions help to cope with controlling second wave of COVID-19: Asad Umar
Air Chief lauds Azerbaijan Air Force professionalism; assures PAF’s full support in training domain
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force Air (PAF) Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Commander Azerbijan Air Force, Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov. The Air Chief praised the professionalism of Azerbaijan Air Force and assured his counterpart of PAF’s full support; especially in the domain of training, said a… Continue reading Air Chief lauds Azerbaijan Air Force professionalism; assures PAF’s full support in training domain
MoHR takes several steps for transgender rights
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Ministry of Human Rights(MoHR) has taken several initiatives for transgenders in order to promote and mainstream their rights. Talking to APP, an official of Ministry of Human Rights said here on Tuesday that ministry has established the National Implementation Committee on transgender persons which consists of a transgender focal person from… Continue reading MoHR takes several steps for transgender rights
PDM adopting undemocratic move against democratically elected govt: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Monday criticized the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for adopting undemocratic move against the democratically elected government. Talking to a private news channel, he said PDM Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman had announced to stage a sit-in in front of the Election Commission of Pakistan… Continue reading PDM adopting undemocratic move against democratically elected govt: Shibli
Pakistan supports broad-based peace process in Afghanistan: Speaker NA
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Monday said that Afghan peace process would be culmination of an era of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region. He reiterated Pakistan’s all-out support to Afghan led and Afghan owned peace process. He said this in a conversation with Afghanistan’s Hizb-e-Wahadat-e-Islami Chairman Muhammad Karim… Continue reading Pakistan supports broad-based peace process in Afghanistan: Speaker NA
Protection of witnesses bill restores public trust in police: Raja Basharat
RAWALPINDI, Jan 11 (APP): Punjab Minister for Law Muhammad Basharat Raja on Monday said passage of Protection of Witness Bill by the Punjab Assembly was aimed to take preventive measures for the witness and ensure public cooperation with police in any case like Lahore-Sailkot motorway incident. He also stressed upon the need for creating an… Continue reading Protection of witnesses bill restores public trust in police: Raja Basharat
Turkish FM arrives tomorrow on three-day official visit: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will arrive here on Tuesday on a three-day (January 12-14) official visit to Pakistan along with a delegation. During the visirt, the Turkish Foreign Minister will hold bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and call on Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr. Arif… Continue reading Turkish FM arrives tomorrow on three-day official visit: FO
Govt. taking steps on priority basis to promote value added export industries
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said that the government was taking steps on priority basis to promote those industries which have been the main source of value -added exports items. Talking to a delegation of Pakistan Tanners Association, the prime minister said due to positive and business friendly policies of the… Continue reading Govt. taking steps on priority basis to promote value added export industries
NA Education Committee support government’s decision of reopening of educational institutions
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Monday unanimously supported the government’s decision of reopening educational institutions from January 18. The committee which met here under the chairmanship of Najeeb Ud Din Awaisi, observed that reopening of the institutions would help overcome educational loss of students.… Continue reading NA Education Committee support government’s decision of reopening of educational institutions
CM condoles death of poet Naseer Turabi
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed sorrow and grief over the death of famous poet Naseer Turabi. In a condolence message here on Monday, the CM extended sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to… Continue reading CM condoles death of poet Naseer Turabi
President urges business community to take steps for financial inclusion of special persons
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the business community to take steps for the financial inclusion of differently-abled people by providing them jobs according to their skills and talents. He gave these remarks while talking to a delegation of traders, which led by Haji Tahir Naveed called on him here… Continue reading President urges business community to take steps for financial inclusion of special persons
Disinfo Lab reveals Indian propaganda of highest intensity against Pakistan: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Jan 11 (APP): Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on Monday said the European Union Disinfo Lab had revealed that India had employed the highest intensity propaganda against Pakistan during its 15-year long disinformation campaign. According to the Disinfo Lab report ‘Indian Chronicles’, the Indian fake media… Continue reading Disinfo Lab reveals Indian propaganda of highest intensity against Pakistan: DG ISPR
48 Ehsaas Nashonuma Centres being established at 13 districts countrywide
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Around 48 Ehsaas Nashonuma Centers were being established in 13 districts of the country to provide health services and conditional cash transfers mainly to prevent children from stunting growth issue. This was revealed during the introductory meeting of Ehsaas Nashonuma steering committee held here under the chairmanship of Special Assistant to… Continue reading 48 Ehsaas Nashonuma Centres being established at 13 districts countrywide
Sarwar gets briefing on Rawalpindi Ring Road; small dams projects
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan Monday visited the Commissioner Office Rawalpindi and chaired a meeting on Rawalpindi Ring Road and small dams projects. Commissioner Rawalpindi Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Mehmood briefed the minister about progress achieved on the project, an Aviation Division news release said. Ghulam Sarwar said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf… Continue reading Sarwar gets briefing on Rawalpindi Ring Road; small dams projects
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