Media’s role vital in disseminating true information on COVID-19: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minster (SAPM) on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan on Monday said the role of media was important in creating public awareness about adopting preventive measures and sharing relevant accurate information about COVID-19. Addressing the participants of a day-long online workshop for health… Continue reading Media’s role vital in disseminating true information on COVID-19: Dr Faisal

PDM failed to gather support due to anti-Pakistan agenda:Ch Fawad

APP27-141220 ISLAMABAD: December 14 - Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary and Dr. Shahbaz Gil SAPM on Political Communication addressing a press conference at Press Information Department. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday said Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has miserably failed to gather masses’ support for their anti-Pakistan agenda. “Failure of yesterday’s meeting of PDM was the culmination of this movement and would lead to political stability in the country” he said during a… Continue reading PDM failed to gather support due to anti-Pakistan agenda:Ch Fawad

CRBC feasibility to be completed within nine months: Pervez Khattak

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence and Chairman steering committee on CRBC (China Road and Bridge Corporation) Pervez Khan Khattak on Monday directed Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to complete feasibility of Chasma Right Bank Canal Project (CRBC) within Nine months. Chairing the first meeting of the Steering Committee on CRBC… Continue reading CRBC feasibility to be completed within nine months: Pervez Khattak

Zulfi Bukhari vows to protect ‘Khatam-e-Nubuwwat’

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Monday said the Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf government had always played a key role in protection of ‘Khatam-e-Nubuwwat’ and it would continue to discharge the obligation under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. “The… Continue reading Zulfi Bukhari vows to protect ‘Khatam-e-Nubuwwat’

Shibli, Japanese envoy discuss PTV’s upgradation, digitization

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday discussed way and means with Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda for upgrading the PTV on modern lines through increased cooperation in the technology sector. The Japanese ambassador, who called on the minister here, expressed his country’s keenness for enhancing cooperation… Continue reading Shibli, Japanese envoy discuss PTV’s upgradation, digitization

PM allocates Portfolio of Revenue to Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday allocated the Portfolio of Revenue to Federal Minister for Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh. After the allocation of the Portfolio of Revenue in addition to Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh will now be Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, according to a notification issued by… Continue reading PM allocates Portfolio of Revenue to Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh

Fable of ‘Sharif Raj’ buried in Lahore: Shahbaz Gill

APP28-141220 ISLAMABAD: December 14 - Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary and Dr. Shahbaz Gil SAPM on Political Communication addressing a press conference at Press Information Department. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Monday said that December 13 was the last day of ‘Sharif Raj’ when the fable of ‘Sharifs’ was buried in Lahore after the failed gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan. Addressing a press conference flanked by Minister for Science and Technology… Continue reading Fable of ‘Sharif Raj’ buried in Lahore: Shahbaz Gill

Failed Lahore meeting must serve as wake-up call for PDM: Dr Firdous

LAHORE, Dec 14 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the people of Lahore showed no interest in the PDM public meeting, and the failed power show of 11-party alliance should serve as a wake-up call for it. In a statement issued on Monday, she said that heir-apparent of… Continue reading Failed Lahore meeting must serve as wake-up call for PDM: Dr Firdous

President calls for effective measures to address special needs of PWDs

ISLAMABAD: December 14 - President Dr. Arif Alvi chairing a meeting on Registration of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday stressed the need of taking effective measures to address special needs of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and encourage their active participation in various spheres of life. He also underlined the need of simplifying the process of registration of PWDs to facilitate the differently-abled people. The… Continue reading President calls for effective measures to address special needs of PWDs

UN urged to intervene for Kashmir settlement

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): The Jammu and Kashmir Youth Social Forum (JKYSF) has urged the United Nations and other world major powers to intervene for settlement of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the Kashmiris’ aspirations. JKYSF spokesman Shafiq Ahmad strongly denounced the continued harassment, arrest and anti-Kashmir designs of Modi regime asking New Delhi… Continue reading UN urged to intervene for Kashmir settlement

Provincial government to give Rs. 40 millions for post graduation students’ fee: CM GB

Gilgit, Dec 14 (APP): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Khalid Khursheed on Monday said the provincial government would provide more than Rs 40 million for the fees of Karakuram International University’s masters students. Talking to media persons here in Gilgit, the Chief Minister said a meeting was held with the Vice Chancellor Karakuram International University on… Continue reading Provincial government to give Rs. 40 millions for post graduation students’ fee: CM GB

I salute Lahorites for rejecting PDM’s public meeting: Usman Buzdar

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LAHORE, Dec 14 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday hailed the people of Lahore for staying away  from unlawful public meeting of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) at Minar-e-Pakistan when the  country was facing novel coronavirus pandemic. “I extend my special thanks to the Lahorites for their sagacity and wisdom in listening to… Continue reading I salute Lahorites for rejecting PDM’s public meeting: Usman Buzdar

Petroleum Commission report to be made public: Advisor

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

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

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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

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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

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