ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP): Pakistan has made another diplomatic win against India as the British parliament strongly debated the worsening situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Friday. “Pakistan has been exposing the ongoing Indian atrocities in IIOJK for long and now the same echo is… Continue reading UK MPs’ debate made clear ‘Kashmir is not India’s internal issue’: FM
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PTI gov’t prioritizes provision of basic facilities to people: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP): Minister for Planning, development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said that provision of basic facilities to the people specially those belonging to the far flung areas of the country was top priority of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) government. He said while inaugurating an office of National Database and Registration Authority… Continue reading PTI gov’t prioritizes provision of basic facilities to people: Asad Umar
Pakistan Navy Coastal Command Annual Efficiency Award ceremony held
KARACHI, Jan 15 (APP):Pakistan Navy Coastal Command Annual Efficiency Award Ceremony was held at PNS QASIM, Manora. Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon his arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Zahid Ilyas, said a Pakistan Navy press release. While addressing the ceremony,… Continue reading Pakistan Navy Coastal Command Annual Efficiency Award ceremony held
PM for pacing up measures, removing all hurdles to ensure improved governance
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed for further pacing up the implementation of measures for improved governance in the country by removing any types of hurdles coming in the way. He said administrative reforms should be implemented in stipulated time to provide relief to the masses. Since there was no… Continue reading PM for pacing up measures, removing all hurdles to ensure improved governance
Recommendations for reforms in criminal justice system ready, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Thursday told that recommendations of the separate task forces, constituted after identifying 13 sectors to formulate a comprehensive strategy for reforms in the country’s criminal justice system, were ready for getting practical shape. He was presiding over a high level meeting here regarding reforms in… Continue reading Recommendations for reforms in criminal justice system ready, PM told
EU remains important market for Pakistan’s textile sector: Ambassador Janjua
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Zaheer A Janjua Thursday said the textile sector of Pakistan had immense potential for further expanding its share in the European Union (EU) market. He said this during a virtual meeting with the Pakistan Textile Council Chief Executive Officer Saleha Asif… Continue reading EU remains important market for Pakistan’s textile sector: Ambassador Janjua
Interfaith harmony important for country’s progress: Noorul Haq Qadri
LAHORE, Jan 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noorul Haq Qadri on Thursday said that interfaith harmony among different religions was utmost important for the progress of the country. Talking to media on inaugural ceremony of the ‘Shamshan Ghaat’ (funeral place) for funeral ceremonies of Hindu and Sikh deceased citizens… Continue reading Interfaith harmony important for country’s progress: Noorul Haq Qadri
AJK to follow NCOC instructions about opening of educational institutions
MUZAFFARABAD, Jan 14 (APP): A high level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan here Thursday to review the latest situation of coronavirus pandemic and opening of educational institutions in the region. The meeting was briefed about the latest situation of coronavirus pandemic… Continue reading AJK to follow NCOC instructions about opening of educational institutions
Education, Health Ministers to review corona situation on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Ministers for Education and Health will hold an important meeting tomorrow (Friday) to review the coronavirus situation in the country before opening of educational institutions on January 18. Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday Tweeted that “Education and Health Ministers meeting again tomorrow to review coronavirus… Continue reading Education, Health Ministers to review corona situation on Friday
UK asks India to lift restrictions in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): The United Kingdom (UK) has asked India to lift all restrictions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and allow a team from its High Commission in Delhi to visit the occupied territory for a first-hand assessment of the situation. The demand has been made by the UK Secretary of… Continue reading UK asks India to lift restrictions in IIOJK
Ch Fawad criticizes opposition for maligning national institutions
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday criticized the opposition parties for maligning the state institutions. “Opposition parties are maligning in the state institutions whether it is Supreme Court of Pakistan, Election Commission of Pakistan or Army”, Ch Fawad said while asking the opposition to at least spare… Continue reading Ch Fawad criticizes opposition for maligning national institutions
Healthcare workers to be registered for Corona vaccine in respective provinces
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Thursday said that healthcare workers (HCWs) in Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at public and private hospitals will be registered in provincial health system by the relevant health facility for COVID-19 vaccination. According to an official of the ministry, HCWs will… Continue reading Healthcare workers to be registered for Corona vaccine in respective provinces
Digitization of land record vital for assessment of people’s residential needs, effective planning: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the digitization of land record was vital for assessment of people’s residential requirements and effective planning for the provision of shelter to them. He was presiding over a weekly meeting of the National Coordination Committee for Housing, Construction and Development. Naya Pakistan Housing Authority… Continue reading Digitization of land record vital for assessment of people’s residential needs, effective planning: PM
Three Commodores of Pakistan Navy promoted to Rear Admiral
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): The Pakistan Navy on Thursday has promoted Commodore Javed Iqbal, Commodore Muhammad Sohail Arshad and Commodore Salman Ilyas to the rank of Rear Admiral. All three newly promoted Rear Admirals are recipients of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) and are graduate of Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad and had… Continue reading Three Commodores of Pakistan Navy promoted to Rear Admiral
Somroo voices for shifting towards digitization, e-office, e-filing etc
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Privatisation, Mohammed Mian Soomro on Thursday chaired a meeting regarding transaction updates, legal matters and e-office in the ministry. Federal Secretary Privatisation and other senior officers of the Ministry and Privatisation Commission attended the meeting, said press release. The minister was briefed that the detailed meetings are being… Continue reading Somroo voices for shifting towards digitization, e-office, e-filing etc
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, DG NLC discuss matters related to logistics
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Director General National Logistic Cell (NLC) Major General Yousuf Jamal on Thursday called on Federal Minister Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi and discussed matters related to logistics at length. The Minister Ali Zaidi emphasized on the use of technology to make operations efficient and processes seamless, a press release issued… Continue reading Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, DG NLC discuss matters related to logistics
Sanjrani for taking austerity focused, environment friendly measures
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has directed to take austerity focused and environment friendly measures with a view to contribute towards growth and prosperity of the people. Presiding over a high level meeting at the Senate, the Senate chairman was given a detailed briefing by the Senate Secretary Mohammad Qasim Samad… Continue reading Sanjrani for taking austerity focused, environment friendly measures
Minister, envoy discuss promoting religious tourism, strengthening Ummah’s unity
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri and Iranian Ambassador in Pakistan Syed Muhammad Ali Hussaini on Thursday discussed promoting religious tourism, enhancing cooperation in cultural fields and strengthening the unity of Muslim Ummah against hostile forces. During the meeting, both agreed that seeking guidance from Quran was… Continue reading Minister, envoy discuss promoting religious tourism, strengthening Ummah’s unity
PDPB to be dispatched department concerned soon for legal shape
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB) under Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has entered into final phase that draft of it will be dispatched to concerned department soon for giving it legal shape. On the direction of Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque, points of maintaining privacy and… Continue reading PDPB to be dispatched department concerned soon for legal shape
Swiss envoy discuss blue economy initiative with Maritime Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan Benedict de Cerjat on Thursday met Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi and discussed mutual interest issues related to Blue economy initiative and Karachi ports. In a tweet, the Ambassador said that “it was very timely to host federal minister for Maritime Affairs at… Continue reading Swiss envoy discuss blue economy initiative with Maritime Minister
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
