ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Friday were recorded 11,864 as 1,078 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Twenty corona patients, 17 of whom were under treatment in hospital and three out of hospital died on Thursday, according to the latest update… Continue reading 1078 new coronavirus cases reported; 20 deaths in past 24 hours
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Pak Army presents 21-gun salute on Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH)
LAHORE, Oct 30 (APP): The day dawned with 21-gun salute by the Pakistan Army at Yaadgar-e-Shuhada in the provincial capital on Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH). The Jawans of Pak army raised slogans of Allah-o-Akbar,Ya Rasoolul Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) and Pakistan Zindabad. Special prayers were also offered in different mosques in the city for… Continue reading Pak Army presents 21-gun salute on Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH)
Mirwaiz Hurriyat leaders call for shutdown tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Hurriyat forum Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and its senior leaders, Professor Abdul Ghani Butt, Bilal Ghani Lone and Masroor Abbas Ansari have called for complete shutdown on Saturday (tomorrow) against Modi government’s nefarious designs to alter the demographic composition of the territory. According… Continue reading Mirwaiz Hurriyat leaders call for shutdown tomorrow
President urges Muslim world leaders’ joint call against blasphemy
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi urged the Muslim world leaders to put forth a unanimous demand before the international organizations to ensure sanctity of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and desist from the blasphemy and desecration. In his message to the nation on Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) being observed Friday, the president said… Continue reading President urges Muslim world leaders’ joint call against blasphemy
Karachi has special importance in development of construction sector: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said Karachi being the commercial hub of country also had special importance in the development of construction sector. He was presiding over a weekly meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Housing, Construction and Development here. The prime minister stressed that the development of construction sector,… Continue reading Karachi has special importance in development of construction sector: PM
Hindu families happy to be return home from India
TANDO ALLAHYAR, Oct 29 (APP): There was a very warm welcome for 42 Pakistani Hindus who returned to Pakistan from India in Tando Allahyar after being disappointed by witnessing worse living conditions. These Hindu families, believing a better life in India had moved to India but returned due to what they said were the worst… Continue reading Hindu families happy to be return home from India
Opposition carrying out anti-state narrative: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday said the opposition was carrying out anti-state narrative through public gatherings and involved in playing a dangerous game. “Pakistan is combating on different fronts against the enemies. But, the opposition is caring out its narrative against the country,” he said while talking… Continue reading Opposition carrying out anti-state narrative: Shibli Faraz
Joint strategy to be evolved in OIC meeting on future ties with France: Qureshi
MULTAN, Oct 29 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi on Thursday said a joint strategy on future ties with France would be devised in the meeting of Orgainzation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Talking to the media after attending a rally in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) here, the foreign minister said… Continue reading Joint strategy to be evolved in OIC meeting on future ties with France: Qureshi
Interior Minister stresses need of tolerance, coexistence
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior, Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah on Thursday said that Islamophobia is posing a serious threat and tolerance and coexistence are the need of the hour. “Honor of the Prophet (PBUH) must be protected by all means,” he expressed these views in a meeting with the Ambassador of Italy… Continue reading Interior Minister stresses need of tolerance, coexistence
Pakistan strongly condemns France church attack: FO
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack that was carried out inside a church in Nice, France, on Thursday. “We express our condolences on the loss of precious lives and sympathize with the bereaved families,” a Foreign Office statement issued here said. “There is no justification for such acts of violence, in… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns France church attack: FO
Ayaz, Asif pushing PML-N into blind alley: Shahzad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability Barrister Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Thursday said Ayaz Sadiq and Khawaja Muhammad Asif were pushing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) into a blind alley. He, in a tweet, said it was extremely regrettable that they both (Ayaz & Asif) were telling lies… Continue reading Ayaz, Asif pushing PML-N into blind alley: Shahzad
Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pak-France Parliamentary Group convenership
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Thursday submitted his resignation to the Senate chairman from the convenership of Pakistan-France Parliamentary Group in protest. He, in his resignation, said in the backdrop of the unfortunate incident of French president’s encouraging the displaying blasphemous caricatures of our Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), further… Continue reading Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pak-France Parliamentary Group convenership
UN must introduce legislation against disrespect to religious beliefs: Governor Punjab
LAHORE, Oct 29 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has urged the United Nations Organization (UNO) to introduce strict legislation against disrespect to religious beliefs in order to check publication of blasphemous caricatures and other hate materials. Addressing a press conference on Seerat-un-Nabi Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), at Alhamra here on Thursday, he said the Last… Continue reading UN must introduce legislation against disrespect to religious beliefs: Governor Punjab
Mazari rejects news of prohibiting her to witness Zohra Shah murder case hearing
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Thursday rejected the news of a private channel that she was prohibited to witness the hearing of Zohra Shah murder case in the Rawalpindi sessions court. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Human Rights, she highlighted that she went… Continue reading Mazari rejects news of prohibiting her to witness Zohra Shah murder case hearing
Ayaz Sadiq’s statement did not serve any interest of Pakistan: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi describing the statement of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ayaz Sadiq as “irresponsible and out of context” on Thursday said the statement did not serve any interest of Pakistan but hurt it. The minister, in a statement, referred to the press conference of Inter Services… Continue reading Ayaz Sadiq’s statement did not serve any interest of Pakistan: Qureshi
MoI&B, RSIL sign MoU to promote awareness on laws, legal obligations
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MoI&B) and Research Society of International Law (RSIL) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in promoting awareness about laws and legal obligations among public, business community and professionals besides other concerned persons and entities. Joint Secretary MoI&B, Qamar Bashir and RSIL… Continue reading MoI&B, RSIL sign MoU to promote awareness on laws, legal obligations
AJK PM lauds sacrifices of AJK-LoC population for defense of motherland
MIRPUR (AJK): , Oct 29 (APP): Azad Jammu & Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan on Thursday highly appreciated the unprecedented role of AJK population swelling along LoC including Leepa valley for offering unique sacrifices shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan Armed forces for the defense of motherland. Addressing a big public meeting in Leepa… Continue reading AJK PM lauds sacrifices of AJK-LoC population for defense of motherland
CM announces Rs 5 bln relief package for affectees of Hafeez Center inferno
LAHORE, Oct 29 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday announced Rs 5 billion special relief package for the affectees of Hafeez Center inferno. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The Chief Minister spent over one hour at LCCI and listened to… Continue reading CM announces Rs 5 bln relief package for affectees of Hafeez Center inferno
PM’s letter represents feelings of Muslims: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said the letter of Prime Minister Imran Khan to heads of Islamic countries represented the feelings and sentiments of Muslims all over the world. The minister, in a tweet, said it was unfortunate that different Western countries were encouraging different measures against Islam… Continue reading PM’s letter represents feelings of Muslims: Shibli
Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group
Senator Faisal Javed Thursday resigned from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group in Senate in protest of French President’s remarks to flare up Islamophobia in Europe. The Senator in a letter to the Chairman said such actions by the French President Emmanuel Macron contributed and further invigorated the Islamophobia, pointed out by Prime Minister Imran Khan. He… Continue reading Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group
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