In an abortive attempt to create diversion from Narendra Modi’s human rights abuses in Kashmir, the Indian media went berserk by propagating fake news about a “civil war” like situation in Karachi, triggering a hilarious response from the twitterati in Pakistan, who enjoyed every bit of the ridiculous reports. #CivilWarInPakistan and #KarachiCivilWar were in no… Continue reading Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face
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Sindh government mishandled issue of IGP: Usman Dar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar on Wednesday said Sindh government itself mishandled the issue of Inspector General of Police (IGP). Talking to a private TV channel, he said the situation would be cleared after the completing of inquiry about the matter. The SAPM said the… Continue reading Sindh government mishandled issue of IGP: Usman Dar
Public participation at PM Citizen Portal crosses 3 mln mark: PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): With the public participation at Pakistan Citizen Portal crossed three million mark, Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday urged the people to use the forum for effective resolution of their complaints. On Twitter, the prime minister said out of 2.6 million complaints registered at the portal, around 2.4 million had been resolved.… Continue reading Public participation at PM Citizen Portal crosses 3 mln mark: PM
€50m EU-funded project launched for rural development, SMEs uplift in Sindh, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): A 50 million euro project was launched Wednesday to focus on strengthening Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and small agribusinesses in Sindh and Balochistan. Launched virtually, the Growth for Rural Advancement & Sustainable Progress (GRASP) programme would be funded by the European Union, said Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan Androulla… Continue reading €50m EU-funded project launched for rural development, SMEs uplift in Sindh, Balochistan
Chela Ram terms Modi’s policies disastrous for all humanity on earth
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairman Chela Ram Kewlani Wednesday said minorities were enjoying equal rights in Pakistan as compared to India where the lives of minorities had been made miserable by the Modi’s government obsessed with Hindutva ideology. Addressing a news conference flanked by NCM members and Council of Islamic… Continue reading Chela Ram terms Modi’s policies disastrous for all humanity on earth
COVID-19 reversed economic achievements of Govt: Hafeez Shaikh
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Wednesday said that the COVID-19 pandemic had reversed the economic achievements of the government in Pakistan. He was addressing a gathering of Ministers and Governors of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) Region of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on… Continue reading COVID-19 reversed economic achievements of Govt: Hafeez Shaikh
Governor chairs Pak-Iran Joint Border Trade Committee meeting
QUETTA, Oct 21 (APP): Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai on Wednesday said that Pak-Iran Joint Border Trade Committee would boost trade and economic activities between the two countries. “Pakistan and Iran are two Islamic countries which have historical, cultural and economic ties,” he said while presiding over the eighth meeting of the Pak-Iran Joint Border… Continue reading Governor chairs Pak-Iran Joint Border Trade Committee meeting
Legislation to ensure positive change in the lives of PWDs: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Wednesday said that Legislation to ameliorate the hardships of the Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and to support them to be the productive part of the society would be chief objective of first-ever Parliamentary Committee on Disabled Persons. He expressed these views while chairing the 1st meeting… Continue reading Legislation to ensure positive change in the lives of PWDs: NA Speaker
Bangladesh envoy designate calls on foreign secretary
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): High Commissioner-designate of Bangladesh to Pakistan Ruhul Alam Siddique Wednesday called on Foreign Affairs Secretary Sohail Mahmood here at foreign ministry. During the meeting, the foreign secretary underlined the historic and fraternal Pakistan-Bangladesh ties and importance of close bilateral cooperative relations. He also extended best wishes to the high commissioner-designate during… Continue reading Bangladesh envoy designate calls on foreign secretary
PDM helping India to destablise Pakistan: Shehryar Afridi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Chairman Kashmir Committee, Shehryar Khan Afridi on Wednesday said the Indian intelligence agency was trying to destabilize Pakistan through fake news and the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) parties were helping it in that regard. The minister, in a tweet while tagging to Michael Kugelman, Deputy Director of Asia Programme, said: “As… Continue reading PDM helping India to destablise Pakistan: Shehryar Afridi
Faisal urges citizens to ensure implementing COVID-19 SOPs
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr Faisal Sultan on Wednesday said that there were threats of spread of the COVID-19 and asked the citizens to continue implementing protective measures as per directions to stem the increase in Coronavirus cases. In a media briefing, he said that… Continue reading Faisal urges citizens to ensure implementing COVID-19 SOPs
PTCL conducts breast cancer awareness session
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) continued with its tradition to create Breast Cancer awareness across the country by organizing a special webinar in collaboration with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center. The online session aimed to raise awareness on self-examination and denounce common myths that surround this disease, said… Continue reading PTCL conducts breast cancer awareness session
Govt to bring Nawaz back by January 15: Ch Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday expressed the hope that the government would bring Nawaz Sharif back to the country by January 15. Talking to a private news channel, he said Nawaz Sharif’s position was different from others because he was convicted by the court. He hoped… Continue reading Govt to bring Nawaz back by January 15: Ch Fawad
Shehryar Afridi calls into question India’s fake, malicious media campaign against Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi Wednesday took strong exception of fake news reports originating from India regarding an alleged ‘civil war’ in Pakistan. According to Press Release “A figment of India’s state machinery’s imagination, reportage pertaining to imagined unrest in Karachi amounts to 5th generation propaganda warfare which… Continue reading Shehryar Afridi calls into question India’s fake, malicious media campaign against Pakistan
US Charge d Affaires calls on Minister for IT Syed Amin Ul Haque
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): US Charge d Affaires Ms. Angela Aggeler called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque here on Wednesday. The Minister welcomed the US Charge d Affaires in his office and during meeting matters related to Information Technology and Telecommunication, and digitalization were discussed, said a press release.… Continue reading US Charge d Affaires calls on Minister for IT Syed Amin Ul Haque
KP chalks out plans to observe Kashmir black day on Oct 27
PESHAWAR, Oct 21 (APP): Special programs including protest rallies and seminars in Khyber Pakthunkhwa have been planned for Kashmir Black Day on October 27 to condemn the illegal occupation of Jummu and Kashmir by India and the brutalities being unleashed against innocent Kashmiris. From Chitral to DI Khan and Kohistan to South Waziristan, people of… Continue reading KP chalks out plans to observe Kashmir black day on Oct 27
Shibli grieves over loss of lives in Karachi blast
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a blast at Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. ْگلشن ِ اقبال کراچی دھماکے میں قیمتی جانوں کے ضیاع پر گہر ا دْکھ اور افسوس ہے ۔ متاثرہ خاندانوں سے دلی ہمدردی اور تعزیت کرتے… Continue reading Shibli grieves over loss of lives in Karachi blast
Pak-Iraq intertwines in social, religious, culture bonds: Mandviwalla
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla Wednesday said Pakistan and Iraq are intertwined in social, religious and cultural similarities and these bonds keep the people of the two sides connected with each other. He said this during a meeting with Ambassador Iraq Hamed Abbas Lafta here at the Parliament House. The Senate… Continue reading Pak-Iraq intertwines in social, religious, culture bonds: Mandviwalla
Pakistani Hindus hesitates to visit India due to insecurity: NCM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Chairman National Minority Commission (NCM) Chela Ram Kewlani said minorities were enjoying equal rights in Pakistan as comparing to India where the lives of minorities have been made miserable by Modi’s Government. Addressing a news conference flanked by members of NCM and CII chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz on Wednesday in Islamabad,… Continue reading Pakistani Hindus hesitates to visit India due to insecurity: NCM
GPKSC lambastes Indian occupying forces move of grabbing Kashmiris properties through new construction laws in IIOJK:
MIRPUR (AJK): Oct 21 (APP): Britain-based Kashmiris rights outfit Global Pakistan Kashmir Supreme Council (GPKSC) Wednesday strongly condemned the Indian nefarious move to grab the lands of Jammu & Kashmir State people by amending existing construction and development laws in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) State. The puppet IIOJK State Administrative Council… Continue reading GPKSC lambastes Indian occupying forces move of grabbing Kashmiris properties through new construction laws in IIOJK:
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