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President lauds Banking Mohtasib for providing Rs 1.26 b relief to bank customers
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday lauded Banking Mohtasib for processing over 25,000 complaints and providing monetary relief amounting to Rs. 1.26 billion to banking customers in 2023. The president expressed these views talking to the Banking Mohtasib Pakistan (BMP) Sirajuddin Aziz, who called on him and presented the Annual Report… Continue reading President lauds Banking Mohtasib for providing Rs 1.26 b relief to bank customers
Railways unveils new fuel management system
LAHORE, Apr 19 (APP):The Pakistan Railways has unveiled a state-of-the-art fuel management system, designed to tackle the current challenges. As per the announcement made on Friday, Railways Chief Executive Officer Amir Ali Baloch has confirmed a new partnership with Pakistan State Oil (PSO), which will now be responsible for ensuring a consistent fuel supply within… Continue reading Railways unveils new fuel management system
Minister advocates for IT sector growth with public-private collaboration
LAHORE, Apr 19 (APP):Minister of State for Information Technology and Communications Shaza Fatima Khawaja has reiterated the government’s dedication to enhancing the IT industry by endorsing and aiding the private sector. Addressing the participants at the Global Digital Summit during the 24th ICTN Asia Conference at the Expo Centre here on Friday, she lauded the… Continue reading Minister advocates for IT sector growth with public-private collaboration
Turkish CGS calls on Minister for Defence
Turkish CGS calls on Minister for Defence
Pakistan committed to further strengthen parliamentary cooperation with Kazakhstan: Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Friday said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Kazakhstan and is committed to further enhancing them through increased people-to-people contacts, strengthened parliamentary cooperation, expanded economic ties, and regional connectivity. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Kazakhstan Ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin, who called on… Continue reading Pakistan committed to further strengthen parliamentary cooperation with Kazakhstan: Speaker
Parliamentarians perturbed over terrorism resurge, violence of bandits in Katcha areas
Parliamentarians perturbed over terrorism resurge, violence of bandits in Katcha areas
Govt absorbs Rs 45 bln burden, spares public from sales tax, petroleum levy: Tarar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar told the National Assembly on Friday that the government paid Rs 45 billion for sales tax and petroleum levy without burdening the public. In response to the Calling Attention Notices from lawmakers, the minister explained that the government raises petroleum product prices based on… Continue reading Govt absorbs Rs 45 bln burden, spares public from sales tax, petroleum levy: Tarar
President IRS commends media for extensive coverage despite challenges
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):President of the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Ambassador Jauhar Saleem commended the media’s unwavering dedication to delivering comprehensive coverage amidst the prevalent challenges and the omnipresence of social media. The IRS President recently hosted a distinguished gathering of journalists bringing together a range of media representatives stationed in Islamabad at the… Continue reading President IRS commends media for extensive coverage despite challenges
14-member Balochistan cabinet sworn in
14-member Balochistan cabinet sworn in
NA Speaker suspends Dasti and Iqbal’s memberships for current session
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday suspended the memberships of Jamshed Ahmad Khan Dasti and Muhammad Iqbal Khan for the current session due to their use of abusive language during the president’s address. The House adopted a motion introduced by the Speaker regarding suspending the two members. The motion said,… Continue reading NA Speaker suspends Dasti and Iqbal’s memberships for current session
3-day training program on AI in teaching practices concluded at AIOU
3-day training program on AI in teaching practices concluded at AIOU
Delegation of CUST students visits the Safe City Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Under the special directives of the Chief Police Officer (CPO) Safe City/Traffic, the Deputy Director Technical and DSP Telecommunications on Friday welcomed the delegation of CUST University at Safe City Islamabad. A public relations officer said that the delegation visits the command and control center, the data hub unit, modern technology-equipped cameras,… Continue reading Delegation of CUST students visits the Safe City Islamabad
Heavy rain in Peshawar, suburbs continue
PESHAWAR, Apr 19 (APP): Heavy rains have continued in Peshawar and most of the province since last night. “Flood risk has increased in Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Gilgit-Baltistan, and local rivers of Kashmir and areas adjacent to the Kabul River,” an official of the Meteorological Department said here Friday. He said in most districts… Continue reading Heavy rain in Peshawar, suburbs continue
Interior Minister condemns suicide attack in Karachi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the suicide attack in the Landhi area of Karachi on Friday. He appreciated the Karachi police and said that the police foiled the attack with bravery and congratulated them while paying great tribute to the officials responsible for protecting foreigners. Salute to the security… Continue reading Interior Minister condemns suicide attack in Karachi
Pakistan “deeply disappointed” by UNSC dissensus on Palestine’s full UN membership; regrets US veto: FO spox
ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Pakistan on Friday expressed its disappointment on the United Nations Security Council’s inability to reach a consensus on Palestine’s full membership of the United Nations, also regretting the US decision to veto the draft resolution. “Pakistan is deeply disappointed by the result of last night’s debate at UNSC and its inability… Continue reading Pakistan “deeply disappointed” by UNSC dissensus on Palestine’s full UN membership; regrets US veto: FO spox
Police pays tribute to late officer Rubina Shehbaz at her funeral prayer
Police pays tribute to late officer Rubina Shehbaz at her funeral prayer
‘No criticism on Pakistan allowed in Parliament’, says Tarar
‘No criticism on Pakistan allowed in Parliament’, says Tarar
ANF establishes rehabilitation center in Quetta for treatment of drug addicts
ANF establishes rehabilitation center in Quetta for treatment of drug addicts
Law minister calls on Opposition in NA to uphold principles of parliamentary decorum, etiquette
Law minister calls on Opposition in NA to uphold principles of parliamentary decorum, etiquette