ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with international humanitarian agencies distributed 420 ton wheat, 11,000 tarpaulins, 29,000 tents, and over 2,000 mosquito nets in flood hit areas of Sindh. According to the Press Release issued on Monday, Chairman NDMA in a meeting with parliamentarians who met him to discuss matters regarding… Continue reading NDMA distributes 420 ton wheat,29,000 tents among Sindh flood affectees
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Those paying respect to currency notes now seeking respect for votes: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday said those, who had always paid respect to the currency notes were today seeking respect for votes without heeding to the appeals of their voters for their return to the country. The credit went to Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had provided an opportunity… Continue reading Those paying respect to currency notes now seeking respect for votes: Sheikh Rashid
APC Reaction; opposition just wanted relaxation in corruption cases: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday said opposition parties just wanted relaxation in the corruption cases, being faced by their leaders in different courts, and permission to send ‘Maryam Bibi’ [daughter of Nawaz Sharif) to London, for which they were attempting to malign state institutions. “All dispute is of… Continue reading APC Reaction; opposition just wanted relaxation in corruption cases: Fawad
Opposition playing tactics to avoid corruption cases: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said that Opposition parties were playing tactics to get rid of the corruption cases. Expressing these views in a private television channel programs, he said Opposition’s demand for getting resignation from present leadership was just to avoid corruption and money laundering charges.… Continue reading Opposition playing tactics to avoid corruption cases: Fawad
Afridi seeks opposition’s support over PM’ address at UNGA
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Shehrayar Afridi Monday urged the opposition leaders to support Prime Minister Imran Khan’s forthcoming address to the session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Talking to journalists, Afridi criticised the recently held Multi Party Conference of opposition parties where they made an announcement of anti-government campaign.… Continue reading Afridi seeks opposition’s support over PM’ address at UNGA
CM directs expediting of work on all ongoing mega schemes
PESHAWAR, Sep 21 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Monday directed the authorities of the Communication and Works (C&W) Department to expedite work on all ongoing mega schemes in communication sector and assured that the provincial government would provide required resources for the purpose. He particularly stressed upon the expeditious completion of financial and commercial… Continue reading CM directs expediting of work on all ongoing mega schemes
KIIR chief reminds UN for legal, moral obligations towards resolving Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): On the occasion of International Peace Day, Chairman, (KIIR), Altaf Hussain Wani Monday reminded the United Nations and the influential world governments of their moral and legal obligations vis-a-vis the settlement of Kashmir dispute to ensure permanent peace in the troubled region. In a statement issued here, the KIIR chief while… Continue reading KIIR chief reminds UN for legal, moral obligations towards resolving Kashmir dispute
633 new Coronavirus cases reported; four deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Monday were recorded 7,015 as 633 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Four corona patient, who were under treatment in hospital died on Sunday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation… Continue reading 633 new Coronavirus cases reported; four deaths in past 24 hours
NLCC surveys 193,888 hectares of land under anti-locust operation in 24 hrs
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The National Locust Control Center (NLCC) surveyed around 193,888 hectares area of land during the past twenty-four hours and carried out locust control operation in a district of Balochistan province. According to a press statement issued here on Monday by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, no locust was… Continue reading NLCC surveys 193,888 hectares of land under anti-locust operation in 24 hrs
Int’l Day of Peace urges for harmony worldwide:Secretary General
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): United Nations (UN) Secretary General Monday shared his video message in connection with ‘International Day of Peace’ devoted to urging warring parties everywhere to lay down their weapons and work for harmony. The day marked here on September 21 across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, this… Continue reading Int’l Day of Peace urges for harmony worldwide:Secretary General
WHO,UNICEF recommit to accelerating health well being at all ages
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday signed a new collaborative framework which will accelerate joint public health efforts that put the most marginalized and vulnerable populations first. New partnership calls for key actions in universal health coverage, mental health, emergencies and nutrition,said a press… Continue reading WHO,UNICEF recommit to accelerating health well being at all ages
APC aims to divert attention from Kashmir issue: Shehryar Afridi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Shehryar Khan Afridi on Sunday said All Parties Conference (APC) was aimed to divert attention from Kashmir issue and nation would never forgive the politicians who sabotaged the Kashmir issue. The previous three regimes ignored the Kashmir issue , he said and reiterated incumbent government’s unflinching… Continue reading APC aims to divert attention from Kashmir issue: Shehryar Afridi
South Punjab province bill should be tabled in Parliament: governor
LAHORE, Sep 20 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government should table the South Punjab province bill in the assembly despite lacking two-thirds majority. In an interview with APP here on Sunday, he said the opposition parties would be exposed if the bill was rejected in the Parliament,… Continue reading South Punjab province bill should be tabled in Parliament: governor
Accountability to continue no matter how many APCs opposition holds: Shahbaz Gill
LAHORE, Sep 20 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill Sunday termed all parties conference (APC) of the opposition “Pakistan Lootmar Association”, saying that it was being held in Islamabad today for almost 5th time in a short span of two years. Addressing a press conference here at Press Information Department,… Continue reading Accountability to continue no matter how many APCs opposition holds: Shahbaz Gill
APC is `council of common interest’ of corrupt political elements: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Sunday said All Parties Conferences (APC) is `Council of Common Interest’. Talking to a private news channel he said, one thing has become clear to people that mob in the APC has come together only for its own interest. He further said Pakistan’s economy is improving… Continue reading APC is `council of common interest’ of corrupt political elements: Faisal Javed
Pakistan reduces Ozone depleting substances’ import to 50 percent under Montreal Protocol: Amin Aslam
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Pakistan has achieved another milestone in its environment friendly ambitions to protect the entire region and globe from man-induced climate change and ecological degradation by reducing Ozone layer depleting hazardous chemicals import to 50 percent. These remarks were made by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik… Continue reading Pakistan reduces Ozone depleting substances’ import to 50 percent under Montreal Protocol: Amin Aslam
640 new coronavirus cases reported; one death in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Sunday were recorded 6,952 as 640 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. One corona patient, who was under treatment in hospital died on Saturday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation… Continue reading 640 new coronavirus cases reported; one death in past 24 hours
APC , nothing other than a gathering of criminals and convicts: Shazad Akbar
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shehzad Akbar said that the All Parties Conference (APC) of the Opposition parties was nothing other than a gathering of criminals and convicts to make deliberations on how to paralyze the law enforcing agencies or diffuse the corruption cases against them. He… Continue reading APC , nothing other than a gathering of criminals and convicts: Shazad Akbar
Govt allocates Rs 50 mln for renovation of railway stations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): The government has allocated around Rs 50 million in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), 2020-21 for the up-gradation and renovation of railway stations across the country. The renovation of the railway stations had been approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) in 2018 and the department had already upgraded… Continue reading Govt allocates Rs 50 mln for renovation of railway stations
Railways retrieve 383 acres land worth Rs 30 bln in two years
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Pakistan Railways has retrieved around 383 acres precious land worth more than Rs 30 billion under its anti-encroachment operation across the country during last two years. “The encroachment operation has been launched with the assistance of railway police and district administrations,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP. The… Continue reading Railways retrieve 383 acres land worth Rs 30 bln in two years
