LAHORE, Oct 03 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill said on Saturday that convicted Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif did not pose any threat to the government through his virtual speeches to the party leadership from London. “However, Nawaz Sharif has become more of a security threat… Continue reading No political threat from Nawaz Sharif: Shahbaz Gill
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PDM leadership afraid of senate elections :Sh Rashid
LAHORE, Oct 03 (APP): Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Saturday that PML-N leadership was afraid of expected Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI’s) majority in the coming senate elections. Addressing a press conference here at PR headquarters, he asked 30 questions from the PML-N and Pakistan Democratic Movement. He said that Nawaz Sharif did not have… Continue reading PDM leadership afraid of senate elections :Sh Rashid
All villages across Punjab to get potable water: Governor
FAISALABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that Pakistan is at the take-off position as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has overcome the basic economic challenges in its first two years and now a gigantic development programme has been launched. During the first phase of the development programme, all villages across… Continue reading All villages across Punjab to get potable water: Governor
No increase in gas tariff for domestic consumers, Tandoors: Petroleum Division
ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): The Petroleum Division Saturday clarified that there would be no increase in gas price for domestic consumers and ‘Roti Tandoors,’ rejecting some media reports about the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)’s decision on revised- tariff summary of the commodity. “In the first summary by the Petroleum Division for annual gas price revision,… Continue reading No increase in gas tariff for domestic consumers, Tandoors: Petroleum Division
PM’s Economic Outreach Initiative kicks off
ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Division and Strategic Policy Planning Dr Moeed Yusuf Saturday chaired the Economic Outreach Coordination Group (EOCG)’s first meeting. The National Security Division has created an economic outreach roadmap for economic diplomacy, which would now be processed through the ministries and the… Continue reading PM’s Economic Outreach Initiative kicks off
Minister lauds role of educational institutions during COVID-19 lockdown
LAHORE, Oct 03 (APP): Federal Minister for Education Shahfqat Mehmood Saturday lauded the role of educational institutions during COVID-19 lockdown, saying that the institutions brought new ways to impart education during the crisis times. Speaking as the chief guest at an event here, he said that during the lockdown, the education sector had to suffer… Continue reading Minister lauds role of educational institutions during COVID-19 lockdown
Kashmiris to continue struggle despite Indian atrocities: Khan Sopori
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Senior Hurriyat leader, Ghulam Muhammad Khan Sopori has said the Kashmiri people will continue their ongoing freedom struggle despite Indian state terrorism. He said the sacrifices rendered by the Kashmiri people for the liberation of their homeland from Indian subjugation had been a glorious chapter in history, Kashmir Media Service reported.… Continue reading Kashmiris to continue struggle despite Indian atrocities: Khan Sopori
Pakistan’s active participation in UNGA session shows commitment to UN purposes, principles: FO
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): The Foreign Office on Saturday said that Pakistan’s active and prominent participation in the United Nations General Assembly’s opening session and allied meetings manifested its support and commitment to the UN’s purposes and principles. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that Pakistan would continue to participate actively in that… Continue reading Pakistan’s active participation in UNGA session shows commitment to UN purposes, principles: FO
Noor, Saima record upsetting defeat in All Pakistan Women Squash q-finals
ABBOTTABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Noor Ul Huda of Sui Northern Gas Pipeline and third seeded handed over upsetting defeat in the quarter-finals of the ongoing All Pakistan Women Squash Championship being played here at Jansher Khan Squash Complex on Saturday. Noor Ul Huda upset second seeded Komal Khan of Pakistan Wapda in a marathon five… Continue reading Noor, Saima record upsetting defeat in All Pakistan Women Squash q-finals
AJK PM, JI Chief condemn Indian aggression in IIOJK
MIRPUR (AJK): Oct 03 (APP): Azad Jammu & Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan Saturday held a meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Siraj-ul-Haq and discussed in detail the human rights violations and rapid demographic changes taking place in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The President said that despite the condemnation of India’s moves on… Continue reading AJK PM, JI Chief condemn Indian aggression in IIOJK
World Space Week celebrations to start from Sunday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): World Space Week (WSW) celebrations will start from October 4 (Sunday) featuring mostly virtual events across the world under the theme “Satellites Improve Life” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan, like other countries, will also observe the day through arranging virtual activities like webinars, discussion programs and competitions to educate the… Continue reading World Space Week celebrations to start from Sunday
Nawaz Sharif absconder showing himself as revolutionary leader from abroad: Vawda
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda on Friday said Nawaz Sharif was a absconder but he was trying to make himself as a revolutionary leader while siting abroad. Talking to a private TV channel, he said the PML–N leader Nawaz Sharif should come back to country and face all registered… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif absconder showing himself as revolutionary leader from abroad: Vawda
Security forces kill two terrorists in North Waziristan IBO
RAWALPINDI, Oct 02 (APP): Security Forces on Friday conducted an intelligence based operation (IBO) on terrorist hideout in Boya, North Wazirstan. In consequence of that two hardcore terrorists including an improvised explosive device (IED) specialist were killed while one terrorist was apprehended, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release. It added that these… Continue reading Security forces kill two terrorists in North Waziristan IBO
Efforts afoot for ensuring job quota for Islamabad domicile holder: Ali Nawaz
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Capital Development Authority (CDA) Affairs, Ali Nawaz Awan Friday said federal government has expedited efforts for the allocation of a separate quota in jobs in the federal government service for those holding a domicile from Islamabad. The issues being faced by the residents of… Continue reading Efforts afoot for ensuring job quota for Islamabad domicile holder: Ali Nawaz
Govt to avail all legal options to bring back Nawaz: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said that the government would avail all legal options to bring back Nawaz Sharif as he was proclaimed offender. Talking to a private news channel, he said opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif had submitted guarantee before the court regarding returning of Nawaz… Continue reading Govt to avail all legal options to bring back Nawaz: Fawad
India acquiring more lethal arms to kill Kashmiris: AJK President
MIRPUR (AJK): Oct 02 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Friday expressed his deep concern over reports of procurement of one million multi-mode hand grenades by India’s Defense Ministry, saying, the war-monger Modi-RSS regime piling up arms and ammunition to use them against defenceless people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir… Continue reading India acquiring more lethal arms to kill Kashmiris: AJK President
FBR collects over one trillion revenues in 1st quarter
ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has done remarkably well in the 1st quarter of the current fiscal year and collected revenues of Rs1,004 trillion. Quoting State Bank Of Pakistan’s (SBP) provisional figures, the board in a statement here Friday said FBR collected a net revenue figure of Rs.1,004 billion exceeding… Continue reading FBR collects over one trillion revenues in 1st quarter
Punjab Rozgar scheme to bring economic stability: minister
LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP): Punjab Rozgar scheme will push the provincial economic growth from negative to positive, while every sector and everyone across all districts will benefited from it. These views were expressed by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakhat chairing 43rd meeting of the Standing Committee for Finance of the Cabinet on Friday. He… Continue reading Punjab Rozgar scheme to bring economic stability: minister
Delegation of Overseas Pakistanis calls on PM; presents Rs. 10 million cheque for Diamer Bhasha Dam
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): A delegation of Overseas Pakistanis called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and presented him a cheque of Rs. 10 million for Diamer Bhasha Dam. The delegation comprised Afzal Mehmood, Sheikh Rafiq, Maroof Hussain and Majid Khan.
Number of registered voters surpasses 115 mln in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP):The total number of registered voters has reached 115,748,753, including 64,078,616 (55 percent) males, 51,667,599 (45 percent) females and 2,538 (0.002 percent) transgender. According to the latest data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday, 9,793,344 new voters have been added since the general election 2018 when the total… Continue reading Number of registered voters surpasses 115 mln in Pakistan
- 15 female teachers injured in road accident
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
