ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday urged upon the Afghan stakeholders to seize the historic opportunity of US-Taliban peace deal for securing an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive negotiated political solution. In a meeting with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar who led a Taliban Political Commission (TPC) delegation here at the Ministry… Continue reading FM urges Afghan stakeholders to seize opportunity of historic US-Taliban peace deal
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Govt decides ‘no concession for Nawaz Sharif as all equal before law’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): The government on Tuesday decided not to give any concession to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, currently abroad even after expiry of his bail, saying that all were entitled to similar treatment under the rule of law. The federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan categorically stated that “the government… Continue reading Govt decides ‘no concession for Nawaz Sharif as all equal before law’
Despite spoilers around, Pakistan committed towards stable Afghanistan: FM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday terming his meeting with Afghan Taliban ‘constructive and positive’ said despite spoilers around, Pakistan would always work towards a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. Talking to reporters after meeting the Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and his delegation here at the Ministry of… Continue reading Despite spoilers around, Pakistan committed towards stable Afghanistan: FM
President stresses need for promotion of biotechnology sector
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed the need for promotion of biotechnology sector keeping in view its potential to boost country’s exports besides generating employment opportunities. He was chairing a meeting on Jhelum Biotechnology Park, held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President highlighted the importance of industrial as well as… Continue reading President stresses need for promotion of biotechnology sector
PM chairs federal cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting of the federal cabinet which considered a number of important agenda items. According to Prime Minister Office Media Wing, during the meeting, the cabinet also offered Fateha for late Pir Tariq Shah, brother of Interior Minister Brig (retd) Ijaz Shah.
CM Punjab inaugurates Lyallpur Gallery
FAISALABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab,Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated ‘Lyallpur Art & Craft Gallery’ at Chenab Club chowk here on Tuesday. Chief Minister visited various sections of the gallery and appreciated the handicrafts and culturally relevant items which were made locally and displayed in the gallery. He unveiled the plaque to inaugurate ‘Lyallpur Art &… Continue reading CM Punjab inaugurates Lyallpur Gallery
President urges world to hold Indian govt. accountable for repressive actions against minorities
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said the isolation of Muslims by the Indian government was a matter of grave concern and it was the responsibility of the world to hold India accountable for the repressive actions against minority groups. He said India was increasingly becoming intolerant towards Muslims, which were being… Continue reading President urges world to hold Indian govt. accountable for repressive actions against minorities
Standards for ‘Made in Pakistan’ vehicles to be submitted to cabinet for approval:Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said standards for ‘Made in Pakistan’ vehicles have been finalized. In a tweet, the federal minister stated the initial standards will be submitted to the cabinet for approval, within a month. “I guess it was a very difficult task and several… Continue reading Standards for ‘Made in Pakistan’ vehicles to be submitted to cabinet for approval:Fawad
Glowing tributes paid to revolutionary Urdu poet ‘Ahmed Faraz’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Rich tributes were paid to revolutionary modern Urdu poet ‘Ahmad Faraz’ for his unforgettable services on his 12th death anniversary on Tuesday (today). Ahmed Faraz is ranked among the greatest Urdu poets of the current era. Born on January 12, 1931 in Kohat, Ahmad Faraz was among those distinguished poets whose literal… Continue reading Glowing tributes paid to revolutionary Urdu poet ‘Ahmed Faraz’
Huawei CEO meets Education Minister, discusses issues of mutual interest
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Huawei Mark Meng called on the Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood at his office and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interest. Both sides exchanged views on 5G Technology, different training programmes and collaboration in different areas of Ministry of Education, says a press release issued here… Continue reading Huawei CEO meets Education Minister, discusses issues of mutual interest
PM chairs federal cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting of the federal cabinet which considered a number of important agenda items. According to the Prime Minister Office Media Wing, during the meeting, the cabinet also offered Fateha for late Pir Tariq Shah, brother of Interior Minister Brig (retd) Ijaz Shah.
Fawad Ch criticizes PPP for targeting PTI’s social media team
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday condemned Pakistan Peoples Party for targeting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s social media team. “PTI’s social media team had rendered a splendid contribution in every crisis from Pulwama to COVID-19. PPP’s campaign against those team members is reprehensible,” Fawad Chaudhry said in a tweet.… Continue reading Fawad Ch criticizes PPP for targeting PTI’s social media team
PM strongly believes in freedom of expression: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan strongly believed in freedom of expression, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz here on Tuesday said. Freedom of the press and democracy were inseparable, he said talking to a delegation of Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) which called on him. Shibli Faraz said that… Continue reading PM strongly believes in freedom of expression: Shibli Faraz
President stresses need for promotion of biotechnology sector
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed the need for promotion of biotechnology sector keeping in view its potential to boost country’s exports besides generating employment opportunities. He was chairing a meeting on Jhelum Biotechnology Park, held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President highlighted the importance of industrial as well as… Continue reading President stresses need for promotion of biotechnology sector
Different cases registered against opposition leadership: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Tuesday different cases had been registered against the leadership of the opposition parties and their leaders were trying to protect them from accountability. Talking to a private news channel, he said the opposition had demanded National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) indirectly… Continue reading Different cases registered against opposition leadership: Shibli Faraz
APHC urges HR bodies to help mitigate IIOJK detainees’ plight
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): The All Parties Hurriyat Conference in the Indian Illegally Cccupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) expressed concern over the plight of Kashmiri political detainees in detention centers and jails. It has appealed to the international human rights organizations including International Committee of Red Cross, Asia Watch, Amnesty International to take up the… Continue reading APHC urges HR bodies to help mitigate IIOJK detainees’ plight
Ahmed Faraz never compromised on principles: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Tuesday that famous Urdu poet Ahmed Faraz was a courageous person who never compromised on his principles and ideology. Talking to media after offering fateha at the graveyard of the great poet on the occasion of his 12th death anniversary, he… Continue reading Ahmed Faraz never compromised on principles: Shibli
Around 450 people tested COVID-19 positive; nine perish in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Around 450 persons have been tested COVID-19 positive and nine people have died due to coronavirus during the past 24 hours across the country and no coronavirus affected patient was on ventilators in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Balochistan. National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday… Continue reading Around 450 people tested COVID-19 positive; nine perish in past 24 hours
Vawda warns opposition against using abusive language in NA sessions
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Water Faisal Vawda Tuesday warned that the opposition party of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz should respect state institutions and they should avoid using derogatory language in National Assembly to create chaos. Talking to a private news channel, Minister expressed strong displeasure over former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s for using offensive… Continue reading Vawda warns opposition against using abusive language in NA sessions
Maritime Affairs hotline aims to directly reach to minister to report any sort of malpractice
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Ministry of Maritime Affairs hotline & email aimed to directly reach out to the Federal Minister to report any sort of malpractices or corruption at any level. According to Ministry of Maritime Affairs as a first step a public whatsapp number 0300-0822234 and an email address [email protected] were set up so all… Continue reading Maritime Affairs hotline aims to directly reach to minister to report any sort of malpractice