IT Ministry taking steps to provide broadband services in country through USF

APP55-10 ISLAMABAD: August 10 – Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin ul Haque in a meeting with Dr, Ishrat Hussain, Advisor to PM on Institutional Reforms and Austerity. APP

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque and Adviser to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr Ishrat Hussain on Monday discussed issues related to digitalization, broadband IT exports and e-governance. The Minister said that his ministry was taking various steps to provide broadband services in the country… Continue reading IT Ministry taking steps to provide broadband services in country through USF

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NCOC warns of potential spike in corona infections, if health, Muharram guidelines not followed

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday warned of potential spike in COVID-19 infections, if standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Muharramul Haram guidelines were not followed properly. Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umer chaired the NCOC meeting. The forum deliberated at length on upcoming Muharram and measures… Continue reading NCOC warns of potential spike in corona infections, if health, Muharram guidelines not followed

Shibli Faraz condemns Chaman blast

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday strongly condemned the blast in Chaman. In a tweet, the minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blast and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured. He said that the evil elements were against… Continue reading Shibli Faraz condemns Chaman blast

Galadari Brothers provide free air tickets to 200 stranded Pakistanis: Bukhari

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OPHRD) Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Monday said Galadari Brothers had provided free air tickets to 200 Pakistanis stuck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a tweet, he said the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would operate two… Continue reading Galadari Brothers provide free air tickets to 200 stranded Pakistanis: Bukhari

Ijaz Shah condemns Chaman blast

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Minister for Interior Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Monday strongly condemned the Chaman blast and expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human life in the incident. In a statement, he said, the elements involved in such incidents were enemies of the country and deserved exemplary punishment. The… Continue reading Ijaz Shah condemns Chaman blast

FM thanks Abdulla Shahid for expressing grief over losses in floods

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday thanked Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid for sharing his grief over recent losses in floods, triggered by monsoon rains in different parts of Pakistan. Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid on his twitter account tagged Foreign Minister of Pakistan and posted, “Deeply saddened… Continue reading FM thanks Abdulla Shahid for expressing grief over losses in floods

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Capital turns green, white ahead of Independence Day; preparations in full swing

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): The federal capital has wore a green and white look with display of a number of stalls carrying attractive colourful accessories since the countdown for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations started with only two days left. A large number of Jashan-i-Azadi stalls carrying national flags, bunting, pin badges, green and white… Continue reading Capital turns green, white ahead of Independence Day; preparations in full swing

CJP orders to remove billboards from city’s buildings

KARACHI, Aug 10 (APP): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mr. Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Monday took to task the authorities concerned in the billboard case at Supreme Court Registry Karachi. A three-member bench headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) heard a case pertaining to the hoardings, becoming the cause of causalities in the… Continue reading CJP orders to remove billboards from city’s buildings

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FM condemns ‘enemy’s attempt to disrupt Balochistan law order’

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist incident in Chaman, saying enemy once again had attempted to disrupt the law and order of Balochistan. Qureshi said every effort would be made to eradicate militancy from the country. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Chaman’s Mall road… Continue reading FM condemns ‘enemy’s attempt to disrupt Balochistan law order’

Poor segments fully facilitated at Panahgahs under PM’s vision: Murad Saeed

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed on Monday said Prime Minister Imran Khan was facilitating the people belonging to the vulnerable segments of society by making them ‘state guests’, contrary to the past rulers, who had built castles for themselves. The poor and the deserving were not only provided shelter but… Continue reading Poor segments fully facilitated at Panahgahs under PM’s vision: Murad Saeed

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Ali Zaidi seeks KPT clarification on vacant seats advertisement

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Monday issued instructions to write to Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to seek clarification on of the advertisement published regarding vacant seats and distribution of the assigned quota. In a letter issued by ministry, KPT was asked to share the list of all… Continue reading Ali Zaidi seeks KPT clarification on vacant seats advertisement

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Collective efforts stressed for peace during Muharram

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DIKHAN, Aug 10 (APP):Federal Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Monday underlined the need for making collective efforts to maintain peace in the district especially during Muharram-ul-Haram. Addressing a grand jarga convened to take all stakeholders on board on law and order-related issues in the district in view of Muharram, the federal minister urged people… Continue reading Collective efforts stressed for peace during Muharram

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Govt providing best facilities to Afghans living in Pakistan : Shehzad Arbab

APP60-10 TEHKAL: August 10 – Special Assistant to PM on Establishment Mr. Muhammad Arbab Shehzad addressing the Ground Breaking ceremony of Government Primary School No 1. APP

PESHAWAR, Aug 10 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Establishment Mohammad Shehzad Arbab Monday said that government was extending all possible facilities to Afghan investors, families and students living in Pakistan. He was speaking as Chief guest at groundbreaking ceremony of new block at the Government Primary School No.1 Thekal Bala, Peshawar. The… Continue reading Govt providing best facilities to Afghans living in Pakistan : Shehzad Arbab

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Sanjrani grieves over loss of precious lives

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has expressed deep grief and sorrow over loss of precious lives and damage to properties due to recent rains and flash flood in Balochistan and other parts of the country. Expressing solidarity with the affected people, the Chairman said that they would not be left alone… Continue reading Sanjrani grieves over loss of precious lives

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10 billion trees project vital to combat effects of climate change, global warming-Federal Minister

DI KHAN, Aug 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Kasmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs, Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur has said that 10 billion trees afforestration project of the PTI Government was vital to combat effects of climate change, global warming and desertification. He expressed these views after planting a sapling at Dhap Chayak in connection with… Continue reading 10 billion trees project vital to combat effects of climate change, global warming-Federal Minister

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Shibli Faraz pays tributes to Dr Ruth Pfau

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday paid tributes to Dr Ruth Pfau who devoted her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan. In a tweet, he said that her services for the humanity, society and Pakistan would be written in golden words. He said that Dr Ruth Pfau… Continue reading Shibli Faraz pays tributes to Dr Ruth Pfau

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CSAC calls on KP Governor

APP51-10 PESHAWAR: August 10 - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman talking to Commanding Southern Air Command, Air Vice Marshal Syed Fauad Masud Hatmi at Governor's House. APP

PESHAWAR, Aug 10 (APP): Commanding Southern Air Command (CSAC), Air Vice- Marshal, Syed Fawad Masood Haatmi called on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Shah Farman at Governor House here on Monday. Both sides discussed professional matters of Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Speaking on the occasion, KP Governor praised the role of PAF in protecting boundaries of country… Continue reading CSAC calls on KP Governor

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Govt believes in freedom of expression: Murad

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Minister for Communications Murad Saeed Monday said the Federal Government believed in the constitutional freedom of expression and termed the campaign of Sindh Government against television channels and an anchor inappropriate. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said a widespread campaign was run on the social media by the supporters of… Continue reading Govt believes in freedom of expression: Murad

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PM’s smart lockdown policy remained successful: Asad

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Monday said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s policy of smart lockdown against coronavirus pandemic had remained successful. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, from day one, adopted the strategy under prime minister’s leadership with the objective to save lives of people from both coronavirus… Continue reading PM’s smart lockdown policy remained successful: Asad

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