ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shahzad Akbar on Wednesday asked Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to declare assets of Sindh government members and their families. Despite no obligation for advisers and special assistants to declare their assets, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government had presented all assets… Continue reading Shahzad asks Bilawal to declare assets of Sindh govt, family members
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Return to Pakistan, a moral duty of Nawaz: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said it was the moral duty of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to return to the country and face corruption cases against him as he was medically fit now. Nawaz Sharif was allowed to go abroad on medical grounds as advised by… Continue reading Return to Pakistan, a moral duty of Nawaz: Fawad
Accountability, security imperative for development of country: Shahbaz Gill
FAISALABAD, Sep 09 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill on Wednesday said that accountability and security were imperative for the development of the country. Addressing a meeting of Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturing and Exporters Association (PHMA) here, he said that value-added and services sectors were considered as backbone of the industrial… Continue reading Accountability, security imperative for development of country: Shahbaz Gill
KSA desires to see more progress, development in Pakistan: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Saudi Ambassador in Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al-Maliki on Wednesday said that Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) wanted to see more progress and development in Pakistan. Talking to a news channel programme, he said a close bonded relations between the two brotherly countries would remain unbroken. Expressing great pleasure over long… Continue reading KSA desires to see more progress, development in Pakistan: Ambassador
One million youth to start businesses under “Kamyab jawan Programme”;SAPM
RAWALPINDI, Sep 09 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister(SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar said on Wednesday that more than 1 million unemployed skilled youth would be able to start their businesses under the Prime Minister Kamyab Jawan secheme. Addressing a cheque distribution ceremony under the Kamyab Jawan Programme at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry… Continue reading One million youth to start businesses under “Kamyab jawan Programme”;SAPM
AJK President urges youths to rise to foil Modi’s “satanic plan”
MIRPUR (AJK): Sep 09 (APP):Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan on Wednesday urged youth, scholars and researchers to foil India’s ‘evil designs’ in IIOJK through the best of their high intellect and pen at all fronts. He was talking to a delegation of All Kashmir Forum (AKF), an emerging organization working for… Continue reading AJK President urges youths to rise to foil Modi’s “satanic plan”
CM inaugurates almonry in city
LAHORE, Sep 09 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday inaugurated a almonry in Shah Jamal for providing food to the needy. He took food along with others as labourers appreciated food quality. The chief minister announced to open 11 more almonries in Lahore, adding that principle decision had been made to start almonries… Continue reading CM inaugurates almonry in city
IGP calls on CM
LAHORE, Sep 09 (APP):Newly-appointed Inspector General Police Inam Ghani called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office here on Wednesday. The CM extended good wishes to the IG and issued directions for further improving law & order situation in the province. He directed that indiscriminate action be initiated against criminals and no… Continue reading IGP calls on CM
Chairman FIEDMC calls on CM
LAHORE, Sep 09 (APP):Chairman Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (FIEDMC) Mian Kashif Ashfaq called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office. MNA Ch Asim Nazir, Saeed Ahmad Saeedi MPA and central vice president of PTI Ch Muhammad Ashfaq were also present. The chief minister said, on the occasion, that development… Continue reading Chairman FIEDMC calls on CM
Pakistan Army to procure pulses from PARC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Pakistan Army would procure pulses from Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Agrotech Company (PATCO) in order to fulfill the dietary requirements of its personnel. Both organizations will sign an agreement soon, A press release issued by PARC here on Wednesday said adding that PARC and Army Supply Corps held a meeting on… Continue reading Pakistan Army to procure pulses from PARC
NLCC completes anti-locust operation in 1,126,619 hectares, no pest in KP, Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):National Locust Control Center (NLCC) had carried out anti-locust operation in 1,126,619 hectares of land during last six months and averted the pest threats, which had effected 61 districts of four provinces. A press release issued here Wednesday said that due to continuous efforts of joint teams formed to combat desert locust,… Continue reading NLCC completes anti-locust operation in 1,126,619 hectares, no pest in KP, Punjab
Govt succeeded in creating peace, harmony by pursuing dialogue, inclusiveness: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan with the help of Ulema and religious leaders has been successful in creating peace and harmony in the society by pursuing dialogue and inclusiveness. Speaking at an international conference… Continue reading Govt succeeded in creating peace, harmony by pursuing dialogue, inclusiveness: Shibli
Asad Umar stresses speedy work on Karachi development projects
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar on Wednesday stressed the Pakistan People’s Party to focus on ground work of the projects in Karachi committed during the agreement between the federal government and the Sindh Province instead of securing political point scoring. Talking to media persons here, the minister expressed… Continue reading Asad Umar stresses speedy work on Karachi development projects
Japan lauds Pakistan’s successful handling of pandemic as schools set to reopen
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Japanese Ambassador Matsuda Kuninori on Wednesday praised the government of Pakistan on successful handling of coronavirus pandemic including its decision to reopen educational institutions by mid of the month. “The reopening of educational institutions in phases after a long break due to the coronavirus is a welcome step and it is hoped… Continue reading Japan lauds Pakistan’s successful handling of pandemic as schools set to reopen
‘Welcome step’ by Saudi govt to allow free visa, residency permit extensions: Pakistan envoy
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP):Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz welcomed the Kingdom’s decision to extend the validity of reentry visas and residency permits for foreign workers stranded in other countries due to coronavirus lockdowns, saying it would especially benefit Pakistani workers. Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has announced free visa and residency… Continue reading ‘Welcome step’ by Saudi govt to allow free visa, residency permit extensions: Pakistan envoy
Pakistan Navy Special docufilm ‘Surkhru’ honours valiant soldiers
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): Pakistan Navy has released a special documentary film “Surkhru” to pay tribute to the Pakistan navy heroes who have been protecting the waters and keeping the country out of harm’s way. The film chronicles the event from last year when the navy prevented an Indian submarine from entering the Pakistani waters… Continue reading Pakistan Navy Special docufilm ‘Surkhru’ honours valiant soldiers
Experts term public private stakeholders’ cooperation critical to mitigate COVID-19 impacts
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Experts has emphasized that public and private stakeholders needed to work together to mitigate the socio-economic impacts of Covid19. The experts from diverse backgrounds, said this while sharing their views at virtual public private dialogue ‘Analyzing Government Response to the Covid19 Pandemic’ organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), here… Continue reading Experts term public private stakeholders’ cooperation critical to mitigate COVID-19 impacts
NCOC apprise on targeting COVID testing at schools, tourist spots
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday was apprised about plan of targeting Covid testing across the country in schools and at tourists spot for health and safety of children and public safety at large. The NCOC morning situational session was held here at NCOC. During the session, Federal… Continue reading NCOC apprise on targeting COVID testing at schools, tourist spots
River Indus still furious: FFC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said River Indus is experiencing high flood at Guddu (541,000 cusecs), medium flood at Sukkur (419,000 cusecs) and low flood at Taunsa (253,000 cusecs). According to daily FFC report on Wednesday, it is in Normal flow condition at rest of the control structures (Tarbela, Kalabagh,… Continue reading River Indus still furious: FFC
COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019, down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990, stated a new mortality estimates released by UNICEF on Wednesday. Surveys by UNICEF and WHO reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major disruptions to health services… Continue reading COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths
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