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
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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
NCOC reviews testing, contact tracing in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday reviewed the testing and contact tracing of COVID-19 in Balochistan and directed the provincial administration to enhance the existing arrangements for better tracking, tracing and quarantine of Coronavirus affected patients. The NCOC meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special… Continue reading NCOC reviews testing, contact tracing in Balochistan
SAPM for establishing overseas Pakistanis commissions in Balochistan, KP
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Wednesday underlined the need for setting up dedicated commissions in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on the pattern of Punjab to ensure swift redressal of the expatriates’ complaints. He made these remarks while presiding… Continue reading SAPM for establishing overseas Pakistanis commissions in Balochistan, KP
Six died, 146 infected with Covid19: CM Sindh
KARACHI, Sep 09 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that six more patients lost their lives as the death toll raised to 2436 while 146 more cases were reported after 9292 tests were conducted reaching the tally to 131,115. This he said in a statement issued here Wednesday from CM House. Syed… Continue reading Six died, 146 infected with Covid19: CM Sindh
NDMA distributes 42,145 tents, 12,274 blankets among rain affected people
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has so far distributed 42,145 tents, 1,362.32 ton food and 12,274 blankets/quilts among rain hit people in collaboration with provincial relief agencies. According to NDMA website, a total of 28,650 mosquito nets, 3,261 plastic mats, 10,582 tarpaulins, 4,016 sleeping mats/ Mattresses, 4,607 kitchen sets,3,680 jerry cans, 66,000… Continue reading NDMA distributes 42,145 tents, 12,274 blankets among rain affected people
CM directs expediting up-gradation of hospitals in merged districts
PESHAWAR, Sep 09 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Wednesday directed health department to expedite up-gradation of hospitals in newly merged tribal districts. He asked to ensure provision of necessary medical equipments for better and efficient health care facilities. He said this while talking to a representative delegation of Insaf Doctors Forum who called… Continue reading CM directs expediting up-gradation of hospitals in merged districts
PNAC, FPCCI organizes awareness seminar on Halal accreditation
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP):Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) and Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday organized awareness seminar on Halal Accreditation in collaboration with Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce. The seminar was aimed to highlight the role of PNAC, needs, importance and benefits of Halal accreditation. The theme of the seminar was Halal… Continue reading PNAC, FPCCI organizes awareness seminar on Halal accreditation
NAB okays filing one reference, conducting seven investigations, 12 inquiries on inflicting losses to national exchequer
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) Executive Board Meeting (EBM) Wednesday approved filing one reference, conducting seven investigations, 12 inquiries and closing some investigations due to absence of evidence. The NAB-EBM, chaired by Chairman NAB Javed Iqbal accorded approval of filing reference against Asim Murtaza Khan, former director/chief executive officer/member board of directors, Pakistan… Continue reading NAB okays filing one reference, conducting seven investigations, 12 inquiries on inflicting losses to national exchequer
Think tanks being engaged to educate world on Kashmir issue: Shehryar Afridi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP):Chairman of Parliamentry Committee on Kashmir, Shehryar Afridi Wednesday said the Committee was engaging think tanks and other institutions to educate the world on Kashmir issue through arguments and dialogue. The world must break its silence over the Kashmir dispute and play its role in liberating the Kashmiris from Indian yoke, he… Continue reading Think tanks being engaged to educate world on Kashmir issue: Shehryar Afridi
Governor Punjab hosts dinner to Chief Minister, provincial cabinet
LAHORE, Sep 09 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Wednesday hosted a dinner to Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and provincial ministers at the Governor’s House during which all reiterated the resolve to counter opposition’s negative agenda against the government through popular public support. The cabinet also expressed their commitment to work for the… Continue reading Governor Punjab hosts dinner to Chief Minister, provincial cabinet
SAPM Amin Aslam calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Tuesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and briefed him in detail about the affairs of the ministry. According to a press release of the PM Office Media Wing, the SAPM apprised the prime minister that two more national parks… Continue reading SAPM Amin Aslam calls on PM
President condoles with Cheema over his mother’s death
KARACHI, Sep 8 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday visited residence of Member National Assembly (MNA) Muhammad Akram Cheema, to express condolence over the sad demise of his mother. Te president expressed his deep grief and sorrow over his mother’s death. According to a press release, the president also expressed sympathy with the bereaved family… Continue reading President condoles with Cheema over his mother’s death
NSC Board formally resigsters academia, think tanks for policy making input
ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf on Tuesday chaired the 4th meeting of Advisory Board of the National Security Committee (NSC) that gave approval to formally register Academia and Think Tanks across the country on portal to connect them with the policy makers. The… Continue reading NSC Board formally resigsters academia, think tanks for policy making input
PPP leaders disturbed due to PTI Govt’s interest in Karachi development: Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Tuesday said the leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party were disturbed due to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s interest in the development of Karachi. The PPP leaders wanted to grab all the funds being provided by the Federal Government for Karachi, he stated… Continue reading PPP leaders disturbed due to PTI Govt’s interest in Karachi development: Faraz
Speaker NA, Deputy Speaker grieved over death of marble mine workers
ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri on Tuesday expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of workers due to collapse of a marble mine in district Mohmand. In their messages of condolence, they prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and… Continue reading Speaker NA, Deputy Speaker grieved over death of marble mine workers
