ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and submitted a report containing different recommendations over provision of relief to female prisoners. She also presented a two-year performance report of the ministry. The prime minister at the end of May had constituted a high-level committee… Continue reading HRs minister calls on PM, presents report over women prisoners
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FM Qureshi urges int’l community to alleviate Kashmiris’ sufferings in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday stressed that the international community must take steps to help alleviate the sufferings of the Kashmiri people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and realization of their legitimate rights. He said the US had a crucial role in this regard. The foreign minister… Continue reading FM Qureshi urges int’l community to alleviate Kashmiris’ sufferings in IIOJK
President directs HESCO to pay compensation within 30 days
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday expressed dismay over the undue delay in payment of compensation by an electricity distribution company to a complainant on account of electrocution of his wife and son eight years ago, and directed reparation within 30 days. The President regretted the delay in payment of compensation by… Continue reading President directs HESCO to pay compensation within 30 days
PM directs establishment of food, drug testing labs at provincial capitals
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday directed the provincial chief secretaries for taking steps to set up food and drug testing laboratories at the provincial capitals to control food adulteration. He also stressed upon formulation of short, medium and long terms policy keeping in view the future food security, requirement of the country,… Continue reading PM directs establishment of food, drug testing labs at provincial capitals
IPU president calls on CM
LAHORE, Aug 26 (APP): Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Ms Gabriela Cuevas Barron on Wednesday met Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and exchanged views on promotion of institutional cooperation. On this occasion, the CM congratulated Gabriela Cuevas on completion of 130 years of Inter-parlimentary Union. The president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union lauded effective strategy of… Continue reading IPU president calls on CM
CM, President IPU discuss promotion of institutional collaboration
LAHORE, Aug 26 (APP):President Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Gabriela Cuevas Barron called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Wednesday and discussed different matters including the promotion of institutional collaboration. The Chief Minister extended felicitations to her for completing 130 years of the Inter-Parliamentary Union forum. Gabriela Cuevas Barron appreciated effective anti-corona… Continue reading CM, President IPU discuss promotion of institutional collaboration
Pakistan Navy Command & Staff Conference reviews geo-strategic environment, national security
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Wednesday chaired Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters. The Field Commanders participated in the conference through Video Tele-conference from respective Field Headquarters, said a Pakistan Navy press release. The matters related to geo-strategic environment, national security,… Continue reading Pakistan Navy Command & Staff Conference reviews geo-strategic environment, national security
Umrah pilgrimage to be resumed soon after finalizing preventive guidelines
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Saudi Ambassador in Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al- Malki Wednesday said that the Umrah pilgrimage would be resumed soon after finalization of the code of ethics and preventive measures to contain the likely spread of COVID-19 infections. During a meeting with the Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq… Continue reading Umrah pilgrimage to be resumed soon after finalizing preventive guidelines
Welfare of media persons top most priority of Information Ministry: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that welfare of the media persons and facilitating them in performance of their professional duties was top most priority of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Talking to a delegation of journalists led by former President PFUJ Afzal Butt, he said… Continue reading Welfare of media persons top most priority of Information Ministry: Shibli Faraz
Govt not to tolerate drug trafficking: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Minister for Narcotics Control Azam Khan Swati Wednesday said that the government would not tolerate the menace of drug trafficking to avoid its negative consequences upon health and socio-economic development of the country. Addressing a ceremony held at ANF headquarters, he highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to address the… Continue reading Govt not to tolerate drug trafficking: Minister
All DHQs, THQs be upgraded with required health facilities: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Wednesday directed that under the COVID-19 Responsive and Other Natural Calamities Control Programme, all the less privileged areas, provinces and the Federal Capital should be provided with the required health care facilities at the earliest. He was chairing a meeting with… Continue reading All DHQs, THQs be upgraded with required health facilities: Asad Umar
Sindh Govt blaming Centre to hush up its own incompetence: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that the Sindh government was responsible for the plight of Karachiites after recent rains but it was blaming the federal government to cover up its own incompetence and inefficiency. Addressing a press conference along with Minister for Food Security and… Continue reading Sindh Govt blaming Centre to hush up its own incompetence: Shibli
PM AJK Raja Farooq Haider, SAPM Dr Moeed discuss prevailing Kashmir situation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan met SAPM on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss situation in Kashmir. The AJK Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of Pakistan’s government in pursuing the Kashmir cause. He expressed confidence in the steps… Continue reading PM AJK Raja Farooq Haider, SAPM Dr Moeed discuss prevailing Kashmir situation
Japan offers worth $ 6.5 million equipment for ANF
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Japan offered an equipment worth $ 6.5 million for Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) to strengthen border security and eliminate illicit drug trafficking in Pakistan and Afghanistan border area. The press release issued by Embassy of Japan in Islamabad on Wednesday said as part of sequential significant support by the government of Japan… Continue reading Japan offers worth $ 6.5 million equipment for ANF
Maritime Affairs Minister visits flooded city areas
KARACHI, Aug 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi on Wednesday visited various city areas flooded with rain water and assured the affectees of all possible rescue and relief support on behalf of the Federal Government. Talking to media after his visit, the Federal Minister said that not only in Karachi but… Continue reading Maritime Affairs Minister visits flooded city areas
NCOC emphasizes SOPs, health guidelines’ compliance in tourism destinations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), following reopening of the tourism sector, Wednesday stressed for compliance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and health guidelines on tourism destinations,besides encouraging sentinel testing at various locations for virus detection. The NCOC meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar… Continue reading NCOC emphasizes SOPs, health guidelines’ compliance in tourism destinations
Govt making national consensus on FATF related anti-money laundering laws: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Wednesday said that the FATF related anti-money laundering laws were deliberated at various parliamentary fora and the government had tried its best to make national consensus on it. He said the Opposition was linking the FATF related anti-money laundering… Continue reading Govt making national consensus on FATF related anti-money laundering laws: Faisal Javed
LAHORE: August 26 – President Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Ms. Gabriela Cuevas Barron with delegation visit to historic Royal Fort (Shahi Qilla). APP Photo by Mustafa Lashari
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PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen brotherly ties with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday, during a phone call with Chairman, Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen these brotherly ties and enhance cooperation in all fields. During the call, according to the PM office media wing’s press release, the prime minister emphasized… Continue reading PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen brotherly ties with Afghanistan
Govt. striving to provide succour to weak, poor segments of society: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said that it was their foremost duty and top priority to enable the weak and poverty-stricken segments of society to meet their basic requirements. The prime minister was chairing a meeting over the government’s system of providing subsidy on basic commodities of life to the weaker… Continue reading Govt. striving to provide succour to weak, poor segments of society: PM
