ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Monday said women were a vital component of the society and the promotion of gender equality, fight against gender-based violence were one of the major priorities of Imran Khan’s government. In an exclusive talk with a private news channel, women leaders of PTI have reaffirmed their government’s commitment to… Continue reading PTI Leaders renew pledge to ensure equal rights for women in ‘Naya Pakistan’
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Mobilization of Pakistani, Kashmiri diaspora stressed to highlight Indian atrocities in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Speakers at a webinar called for greater mobilization of Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora to highlight Indian atrocities being committed in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event was organized in Jeddah by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) titled “Role of diaspora in seeking peaceful settlement… Continue reading Mobilization of Pakistani, Kashmiri diaspora stressed to highlight Indian atrocities in IIOJK
Animal slaughtering continues on third day of Eid-ul-Azha
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):The faithful have continued to slaughter their animals on Eid-ul-Azha’s third day (Monday) in the remembrance of great divine sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim’s (A.S) and Hazrat Ismael (A.S). The First and second day of Eid was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country amid arranging parties with mouthwatering meat dishes. While most… Continue reading Animal slaughtering continues on third day of Eid-ul-Azha
Modi’s govt fails to achieve any result of Aug 5, illegal actions: P Chidambaram
ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP):Indian politician and former Indian minister, P Chidambaram, who is currently Member of Rajya Sabha, has said that Indian Illegal Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) is a big jail adding that Modi government has failed to achieve any result of August 5, 2019 illegal actions. According to the Kashmir Media Service, P… Continue reading Modi’s govt fails to achieve any result of Aug 5, illegal actions: P Chidambaram
Eid-ul-Azha being celebrated in country amid Covid-19 SOPs
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP):Eid-ul-Azha celebrations are continued for second day of Eid on Sunday across the country with religious fervor, enthusiasm in commemoration of the supreme sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismail (AS) in the fulfillment of the divine order, by strictly following precautionary measures against Covid-19. The Muslims across… Continue reading Eid-ul-Azha being celebrated in country amid Covid-19 SOPs
India’s move on Jammu & Kashmir has not achieved any stated goals’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP):A group of concerned citizens in India led by former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha has said the region continues to be in a “social, economic, political and communication lockdown” for a year, but none of the stated goals by India regarding the revocation of special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and… Continue reading India’s move on Jammu & Kashmir has not achieved any stated goals’
Smart lockdown, SoPs help reduce COVID-19 cases in Punjab: Dr Yasmeen
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP):Smart lockdown policy introduced by the incumbent government and implementation on the standard operating procedures (SOPs), had reduced the COVID-19 cases in many districts of Punjab. Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said this while talking to a private news channel on Sunday. She appealed the people to avoid spicy food during… Continue reading Smart lockdown, SoPs help reduce COVID-19 cases in Punjab: Dr Yasmeen
Strategy being devised to permanently avoid widespread flash flood losses in Karachi: Chairman NDMA
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP):Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Let Gen Muhammad Afzal Sunday said two pronged strategy has been devised in collaboration with the stake holders to avoid flash flood losses in Karachi permanently. Talking to Media persons, he said working on a short term strategy would be started from Monday to mitigate flash… Continue reading Strategy being devised to permanently avoid widespread flash flood losses in Karachi: Chairman NDMA
ISPR releases new song on Youm-e-Istehsal, in solidarity with the Kashmiris.
Rawalpindi, Aug 2 (APP): ISPR has released a new Song on Youm-e-Istehsal, highlighting Kashmir uprising, sufferings of Kashmiris & human rights violations by Indian Army. The song coincides with August 5th, marking one year of abrogation of Article 370 and lockdown & curfew in Indian Illegaly Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
DG ISPR tributes Kashmiri people’s relentless struggle for freedom
RAWALPINDI, Aug 02 (APP):Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar Sunday paid tribute to the valiant Kashmiris for their tireless decades long resistance against Indian oppression. In his tweet, the ISPR DG shared the YouTube link of the special song highlighting undefeatable resolve and courageous fight for freedom from the… Continue reading DG ISPR tributes Kashmiri people’s relentless struggle for freedom
Govt initiates many road infrastructure projects in less developed areas of KP
ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP):The present government which believed in equitable development of all parts of the country had launched several road infrastructure projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with special focus on less developed areas. Talking to APP on Sunday, an official of National Highway Authority (NHA) said after completion, the ongoing road infrastructure projects in… Continue reading Govt initiates many road infrastructure projects in less developed areas of KP
IIOJK people facing difficulties due to non-availability of high-speed internet
ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP):The people have been facing severe difficulties due to the non-availability of high-speed internet for the last about one year, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). According to Kashmir Media Service when the Modi-led fascist Indian government repealed Kashmir’s special status and divided it into two union territories on August… Continue reading IIOJK people facing difficulties due to non-availability of high-speed internet
PTI govt challenges Status Quo from day one: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government challenged the status quo from day one it came into power, and those status quo forces had always tried to create hurdles in the way of the government. Speaking in a private TV channel programme,… Continue reading PTI govt challenges Status Quo from day one: Shibli Faraz
President Alvi, President Erdogan reaffirm support on important issues
ISLAMABAD, Aug 01 (APP): President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saturday called President Dr. Arif Alvi to convey warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha and reaffirmed his country’s support on Kashmir issue. According to a press release, President Arif Alvi highlighted the plight of Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir,… Continue reading President Alvi, President Erdogan reaffirm support on important issues
PM, President Erdogan discuss important issues
ISLAMABAD, Aug 01 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday received a phone call from President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in which the two leaders exchanged views on a range of important issues. According to a press release of the PM office media wing, both the leaders exchanged Eid greetings and best wishes for the… Continue reading PM, President Erdogan discuss important issues
President offers Eid prayer, SOPs observed at Aiwan e Sadr
ISLAMABAD, Aug 01 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday offered Eid-ul-Azha prayer here at his residence while complete adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) was observed at the Aiwan e Sadr during offering of the prayer. According to a video message, President Alvi offered prayer at his residence and afterwards, greeted staff of the… Continue reading President offers Eid prayer, SOPs observed at Aiwan e Sadr
President offers Eid prayer, SOPs observed at Aiwan e Sadr
President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday offered Eid-ul-Azha prayer here at his residence while complete adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) was observed at the Aiwan e Sadr during offering of the prayer. According to a video message, President Alvi offered prayer at his residence and afterwards, greeted staff of the Aiwan e Sadr individually… Continue reading President offers Eid prayer, SOPs observed at Aiwan e Sadr
Chinese defence attaché visits ISPR to commemorate PLA’s 93rd founding anniversary
RAWALPINDI, Aug 01 (APP): Chinese embassy Defence Attaché Major General Chen Wenrong on Saturday along with delegation visited Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in connection with celebrations of 93rd anniversary of founding of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). ISPR Director General (DG) Major General Babar Iftikhar welcomed the delegation on behalf of Chief of Army… Continue reading Chinese defence attaché visits ISPR to commemorate PLA’s 93rd founding anniversary
Eid ul Azha, an occasion to recommit for greater sacrifices: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 01 (APP):Felicitating the nation on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Azha, Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the day was a reminder to reiterate resolve for facing all the problems with strong determination and without evading greater sacrifices in its way. In his message on Eid ul Azha being observed across the… Continue reading Eid ul Azha, an occasion to recommit for greater sacrifices: PM
Kashmir remains war flashpoint even after seven decades
By Muhammad Aslam & Naveel Ahmed ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP):With every passing day, the atrocities by occupation forces intensify in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) but nothing makes the world realize the gravity of the festering human tragedy in the region. India is holding ‘Ghasbana Qabza’ for more than seventy years to… Continue reading Kashmir remains war flashpoint even after seven decades
