ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP):The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has produced over 120 tones high yielding seed of different wheat in order to enhance per-acre Crop output in the country. The high yielding seed varieties were developed under Crop Enhancement Program of Prime Minister Agriculture Emergency Program during year 2019-20, Spokesman of the… Continue reading Over 120 tons of different wheat seed varieties developed for crop enhancement
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Pakistani flag will be flying in Srinagar soon: Iqbal Losar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP):Chairman of EU Pakistan Friendship Federation Europe, Iqbal Losar has urged the international community to play their role in resolving Kashmir dispute according to the United Nations Security Council Resolutions. “Pakistani flag will be flying in Srinagar very soon,” he said while addressing to Kashmir Conference at Pakistan Consulate, Milan, Italy, said… Continue reading Pakistani flag will be flying in Srinagar soon: Iqbal Losar
Mishal Malik urges international community to play its practical role for IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):Mihaal Hussein Malik, a human rights activist and wife of Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik Tuesday urged the international community to take notice of the plight of the people of IlIegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), who have been living under complete lockdown since August 5. Talking to a private news channel,… Continue reading Mishal Malik urges international community to play its practical role for IIOJK
APHC reiterates call for Youm e Istehsal on August 5 in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reiterated its call for Youm e Istehsal on August 5 and appealed for a complete strike on the day to reaffirm the resolve of fighting illegal and illegitimate rule of New Delhi in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to Kashmir Media Service,… Continue reading APHC reiterates call for Youm e Istehsal on August 5 in IIOJK
Playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed remembered on death anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):Versatile famous playback singer Ikhlaq Ahmed was remembered on Tuesday at his 21st death anniversary, homages were paid to his services by all electronic and radio channels. He was born on May 8, 1940 and debuted as a singer in the 1973 film ‘Pazaib’ and remained a successful singer in late 1970s… Continue reading Playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed remembered on death anniversary
Youm-e-Istehsal will voice nation’s collective support for Kashmiris: Farrukh Habib
FAISALABAD, Aug 04 (APP):Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Mian Farrukh Habib said that Youm-e-Istehsal being observed across the country on August 5 will become a platform to demonstrate collective support of the nation for beleaguered Kashmiri people facing Indian oppression day in and day out since decades. Talking to media here on Tuesday, he said… Continue reading Youm-e-Istehsal will voice nation’s collective support for Kashmiris: Farrukh Habib
Ex–GB Governor Pir Karam Ali Shah passes away
GILGIT, Aug 04 (APP):Former Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan and veteran politician Pir Syed Karam Ali Shah passed away late Monday night. He was 86. According to his family sources, e was admitted to a hospital in Islamabad after his health deteriorated a few days ago. He breathed his last last night. Hailing from Ishkoman Valley of… Continue reading Ex–GB Governor Pir Karam Ali Shah passes away
Pakistan’s mediation between Iran, Saudi Arabia has not stopped; making progress: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said Pakistan’s mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia had not stopped and was making progress. “Our mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia has not stopped and we are making progress, but slowly,” the prime minister told Al Jazeera in extracts the broadcaster released from an interview… Continue reading Pakistan’s mediation between Iran, Saudi Arabia has not stopped; making progress: PM
PM chairs meeting on wheat price, availability
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday chaired a meeting on availability of wheat and its price control measures. According to a video message of PM Office Media Wing, the meeting was attended by Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam, Minister for Industries Muhammad Hammad Azhar, Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood… Continue reading PM chairs meeting on wheat price, availability
Afghan President phones PM Imran Khan, extends Eid felicitations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday called Prime Minister Imran Khan and extended felicitations on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. The prime minister reciprocated the Eid greetings and observed that this year, Eid-ul-Azha came when the international community was facing a number of challenges, including COVID-19. He commiserated with President Ghani on the… Continue reading Afghan President phones PM Imran Khan, extends Eid felicitations
President summons joint session of Parliament
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Monday summoned the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in joint sitting to meet on Thursday, August 6, at 5 p.m. in the Parliament House. He summoned the joint session in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution.
Shibli accuses Sindh govt for present rise in flour prices
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday said the Sindh government was responsible for the present rise in flour prices as it was not releasing its share of wheat in the market. Addressing a press conference along with Minister for Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam, he said in… Continue reading Shibli accuses Sindh govt for present rise in flour prices
Pakistani diaspora in France urged to show solidarity with Kashmiris on Eid
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Charge D’Affaires at Pakistan’s embassy in Paris Muhammad Amjad Aziz Qazi has urged the Pakistani community to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) while celebrating Eid-ul-Azha. As the community celebrated Eid, he stressed observing health safety guidelines issued by the French government for protection… Continue reading Pakistani diaspora in France urged to show solidarity with Kashmiris on Eid
Commemorative postal stamp to unmask real face of Modi, Hidutva ideology: Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Monday said the objective of issuance of a commemorative postal stamp by the Pakistan Post was to expose the illegal actions of Narendra Modi – today’s Hitler in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Talking to the media persons here at… Continue reading Commemorative postal stamp to unmask real face of Modi, Hidutva ideology: Murad Saeed
Youm-e-Istehsal to be observed with national zeal to expose real face of India: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday said Youm-e-Istehsal would be observed on August 5 with national zeal to expose the real face of India. Talking to the media here at the unveiling ceremony of special postal stamp in connection with the Youm-e-Istehsal along with Minister for Postal… Continue reading Youm-e-Istehsal to be observed with national zeal to expose real face of India: Shibli
Fakhar committed for ensuring smooth supply of wheat, flour
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Monday reaffirmed the commitment for ensuring smooth wheat and flour supply on controlled prices across the country. Addressing a press conference flanked by Minister for information and Broadcasting Senator Sibli Faraz, he said that federal government in collaboration with the provincial… Continue reading Fakhar committed for ensuring smooth supply of wheat, flour
Youm-e-Istehsal to mark a year of military siege of IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Youm-e-Istehsal will be observed across Pakistan on August 5 to mark the 365 days of the military siege of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has planned a range of activities on August 5 to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris and expose India’s brutalities. According… Continue reading Youm-e-Istehsal to mark a year of military siege of IIOJK
Murad Saeed unveils plaque to rename Kashmir Highway as ‘Srinagar Highway’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Monday unveiled the plaque to rename the Kashmir Highway as ‘Srinagar Highway’ to express solidarity with people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) facing the worst ever suppression since August 5, 2019. Addressing the road renaming ceremony here, the minister said… Continue reading Murad Saeed unveils plaque to rename Kashmir Highway as ‘Srinagar Highway’
NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker condole death of late Iftikhar ul Hassan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri have condoled the death of the member National Assembly Syed Iftikhar ul Hassan. In their separate condolence messages, the speaker and deputy speaker expressed their profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Syed Iftikhar ul Hassan. They prayed to… Continue reading NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker condole death of late Iftikhar ul Hassan
Smart lockdown policy proved successful: Buzdar
LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed his satisfaction that the smart lockdown strategy proved successful in curbing the spread of coronavirus during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. In a statement issued here on Monday, he said that the number of coronavirus patients had decreased as 82,563 patients had recovered and active corona… Continue reading Smart lockdown policy proved successful: Buzdar
