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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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning Dr Moeed Yusuf Monday urged the nation to join in solidarity with Kashmiri brethren in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Youm-e-Istehsal August 5. In a tweet, he said, “I appeal to the entire nation to… Continue reading Moeed urges nation to join in solidarity with Kashmiris on Youm-e-Istehsal

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Acting High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tanvir Ahmad on Monday said the August 5, illegal action of the Indian government had defied Kashmiris’ aspirations besides planting the seeds for greater resistance in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). At an event held to mark one year of Indian military siege… Continue reading Indian govt’s Aug 5 illegal action has defied Kashmiris aspirations; says envoy Tanvir

MIRPUR (AJK), Aug 03 (APP)::Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has lamented that the domicile of Jammu & Kashmir State was being granted to the Indian Hindu nationals from Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Delhi in order to displace the Kashmiri people from their homeland and rob their rights. “We will have… Continue reading All political forces stand united on one page in support of Kashmiris: AJK President

LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday that those sacrificing their lives for the nation were the hero of the nation and the martyrs of the Punjab police had written history by rendering blood to safeguard the life and property of citizens. In his message on Police Martyrs Day, the… Continue reading CM message on Police Martyrs Day

LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed satisfaction over foolproof security arrangements and observance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Eid-ul-Azha days. In a statement issued on Monday, the CM commended the role played by police, administration and health professionals while performing their Eid duties. The CM said that those… Continue reading CM expresses satisfaction over security arrangements on Eid

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday said the present government would complete its constitutional tenure under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan as he was the hope of the nation. Talking to a private TV channel, he said the prime minister would use all options and would not compromise… Continue reading Govt to complete its constitutional tenure: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing Monday said Pakistan possessed a huge potential to become a regional hub for trade and vast connectivity, and the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offered such opportunities. He also lauded the enthusiasm manifested by the Pakistani leadership and its people towards CPEC. During a private… Continue reading Pakistan at crossroads to soon become regional hub for trade, connectivity: Chinese ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):The COVID-19 caseload in Pakistan had reached 280,021 with only 330 new cases reported during last 24 hours, an official of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on coronavirus said on Monday. Sharing the data, he said that total 5,984 deaths had been reported from the disease with eight reported during last… Continue reading Only 330 new COVID-19 cases reported across country: NCOC

MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi on Monday said the Indian government had imposed restrictions on the media in Indian Illegally Occupied jJammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) through draconian laws to gag voices of the innocent Kashmiris. He was addressing a mass gathering here at Eidgah during his visit to the Azad Jammu… Continue reading India imposes restrictions on media in IIOJK to restrain Kashmiris’ voices: Afridi