Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz Sunday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would complete its constitutional five year term and no new set-up or change would be brought to the system. Changes in the federal cabinet were not surprising as it was part of the system and prerogative of… Continue reading Govt to complete its term: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Ranked as the most climate-vulnerable country, Pakistan has crossed a crucial milestone by achieving an overarching Sustainable Development Goal – 13 ‘Climate Action’ much before the deadline, shows United Nations annual Sustainable Development Report 2020, launched recently. The Sustainable Development Report (formerly the SDG Index & Dashboards) is an annual global assessment… Continue reading Climate Action Sustainable Development Goal achieved 10 years before 2030 deadline

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Chairman Azhar Hameed on Sunday said the present management’s successful achievement of the set target of Rs 21 billions through recoveries and contributions helped pass on “double relief” to its pensioners and insurees before Eid-ul-Azha. The EOBI would release an amount of Rs 2.4 billion before the… Continue reading Rs 21bln revenue target achievement helps pass on “double-relief ” to EOBI beneficiaries : Chairman

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed has constituted two benches at the principal seat to hear a number of important cases during the next week, starting from Monday. The first bench comprised of Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Justice Ijaz UL Ahsan and Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel. The second bench comprised… Continue reading CJP forms two benches for next week

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The shelter homes management has partnered up with the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration to launch a vigorous campaign for transforming the ‘Panahgahs’ into healthy and eco-friendly places through active mobilization of human and financial resources. Both the authorities has sat together and chalked out strategy for launch of the drive titled… Continue reading ‘Promoting Healthy Lives’ drive for ‘Panahgahs’ on the cards

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Minister for Federal Education Shafqat Mahmood Sunday said government to take strict administrative actions for the implementation and enforcement of the standard operating procedure (SOPs) in schools after its reopening and nothing will be rushed without proper consultations and students’ safety will be the top priority while making any decision. Talking to… Continue reading Education ministry start consultations with all stakeholders on reopening of schools: Shafqat Mehmood

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haque, on Sunday stressed the need for shifting financial resources to district, tehsil, and union council level, to help resolve Karachi issues. Expressing these views in an interview with a private TV channel program, he said that implementing local government system was the… Continue reading Amin stresses shifting financial resources at tehsil, UCs level for Karachi issues

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque said that Pakistan could learn from French modern farming methods and best practices in agriculture to increase its output and livestock yield and bring value addition to its dairy sector. He expressed three views during his day long visit to various fresh produce, livestock… Continue reading Pakistan can benefit from French expertise in agri, livestock sectors: Ambassador Haque

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has lauded the efforts of Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad, Hamza Shafqaat and his team for ensuring effective coordination among the federal institutions in fight against COVID-19. A letter in that regard was issued by Lieutenant General Hamood uz Zaman Khan, HI (M), National Coordinator, NCOC. “I… Continue reading NCOC lauds DC efforts in fight against pandemic

PESHAWAR, Jul 12 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood has directed the concerned high ups for necessary steps to complete recruitment process against the newly approved vacancies of Regional Forensic Laboratory Swat on urgent basis and to ensure provision of required funds to the newly established laboratory. He issued these directives while chairing a high level… Continue reading KP CM directs recruitment against approved vacancies in Forensic Lab

MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 12 (APP):In his message on the eve of Kashmir Martyrs Day being commemorated on Monday – July 13 at either side of the Line of Control and rest of the world, where Kashmiris live in, the AJK Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan paid glowing tributes to the martyrs with the… Continue reading AJK PM resolves to continue mission of martyrs to bring Kashmir freedom struggle to its logical end

LAHORE, July 12 (APP):-:Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar visited various areas of the provincial capital without protocol and reviewed drainage system after rain. He inspected water drainage arrangements being made at Jail Road, Mall Road, Lawrence Road and other areas, says a handout issued here on Sunday. The CM expressed his satisfaction over consolidated… Continue reading CM visits city areas; reviews drainage system after rain

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has so far distributed over 10,670,729 face masks and over 1.5 million (1,546,960) N95 and D95 surgical masks among across country hospitals to help fight COVID-19 effectively. According data issued by NDMA spokesman, the authority has distributed the Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) in ten tranches. Among the… Continue reading NDMA distributed over one million face masks among countrywide hospitals

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The ministry of National health Services on Sunday issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mitigation of spread of person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 to general public including the buyers and sellers of animals during Eid-ul-Adha. According to an official of the ministry, the SOPs were related with the social distancing, preventive measures during… Continue reading SOPs issued to mitigate COVID-19 during Eid-ul-Adha

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday supported the stance of Khawaja Asif regarding construction of temple in Islamabad. In a tweet, the federal minister said, “Political differences have their own place, Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan’s constitution guarantees equal freedom to all the religions, he is absolutely right”.… Continue reading Chaudhry Fawad supports Khawaja Asif’ statement on temple construction

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Saudi Arabia has offered financial assistance for the construction of Pakistan’s first sate-owned Quran complex in Islamabad, officials confirmed on Sunday. Religious Affairs Minister Pir Noorul Haq Qadri announced on Friday that the government wanted to build the complex in the federal capital to preserve historical manuscripts of the Muslim scripture. “This… Continue reading Saudi Arabia offers assistance for construction of Quran complex in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):National Assembly will take up calling attention notices, legislative business and motions on Monday proceedings. According to agenda issued by the National Assembly, the house will take up two calling attention notices regarding closing of OPD in federal government hospitals and non-provision of electricity to Shakto and other villages of South Waziristan.… Continue reading NA to take up calling attention notices, legislative business