ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):The National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) in collaboration with the UNICEF organized a 2-day training workshop entitled “Transforming Society through Early Childhood Development and Informed Parenting” for its frontline workers here on Tuesday. The training was aimed at to improve and update traditional parenting practices; sensitize and create awareness among parents,… Continue reading NCHD organises a 2-day training workshop for its employees
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SC suspends release of 196 accused convicted by military court
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC’s) order regarding release of 196 military court convicts and issued notices to all the respondents. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Mushir Alam and comprising Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin and Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan heard the case against… Continue reading SC suspends release of 196 accused convicted by military court
EU delegation lauds govt’s post-COVID-19 green initiatives
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):European Union’s delegation to Pakistan on Tuesday called on Advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam and lauded the government’s post COVID-19 green initiatives. Both the sides discussed at length various matters of bilateral collaboration and cooperation-related opportunities in the fields of green economic recovery through investment and… Continue reading EU delegation lauds govt’s post-COVID-19 green initiatives
Ijaz Shah condemns Turbat blast
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):Minister for Interior Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Tuesday strongly condemned the Turbat blast and expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human life in the incident. In a statement, he said, the elements involved in such incidents were enemies of the country and deserved exemplary punishment. The minister… Continue reading Ijaz Shah condemns Turbat blast
AJK President lauds youth for their great contributions to Kashmir movement
MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 21 (APP):The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has stressed upon Pakistani and Kashmiri students studying across the world particularly in the UK to gear up their efforts to mobilize world opinion and create public awareness on the global level over India’s unlawful and illegitimate occupation of the occupied… Continue reading AJK President lauds youth for their great contributions to Kashmir movement
Shahzad directs within 24 hours recovery of Matiullah
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shahzad Akbar Tuesday directed Inspector General Police Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Aamir Zulfiqar Khan to recover the abducted senior journalist Matiullah Jan within the next 24 hours. Taking notice of the reported abduction of senior anchor person from Islamabad, he directed the ICT… Continue reading Shahzad directs within 24 hours recovery of Matiullah
JKSDMI (UK) announced road map to highlight Kashmir issue at International level
LONDON, Jul 21 (APP):Raja Najabat Hussain, Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Self Determination Movement International (JKSDMI) (UK) has unfolded a comprehensive strategy and road map to highlight Kashmir issue at International level for its peaceful resolution. According to a statement issued here Tuesday, he said he had announced the road map for next three months to… Continue reading JKSDMI (UK) announced road map to highlight Kashmir issue at International level
PM directs for easy accessibility of Internet facilities to students
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said that promotion of modern education was priority of the government and directed for formulation of a mechanism on priority basis to ensure provision and easy accessibility of Internet facility to the students and removal of all issues in this regard. He was presiding over a meeting… Continue reading PM directs for easy accessibility of Internet facilities to students
PM desires maximum subsidies to deserving, poor in different sectors
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday chaired a meeting of the Finance and Economy think-tank to consider various economic issues and directed for carrying out a comprehensive study in different sectors to extend maximum possible subsidies to the poor and deserving people. The meeting was attended by Ministers Hammad Azhar, Senator Shibli Faraz,… Continue reading PM desires maximum subsidies to deserving, poor in different sectors
President underscores importance of E-commerce for economic boost
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi Monday said promotion of E-commerce was highly essential for strengthening economy of the country as it provided access to distant markets, reduce cost of doing business and create employment opportunities. He was chairing a meeting on E-commerce to review the action plan with regard to implementation of E-commerce… Continue reading President underscores importance of E-commerce for economic boost
PM conveys best wishes to Saudi King over hospitalization
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday conveyed his best wishes for Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz who was hospitalized over health issues. “The government and people of Pakistan, and I myself, join our Saudi brethren in prayers for His Majesty’s swift recovery, good health and long life. Ameen,” the prime… Continue reading PM conveys best wishes to Saudi King over hospitalization
Punjab law minister calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Punjab’s Law Minister Muhammad Basharat Raja called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday. Overall situation of the province and various matters came under discussion during the meeting.
Integration of merged districts aimed at ensuring equal rights to tribal people: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday said the PTI government has taken concrete steps and initiatives to bring merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at par with other parts of the country. The people of erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas ( FATA) had offered great sacrifices for Pakistan… Continue reading Integration of merged districts aimed at ensuring equal rights to tribal people: Shibli
Senior Indian diplomat summoned to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):A senior Indian diplomat on Monday was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on July 20, resulting in serious injuries to an innocent civilian. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing… Continue reading Senior Indian diplomat summoned to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations: FO
Ehsaas-a landmark initiative to financially empower weakest segments of society
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Ehsaas is the largest ever poverty alleviation program in Pakistan to help the poorest and weakest sections of society through making them financially independent. No other government has launched such a large-scale, large-budget public welfare and poverty alleviation program in the last 72 years. Prime Minister Imran Khan, from the very beginning,… Continue reading Ehsaas-a landmark initiative to financially empower weakest segments of society
Climate change adviser, SAPM youth affairs call on PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Adviser on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam and Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Usman Dar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday. Matters relating to the respective ministries came under discussion.
Inclusion of ex-FATA in democratic process signified prosperous Pakistan: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Monday that inclusion of the people of erstwhile FATA into the mainstream democratic process signified a new, strong and prosperous Pakistan. In a tweet, the minister said the tribesmen were very close to the heart of Prime Minister Imran Khan who was determined… Continue reading Inclusion of ex-FATA in democratic process signified prosperous Pakistan: Shibli
Constitution puts no bar on dual nationals to work as government aides: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said legally a person with dual citizenship could not become a member of National Assembly and the Senate, however said that there was no such bar for them to hold any other position. “In democracy, the status of elected representatives is higher because of the… Continue reading Constitution puts no bar on dual nationals to work as government aides: Qureshi
Fawad Chaudhry congratulates UAE scientists on successful launch of Mars mission
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry Monday congratulated the United Arab Emirates for its historic achievement in its first mission to Mars, said UAE is investing in new technologies and achieved a milestone in its space exploration programme under the visionary wise leadership. Talking to a private news channel, Fawad… Continue reading Fawad Chaudhry congratulates UAE scientists on successful launch of Mars mission
PAF JF-17 Thunder makes maiden appearance in Virtual Royal Air Tattoo show
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s indigenous creation JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft bagged global acclaim during its maiden appearance at Virutal Royal Air Tattoo Show-2020. It was a moment of pride for the country when the Pride of Pakistan JF-17 Thunder participated in Virtual Air Tattoo Show-2020 at Royal Air Force Base Fairford (UK),… Continue reading PAF JF-17 Thunder makes maiden appearance in Virtual Royal Air Tattoo show
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
- Israeli-fired unexploded bombs could take 14 years to clear: UN
