Category: National

LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP):Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Dost Muhammad Mazari called on Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar and discussed political situation in the province besides matters of mutual interest during a meeting at the Governor’s House here on Tuesday. Talking to Deputy Speaker Sardar Dost Muhammad Mazari, he said assemblies had eminent role in… Continue reading PA deputy speaker calls on governor

PESHAWAR, Feb 25 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Tuesday formally launched spring tree plantation campaign by planting sapling tree of Schotia Brachypetala at CM House. Speaking on the occasion CM stated that ongoing spring tree plantation campaign has been initiated throughout the province to counter negative effects of pollution, environmental changes, drought, floods and… Continue reading CM launches spring tree plantation campaign

LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP):Punjab Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Muhammad Basharat Raja on Tuesday said that the Punjab cabinet has decided not to give further extension in the bail, granted on medical grounds to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is in London for treatment currently. Addressing a press conference along with other members… Continue reading Punjab govt not to extend Nawaz bail further: Basharat Raja

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):As per instruction from the health ministry, all passengers entering Pakistan will be required to submit a health declaration form which would include contact details and brief travel history. According to Ministry of National Health Services, a small amendment is done in the form and the submission of those completed form will… Continue reading Passengers entering Pakistan to submit health declaration form

LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP):Governor Punjab Chauhdary Mohammad Sarwar has said that there was no bar on PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and other opposition members to daydream but the opposition could not topple the PTI-led government. Talking to the media men after attending a Girl Guides ceremony at the Governor’s House here on Tuesday, he… Continue reading ‘No bar on Bilawal’s daydreaming’ says Ch Sarwar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):Director General, Ministry of Human Rights Tuesday said the Ministry had legislated bills during 2019-20 to protect the rights of women and children. Talking to APP, he said Zainab Alert Bill, Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Bill, 2018, ICT Rights of Persons with Disability Bill, 2018, Domestic Violence (prevention and Protection) Bill, 2019… Continue reading Human Rights ministry introduces bills in 2019-20

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):Health experts on Tuesday advised citizens to take simple precautionary measures for prevention against coronavirus. According to them, there is absolutely no need of creating any panic and people just require taking simple preventive steps against common flu like covering the nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing. Medical expert at Pakistan… Continue reading Health experts for taking simple precautionary measures against coronavirus

KARACHI, Feb 25 (APP):The 26th Mayor of Karachi, Advocate Naimat ullah Khan (89) passed away here Tuesday. Khan, also a senior member of Jamaat e Islami, had served as mayor of the metropolis from 2001 to 2005 According to his family sources, he had been suffering from series of age related health conditions and was… Continue reading Former Mayor of Karachi Naimat Ullah Khan passes away at age of 89

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said there was a lot of tourism potential in Pakistan and promotion of that sector would not only strengthen the economy but also create business and job opportunities to numerous local people. The prime minister stated this while chairing a meeting about the promotion of environment-friendly… Continue reading Promotion of tourism to strengthen economy, create jobs to local people: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Mehmood Khan called Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday. The overall situation in the province and the development matters were discussed during the meeting.

LAHORE, Feb 24 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi and his wife Samina Alvi on Monday visited the National History Museum at Greater Iqbal Park here. Museum Director Hiba Ali,Manager Awais Malik, and Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) Board Member Ahsan Najmi gave detailed briefing about various sections of the Museum. Provincial Tourism Minister Rai Taimoor Khan… Continue reading President Alvi, First Lady visit National History Museum

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday assured the people that he would not relent until all involved in artificially-created price-hike were identified and punished. He said as a result of government’s focus on price control, substantial decrease in prices, especially in vegetable prices, could now be seen. “As a result of Government’s… Continue reading PM says people involved in artificially-created price-hike not to be spared

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Monday it was ironic that those who pushed the people in the quagmire of problems were now talking about their resolution. In a tweet, she said that Shahbaz Sharif’s statement was tale of the PML-N loot… Continue reading Its ironic that those who pushed people in quagmire of problems were now talking about their resolution: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday apprised Prime Minister Imran Khan over various proposals and steps to increase production of technological items and their export. Giving the briefing, the minister apprised the prime minister that they had identified 252 products in chemicals, bio-technology, machinery, textile, base metals, plastic and… Continue reading PM briefed over steps to enhance technological products export

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The participants of an international conference on Monday agreed that the Constitution of Pakistan is guarantor of the rights of minorities. They also opined that latest tools such as social media must be used to aware masses about rights of minorities and dissemination of peace. The speakers were addressing the conference “Saiban… Continue reading Pakistani Constitution guarantor of minorities rights: Speakers

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Monday asked Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif to tell the nation about his time frame for returning from London to Pakistan. Dr Firdous, in a tweet, said,“Shehbaz Sharif is one of the unique leaders in the country’s… Continue reading Firdous asks Shehbaz Sharif to announce his return plan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan on Monday said that that power sector of the country has the potential of over $ 100 billion investment. Speaking at inaugural ceremony of NEPRA Energy Week here, the minister said electricity generation side had $ 40 billion and $ 20 billion each distribution and… Continue reading Power sector has over $ 100 bln investment potential: Omar Ayub