Govt committed to well-being of neglected segments of society, women empowerment: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was committed to the well-being of neglected segments of the society. It also had a resolve for women empowerment, besides providing opportunities to the youth… Continue reading Govt committed to well-being of neglected segments of society, women empowerment: Firdous

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CJP for revival of old tradition of young lawyers’ training by seniors

MULTAN, Nov 29 (APP)::Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khan Khosa on Friday underlined the need for reviving old practice of training of young lawyers by seniors. Addressing “The Multan Colloquium 2019” titled “Dispensation of Justice Changing Frontiers” here as chief guest, he recalled the days when he started practising as a lawyer from Multan… Continue reading CJP for revival of old tradition of young lawyers’ training by seniors

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Govt working hard to improve health sector: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Friday said that under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s special directions, the government was working on emergency basis to bring positive changes in health sector of the country. Addressing an inauguration ceremony of Community Health Center here at Shah Allah Ditta, Asad Umar said this… Continue reading Govt working hard to improve health sector: Asad Umar

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Pakistan re-elected to executive council of int’l chemical weapon watchdog

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Pakistan has been re-elected to the executive council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the world’s foremost chemical weapons watchdog. The election for the term 2020-22 took place on November 28 at the annual Conference of the States Parties held in The Hague, Netherlands, says a press release… Continue reading Pakistan re-elected to executive council of int’l chemical weapon watchdog

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Barrister Farogh Naseem rejoins federal cabinet

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Barrister Farogh Naseem took oath as a federal minister here on Friday, three days after he resigned from the office of Federal Minster for Law and Justice to appear as counsel of the army chief in a case pertaining to his tenure’s extension. President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath to Barrister… Continue reading Barrister Farogh Naseem rejoins federal cabinet

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PML-N spokespersons worried about politics, instead of Nawaz platelets

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz spokespersons were now worried about politics, instead of the platelets of their leader Nawaz Sharif. In series of tweets, she said today they did not appeal for praying for the health of the… Continue reading PML-N spokespersons worried about politics, instead of Nawaz platelets

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Shireen for holistic approach towards controlling nuclear arms

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Friday underlined the need for exhibiting holistic approach at international level towards controlling arms, urging the member states of Nuclear Non-Proliferation-Treaty (NPT) to abide by the agreement in letter and spirit. “We need to look into the issue holistically,” she said while addressing a workshop… Continue reading Shireen for holistic approach towards controlling nuclear arms

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First Lady urges artists to help promote Pakistan’s cultural heritage

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):First Lady Samina Alvi Friday while terming the art a true expression of norms and values of a society, urged the artists to play their role in highlighting the cultural heritage of Pakistan across the world. During interaction with the foreign artists at Islamabad Art Festival 2019 held here at Jamil Naqash… Continue reading First Lady urges artists to help promote Pakistan’s cultural heritage

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Princess Sarah Zeid, Sania Nishtar Commit to address malnutrition

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan Friday met with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Nets, Dr Sania Nishtar to discuss current projects aimed at fighting malnutrition in Pakistan. “The 1000-day window is critical for nutrition outcomes for the health of children and mothers”, said Dr Sania… Continue reading Princess Sarah Zeid, Sania Nishtar Commit to address malnutrition

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Legislation on COAS extension to be done with consensus: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said the extension of tenure of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was an issue of national interest and legislation on it would be made with consensus of all the political parties in Parliament.… Continue reading Legislation on COAS extension to be done with consensus: Firdous

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Motive behind PTI’s 23-year struggle was provision of justice, ensuring rule of law; Dr Firdous quotes PM as saying

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday quoted Prime Minister Imran Khan while chairing a meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokespersons as saying that the main motive behind the PTI political struggle from day one was ensuring justice and the rule of law in the… Continue reading Motive behind PTI’s 23-year struggle was provision of justice, ensuring rule of law; Dr Firdous quotes PM as saying

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Zahida Perveen promoted as info secy in BS-22

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):The federal government has promoted Zahida Perveen as federal secretary for Information and Broadcasting Division in grade BS-22 with immediate effect. She was earlier posted as additional information and broadcasting secretary in grade BS-21, an Establishment Division notification issued here on Friday said.

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Apex court’s decision endorses all national institutions on same page, says Faisal Javed

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Friday welcoming extension of the COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the Supreme Court’s decision has proved that all the state institutions were on the same page to further strengthening the democratic unity in the country. Talking to private news channel, he said the apex… Continue reading Apex court’s decision endorses all national institutions on same page, says Faisal Javed

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Govt to increase number of Community Welfare Attaches, Protector Emigration Offices: Dr Sania Nishtar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division (PASSD) Dr Sania Nishtar on Friday said that the government would increase the role and number of ‘Community Welfare Attaches’, as well as also involve well-reputed expatriate Pakistanis and the number of’ Protector of Emigration Offices’ would also be increased.… Continue reading Govt to increase number of Community Welfare Attaches, Protector Emigration Offices: Dr Sania Nishtar

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OGRA handles 1,689 complaints received through Pakistan Citizen Portal

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has handled around 1,689 complaints received through Pakistan Citizen Portal against relevant ministries, divisions and departments during the last one year. “OGRA received as many as 1,689 complaints, while it forwarded 1,182 complaints to different relevant Ministries /Divisions/ Departments, out of which 914 (77.32%) have… Continue reading OGRA handles 1,689 complaints received through Pakistan Citizen Portal

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Mirza inaugurates Community Health Centre at Shah Allah Ditta

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Dr Zafar Mirza on Friday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Community Health Centre at Shah Allah Ditta. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Dr Zafar Mirza said that the ministry was striving hard to improve the health facilities for the masses at all public… Continue reading Mirza inaugurates Community Health Centre at Shah Allah Ditta

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Women worst victim of inhuman siege in Kashmir valley: Mishal Malik

India not democrat but a terrorist country: Mashal

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Mishal Malik, wife of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik on Friday said that at present the Kashmiri women have become the biggest victim of fascist Indian government’s inhumane siege, kidnapping and raping incidents occurred day to day in the Indian Held Kashmir (IOK). Talking to private news channel, she said women in Kashmir… Continue reading Women worst victim of inhuman siege in Kashmir valley: Mishal Malik

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Auction for 40 new gas, oil sites to be held in Dec:Omar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum, Omar Ayub Khan on Friday said that the Petroleum sub-Sector offering huge oil and gas exploration opportunities of around 40 new sites for which auction will be conducted in the month of December 2019. In a meeting with German Ambassador Bernhard Schlangheck who called on him… Continue reading Auction for 40 new gas, oil sites to be held in Dec:Omar

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Zulfi Bukhari returns home from Doha after concluding three-day visit

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari returned home from Doha on Friday after concluding a successful three-day visit. The official tour was designed to promote Qatar- Pakistan relations in the field of investments, tourism and manpower, a press release received here… Continue reading Zulfi Bukhari returns home from Doha after concluding three-day visit

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Kamyab Jawan Program receiving prompt response:Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar Friday reviewed the progress of Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan programme. While chairing the meeting he said that about 1 million applications for Youth Entrepreneurship scheme has registered so far which shows it’s success. He said that around 2 lakh… Continue reading Kamyab Jawan Program receiving prompt response:Usman Dar

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