Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday announced the appointment of Director General Ms. Aisha Farooqui as the new Spokesperson of Foreign Office. According to a notification dated December 17, 2019 and issued here on Thursday, Ms. Aisha Farooqui, Director General, has been transferred and posted as Director General/Spokesperson of the Foreign… Continue reading Ms. Aisha Farooqui posted as new FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan has urged the youth to prepare to foil conspiracies being hatched by enemy against their motherland. He expressed these views while addressing the 17th Convocation of University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The Convocation was attended by Vice Chancellors of AJK public… Continue reading AJK President urges youth to foil conspiracies hatched against their motherland

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Mishal Malik, the wife of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik on Thursday criticized power-hungry Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for sowing seeds of poison of hatred against the minorities and demanded the world to take serious notice of worst human rights violations in India and Indian Held Kashmir. Talking to private news channel,… Continue reading Power-hungry ‘Modi’ criticized for sowing poisonous seeds of hatred against minorities: Mishal Malik

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Like in other cities, the Christian community in Federal capital is also making arrangements for Christmas celebrations and members of Christian community start decorating the evergreen coniferous tree, real or artificial, as a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. According to Christian citizens, as the day (December 25) is just around… Continue reading ‘Decorated Christmas trees’ in capital adding more charm for upcoming Christmas festival

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday termed parliament the “backbone for a strong and vibrant Pakistan”, saying the institution was also the voice of common man. In a meeting with participants of 6th National Parliamentary Development Course here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said founding fathers had envisioned Pakistan as a democratic… Continue reading Parliament backbone of strong, vibrant Pakistan: President Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Thursday inaugurated Directorate General of Religious Affairs for registration of over 35,000 seminaries (Madaris), operating across the country. Talking to media persons, he said the seminaries had, in principle, agreed with the federal government initiative for bringing their students in the mainstream in… Continue reading Shafqat inaugurates Directorate General of Religious Affairs for registration of 35000 Madaris

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Thursday said that the government would initiate a special programme soon for facilitating and enhancing accessibility of people with special abilities in educational institutions. Addressing as chief guest at “Electric Wheelchair Distribution Ceremony,” organized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) under Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Govt to initiate special programme to facilitate special students of universities: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):The Special Court constituted to trial former president Pervez Musharraf under high treason on Thursday announced the detailed verdict in the case. The three-member Special Court headed by Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth and comprising Justice Nazar Akbar and Justice Shahid Karim released the 169-page detailed judgement, which included dissenting notes by all… Continue reading Special Court issues detailed verdict in Musharraf treason case

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Lt. General (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa Thursday called on Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. The minister congratulated Asim Saleem Bajwa on assuming the charge of Chairman CPEC, said a press release issued here. Sheikh Rashid said that Asim Saleem’s appointment would provide impetus to the projects… Continue reading Chairman CPEC calls on Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) athletes claimed two gold and one bronze medal to finish at top on the day first of the 14 Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship at Amir Khan Boxing Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex here on Thursday. In Poomsae competitions of Male Creative category PAF’s Shahzad Ali took first position… Continue reading PAF at top on day one of 14 Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in a series of letters in recent months, has consistently updated the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary General on the grave situation in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K). The foreign minister’s letters to the President of the UNSC (and Secretary General of UN)… Continue reading FM consistently updates UNSC, UN SG on grave situation in IOJ&K in series of letters

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):On the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar, President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have conveyed their heartiest felicitations to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Naseer Bin Khaleefa Al-Thani, respectively. Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close, cordial… Continue reading President, PM felicitate Qatari leadership on national day of Qatar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected, once again, the Indian Government and senior BJP leadership’s baseless allegations of persecution of minorities in Pakistan and the factually incorrect claims that population of religious minorities in Pakistan had declined from 23% in 1947 to 3.7% in 2011. While using the 1941 Census data, this Indian… Continue reading FO rejects India’s false claims about decrease in minority population in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said the country continued to play a central role for the unity among Muslim Ummah. Rubbishing the rumours circulating in a section of media regarding cancellation of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Malaysia for Kuala… Continue reading Pakistan continues to play pivotal role for Ummah unity: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Wednesday said the agriculture sector was the top priority of the government as its progress could ensure prosperity of the farmer and increase exports of the country. Speaking at an event in connection with Salam Kissan Day, he said agriculture was a huge sector and collective efforts… Continue reading Progress in agriculture to ensure prosperity of farmer, increase in exports: Speaker NA

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Wednesday said Pakistan was ready to facilitate neighbouring countries so that they could benefit from projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He was speaking as a chief guest at a seminar on “Role of Parliaments in cementing regional integration” here at the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary… Continue reading Pakistan to help neighbours benefit from CPEC: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar Wednesday said Pakistan had a serious debt problem and the issue could be tackle by import substitution and increase in exports. Speaking at a seminar on “Role of Parliament in cementing regional integration” here, he said there was nothing to hide about China Pakistan Economic… Continue reading Pakistan’s debt issue to be tackled by import substitution, exports: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Asim Saleem Bajwa Wednesday called on Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar and discussed agricultural projects under the CPEC. In the meeting, agricultural projects, opportunities and challenges under the CPEC were discussed in detail, said a press release… Continue reading Chairman CPEC Authority calls on Food Security Minister