PML-N has strong history for attacking, black mailing judiciary: Omar Cheema

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Central Secretary Information of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Omar Sarfraz Cheema Friday said every one is knew that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz had strong history regarding attacking and black mailing the judiciary and judges. Talking to PTV, he said the PML-N had nothing learned from past mistakes and it was still involved in black… Continue reading PML-N has strong history for attacking, black mailing judiciary: Omar Cheema

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Pakistan Navy seizes huge Narco Cache

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Pakistan Navy conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) near Sonehra Point at Mubarik Village in coordination with Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) and seized approximately 675 Kg of Hashish and 4 Kg Heroin worth approximately 300 million rupees, which was being transported through sea. The cache was subsequently handed over to ANF for… Continue reading Pakistan Navy seizes huge Narco Cache

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Thousands of tourists flock to hilly areas to avoid hot weather during summer vacations

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):With summer vacations continue, a large number of tourists from across the country have been flocking hilly spots in the country such as Naran and Murree to spend their vacation in pleasant weather. The tourists from plain areas of the country have thronged to scenic hilly resorts and lush green valleys in… Continue reading Thousands of tourists flock to hilly areas to avoid hot weather during summer vacations

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Ehsaas is about the creation of a ‘welfare state,’ Dr. Sania Nishtar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar has said that Ehsaas programme is about the creation of a ‘welfare state’ by countering elite capture and leveraging technology to create precision safety nets, promoting financial inclusion and access to digital services and supporting the economic… Continue reading Ehsaas is about the creation of a ‘welfare state,’ Dr. Sania Nishtar

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Video leak or affidavit not quashes verdict against Sharif family

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Farogh Naseem said that any video leak or affidavit could not quash the verdict of National Accountability Court against Sharif Family until convicted persons provide money trail to the court of law. The minister expressed this in a press conference following the letter of Acting… Continue reading Video leak or affidavit not quashes verdict against Sharif family

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Zardari playing politics for personal gains: Ali Muhammad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said Pakistan Peoples Party leader Asif Ali Zardari was doing the politics of personal gains. It was evident from his last two speeches in the parliament during which the PPP leader had demanded the incumbent government to brush aside the past and move… Continue reading Zardari playing politics for personal gains: Ali Muhammad

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CM lays foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University, other projects

LAHORE, Jul 12 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday laid the foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib, which is the first of its kind in the province. He was warmly received by Minister for Interior Brig (retd) Ijaz Shah, assembly members and the district administration in Nankana Sahib. According… Continue reading CM lays foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University, other projects

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High level trade delegation from Indonesia due next month

SIALKOT,July 12 (APP)-:Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Iwan Suyudhie Amir on Friday said a high level trade delegation from Indonesia would visit Pakistan next month for exploring business opportunities. During his visit to Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), he discussed the possibilities for bilateral trade and commerce enhancement. While talking to SCCI members, he… Continue reading High level trade delegation from Indonesia due next month

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Elements involved in plundering public money to face punishment: Bukhari

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Punjab Information Minister Sumsam Bukhari has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) government would not spare those elements who were involved in plundering the public money. Talking to a private news channel, he said that those elements looted public money and destroyed the national resources would face punishment. The past government of… Continue reading Elements involved in plundering public money to face punishment: Bukhari

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Mian Aslam Iqbal chairs meeting to review LWMC performance

LAHORE, Jul 12 (APP):Punjab Minister for Trade and Industry Mian Aslam Iqbal presided over a meeting of Lahore Waste Management Company at Chief Minister’s Office here on Friday in which the LWMC performance and the system of cleanliness was reviewed in detail. The meeting also pondered over long-term solid waste management strategy for the province.… Continue reading Mian Aslam Iqbal chairs meeting to review LWMC performance

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French photographers’ exhibition showcases Pakistan’s landscapes in Paris

KARACHI, Jul 12 (APP):A special photographic exhibition of 10 French photographers on Pakistan’s natural and cultural landscapes is being held at the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, France from July 11 to 22. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque inaugurated the exhibition, said a press release issued here on Friday. The exhibition showcases around… Continue reading French photographers’ exhibition showcases Pakistan’s landscapes in Paris

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PM kicks off project for affordable 18,500 housing units in capital

APP73-11 ISLAMABAD: July 11 – Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing at the ground-breaking ceremony of Naya Pakistan Housing Project-Zone IV. APP

rISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday laid the foundation of a mega project to build 18,500 housing units here, mainly for the low-income group as part of his government’s dream to construct five million houses across the country. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister said out of 18,500 units to be built in… Continue reading PM kicks off project for affordable 18,500 housing units in capital

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PM announces setting up National Accelerator on Closing Skills Gap in Pakistan in partnership with WEF

APP61-11 ISLAMABAD: July 11 - Three member delegation of World Economic Forum led by President of World Economic Forum Broge Brende called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced the establishment of National Accelerator on Closing the Skills Gap in Pakistan, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, with Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) serving as its national secretariat. The announcement came during a meeting with President of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Broge… Continue reading PM announces setting up National Accelerator on Closing Skills Gap in Pakistan in partnership with WEF

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Opposition’s bid against Senate chairman a political adventure: Firdous

APP65-11 ISLAMABAD: July 11 - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan talking to media. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said the opposition’s no- trust move against the Senate chairman was a political adventure, which would be foiled by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allies. Talking to media persons here after attending a seminar on… Continue reading Opposition’s bid against Senate chairman a political adventure: Firdous

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Govt not to allow any amendment in Islamic laws: Farogh

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Farogh Naseem Thursday said the government was committed to protect Islamic laws, including those pertaining to blasphemy and the Finality of Prophethood (PBUH). He said he would resign from the office if any amendment was made in such laws. Prime Minister Imran Khan would also… Continue reading Govt not to allow any amendment in Islamic laws: Farogh

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EU Ambassador pays farewell call on Dr Shireen Mazari

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Outgoing European Union Ambassador Jean-François Cautain paid a farewell call on Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari here on Thursday. Jean-François Cautain has been serving within the European Union institutions since 2001. Following his substantial work experience in Afghanistan in the development cooperation field with aid agencies, he was… Continue reading EU Ambassador pays farewell call on Dr Shireen Mazari

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President grieved over life loss in fatal train accident

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed his profound grief on the fatal collision between a passenger train and a goods train in Sadiqabad, that took several lives and injured many other. The President prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He… Continue reading President grieved over life loss in fatal train accident

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PM lauds overseas workers for high remittances

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday appreciated the overseas workers for sending more remittances through banking channels. “Remittances for the past fiscal year came in much higher at 9.7 percent annual growth and totaled $21.8 billion for the year,” the prime minister said in a tweet. The prime minister thanked the overseas… Continue reading PM lauds overseas workers for high remittances

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Air chief calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):The Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM Office here on Thursday. Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Air Force were discussed during the meeting.

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