KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday reiterated that all the corrupt elements, who had burdened the country with whopping debt of Rs30,000 billion, would be brought to justice because unless such corrupt politicians and former rulers were not held accountable, the country could not progress. Talking to media persons here, the prime… Continue reading PM links accountability of corrupt with development, economic stability
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PM invites business community to help govt achieve its economic targets
KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said the government was fully facilitating the business community as it wanted to end poverty and accelerate the economic process in the country. He said the country’s economy could not be run on the previous pattern and called upon the business community to help the government in… Continue reading PM invites business community to help govt achieve its economic targets
Courts convicted Nawaz not PM Imran: Dr Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashaq Awan on Wednesday said the courts had convicted Nawaz Sharif and not Prime Minister Imran Khan. Dr Firdous, in a tweet message, said Imran Khan had never asked the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader to present Qatri letters (in… Continue reading Courts convicted Nawaz not PM Imran: Dr Firdous
Former rulers behaved like kings by plundering national wealth : Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that former rulers during their tenures had behaved like kings by plundering national wealth and now they were shamelessly claiming it as their privilege. In a tweet she said that official vehicles were misused and personal foreign visits were done… Continue reading Former rulers behaved like kings by plundering national wealth : Firdous
PM Imran Khan to visit US on July 21-23 on invitation of President Trump: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):On the invitation of President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Imran Khan would visit the United States of America on July 21-23. This would be the first summit-level engagement between Pakistan and the United States since both leaders assumed their respective offices. During the visit, Prime Minister Khan and President Trump would… Continue reading PM Imran Khan to visit US on July 21-23 on invitation of President Trump: FO
FO says in close contact with U.S. side on PM’s visit
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The Foreign Office on Wednesday said it was in close contact with the United States regarding the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Washington D.C. “We wish to caution against speculation about PM’s visit. We are in close contact with the U.S. side,” Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal said in… Continue reading FO says in close contact with U.S. side on PM’s visit
Firdous grieved over murder of TV anchor Mureed Abbas
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday expressed her deep grief and sorrow over the murder of Bol television’s anchor person Mureed Abbas. Dr Firdous, in her condolence message, said that she was shocked over the gruesome murder of young Mureed Abbas. She… Continue reading Firdous grieved over murder of TV anchor Mureed Abbas
People of erstwhile FATA taking keen interest in elections process
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):For the first time political activities and elections campaigns are in full swing in erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as elections for the provincial seats approaching fast. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed all necessary arrangements for “free, transparent and peaceful” holding of elections… Continue reading People of erstwhile FATA taking keen interest in elections process
PM arrives Karachi on day-long visit
KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday arrived here on a day-long visit, where he is scheduled to meet different delegations of businessmen, traders and party leaders including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf members of the provincial assembly. Federal ministers Syed Ali Zaidi, Muhammad Hammad Azhar, Faisal Vawda, Adviser to PM on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood, Adviser… Continue reading PM arrives Karachi on day-long visit
HEC to offer two years degree programme by next year to ensure employability
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is all set to initiate a two year Associate Degree program by next year to ensure employment opportunities for the students. The decision in this regard has been taken with an aim to improve quality of learning and inculcate knowledge and skills in graduates required by most… Continue reading HEC to offer two years degree programme by next year to ensure employability
Radio Pakistan is the defender of ideological frontiers of the country: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Faisal Javed Khan said Wednesday that Radio Pakistan is the defender of ideological frontiers of the country. Speaking during his visit to National Broadcasting House in Islamabad , he said Radio Pakistan has the widest reach in the country that has made it unique… Continue reading Radio Pakistan is the defender of ideological frontiers of the country: Faisal Javed
Omar Ayb inaugurates Quaid-e-Azam Hall at Alfarabi University Kazakhstan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Minister for Energy and Petroleum, Omar Ayub Khan has inaugurated the hall name after great leader and founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at Alfarabi University Kazakhstan. The Minister was invited to inaugurate the Hall, said a statment issued here. The Minister was received by Mr. Mutanov Galimkair Mutanovich, Rector of… Continue reading Omar Ayb inaugurates Quaid-e-Azam Hall at Alfarabi University Kazakhstan
Ehsaas program wishes to draw on existing ‘knowledge & thought partnership: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized a seminar on ‘Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan: Learning from Success Stories’ in the capital. ISSI is an autonomous, research and analysis think tank organization, devoted to provide an in-depth understanding and objective analysis of regional and global strategic issues, affecting international peace and security,… Continue reading Ehsaas program wishes to draw on existing ‘knowledge & thought partnership: Dr. Sania
Judicial reforms imperative for country: Chann
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Spokesperson to Prime Minister, Nadeem Afzal Chann on Wednesday said that judicial reforms was imperative for improving the system in the country. Talking to a private news channel programme, he said that a video scandal presented by Pakistan Muslim League-N, to malign the credibility of a judge, could be a tactics. He… Continue reading Judicial reforms imperative for country: Chann
CM approves raise in police allowances
LAHORE, Jul 10 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a high-level meeting in his office here on Wednesday. The chief minister gave approval in principle to increase allowances of Punjab Police. The final approval will be given by the Punjab cabinet. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that police would be extended necessary… Continue reading CM approves raise in police allowances
Zardari, Nawaz wasted billions of rupees on foreign trips: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said that Pakistan Peoples Party leader Asif Ali Zardari had spent over Rs 1.4 billion on his 134 foreign trips as president. Similarly, Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Nawaz Sharif also spent over Rs 1.5 billion on his 92 foreign visits as prime minister, he stated… Continue reading Zardari, Nawaz wasted billions of rupees on foreign trips: Shafqat
Chairman Senate for strengthening PIPS
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Wednesday said that Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) would be strengthened to enable it for provision of quality services to the lawmakers and working of the legislatures. He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting of Board of Governors (BoDs) of PIPS as its President… Continue reading Chairman Senate for strengthening PIPS
PM inquires after health of Dr Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan Tuesday phoned his Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and inquired after her health. The prime minister also wished her early recovery. A bouquet was also sent by the prime minister to Dr Fidous to express his good wishes for her health, PM… Continue reading PM inquires after health of Dr Firdous
PM, Dr Ata discuss proposed university project at PM House
ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Dr. Ata-ur-Rehman Tuesday called upon Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan at the PM Office and discussed the proposed project of University of Engineering and Emerging Technologies to be set up in the PM House. The prime minister was informed that six Centers of Excellence (CoE) would be established in the University including… Continue reading PM, Dr Ata discuss proposed university project at PM House
Pakistan ready to facilitate Japanese investors: President
ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said being a key economic partner, Pakistan was ready to facilitate Japanese investors to explore the country’s diverse areas. Talking to ambassador-designate to Japan Imtiaz Ahmed here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said Japan was a close friend of Pakistan and the two countries could maintain… Continue reading Pakistan ready to facilitate Japanese investors: President