ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar on Tuesday while criticizing the opposition in strong terms said opposition had nothing to address in the public gathering or processions as the both opposition parties PPP, PML-N had just looted the national Exchequer during their tenure. Talking to a private… Continue reading Any move or sit-in can’t save opposition from penalty: Usman Dar
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Leading Australian Business Executive Andrew Forest calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Leading Australian Business Executive Andrew Forest on Monday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office, a press release said.
Ehsas Programme to fulfill requirements of downtrodden, needy segments: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the ‘Ehsas Programme’, which was a comprehensive programme in the country’s history, was aimed at fulfilling requirements of the downtrodden and needy segments of the society by the state. Chairing the first meeting of Ehsas Steering Committee here at the PM Office, he said in… Continue reading Ehsas Programme to fulfill requirements of downtrodden, needy segments: PM
Govt taking steps to engage overseas Pakistanis in housing program: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said that the government was taking measures for engaging the overseas Pakistanis in Naya Pakistan Housing Program to ensure their participation in the national development process. Chairing a meeting to discuss the progress on Naya Pakistan Housing Program, the prime minister said the project would execute the… Continue reading Govt taking steps to engage overseas Pakistanis in housing program: PM
PM directs zero tolerance policy against corruption at airports
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday directed the authorities concerned to exercise zero tolerance policy against corruption at airports and take strict action against the elements creating troubles for the passengers. Chairing a high level meeting to discuss the improvement of the administration of airports particularly the resolution of the issues faced by… Continue reading PM directs zero tolerance policy against corruption at airports
CM KPK calls upon PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Monday called upon Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan at the PM office. During the meeting, they discussed overall situation of the province, especially progress on the uplift of projects, PM office media wing in a press release said.
Maryam’s video drama a tactic to get rid of corruption cases: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said the drama of video staged by Maryam Safdar was a pressure tactic to get rid of the corruption cases. The government would not fall into the trap as an across the board accountability process would… Continue reading Maryam’s video drama a tactic to get rid of corruption cases: Firdous
Bilawal considers democracy a ‘licence to corruption’: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Monday said Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto considered democracy a ‘licence to corruption’. Dr Firdous, in a tweet, said,”Mr Bilawal! your meaning of democracy is a licence to corruption. The nation has not forgotten your democracy of… Continue reading Bilawal considers democracy a ‘licence to corruption’: Firdous
PTI govt committed to protect workers rights: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Monday that payment of Rs 850 million outstanding dues of the pensioners of Pakistan Television Corporation was part of the present government policy in order to protect workers rights. Addressing the cheques distribution ceremony here she said… Continue reading PTI govt committed to protect workers rights: Firdous
UN renews call for establishment of commission of inquiry into HR abuses in Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 08 (APP):A report from the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights has renewed calls for an international probe into serious violations in the disputed Kashmir region, saying the number of civilian casualties from May 2018 to April 2019 may be the highest in over a decade. The new report, published on… Continue reading UN renews call for establishment of commission of inquiry into HR abuses in Kashmir
IMF to release one bln dollars tranche for Pakistan shortly: Mission Chief
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mission Chief for Pakistan said that IMF one billion tranche for Pakistan would be released shortly. IMF Mission chief for Pakistan, Ernesto Ramirez-Rigo,while talking to media, said that releasing loan for Pakistan would help stabilize the economic institutions there. Increasing tax net was imperative for economic stability besides reducing deficit in Pakistan,… Continue reading IMF to release one bln dollars tranche for Pakistan shortly: Mission Chief
Pak-US bilateral cooperation in field of agriculture to be strengthened
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):The Ambassador of the United States in Pakistan Paul Jones here Monday said that bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and US particularly in field of agriculture, agriculture value addition, technology and public private partnership would be further strengthened during the days to come. The US Ambassador called on Minister for National Food Security… Continue reading Pak-US bilateral cooperation in field of agriculture to be strengthened
Maryam Safdar’s ‘save daddy campaign’ flopped: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jul 08 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Monday that after the statement of the judge of accountability court, “Save Daddy campaign” has flopped. In a tweet the SAPM said that people of Pakistan elect the Prime Minister, and it were the masses who had… Continue reading Maryam Safdar’s ‘save daddy campaign’ flopped: Firdous
Railways to float int’l tender for Royal Palm Golf & Country Club
ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP):Ministry of Railways is planning to float an international tender to run the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, spreading around 150 acres in heart of Lahore, on commercial lines and lease basis. Facilities like three cinema houses, marquees and leading Golf Club of country are available at the land, having worth… Continue reading Railways to float int’l tender for Royal Palm Golf & Country Club
Pak-Turkmen experts to meet next month, finalize TAPI groundbreaking arrangements
ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP):Pakistani and Turkmen experts are set to meet next month to review arrangements and finalize modalities for groundbreaking of Pakistan-section of TAPI gas pipeline, scheduled to be performed in Chaman in October. “A meeting between experts of the two countries is scheduled to be held in August,” a senior official privy to… Continue reading Pak-Turkmen experts to meet next month, finalize TAPI groundbreaking arrangements
Business community fully supports massive crackdown on “Benami Assets”
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Business community announced to fully support massive crackdown on “Benami Assets” across the board throughout the country besides introduction of documented economy. Pak-US Business Council Founder Chairman and United Business Group (UBG) Central Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik Monday expressed these views while talking to delegations of traders who called on him here,… Continue reading Business community fully supports massive crackdown on “Benami Assets”
Murad announces to refer five more graft cases to high-powered commission
ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP):Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Monday announced that five more cases regarding irregularities committed in award of contracts by former Punjab chief minister Shahabaz Sharif were being sent to the high-powered commission, probing loans obtained during last 10 years and their utilization. Addressing a news conference along with Special… Continue reading Murad announces to refer five more graft cases to high-powered commission
Pakistan sent 55,000 workforce to Qatar under 100,000 quota
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has sent as many as 55,000 skilled and semi-skilled workforce to Qatar for prospective job opportunities in construction and other sectors since 2015. Qatar had announced to hire 100,000 Pakistan’s workforce in 2015 and the target could not be accomplished due to inefficiency and… Continue reading Pakistan sent 55,000 workforce to Qatar under 100,000 quota
Hafeez Shaikh for incentivizing real-estate sector
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP):Reiterating the government’s support for the development of housing sector, Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Monday emphasized the need to incentivize real estate sector to attract investment from Pakistani Diaspora. The adviser was chairing a meeting at the Finance Division to analyze the different financial models for… Continue reading Hafeez Shaikh for incentivizing real-estate sector
Ghulam Sarwar Khan visits Lahore airport
LAHORE, Jul 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday visited Allama lqbal International Airport and directed the Airport Security Force (ASF) officials to complete inquiry into the murder of two persons. Lahore Airport Chief Executive Officer/Airport Manager Nazir Ahmad Khan briefed the minister about the conveniences and services being provided to air… Continue reading Ghulam Sarwar Khan visits Lahore airport