Naran Chilas road via Babusar top to be opened from Sunday

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):The Naran Chilas road via Babusar top will be opened for light traffic tomorrow. Deputy Commissioner Diamer Amir Azam Hamza told Radio Pakistan on Saturday that snow has been removed from both sides.

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Ready to furnish evidences of Khawaja Asif’s money laundering to inquiry commission: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar Saturday announced to hand over evidences on alleged money laundering by PML-N leader Khawaja Asif to the yet-to-be-formed high-powered commission by the government for probing Rs 24,000 billions loans obtained by the previous governments during last 10-years. Talking to media persons here,… Continue reading Ready to furnish evidences of Khawaja Asif’s money laundering to inquiry commission: Dar

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PATTF proposed to settle issues of food security: Fawad

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FAISALABAD, Jun 15 (APP)::Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said the Pakistan Agriculture Technology Task Force (PATTF) headed by University of Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor had been proposed to settle issues of food security and elimination of rural poverty. He was addressing a meeting of scientists of the University of… Continue reading PATTF proposed to settle issues of food security: Fawad

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PM departs for Islamabad after SCO Summit in Bishkek

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday left for Islamabad after completing his two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan where he had arrrived to attend the 19th meeting of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Zamirbek Askarov saw the prime minister off at the Bishkek Airport.

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President stops all CDA projects at Presidency under austerity

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Friday ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to stop the development projects being undertaken by it at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The projects have been stopped in pursuance of the government’s austerity drive, spokesperson of Aiwan-e-Sadr said in a statement.

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Xi-Imran regular meetings fully reflective of high level of China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership: China

BEIJING, June 14 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday pointed out that his three meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the last eight months were fully reflective of the high level of China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership and both countries should carry out closer coordination and cooperation under the changing regional and international situation. “Xi Jinping… Continue reading Xi-Imran regular meetings fully reflective of high level of China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership: China

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Pakistan, Belarus agree to intensify bilateral cooperation in agriculture, industry, technology

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Pakistan and Belarus on Friday agreed to optimally utilize the existing institutional mechanisms and intensify bilateral cooperation in agriculture, industry and technology. The consensus was reached at a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan with President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus on the sidelines of the 19th SCO Council of Heads of State… Continue reading Pakistan, Belarus agree to intensify bilateral cooperation in agriculture, industry, technology

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PM gives roadmap for enhanced SCO economic cooperation, social, infrastructure connectivity

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday proposed an eight-pronged course of action for Shanghai Cooperation Organization calling for a peaceful co-existence, regional trade, soft and infrastructure connectivity and a framework against corruption and white collar crimes among the member states. Addressing the 19th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in… Continue reading PM gives roadmap for enhanced SCO economic cooperation, social, infrastructure connectivity

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SCO members vow efforts for security, economic cooperation; local currency use in mutual transactions

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Friday resolved to accelerate efforts to promote socio-economic and anti-corruption cooperation as well as to introduce the use of local currencies in mutual financial transactions and settlements. The heads from the SCO member and observer states met in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital on… Continue reading SCO members vow efforts for security, economic cooperation; local currency use in mutual transactions

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SCO Summit kicks off in Bishkek; PM Imran joins regional leaders

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):The 19th Meeting of the Council of the Heads of State (CHS) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Friday started in Bishkek with leadership from all member and observer states in attendance. President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov is chairing the session who earlier received all the participating leaders including Prime Minister Imran Khan… Continue reading SCO Summit kicks off in Bishkek; PM Imran joins regional leaders

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Prime Minister meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday met President of China Xi Jinping wherein both the countries reaffirmed their all weather strategic cooperative partnership. The meeting took place in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a PM Office… Continue reading Prime Minister meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

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Punjab budget 2019-20 to be people-friendly: Dr Firdous

LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):Special Assitant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday that the Punjab budget 2019-20 would be as per expectations of people. During a media talk here, she said that the budget would not only benefit the oppressed segments of society but also support the… Continue reading Punjab budget 2019-20 to be people-friendly: Dr Firdous

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Firdous hails Punjab budget

LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday met Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar here at Punjab Assembly’s chamber. During the meeting, political situation and other matters of mutual interest were discussed. Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan extended congratulation to the Punjab chief minister… Continue reading Firdous hails Punjab budget

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PTI always remained in forefront in the struggle for independence of judiciary

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has always remained in the forefront of struggle for independence of judiciary and rule of law and in future it would follow the same path. In a tweet, she said that reference… Continue reading PTI always remained in forefront in the struggle for independence of judiciary

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Govt to engage business community to address budget reservations:Firdous

LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said that the business community was the backbone of the country’s economy and the government would engage them to address their reservations in the federal budget 2019-20. Talking to representatives of various chambers and trade unions at… Continue reading Govt to engage business community to address budget reservations:Firdous

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Minister terms HIV outbreak in Larkana a wake-up call

KARACHI, Jun 14 (APP):State Minister for National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza, here on Friday said the HIV outbreak in Ratodero must not be politicized and be taken as a wake-up call for the entire country. Addressing a joint press conference, along with Sindh Health Minister, Dr. Azra Pechuho, WHO official Dr. Oliver Morgan and… Continue reading Minister terms HIV outbreak in Larkana a wake-up call

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Govt to use digital innovation for promotion of education:Shafqat Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood on Friday said the government wanted to use digital innovative techniques for the promotion of education in the country. He was addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the fifth annual StartUp business model competition for digital entrepreneurs organized the IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) here.… Continue reading Govt to use digital innovation for promotion of education:Shafqat Mahmood

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Pakistan-France cooperation in Higher Education benefits Pakistani students

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP):Pakistan-France cooperation in higher education sector is expanding with more and more Pakistani students choosing French Universities of higher learning to pursue their Masters and PhD degrees. This was stated by Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque while addressing the opening ceremony of Presentation of final PhD thesis by five… Continue reading Pakistan-France cooperation in Higher Education benefits Pakistani students

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Imran, Putin discuss Afghanistan, situation in Middle East, Iran, Kashmir issue: FM

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BISHKET (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 14 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan and Russian President Viladimir Putin in a brief meeting on sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit here discussed Afghanistan issue, situation in Middle East and Iran, and took the Russian President into confidence on Kashmir’s situation.… Continue reading Imran, Putin discuss Afghanistan, situation in Middle East, Iran, Kashmir issue: FM

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