Saudi King to host 1,300 Hajj pilgrims from 72 countries

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):The Saudi King Salman has ordered 1,300 pilgrims from around the world to be hosted during this year’s Hajj season as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, the general supervisor of the… Continue reading Saudi King to host 1,300 Hajj pilgrims from 72 countries

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Nearly 37,000 Hajj pilgrims arrived at Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Nearly 37,000 Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Malaysia arrived in Saudi Arabia through 90 flights between July 4 and July 11 as part of the Makkah Route initiative, Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports said.

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Judiciary appropriate forum to probe Judge’s video clips allegations: President

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that investigations into the video clips allegations controversy about Accountability Judge Arshad Malik should be carried by the judiciary rather than the government as the issue pertained to the former under the relevant laws. “It is the responsibility of the judiciary,” he emphasized during an interview… Continue reading Judiciary appropriate forum to probe Judge’s video clips allegations: President

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Competition going on among PML-N leaders to show obedience to ‘King’: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said a competition was going on among the PML-N leaders to show their obedience to the Zil-e-Subhani (Shadow of God) of Jati Umra by holding workers conventions. The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leaders were infact trying… Continue reading Competition going on among PML-N leaders to show obedience to ‘King’: Firdous

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People of Sindh revolt against corrupt provincial government: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said the people of Sindh have risen against the corrupt provincial government of Pakistan People’s Party ( PPP). In a tweet, the SAPM said PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was making hue and cry over sure defeat of his party… Continue reading People of Sindh revolt against corrupt provincial government: Firdous

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PTI supporting Sanjarni as Senate chairman: CM

LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Saturday said that PTI was whole-heartedly supporting Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and the no-trust motion against Sanjrani was like the out of season move. The chief minister, in a statement issued here, said the opposition parties had submitted the no-confidence motion against the chairman Senate for… Continue reading PTI supporting Sanjarni as Senate chairman: CM

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Govt committed to address population issue on priority : Dr Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza Saturday said that the government was committed to address overpopulation issue on priority . Talking to PTV, he said that the population programme in Pakistan was progressing towards demographic targets in collaboration with its partners from both the public and… Continue reading Govt committed to address population issue on priority : Dr Zafar

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Govt to establish CPEC Authority to speed up work on projects

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Reiterating government’s resolve of no compromising on development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiyar said the government would soon establish CPEC Authority to speed up work on projects under it. The authority would help strengthen country’s endeavors to achieve the set economic… Continue reading Govt to establish CPEC Authority to speed up work on projects

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Army, judiciary custodian of democracy, security: Sheikh Rashid

LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Saturday said that Pakistan Army and Judiciary were custodians of democracy and security of Pakistan. Addressing a press conference here at the PR Headquarters, he said that judges were honest, respectful and truly professional people and they should not be made controversial by any party. He… Continue reading Army, judiciary custodian of democracy, security: Sheikh Rashid

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Pakistani mafia uses tactics to pressurise state institutions, judiciary: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said just like Sicilian mafia, the Pakistani mafia also used the multiple tactics to pressurize the state institutions and the judiciary to protect their billions of rupees laundered and stashed abroad. In a tweet, the prime minister shared a media report on a testimony of former Italian… Continue reading Pakistani mafia uses tactics to pressurise state institutions, judiciary: PM

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Pilgrims asked to use Apps for getting Hajj related information, guidelines

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):The intending pilgrims must use various android phone applications (Apps) during their stay in Saudi Arabia for getting Hajj related information, guidelines, prayers and detecting various locations to perform sacred religious obligation with ease and comfort. According to Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony and Hajj Group Organisers Association of Pakistan… Continue reading Pilgrims asked to use Apps for getting Hajj related information, guidelines

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NA speaker congratulates Parliamentary cricket team on victory

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Sunday congratulated Pakistan Parliamentary Cricket team for its victory against Bangladesh in final of Inter Parliamentary Cricket World Cup in London. In a message, he specially congratulated Ali Amin Gandapur and Ali Zahid for exhibiting excellent performance.

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PM chairs meeting to review progress on Naya Pakistan Housing Programme

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress on legal and administrative matters regarding implementation of Naya Pakistan Housing Programme- a flagship hosing project of the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf government. The meeting was attended by Law Minister Dr Farogh Naseem, Minister for Economic Affairs Hamad Azhar,… Continue reading PM chairs meeting to review progress on Naya Pakistan Housing Programme

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PM directs harmonization of federal, provincial business laws within month

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the Board of Investment (BoI) chairman to harmonize the business-related laws enforced at the center and the provinces within a month. Chairing a meeting of the BoI’s Board of Directors here, the prime minister also directed to ease the business-related laws in light of the Board’s… Continue reading PM directs harmonization of federal, provincial business laws within month

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Chinese corporate heads assure $5 billion investment in Pakistan in 3-5 years

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Heads of different Chinese companies on Friday gave assurance to Prime Minister Imran Khan to invest five billion dollars (US $5 billion) in Pakistan in next three to five years. The investment and transfer of industrial set-up by Chinese companies will generate over 50,000 jobs in Pakistan the first year, the PM… Continue reading Chinese corporate heads assure $5 billion investment in Pakistan in 3-5 years

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KP Minister Atif Khan, MNA Faizullah call on PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Senior Provincial Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government Muhammad Atif Khan Friday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at PM Office. During the meeting, they discussed the matters pertaining to the politics and development in the province.

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Judge’s affidavit proves Sahrifs used mafia tactics: Shahzad

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Accountability Barrister Shahzad Akbar Friday said the affidavit of Accountability Court Judge Arshad Malik submitted to Islamabad High Court, had fully exposed the Sharif family. As per the judge’s affidavit, the Sharifs, like a mafia, had used every tactic to get favourable judgments from him… Continue reading Judge’s affidavit proves Sahrifs used mafia tactics: Shahzad

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Govt takes all necessary flood management and preparatory measures for Monsoon: Faisal Vawda

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda on Friday said that the government had taken all necessary flood management and preparatory measures in a wake of ongoing Monsoon season. Chairing a 2019-Monsoon flood coordination meeting here, the minister directed the provincial Irrigation Departments to ensure removal all the encroachments from the river… Continue reading Govt takes all necessary flood management and preparatory measures for Monsoon: Faisal Vawda

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Launch of Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme practical step to provide shelter to homeless: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday that launch of Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme was a practical step by Prime Minister Imran Khan to provide shelter to the homeless. In a tweet, the SAPM said that this scheme has given a new hope… Continue reading Launch of Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme practical step to provide shelter to homeless: Firdous

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Health centers in federal capital to be linked through computers: Dr Zafar Mirza

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Special Assistant for National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza Friday said the health centers in the federal capital would be linked through computers to improve service delivery. “We have initiated the process of transforming the healthcare system of the federal capital and this will be made a model for other cities and… Continue reading Health centers in federal capital to be linked through computers: Dr Zafar Mirza

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