Two billion saplings to be planted in GB

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Ministry of Climate Change has allocated handsome amount to plant about 2 billion saplings across the Gilgit-Baltistan under “Clean and Green Pakistan Campaign” during next five years. An official of the ministry said, “Hundred percent funds allocated for clean and green Pakistan campaign will be released for the Gilgit Baltistan”. A total… Continue reading Two billion saplings to be planted in GB

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Tahir Khushnood appointed PIO, Mian Jahangir press secretary to president

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Tahir Khushnood, a BS-21 officer of the Information Group, has been transferred and posted as Press Information Department (PID) director general (DG)/ principal information officer (PIO) with immediate effect and until further orders, a notification issued here Tuesday said. Presently, he is posted as press secretary/ information adviser to the president, President’s… Continue reading Tahir Khushnood appointed PIO, Mian Jahangir press secretary to president

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“Made in Pakistan” trend getting popularity on social media

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):The most renowned trend “Made in Pakistan” is getting popularity on social media nowadays and becomes one of the top trend on twitter with the slogans like” Be Pakistani, Buy Pakistani”, “Be a proud Pakistani”, “No more imported products”, “Buy only made in Pakistan”, “Pakistan Bachao Doller Girao” and “Say No to… Continue reading “Made in Pakistan” trend getting popularity on social media

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0.25 mln saplings to be planted at IIA: CAA

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) would bring about 537 acres of land under forest cover during next five years by planting 250,000 saplings at Islamabad International Airport (IIA) under the Prime Minister’s Clean and Green Pakistan drive. As many as 140,000 saplings have been planted so far at IIA while remaining target would… Continue reading 0.25 mln saplings to be planted at IIA: CAA

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KP set to become tourist hub of Pakistan:CM

PESHAWAR, May 21 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to become the tourist hub of Pakistan adding that all out efforts are underway to maximize the benefits from the tourism sector this year. While chairing the fourth meeting of the task force on tourism, the Chief Minister issued… Continue reading KP set to become tourist hub of Pakistan:CM

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FM leaves for Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO foreign ministers meet

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday left here for Kyrgyzstan to participate in the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO), being held in the capital Bishkek. Talking to media here before his departure, the Foreign Minister said besides addressing the inaugural session of the regional forum,… Continue reading FM leaves for Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO foreign ministers meet

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Railways to rehabilitate 119 locomotives, upgrade existing tracks

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ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Pakistan Railways is planning to rehabilitate as many as 119 old diesel electric locomotives, laying of new and upgrade existing tracks on Public Private Partnership and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis. In this regard, bids were invited on two stage procedure for laying new railway tracks and upgrade the existing on different sections from… Continue reading Railways to rehabilitate 119 locomotives, upgrade existing tracks

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Minister for Narcotics control Sardar Ali Muhammad Mahar passes away

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Sardar Ali Muhammad Mahar passed away at Khangarh in Ghotki district in the Sindh province on Tuesday. He died due to sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 52 years at his village Khangarh, PTV news reported. Ali Muhammad Mahar was also remained Chief Minister of Sindh… Continue reading Minister for Narcotics control Sardar Ali Muhammad Mahar passes away

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Govt not afraid of any opposition’ alliance: Chaudhry Sarwar

LAHORE, May 21 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Tuesday terming the opposition’ alliance unnatural,said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was not afraid of any kind of opposition’ alliance. Addressing a press conference regarding Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th birthday celebrations at Governor House, he said that people of the country have voted the… Continue reading Govt not afraid of any opposition’ alliance: Chaudhry Sarwar

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Health insurance program to cover all districts by 2020: Dr Zafar

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Zafar Mirza Tuesday said that the government had initiated health insurance in 66 districts and the program was fast evolving to cover all the districts in the country by 2020. Addressing the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, the minister said… Continue reading Health insurance program to cover all districts by 2020: Dr Zafar

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Practical steps under way to empower women, CM tells taskforce chairperson

LAHORE, May 21 (APP):Chairperson of Chief Minister’s Taskforce on Women Empowerment Tanzeela Imran called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office here on Tuesday and discussed the steps taken for women empowerment by the government. The chief minister said on the occasion that around half of country’s population consisted of women and… Continue reading Practical steps under way to empower women, CM tells taskforce chairperson

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Pakistan condemns the firing of ballistic missiles towards Makkah

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ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Pakistan on Tuesday condemned the firing of ballistic missiles by Houthis towards Makkah province and commended the vigilant Saudi defence forces for intercepting the missiles. A Foreign Office press release issued here, said Pakistan reaffirms its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reiterates its support against any threat to the security of the… Continue reading Pakistan condemns the firing of ballistic missiles towards Makkah

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Opposition parties want to create anarchy: Sumsam

LAHORE, May 21 (APP):Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Syed Sumsam Ali Bukhari on Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had zero tolerance against corruption and no compromise would be made in this regard. In a press statement, the minister said that across the board accountability was vital for moving the country forward. He… Continue reading Opposition parties want to create anarchy: Sumsam

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CM visits Sargodha, Chiniot

LAHORE, May 21 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Tuesday announced a two-month remission in the sentences of prisoners on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr during his visit to District Jail Sargodha. He also announced a number of development projects for Sargodha. After reaching Sargodha, the Chief Minister immediately visited the Ramazan bazaar set up at… Continue reading CM visits Sargodha, Chiniot

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Two billion saplings to be planted in GB

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Ministry of Climate Change has allocated handsome amount to plant about 2 billion saplings across the Gilgit-Baltistan under “Clean and Green Pakistan Campaign” during next five years. An official of the ministry said, “Hundred percent funds allocated for clean and green Pakistan campaign will be released for the Gilgit Baltistan”. A total… Continue reading Two billion saplings to be planted in GB

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Sanjrani condoles death of Ali Muhammad Mahar

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Tuesday expressed deep grief over the sad demise of Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Ali Muhammad Khan Mahar. Expressing condolence with the family, he prayed for peace of the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude. The Chairman said that Ali… Continue reading Sanjrani condoles death of Ali Muhammad Mahar

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Law Minister calls on President

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Muhammad Farogh Naseem on Monday called on President Dr Arif Alvi here at the Awan-e-Sadr. President Huawei Technoglies Middle Eeast Region Charles Yang also called on the President.

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Foreign Minister calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday called on Prime Minister at the PM Office and informed him of his meetings with the Kuwaiti leadership during his recent visit to oil rich country, a statement issued here said.

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Chinese Ambassador calls on COAS

RAWALPINDI, May 20 (APP):Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday. During the meeting matters of mutual interest including regional security situation were discussed, said a statement issued here by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador calls on COAS

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PM thanks donors for raising record Rs 200mln for SKMCH

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday thanked the donors in Islamabad for raising a record donation of Rs 200 million for Shaukat Khanam Memorial Cancer Hospital. The donations were collected at a fundraising Iftar dinner on Sunday where the prime minister had also addressed. On the occasion, the prime minister had said that… Continue reading PM thanks donors for raising record Rs 200mln for SKMCH

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