PM directs for maximum relief to masses during Ramadan: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said Prime Minister Imran Khan had directed all the ministries concerned to provide maximum relief to the masses during the holy month of Ramadan. Talking to media persons after a meeting chaired by the prime minister here at… Continue reading PM directs for maximum relief to masses during Ramadan: Firdous

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Speaker Asad inaugurates gas supply schemes

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP):Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaisar Saturday said that economic woes of country are the result of spendthrift spending and wrong policies adopted by previous governments. He said this after inaugurating Sui gas projects completed in Baam Khel, Swabi and Tehsil Topi with an estimated cost of Rs. 60 million and Rs 40… Continue reading Speaker Asad inaugurates gas supply schemes

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Pakistan to fence border with Iran to evade Omara like attacks: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said Pakistan would fence its border with Iran to prevent recurrence of Omara like terror attacks from across the border. Addressing a news conference here, he said actionable forensic evidence had been shared with the Iranian government showing links of the terrorists with the neighboring… Continue reading Pakistan to fence border with Iran to evade Omara like attacks: Qureshi

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CM lifts ban on parole of prisoners

LAHORE, Apr 20 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday lifted a ban on the parole, to provide relief to prisoners and issued instructions to the Home Department in this regard. The chief minister ordered for shifting of 400 prisoners lodged in jails of Punjab to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. He said immediate action should be taken… Continue reading CM lifts ban on parole of prisoners

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Hafeez, IMF Mission Chief discuss progress of negotiations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday held a phone discussion with Ernesto Ramirez-Rigo, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Pakistan, after talking with Jihad Azour, IMF Director, earlier in the day. According to a Finance Ministry press statement, they discussed the… Continue reading Hafeez, IMF Mission Chief discuss progress of negotiations

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Strict action against Punjab bureaucracy over inaction on public complaints

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):The Government of Punjab has taken strict action against several bureaucrats for their inaction over the public complaints registered through the Pakistan Citizen Portal on varying subjects. According to a PM Office statement, the Citizen Portal was playing an effective role to address the public grievances and the government had acted against… Continue reading Strict action against Punjab bureaucracy over inaction on public complaints

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Challenges to be overcome through following teachings of Allama Iqbal: NA speaker

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Allama Muhammad Iqbal was a visionary poet who conceived the idea of separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent that was ultimately materialized in the shape of Pakistan, said Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser. In his message on the occasion of the 81st death anniversary of National Poet, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, he said prior to the passage of… Continue reading Challenges to be overcome through following teachings of Allama Iqbal: NA speaker

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‘Parliamentary system is protected under constitution’:Sh Rashid

LAHORE, Apr 20 (APP):Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that the Parliamentary system was protected under constitution of the country. He was responding to a question about chances of changing parliamentry system with Presidential form of governance in the country, during a press conference at PR headquarters here on Saturday morning. ” The country… Continue reading ‘Parliamentary system is protected under constitution’:Sh Rashid

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NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker felicitates Christian community on Easter

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian Members of the Parliament and the Christian community on the auspicious occasion of Easter. The Speaker said that Jesus Christ was ordained by Almighty Allah to preach love, peace, tolerance and brotherhood. He inculcated spiritual values among his followers to work… Continue reading NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker felicitates Christian community on Easter

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Pak official calls for more strong ties with Iran

ISLAMABAD, April 20 (IRNA/APP):Pakistan’s former permanent representative at the United Nations in Geneva has called for further strengthening of bilateral ties with Iran especially in diplomatic and economic fields. In an interview with IRNA on Saturday, he said the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Tehran will even further enhance Iran-Pakistan relationship. Prime Minister… Continue reading Pak official calls for more strong ties with Iran

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Saudi Arabia decides to extend scope of Etimad Visa Centers in Punjab

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Saudi Arabia has decided to extend the scope of Etimad visa Centers in others districts of Punjab for bio metric verification of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. In first phase, an Etimad Center will be established in Dera Ghazi Khan in collaboration with Saudi Arabia. In a statement, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman… Continue reading Saudi Arabia decides to extend scope of Etimad Visa Centers in Punjab

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All is set to mark ‘Shab-e-Barat’ with traditional zeal

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):The demand of traditional sweets is on rise as citizens have thronged sweet shops to buy the delicious treats for friends, family and neighbors to celebrate the religious festival of Shab-e-Barat. Shab-e-Barat is considered by sections of Muslim society as one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar. According to their… Continue reading All is set to mark ‘Shab-e-Barat’ with traditional zeal

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Zartaj sought Parliamentarians cooperation for Disaster risk reduction

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Saturday sought Parliamentarians cooperation for Disaster risk reduction and sustainable goals. “You are the true faces and representatives of your area, no matter which political party you belong, this was the issue of every one and you have to sensitize this vulnerable group”,… Continue reading Zartaj sought Parliamentarians cooperation for Disaster risk reduction

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Pakistan handovers 200 bed hospital to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, April 20 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan and Afghan Minister of Public Health, Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz inaugurated a 200 bed, Muhammad Ali Jinnah Hospital in Kabul on Saturday. The Vice-President of Afghanistan, Mohammad Sarwar Danish graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The 200-bed state-of-art Jinnah Hospital, completed at a cost… Continue reading Pakistan handovers 200 bed hospital to Afghanistan

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Govt. endeavoring to strengthen national economy: Defense Minister

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP):Federal Defense Minister Pervaiz Khattak Saturday said that government is working to strengthen national economy as sound monetary situation is a prerequisite for country’s development and prosperity of its people. He expressed these views as Chief Guest in Dastaar Bandi ceremony at Jamia Ameenia Manki Sharif Nowshera. He said that augmenting financial… Continue reading Govt. endeavoring to strengthen national economy: Defense Minister

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All institutions working freely in country: Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar said on Saturday that all the institutions were working freely in the country and can take action against any person found involved in corrupt practices. Talking to a private news channel , he said Asad Umar was an asset of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf… Continue reading All institutions working freely in country: Usman Dar

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Omara incident not to affect PM’s Iranian visit: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said the Omara terror attack would have no adverse impact on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming visit to Iran. Talking to a private news channel, the foreign minister said the prime minister was scheduled to leave for Iran on Sunday. During their interaction,… Continue reading Omara incident not to affect PM’s Iranian visit: Qureshi

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Govt wants to provide relief to masses: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government wanted to provide relief to the masses. Talking to a private news channel, she said the government was taking concrete steps to strengthen the national economy. Prime Minister Imran Khan, she… Continue reading Govt wants to provide relief to masses: Firdous

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President urges parents, teachers to inculcate book reading among children

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday urged the parents and teachers to inculcate the habit of book reading among new generation saying knowledge was vital to materialize the vision of Naya Pakistan. Book reading was the main component of developed nations, he said during his speech at the inaugural ceremony of 10th… Continue reading President urges parents, teachers to inculcate book reading among children

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PM inaugurates new Dept of Clinical & Radiation Oncology at SKMCH Peshawar

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ISLAMABAD, April 19 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday inaugurated the new department of Clinical and Radiation Oncology at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) and Research Centre, Peshawar. The department is equipped with two state-of-the-art, high energy Varian linear accelerators and a dedicated 4-D-CT simulator. In a message on his social media account Twitter handle,… Continue reading PM inaugurates new Dept of Clinical & Radiation Oncology at SKMCH Peshawar

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