ISLAMABAD, May 5 (APP):Balochistan government in the wake of rejuvenating its green reserves and diminishing wildlife species has approved a huge project of planting 250 million saplings in the next five years under ‘Clean Green Pakistan’ project. The largest southern-coastal province of the country had been facing under direct impacts of climate change in the… Continue reading Balochistan gears up for planting 250 million trees target for five years
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Credit for unique idea of Al-Qadir University goes to PM, First Lady: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, May 5 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Imran Khan on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said the credit for the establishment of Al-Qadir University went to Prime Minister Imran Khan and the First Lady, who had given its very idea. Firdous, in a statement, said it was the unique… Continue reading Credit for unique idea of Al-Qadir University goes to PM, First Lady: Firdous
New SBP governor is pride of Pakistan: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, May 5 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Sunday said the newly appointed State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir, who got education in prestigious international educational institutions, was pride of Pakistan. Dr Firdous, in a statement, said Dr Reza had joined Prime Minister’s… Continue reading New SBP governor is pride of Pakistan: Firdous
Ramadan to begin from Tuesday as crescent not sighted
ISLAMABAD, May 05 (APP):Ramadan crescent has not been sighted anywhere in the country on Sunday evening and the holy month would begin on Tuesday, May 7, says a notification issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony quoting the decision of Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The crescent is likely to be spotted on Monday evening.… Continue reading Ramadan to begin from Tuesday as crescent not sighted
President Alvi suggests doctors to instill in themselves the skill of empathy
KARACHI, May 04 (APP):President, Arif Alvi appreciating young doctors and surgeons of the country for their efforts to gain steady success in the spheres of academic and professional competence advised them to make deliberate effort in acquiring the skill of empathy. Addressing the 53rd Convocation of College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSP), he said “empathy”… Continue reading President Alvi suggests doctors to instill in themselves the skill of empathy
PM stresses need to preserve national heritage
LAHORE, May 04 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said it was necessary to preserve the national heritage and culture for the next generations. Speaking at the inauguration of the resurrected Mughal era Picture Wall here at the Lahore Fort, he said when the nations knew of their glorious past, they were destined to greatness.… Continue reading PM stresses need to preserve national heritage
Those serving nations are remembered by history: PM
LAHORE, May 04 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said those, who served their nations, were remembered by the history but the wealthy people doing nothing for humanity were always ignored. A person was known for his deeds not for his influence or wealth, he said while addressing the inaugural ceremony of Electronic Cricket Score… Continue reading Those serving nations are remembered by history: PM
Foreign investment can steer country out of economic crisis: PM
LAHORE, May 04 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said only foreign investment could steer the country out of prevailing economic crisis and the government was trying its utmost to facilitate investors by taking steps for ease of doing business. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of JW Forland Production Facility Park Phase-I at Raiwind.… Continue reading Foreign investment can steer country out of economic crisis: PM
President for pragmatic approach for ensuring basic health cover
KARACHI, May 04 (APP):President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi here on Saturday reaffirming government’s commitment to protect public rights to health and education said a pragmatic approach is being adopted for legislation and efficient implementation of the same. Addressing the launching ceremony of Report on “Health as Human Right” by National Commission for Human Rights (Sindh… Continue reading President for pragmatic approach for ensuring basic health cover
PM directs ACE Punjab to go after big fish involved in corruption
LAHORE, May 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday directed the officers of Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) of Punjab to go after the big fish involved in corruption first as due to them the deprived segments of the society had been facing hardships. Chairing a briefing on the performance of ACE Punjab, the prime minister advised… Continue reading PM directs ACE Punjab to go after big fish involved in corruption
Naya Pakistan Housing Project to provide shelter to homeless people: Firdous
LAHORE, May 04 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said homeless people would get shelter under the Naya Pakistan Housing Project. Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted to uplift the oppressed segments of society and the ground breaking ceremony of the first phase of Naya Pakistan… Continue reading Naya Pakistan Housing Project to provide shelter to homeless people: Firdous
PM launches Naya Pakistan Housing Project in Punjab
RENALA KHURD, May 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Saturday launched the first phase of Naya Pakistan Housing Project in the Punjab province. Addressing the ground breaking ceremony, the prime minister said the construction of five million houses for the low-income segments of the society across the country was a difficult task. The government… Continue reading PM launches Naya Pakistan Housing Project in Punjab
COAS visits NLI Battalion along LOC
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Saturday visited Northern Light Infantryman (NLI) Battalion along Line of Control (LOC). COAS hailed state of operational readiness, high morale and motivation of the troops, said a press release issued here by Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR). COAS appreciated befitting response to… Continue reading COAS visits NLI Battalion along LOC
China plays important role in economic uplift of Pakistan: Qureshi
MULTAN, May 4 (APP)::Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pak China friendship is mutually beneficial for both the countries that play an important role in economic uplift regionally. He said this while talking to the media here on Saturday. To a question about China establishing its military basis in Pakistan, the foreign minister… Continue reading China plays important role in economic uplift of Pakistan: Qureshi
Corruption, national development can’t go along: PM
LAHORE, May 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said that the elimination of corruption was foremost priority of the government as it could not go along with the journey of national development. In a meeting with Director General Anti-Corruption Ijaz Hussain Shah here, the prime minister directed that an indiscriminate action should be taken against… Continue reading Corruption, national development can’t go along: PM
PM to launch Naya Pakistan Housing Project in Renala Khurd today
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to break ground for Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme in Renala Khurd Tehsil of Okara district today. The prime minister will also visit Haier Economic Zone near Lahore and inaugurate the Extension of Haier Phase 2 as well as a car plant of JW Forland. Later, he… Continue reading PM to launch Naya Pakistan Housing Project in Renala Khurd today
Punjab governor signs LG Bill-2019
LAHORE, May 04 (APP):The Local Government Bill-2019 became the Local Government Act-2019 after Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar signed the piece of legislation, here on Saturday. The Punjab Assembly had passed the Local Government Bill-2019 during the PA session on April 30. The LG Act-2019 promises landslide changes in the LG Act-2013 and transfer of… Continue reading Punjab governor signs LG Bill-2019
PM to inaugurate Mother and Child hospital project on May ,10
RAWALPINDI, May 04 (APP):Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rashid Saturday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would inaugurate Mother and Child Hospital project on May 10. While Addressing at central Diesel Loko motto Workshop, he said that recently the hospital had 14 operation theaters which would be enhanced to 17. He said the due to negligence… Continue reading PM to inaugurate Mother and Child hospital project on May ,10
Universities should review curriculum on yearly basis: minister
LAHORE, May 04 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Saturday said that universities should devise a mechanism to evaluate and review the curriculum advancement on yearly basis. Addressing the 17th convocation of Government College University (GCU) here, he said that it was a challenge to upgrade the curriculum regularly, being taught… Continue reading Universities should review curriculum on yearly basis: minister
China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement to promote business: Dawood
LAHORE, May 04 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile Industry, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Saturday said that the second phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was a great opportunity to benefit from. He said this while addressing a seminar on ‘Business Opportunities under China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement’ held at Expo… Continue reading China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement to promote business: Dawood
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
