Bukhari, British delegation discuss issues of mutual interest

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Zulfikar Bukhari Wednesday discussed the issues of mutual interests with a delegation of British Embassy representatives, officials of British Airways, who called on him. In the meeting, British Airways’ flight operations in Pakistan were discussed and the Special Assistant assured… Continue reading Bukhari, British delegation discuss issues of mutual interest

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Mirza, ambassador discuss possibilities of enhancing bilateral cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination, Dr Fehmida Mirza Wednesday discussed the possibilities of enhancing bilateral cooperation in multiple areas including tourism and sports with Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul. Welcoming the guest, the Minister said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Turkey. The Minister told the ambassador… Continue reading Mirza, ambassador discuss possibilities of enhancing bilateral cooperation

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Govt. working to generate indigenous, affordable electricity: Omar Ayub

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan Wednesday said that the government was working on a number of initiatives to generate indigenous, reliable and affordable electricity through different means to meet ever-growing energy needs of the country. Talking to a group of students and faculty members of the Sindh Madressatul Islam that called on him… Continue reading Govt. working to generate indigenous, affordable electricity: Omar Ayub

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Durrani called on Chairman BoI to discuss visits of foreign delegation to Pak

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Media, Iftikhar Durrani called on Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) Haroon Sharif here Wednesday. During the meeting, Iftikhar Durrani discussed the upcoming visits of foreign business delegations to Pakistan, said a statement issued by the Board here Wednesday. Moreover, the proposal of holding the… Continue reading Durrani called on Chairman BoI to discuss visits of foreign delegation to Pak

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Pakistan, Oman FMs stress importance of connectivity between Gwadar, Duqm ports

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Oman on Wednesday stressed the importance of connectivity between Gwadar and Duqm Port and early conclusion of accords on mutual cooperation. It was re-affirmed to broaden the horizon of interaction among technical experts through ‘Joint Working Groups’ on Trade, Investment, Food Security and Energy whereas Pak Oman… Continue reading Pakistan, Oman FMs stress importance of connectivity between Gwadar, Duqm ports

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Govt to welcome opposition suggestions in parliament: Pervez Khattak

PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Defense, Pervez Khattak Wednesday said the parliament was symbol of aspirations of 220 million Pakistanis and important pillar of the modern democratic state. He said the conduct of parliamentarians and the House performance strengthen the supreme institution of the country, said a press statement issued here. Khattak said that… Continue reading Govt to welcome opposition suggestions in parliament: Pervez Khattak

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Pakistan suggests amendment in MoU for risk-free migration of expats with UAE

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Pakistan has suggested amendment in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure legal and risk-free migration of Pakistani manpower with the United Arab Emirates, which is likely to be signed next month. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfikar Bukhari has proposed three minor changes in Articles 3, 5… Continue reading Pakistan suggests amendment in MoU for risk-free migration of expats with UAE

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Nation to see visible development changes, investment in Pakistan: Durrani

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):The entire nation including politicians would hopefully witness speedy development changes, economic prosperity and heavy foreign investments coming to Pakistan in next couple of months. Expressing these views in a private news channel programe, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Media Iftikhar Durrani said the Opposition including Pakistan Peoples Party(PPP) and… Continue reading Nation to see visible development changes, investment in Pakistan: Durrani

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FM in Muscat to lead delegation in bilateral meetings

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday arrived Muscat, Oman to lead a delegation during the bilateral meetings to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation. Qureshi is leading a 12-member delegation of technical experts, representing sector of bilateral cooperation, falling under the purview of Joint Commission whose 7th Session will be… Continue reading FM in Muscat to lead delegation in bilateral meetings

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New Hajj Policy announcement likely on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has finalised preparations to announce new Hajj policy 2019 on Thursday subject to the approval of the federal cabinet . According to official sources, the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Qadri will announce Hajj Policy on Thursday. The Ministry would… Continue reading New Hajj Policy announcement likely on Thursday

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Pakistan, Turkmenistan discuss TAPI gas pipeline project

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Pakistan and Turkmenistan on Wednesday discussed the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) project under which around 1,680-kilometer trans-country gas pipeline would be laid. Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov called on Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan here and deliberated on various aspects of the project. “The Petroleum Division will support the TAPI project at all… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkmenistan discuss TAPI gas pipeline project

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Back Benchers Day to be observed to encourage participation of parliamentarians: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Wednesday said the “Back Benchers Day” will be observed to encourage participation of the members of National Assembly in the proceedings of the house during the session. He added that the participation of women Parliamentarians in the legislative process and other proceedings of the House were commendable.… Continue reading Back Benchers Day to be observed to encourage participation of parliamentarians: NA Speaker

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Chinese Ambassador meets Dr Shireen Mazari

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing paid a courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari here Wednesday. They discussed matters of mutual interest and the different ways how to enhance the cooperation for further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, said in a press… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador meets Dr Shireen Mazari

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8200 Kanal land acquired for allotment of plots to lawyers

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation is acquiring land in village Tamma and Mohrian for allotment of plots to members of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Federal government employees. The land is being acquired under Land Acquisition Act 1894 on parity basis for members of SCBA and Federal Government employees, an official… Continue reading 8200 Kanal land acquired for allotment of plots to lawyers

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Govt launches first ever deworming initiative for children

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):The government on Wednesday launched the first ever “Islamabad Deworming Initiative” which will deworm 250,000 children in first phase at all Government Schools in the federal capital out of the 570,000 children aged between 5-15 who are at risk of infection with intestinal worms. While inaugurating the initiative here, Parliamentary Secretary for… Continue reading Govt launches first ever deworming initiative for children

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Govt focussing on Shift Technology to transform economy, capitalize huge HR potential: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said the government was focussing on Shift Technology to transform the country’s economy and capitalize huge human resource potential. He was chairing a meeting of Task Force on Technology Driven Knowledge Economy here. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Asad Umar, Planning Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar,… Continue reading Govt focussing on Shift Technology to transform economy, capitalize huge HR potential: PM

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Youth can help country to achive progress by follwing guiding principles of Quaid-e-Azam: President

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that youth, being the future leaders of country could help enable it to achieve more progress and development by following the guiding principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, whose leadership was a best example for them. The President expressed these views while addressing here the… Continue reading Youth can help country to achive progress by follwing guiding principles of Quaid-e-Azam: President

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Number of people from PPP to be arrested: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said that number of people from Pakistan Peoples Party would be arrested in days to come.Asif Ali Zardari, Nawaz, Shahbaz and other elements involved in corruption cases wanted national reconciliation ordinance (NRO) from the present government, he said while talking to a… Continue reading Number of people from PPP to be arrested: Fawad

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Govt committed to protecting human rights, promotion of minorities rights: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday reiterated that the government was firmly committed to protecting human rights and promotion of rights of minorities and marginalized sections of society. He expressed these views while chairing a high level meeting on GSP-Plus (Generalized System of Preferences) status of Pakistan here. The prime minister said ensuring… Continue reading Govt committed to protecting human rights, promotion of minorities rights: PM

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PM for facilitating low income people in realization of their dream of own house

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday called for providing all possible assistance and facilities to the low income people in the realization of their dream of having their own house. The project of constructing five million housing units would not only ensure the provision of housing facility for the low income groups… Continue reading PM for facilitating low income people in realization of their dream of own house

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