Special Chair on Prophet Mubammad (PBUH) to be set up at 3 universities under HEC: PM

APP97-20 ISLAMABAD: November 20 - Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing at the International Rahmatul-Lil-Alameen (SAWW) conference. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said the government would set up Special Chair on Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) at the country’s three universities under High Education Commission (HEC) to study the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), that converted Madina state into a super power in 11 years.

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PEMRA chairman calls on ISPR DG

APP17-20 RAWALPINDI: November 20 - Chairman PEMRA Muhammad Saleem Baig called on Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor, DG ISPR. Both discussed measures to facilitate Pakistani media in projecting positive image and narrative of Pakistan while effectively countering anti Pakistan narrative at play through certain foreign media / inimical forces. APP

RAWALPINDI, Nov 20 (APP):Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Chairman Muhammad Saleem Baig called on Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor here, an ISPR press release said on Tuesday.

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ECC approves export of 0.5 mln tons of wheat

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Finance Minister Asad Umar Tuesday chaired meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet and approved the export of 0.5 million tons of wheat by Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) and provincial governments of Punjab and Sindh.

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SC seeks report on honour killing in Jhelum

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Supreme Court sought report in connection with agreement between accused and the victim’s husband in a case of honour killing occurred in Jhelum.

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Govt focusing on four key areas of education: Minister

APP52-20 ISLAMABAD: November 20 – Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood addressing during a function to mark 60th years of Friedrich-Naumann Stiftung for Die Freiheit 1958-2060 Literal Footprints Contributions to Pakistan’s advancement. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Tuesday said the government was focusing on four key areas of education, including enrollment of out-of-school children, providing quality education, skills development of youth and introducing a uniform education system across the country.

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COAS meets gold-winning Pak Army team

RAWALPINDI , Nov 20 (APP):General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) met with Pakistan Army team, which won gold medal in “Exercise Cambrian Petrol” held in UK from October 8-22, this year, said a press release issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.

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Govt to unveil roadmap for education soon: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):A one-day open house exhibition featuring stalls of different partner organizations was held here Tuesday in order to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a German NGO, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF).

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NA to meet on Friday

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Tuesday summoned the session of the National Assembly on November 23 (Friday) at 10:00 am instead of 3:00 pm in the Parliament House.

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Shireen Mazari for society’s proactive role to safeguard children’s rights

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Federal Minister For Human Rights Dr.Shireen Mazari in her massage on the World Children Day here on Tuesday said there was a realization that all the stakeholders must put their sincere efforts towards making the society tolerant and ensuring healthy growth of children.

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Socioeconomic development new doors of CPEC: Planning Minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtiar Tuesday said that promotion of trade and industrialization, cooperation in the field of agriculture, socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation were new vistas of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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Rs 1.27 tariff increased after assessing NEPRA proposals: Omar

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan here on Tuesday said the Cabinet and all relevant forums after assessing the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) proposals, made Rs 1.27 per unit increase in the tariff.

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CM orders inquiry into hospital staff’s negligence

GILGIT, Nov 20 (APP)::Chief Minster Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman while taking a strong notice of negligence of hospital staff at City Hospital, has ordered an inquiry by the MS and DMS to ascertain why the patient was left unattended.

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Sheikh Rashid gives credit to PM Imran for getting bailout package

APP81-20 LAHORE: November 20 - Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad & NRA Deputy Administrator An Lusheng talking to media persons after signing of ML-1, framework agreement Pakistan railways projects during a ceremony at Railway Headquarters. APP photo by Rana Imran

  LAHORE, Nov 20 (APP):Pakistan Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said that due to the untiring efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan, China, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) gave a bailout package to stablize Pakistan’s economy.

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