Auction of 61 cars of PM House fetches Rs 20 mln; sale of armoured vehicles postponed to correct tax anomaly

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):An unprecedented auction of 102 vehicles Monday attracted large crowd of enthusiastic auto fans to the PM House, adding around Rs 200 million to the national kitty; however the most expensive lot of 21 luxury cars was postponed till correction of a tax anomaly. Prime Minister Imran Khan in his first address… Continue reading Auction of 61 cars of PM House fetches Rs 20 mln; sale of armoured vehicles postponed to correct tax anomaly

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IIUI providing quality education to young minds in Islamic teachings light

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor ul Haq Qadri Monday said International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) was providing quality education to the young minds in light of Islamic teachings. He said this during a meeting with a delegation of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), according to a press release. He also hailed… Continue reading IIUI providing quality education to young minds in Islamic teachings light

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Finally doors of Lahore Governor House open to people of Pakistan: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said finally the doors of Lahore Governor House were open to the people of Pakistan. “…Symbols of colonial rule come crashing down. Our nation will become invincible when our  people own their government,” the Prime Minister said in a tweet posted on his twitter handle. Prime Minister… Continue reading Finally doors of Lahore Governor House open to people of Pakistan: PM

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Ali Muhammad Khan sworn-in as State Minister

APP32-17 ISLAMABAD: September 17 - President Dr. Arif Alvi administering the oath of office to Ali Muhammad Khan as Minister of State at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath of office to Minister of State Ali Muhammad Khan here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday.The oath-taking ceremony was attended by politicians and senior officials, a President House press release said issued here.

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UK-Pak agreement to pave way to bring back culprits: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday said agreement between United Kingdom (UK) and Pakistan would pave way to bring back culprits wanted to Pakistan in various cases. Talking to a private news channel, the Minister said the agreement between United Kingdom (UK) and Pakistan called ’Justice and Accountability Partnership’,… Continue reading UK-Pak agreement to pave way to bring back culprits: Fawad

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CPEC strengthens bilateral relations between Pakistan and China

APP35-17 ISLAMABAD: September 17 - Yao Jing, Ambassador of China to Pakistan called on Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem, Federal Minister for Law and Justice. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has added another dimension to the already strong bilateral relations and it is expected to bring high dividends to both countries.It was stated by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem during a meeting with Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing who called… Continue reading CPEC strengthens bilateral relations between Pakistan and China

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No significant increase in price of gas for poor consumers

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said in a tweet that increase in price of gas will be borne by 11 percent of the richest consumers.He said there was no significant increase in the prices of gas for poor consumers. The price of gas cylinder has been… Continue reading No significant increase in price of gas for poor consumers

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Govt committed to strengthen national institutions: Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):State Minister for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was committed to further strengthen the national institutions to yield desirous results. Nobody was above the law and constitution and action would be taken against law violators, he said talking to a private news channel. The minister said National… Continue reading Govt committed to strengthen national institutions: Afridi

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President Alvi will come up to nation’s expectations: CM

LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar Monday congratulated President Arif Alvi on his maiden address to the joint session of the Parliament. He said President Arif Alvi delivered a thought-provoking speech and presented a logical solution to problems faced by the country. He said that Arif Alvi had the full ability to… Continue reading President Alvi will come up to nation’s expectations: CM

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Senate HBAC meet at Parliament House

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):The House Business Advisory Committee (HBAC) of the Senate Monday met here at the Parliament House to discuss modalities of the session, scheduled to meet on Tuesday at 11.00 am at Parliament House. The meeting presided over by Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, discussed in detail the business to be transacted during… Continue reading Senate HBAC meet at Parliament House

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Balochistan CM terms presidents address balanced

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Monday said the progress and prosperity of Pakistan is linked with the progress of Balochistan as the largest province is set to play a vital role in this regard. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, he said the president’s address was balanced and he highlighted important… Continue reading Balochistan CM terms presidents address balanced

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Karachi Shipyard hands over indigenously built 32 T Bollard Pull Tug to Pakistan Navy

KARACHI, Sep 17 (APP):The handing over ceremony of 32 T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug built for Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) on Monday. Rear Admiral Ather Mukhtar, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Project) was the chief guest on the occasion, a press release issued by Directorate of Public Relations… Continue reading Karachi Shipyard hands over indigenously built 32 T Bollard Pull Tug to Pakistan Navy

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President condoles with Shahbaz over Kulsoom’s demise

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):President Arif Alvi Monday telephoned President of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Shahbaz Sharif to condole the sad demise of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who breathed her last, following an year-long battle with cancer in London. President Alvi prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed soul… Continue reading President condoles with Shahbaz over Kulsoom’s demise

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President focuses on public-centric issues: Zubaida

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal Monday said President Arif Alvi has focused on all national issues especially related to the common man in his address to the joint sitting of Parliament. Talking to media in the Parliament House, she said the president highlighted the issues of a layman regarding provision of… Continue reading President focuses on public-centric issues: Zubaida

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ECP registers 631,909 overseas Pakistanis voters for bye-polls

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has registered as many as 631,909 overseas Pakistani voters for giving them right to vote in bye-polls in 37 constituencies on October 14. According to an official of ECP, during registration process started from September 1, all overseas Pakistanis had been asked to register themselves as voters… Continue reading ECP registers 631,909 overseas Pakistanis voters for bye-polls

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Ministers deputed to monitor security arrangements for Muharram

LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has deputed provincial ministers, advisors and special assistants to monitor the security arrangements during hold month of Muharram. They would inspect arrangements made for maintenance of law and order in their respective districts on 8th to 10th Muharram and implementation of the security plan would be… Continue reading Ministers deputed to monitor security arrangements for Muharram

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CJP orders to form committee for Anwar Majeed’s medical examination

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):The Supreme Court on Monday formed a committee, headed by Surgeon General of Pakistan, to examine medical condition of Omni Group Chairman Anwar Majeed and his son Abdul Ghani Majeed. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar heard the plea filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)… Continue reading CJP orders to form committee for Anwar Majeed’s medical examination

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Kiyani terms president’s address balanced, appropriate

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Minister for National Health Services Aamir Mehmood Kiyani Monday said the president’s address to joint sitting of the Parliament, (Majlis-e-Shoora) was balanced and appropriate and thoughtful. Talking to APP, outside the Parliament House, he said seventy years anomalies could not be rectified in 20 days, however the government was striving hard to put the country… Continue reading Kiyani terms president’s address balanced, appropriate

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No major activity, significant rainfall reported: NDMA

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported no major activity during last 24 hours while slight rainfall only occurred in Astore 1mm (Gilgit Baltistan) on Monday. According to the daily monsoon situation report, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast for next 24 hours, “Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of… Continue reading No major activity, significant rainfall reported: NDMA

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No propaganda againt armed forces will be tolerated: Fayaz-ul-Hassan

APP10-17 LAHORE: September 17 – Provincial Information Minister Faiz-Ul-Hassan Chuhan addressing students at a Defence Day Ceremony at Al Hamra. App photo by Ch Mubarak Ali

LAHORE, Sep 17 (APP):Punjab Information and Culture Minister Fayaz-ul-Hassan Chohan Monday said no propaganda against the armed forces and the state institutions would be tolerated. “The provincial culture ministry would uphold social, cultural and moral values in all art and cultural activities and ensure respect of all state institutions,” he said while addressing students during… Continue reading No propaganda againt armed forces will be tolerated: Fayaz-ul-Hassan

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