CDA conducts gigantic operation against encroachment at Kashmir Highway

APP18-08 ISLAMABAD: September 08 – CDA staffers demolishing the illegal constructions during anti-encroachment operation on the greenbelt of Sector G-12. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Capital Development Authority (CDA) has conducted a gigantic operation against the encroachments and illegal construction on the right of way of Kashmir Highway and demolished many buildings, constructed illegally or against the violation CDA building regulations. This anti-encroachment operation resulted in retrieval of several acre prime state land, said press release issued… Continue reading CDA conducts gigantic operation against encroachment at Kashmir Highway

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Minister promises visible change in health sector in next 3 months

LAHORE, Sep 08 (APP):Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid Saturday promised that there would be a visible change in the public health facilities during the next three months, adding that quality health was dream of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Addressing a seminar at Services Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) here, she said: “We have… Continue reading Minister promises visible change in health sector in next 3 months

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PES to train first-aider at every home: DG

LAHORE, Sep 08 (APP):Punjab Emergency Service (PES) Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer Saturday launched a programme titled “First Aider at Every Home” at LOS Rescue Head Office, on the World First Aid Day. The programme was launched to create awareness about importance of the first-aider at every home to timely provide first aid in case… Continue reading PES to train first-aider at every home: DG

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UN envoy visit Shoukat Khanum, donates US $ 6.2 mln

PESHAWAR, Sep 08 (APP):The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi Saturday visited Shoukat Khanum Hospital Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) and appreciates its role in mitigating the sufferings of ailing community. He was addressing the unveiling ceremony of Medical Equipment donated to the hospital by UNHCR. He praised Shoukat Khanum Hospital for… Continue reading UN envoy visit Shoukat Khanum, donates US $ 6.2 mln

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Gang of 16 poachers intercepted, fined by Wildlife Board

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP) ::A gang of sixteen pleasure hunters with twenty gun dogs with them was intercepted by Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) on Yesterday night for their alleged hunting of endangered species in the Margalla Hills National Park. “This was the 30th attempt of the illegal hunting in the Islamabad Capital Territory in… Continue reading Gang of 16 poachers intercepted, fined by Wildlife Board

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‘Likhay Jo Khat Tujhe’ a refreshing event for art-lovers

MULTAN, Sept 08 (APP)::Scintillating performance of celebrated artistes, Sania Saeed and Tajdar Zaidi, in reading out letters of known Urdu writers and poets at the Multan Arts Council on Saturday proved to be a refreshing event for Multanites. Directed by Kanwal Khoast, ‘Likhay Jo Khat Tujhe’ consisted of nine letters of famous literary personalities including… Continue reading ‘Likhay Jo Khat Tujhe’ a refreshing event for art-lovers

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UN representative visits Jalozai camp, praised Pakistan for helping Afghan refugees

  NOWSHERA, Sept 8 (APP)::The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi Saturday visited Afghan refugee camp Jalozai, Nowshera and praised Pakistan for its hospitality being provided to Afghans. He was accompanied by renowned model and actress Mahira Khan. Expressing gratitude to Pakistan for assistance and help to Afghans refugees, he urged world community… Continue reading UN representative visits Jalozai camp, praised Pakistan for helping Afghan refugees

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PM makes impassioned appeal for donations for dams

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan made an impassioned appeal to all Pakistanis, particularly its overseas diaspora on Friday to donate funds in US dollars to help the country build dams, as it faced major droughts by the year 2025. “The future of our next generations will be in jeopardy, if we do not… Continue reading PM makes impassioned appeal for donations for dams

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia proud of their deep relations: Dr Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Saudi Information and Culture Minister Dr Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad Friday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were proud of their long-standing friendship and unity and Saudi Arabia had always supported Pakistan for its stability, prosperity and development. Saudi Arabia will continue to promote these relations with the new government, he expressed these… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia proud of their deep relations: Dr Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad

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CJCSC discusses professional matters with PM

APP44-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 - Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at the PM Office Friday.”Professional matters pertaining to the armed forces were discussed during the meeting,” a statement from the PM Office said.

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President Mamnoon holds farewell meeting with Presidency’s staffers

APP47-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 - President Mamnoon Hussain in a group photo with the officers of President’s Secretariat (Public) during a farewell dinner hosted in his honor at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Friday held a farewell meeting with the officers and the workers of the President House and thanked them for extending cooperation to him during his five-year term. The president told the staffers that during his tenure, he always adhered to his constitutional limits and strived to fulfill his responsibilities.… Continue reading President Mamnoon holds farewell meeting with Presidency’s staffers

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COAS spends day with families of Shuhada, Ghazis

RAWALPINDI, Sep 07 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa spent a day with families of Army Shuhada and Ghazis at Army Auditorium General Head Quarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi.He interacted with all of them one by one and got updated on their well being and problems, said a press release issued here by Inter-Services… Continue reading COAS spends day with families of Shuhada, Ghazis

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PAF Day observed with traditional fervour, dignity

APP52-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 - Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force offering Fateha at martyrs' monument to mary the martyrs day at Air Headquarters. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) day was observed across the country on September 7 (Friday) with traditional fervor and dignity to pay tributes to martyrs who laid down their lives in defending the motherland during the Indo-Pak war in 1965. This year, the Day was observed as Martyr Day at all PAF bases… Continue reading PAF Day observed with traditional fervour, dignity

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Corps Commander Lt-Gen Amir Riaz calls on CM Buzdar

APP58-07 LAHORE: September 07 - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with Corp Commander Lt. Gen. Aamir Riaz. APP

LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):Corps Commander Lahore Lt-Gen Amir Riaz called on Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Friday. During the meeting, different matters of mutual interest and professional activities of Pak Army came under discussion. The chief minister paid tributes to the armed forces on the wonderful display of national… Continue reading Corps Commander Lt-Gen Amir Riaz calls on CM Buzdar

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to expand cooperation in diverse fields: Fawad

APP71-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 – Minister for Culture and Information, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr Awwad Bin Saleh Al-Awwad visiting different sections of Pakistan Television Corporation along with Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would work together to expand cooperation in diverse fields including media and strengthen the existing warm ties. Talking to media here during the visit of Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Culture and Information Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad to… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to expand cooperation in diverse fields: Fawad

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Saudi Embassy organises dinner in honour of visiting Saudi Information Minister

APP70-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 – Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Ahmad Al-Maliki and Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain in a group photo during a reception in honour of the Dr Awwad Bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Minister for Culture and Information, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. APP photo by Afzaal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Saudi Embassy has organized a dinner in the honour of visiting Saudi Information Minister Dr Awwad Bin Saleh Alawwad here on Friday. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki , a large number of senior journalists, anchors were also present at the dinner.

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Saudi Arabia to work with Pakistan to engage youth, fight intolerance: Awwad bin Saleh

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Saudi Information and Culture Minister Dr Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad Friday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would work together in the realm of media to engage youth, fight intolerance and spread the message of acceptance of the great religion of Islam. In an interview to Pakistan Television here, he said it was… Continue reading Saudi Arabia to work with Pakistan to engage youth, fight intolerance: Awwad bin Saleh

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Govt to facilitate growth of free, responsible media: Fawad

APP36-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 - Federal Minister for Information& Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain in a meeting with APNS delegation. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain while meeting with delegation of APNS which called on him here, Friday said that present democratic government believed in freedom of expression and would continue to facilitate the growth of free and responsible media. He said that independent media was sine qua non… Continue reading Govt to facilitate growth of free, responsible media: Fawad

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Finance Minister chairs NEC meeting

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Finance Minister, Asad Umar chaired meeting of National Executive Committee (NEC) here Friday. The NEC is high level body established to oversee both policy and implementation matters of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism regime. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and review progress in AML/CFT areas of… Continue reading Finance Minister chairs NEC meeting

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Pakistan willing to hold dialogue with India for regional peace: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government, people and military were willing to hold dialogue with India for ensuring regional peace. In an Interview with BBC, he said Pakistan wanted peace with India as both Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) believe… Continue reading Pakistan willing to hold dialogue with India for regional peace: Fawad

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