PR to provide 10,000 essential recruitments on merit: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Pakistan Railways (PR) has 20,000 vacancies available whereas 10,000 essential job posts would be filled on merit soon. Talking to Media here on Friday, he said PR has the potential to generate maximum revenue which could contribute huge amounts to alleviate national debts. He… Continue reading PR to provide 10,000 essential recruitments on merit: Sheikh Rashid

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Citizens hail governor house opening

  KARACHI, Sep 07 (APP):Families residing in localities close to Sindh Governor House were astonished to find Governor Imran Ismail welcoming them at the gate number four of his official residence Friday morning. Making most of the announcement made by the spokesman of the provincial governor house, in compliance to the directives of the Sindh… Continue reading Citizens hail governor house opening

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PM rubbishes myth of civil-military divide; says Pakistani nation destined to rise

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RAWALPINDI, Sep 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday rubbished the myth of a civil-military divide in the country and said the Pakistani nation was destined to rise as all state institutions were determined to work together, to make it great. Addressing the Defence and Martyrs Day ceremony here on the lawns of the General Headquarters… Continue reading PM rubbishes myth of civil-military divide; says Pakistani nation destined to rise

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Pak armed forces defeated cunning enemy on Sept 6: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Sep 06 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that September 6, 1965 was a historic day in Pakistan when its armed forces with the full support of entire nation defeated a cunning enemy. He was addressing the main ceremony with regard to Defence and Matyrs Day here at… Continue reading Pak armed forces defeated cunning enemy on Sept 6: COAS

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Economic progress of lower classes central point of PTI government’s economic policies: PM

APP122-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Prime Minister Imran Khan chairing a meeting of Economic Advisory Council at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said since the socio-economic development and needs of lower and middle classes were totally neglected in the past, the economic progress of downtrodden and middle income classes was the central point of PTI government’s economic policies. The prime minister expressed these views while chairing a meeting of… Continue reading Economic progress of lower classes central point of PTI government’s economic policies: PM

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PM chairs briefing on CPEC

APP123-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Prime Minister Imran Khan receives briefing on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday chaired a briefing on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) here at the PM Office. The prime minister was briefed in detail about various projects under the umbrella of CPEC in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure development, road and rail network, establishment of special economic zones and development of… Continue reading PM chairs briefing on CPEC

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PM approves constitution of task forces on Civil Service Reforms, Austerity and Restructuring of Government

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday approved constitution of the Task Force on Civil Service Reforms and the Task Force on Austerity and Restructuring of the Government. The Task Force on Civil Service Reforms consists of Dr Ishrat Hussain, Advisor to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Shahid Kardar, VC Beacon House,… Continue reading PM approves constitution of task forces on Civil Service Reforms, Austerity and Restructuring of Government

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President-elect Arif Alvi visits family of martyred Capt Tauqir

APP106-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - President-elect Dr Arif Alvi offering prayers during his visit to the home of Shaheed Capt. Towqeer Akhtar. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):President-elect Dr Arif Alvi Thursday visited the family of martyred Captain Tauquir Akhtar here in connection with the Defence of Pakistan Day to pay tribute to those who had sacrificed their lives for the country. During his interaction with the family of the martyred army officer, the president-elect said the sacrifices of… Continue reading President-elect Arif Alvi visits family of martyred Capt Tauqir

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FM for continued demonstration of international solidarity for Afghan refugees

APP89-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi and Under Secretary General for UN Office of the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi at Foreign Office. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi while underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to a dignified and voluntary return of Afghan refugees, Thursday underlined the need for continued demonstration of international solidarity, based on the long-standing principle of shared responsibility. The Foreign Minister expressed these views during a meeting with UN High Commissioner for Refugees… Continue reading FM for continued demonstration of international solidarity for Afghan refugees

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Pakistan attaches great importance to its cordial relations with Saudi Arabia: Khattak

APP95-06 RAWALPINDI: September 06 - Nawaf Al Malki, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called on Federal Minister for Defence, Pervez Khattak at Ministry of Defence. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak Thursday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its cordial relations with Saudi Arabia and desired to further expand its cooperation in all fields. He was speaking in a meeting with Saudi ambassador Nawaf Al Malki, who called on him here. Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Ikram-ul-Haq… Continue reading Pakistan attaches great importance to its cordial relations with Saudi Arabia: Khattak

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Defence Day celebrated with renewed pledge to safeguard country

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):The entire nation along with the armed forces Thursday celebrated the Defence Day of Pakistan with a renewed pledge to continue safeguarding the geographical, ideological boundaries and territorial integrity of the motherland against all threats. The day dawned with special prayers in the mosques for the well-being and prosperity of the country.… Continue reading Defence Day celebrated with renewed pledge to safeguard country

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No media law to be introduced without consultation with media organizations

APP01-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain chairing a meeting of CPNE. APP photo by Irfan Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf will not amend or introduce any new law about media without consultation with the media representatives. Speaking during the meeting of Council of Pakistan Newspapers’ Editors Council (CPNE) here, he said the government believed in freedom of… Continue reading No media law to be introduced without consultation with media organizations

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Pak-China friendship based on shared principles: Fawad

APP108-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Ambassador of China Yao Jing called on Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said Pakistan enjoyed special relationship with China based on shared principles and common interests which formed the foundation of cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields. The ties had withstood the vicissitudes of time, he said while talking to Ambassador of… Continue reading Pak-China friendship based on shared principles: Fawad

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Peace in country due to sacrifices of armed forces: Fawad

APP103-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain participating in Radio Pakistan's special transmission in connection with Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday the government will provide all necessary resources to the armed forces for ensuring defence of the motherland. He was speaking in special transmission of Radio Pakistan’s News and Current Affairs Channel to mark Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan at National… Continue reading Peace in country due to sacrifices of armed forces: Fawad

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Education ministry to support HEC, institutions and students for uplift of sector: Shafqat

APP04-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 – Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood addressing during opening ceremony of Huawei ICT Competition Pakistan in HEC Auditorium. APP photo by Javed Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Thursday said the Ministry would provide full support to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), students and education institutions for uplift of the sector. Addressing the opening ceremony of HEC-Huawei ICT Competition 2018 held at the Commission’s Secretariat, the Minister said that the efforts… Continue reading Education ministry to support HEC, institutions and students for uplift of sector: Shafqat

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CM Punjab vows to support small and medium sector including furniture industry

APP12-06 LAHORE: September 06 - Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar addressing during ChenOne dinner hosted in honor of Governor Punjab Ch Muhammad Sarwar and Senior Vice President PTI Punjab Ch Muhammad Ashfaq. APP photo by Chaudhry Ansar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday said that government would take all available resources to boost small and medium business in the province t eliminate poverty from the country. He said that Pakistan had the talent but lacked the skills and government’s main focus will be on skill development so… Continue reading CM Punjab vows to support small and medium sector including furniture industry

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Zubaida visits POF Wah

APP52-06 WAH CANTT: September 06 - Federal Minister for Defence Production, Ms. Zubaida Jalal being briefed during her visit to Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF). APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal Thursday visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah Cantt. On arrival, the minister was received by Chairman POF Board Lt Gen Sadiq Ali, HI(M). She was given a briefing about the production capabilities of the POF, which was built in 1951. The Chairman POF Board… Continue reading Zubaida visits POF Wah

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Fawad for enhancing cooperation with Afghanistan in media, information

APP121-06 ISLAMABAD: September 06 - Charge d' Affairs Embassy of Afghanistan Zardasht Shams called on Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, while meeting Charge d’affaires of Afghanistan Embassy Zardasht Shams on Thursday underlined the need to enhance cooperation in the field of media, information and culture as these could be instrumental in promoting people-to-people contacts and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. The… Continue reading Fawad for enhancing cooperation with Afghanistan in media, information

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Defence Day reaffirms nation’s commitment to stand united for protection of motherland: CM

APP88-06 PESHAWAR: September 06 - Chief Minister KP Mahmud Khan, AVM Sarfaraz Khan, Base Commander, Air Commodore Muhammad Qaiser Janjua standing in the respect of the National Anthem on the occasion of the Defence Day of Pakistan. APP

PESHAWAR, Sep 06 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Mehmood Khan Thursday underlining the importance of Defence Day and said that the day reaffirms our commitment to stand united against any aggression against the motherland and give befitting response to enemy of the state. Addressing a function at Pakistan Air Base here arranged as a… Continue reading Defence Day reaffirms nation’s commitment to stand united for protection of motherland: CM

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SC constitutes six-member JIT in fake bank accounts case

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Supreme Court (SC) while issuing written order in alleged money laundering of Rs35 billion through fictitious bank accounts formed a six members Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to make deep and incisive investigation. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar heard the case on Wednesday and issued its written detailed… Continue reading SC constitutes six-member JIT in fake bank accounts case

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