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
PM rubbishes myth of civil-military divide; says Pakistani nation destined to rise
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
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
Economic progress of lower classes central point of PTI government’s economic policies: PM
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
PM chairs briefing on CPEC
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
PM approves constitution of task forces on Civil Service Reforms, Austerity and Restructuring of Government
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
President-elect Arif Alvi visits family of martyred Capt Tauqir
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
FM for continued demonstration of international solidarity for Afghan refugees
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
Pakistan attaches great importance to its cordial relations with Saudi Arabia: Khattak
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
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
No media law to be introduced without consultation with media organizations
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
Pak-China friendship based on shared principles: Fawad
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
Peace in country due to sacrifices of armed forces: Fawad
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
Education ministry to support HEC, institutions and students for uplift of sector: Shafqat
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
CM Punjab vows to support small and medium sector including furniture industry
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
Zubaida visits POF Wah
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
Fawad for enhancing cooperation with Afghanistan in media, information
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
Defence Day reaffirms nation’s commitment to stand united for protection of motherland: CM
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
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