ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday decided to appoint Imran Ismail as Sindh governor. According to a press statement, PTI chairman Imran Khan has given a formal approval for Ismail’s appointment as Sindh governor. The post of Sindh governor is currently vacant following resignation by Mohammad Zubair.
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Pakistan, China condemn attack on Chinese engineers in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Pakistan and China on Saturday strongly condemned a terrorist attack targeting the Chinese engineers and the FC personnel accompanying them in Dalbandin area of Balochistan. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammad Faisal on his official twitter account said all of them were stable and being treated. “Pakistan remains unflinchingly… Continue reading Pakistan, China condemn attack on Chinese engineers in Balochistan
PTI to strengthen ties with regional countries: Naeem
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):PTI senior leader Naeem-ul-Haq says the party chief Imran Khan wants good relations with all regional countries, including India, Afghanistan and Iran. Talking to a private news channel Saturdauy, he said China and Saudi Arabia are good old friends of Pakistan and PTI government would further strengthen the cordial relations with… Continue reading PTI to strengthen ties with regional countries: Naeem
CM condemns terroists attacks
LAHORE, Aug 11 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Dr Hasan Askari strongly condemned terrorists attacks in Dalbandin and on a police check post in Kargah Nala area of Gilgit Baltistan. He expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of the police officials and paid glowing tributes of the brave police officials. He said the police… Continue reading CM condemns terroists attacks
August 11 a day to renew pledge for welfare of minorities: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Tehreek I Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Saturday said August 11 was a day to renew pledge for welfare and well being of minorities living in Pakistan. In a message on the National Minority Day, he said the love of minorities for Pakistan was exemplary and beyond any doubt.… Continue reading August 11 a day to renew pledge for welfare of minorities: Imran Khan
Imran to take decisions on merit: Babar Awan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former law minister Babar Awan Saturday said that during the formation of government, chairman of the party, Imran Khan would take all decisions on merit. Talking to media persons, he said, “Chairman PTI Imran Khan believed in merit and will take all the decisions… Continue reading Imran to take decisions on merit: Babar Awan
Five, including FC personnel, Chinese nationals, injured in a blast in Dalbandin
QUETTA, Aug 11 (APP):Two Frontier Constabulary personnel, two Chinese nationals and a driver were injured in a blast near their bus in Balochistan’s Dalbandin. The bus was carrying Chinese engineers, employees of Saindak Copper Gold Project in Dalbandin, Chaghai. Deputy Commissioner Chagai Saif Ullah Khaitran confirmed that a suicide bomber detonated explosives near the… Continue reading Five, including FC personnel, Chinese nationals, injured in a blast in Dalbandin
PTI’s ‘chaiwala’ MNA turns out to be a millionaire
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Gul Zafar Khan, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ticket-holder who clinched victory in NA-41 (Bajaur), was widely reported to be a ‘chaiwala’ but has turned out to be a millionaire. According to documents submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Zafar owns assets worth over Rs30 million. The documents, a copy of… Continue reading PTI’s ‘chaiwala’ MNA turns out to be a millionaire
Minorities contributing immensely in national progress: President Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain has said that minorities being part of national mainstream have always contributed significantly for the country’s progress and prosperity. In his message for the Minorities Day on August 11, the President said Pakistan is the land of people belonging to different castes, creeds and religions and its Constitution make… Continue reading Minorities contributing immensely in national progress: President Mamnoon
PM lauds minorities’ role for country’s socio-economic development
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk while lauding the huge contributions made by minorities for the country’s socio-economic development, said the government has taken considerable steps to protect their rights and ensure their religious and cultural independence. In his message to the nation on Minorities Day being observed on Saturday (August 11),… Continue reading PM lauds minorities’ role for country’s socio-economic development
Victory of minorities’ candidates on general seats in recent elections positive message: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Describing the victory of candidates belonging to minority communities on general seats in the recent elections as “a positive message” President Mamnoon Hussain Friday urged for ending negative propaganda about the opportunities of progress and prosperity for minorities in Pakistan. The President expressed these views while addressing a function organized to… Continue reading Victory of minorities’ candidates on general seats in recent elections positive message: President
Pakistan offers immense investment potential: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain here Friday said that Pakistan was a land of opportunities where there existed an immense potential for investment. The President said this in a meeting with outgoing Ambassador of Norway in Pakistan Tore Nedrebo, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president lauded the services of the ambassador… Continue reading Pakistan offers immense investment potential: President
NAB’s anti-corruption strategy proves excellent : Chairman
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal Friday said Bureau’s Anti-Corruption Strategy has proved excellent which would continue in future. NAB is determined to making Pakistan corruption free which is our national duty, he said this while chairing a meeting held here to review progress on implementation status of decisions… Continue reading NAB’s anti-corruption strategy proves excellent : Chairman
Saudi govt announces 50 scholarships for Baluchistan students
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Keeping in view the miseries and backwardness of the province of Baluchistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on intervention of Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, has announced fifty scholarships for the poor and underprivileged students from the province of Baluchistan in undergraduate and graduate programmes at renowned Saudi universities. In this regard,… Continue reading Saudi govt announces 50 scholarships for Baluchistan students
Naval Chief visits forward posts at Shumal Bandar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited forward posts at Shumal Bandar to review the operational readiness of Naval troops deployed there, a statement issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy said. Upon arrival at Shumal Bandar, Chief of the Naval Staff was received by… Continue reading Naval Chief visits forward posts at Shumal Bandar
Teachers can inculcate habit of book reading among students: Yusuf Shaikh
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Muhammad Yusuf Shaikh said that a teacher can play an important role for inculcating the habit of book reading in students He stated this while addressing a ceremony during his visit to National Book Foundation (NBF) on Friday. The minister was welcomed by the… Continue reading Teachers can inculcate habit of book reading among students: Yusuf Shaikh
Imran calls for restart of Pakistan-Indian dialogue to resolve Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan Ajay Bisaria Friday called on Imran Khan, leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf here at his Bani Gala residence to greet him on success of his party that emerged as the single largest party in the 2018 general election. During the meeting, the chairman PTI stressed the need to… Continue reading Imran calls for restart of Pakistan-Indian dialogue to resolve Kashmir issue
ECP declares PTI chief as returned candidate to NA-53
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday published the name of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan as candidate returned to the National Assembly as a result of General Election, 2018 from the constituency NA-53 Islamabad-II. According to ECP, the notification has been issued in pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 98… Continue reading ECP declares PTI chief as returned candidate to NA-53
PTV, ATV to telecast marathon transmission on Independence Day, APP to makes arrangements to cover celebrations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Ministry of Information Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage has made elaborate arrangements to commemorate the Independence Day with national zeal, fervor.Pakistan Television Corporation, and ATV, run by Shalimar Recording Company would run special marathon transmission on the day while Associated Press of Pakistan has made elaborate arrangements for the coverage of… Continue reading PTV, ATV to telecast marathon transmission on Independence Day, APP to makes arrangements to cover celebrations
PTVC rejects news about PIA payment
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Pakistan Television Corporation (PTVC) on Friday rejected a news aired by a private news channel that the PTVC owed Rs 2.8 million to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on account of 96 tickets provided to those artists who attended the National Icon Gala held at the Pak-China Center here on May 15. “It… Continue reading PTVC rejects news about PIA payment