ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday approved a welfare package of over 10 million Rupees for the writers and artists hailing from the four provinces, a statement from the President House said. The President gave approval to the package while chairing the 8th meeting of Steering Committee for Federal Government Artists Welfare Fund… Continue reading President approves Rs 10 mln welfare package for artists, writers
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Russian deputy defence minister calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, Aug 7 (APP):Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Alexander V Fomin Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters. Regional security situation and matters of mutual interest including enhancement of bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed in the meeting, a… Continue reading Russian deputy defence minister calls on COAS
Sanjrani reiterated needs to further strengthen existing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan reiterated need to further strengthen the existing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia through enhancing cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. Chairman Senate observed that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have traditional and historical linkages with one another and mutually share time tested bond… Continue reading Sanjrani reiterated needs to further strengthen existing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Reforms, revenue and employment generation vital for economic turnaround: Economic Experts
By Akram Malik ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP): Financial and revenue experts Tuesday called for long-term reforms and the need for exploiting massive potential of the youth to turn around the economy and to fulfill the election pledge of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to provide jobs. PTI, which inherited a shattered economy, has made a smart move… Continue reading Reforms, revenue and employment generation vital for economic turnaround: Economic Experts
Pakistan’s first woman envoy to Iran takes charge in Tehran
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Ambassador Riffat Masood on Tuesday presented her credentials to Iran’s Foreign Minister Jawad Zareef, becoming the country’s first woman envoy to Iran. Riffat Masood is a career diplomat with wide experience of diplomacy and having fluency in Persian language. She also had various diplomatic assignments in the country’s missions in Norway,… Continue reading Pakistan’s first woman envoy to Iran takes charge in Tehran
Imran appears before NAB KP in helicopter case
PESHAWAR, Aug 07 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Tehrik e Insaaf , Imran Khan here Tuesday appeared before a combined investigation team of National Accountability Bureau Khyber Pakthtunkhwa, Media Officer told APP by phone. Imran was handed over a questionnaire containing 15 questions pertaining to the use of helicopter during his visits to KPK, to be replied within… Continue reading Imran appears before NAB KP in helicopter case
FM clarifies news item on ExxonMobil
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Maritime Affairs and Foreign Affairs Abdullah Hussain Haroon on Tuesday clarified a news item published in a section of press, saying that his statement on oil drilling by ExxonMobil should be taken without implying any further meaning to it. The Minister in a statement issued for press said ExxonMobil… Continue reading FM clarifies news item on ExxonMobil
Punjab govt to celebrate I-Day with national zeal
LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):The last meeting of Punjab caretaker cabinet on Tuesday decided to celebrate the Independence Day with fervour and national zeal on August 14. Chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari here at CM offic, the meeting also decided that the main function of the Independence Day would be held at… Continue reading Punjab govt to celebrate I-Day with national zeal
3 individuals awarded Commendation for promotion of friendship between Japan, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has awarded the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations to two Pakistani individuals and a Japanese in recognition of their significant contribution to the promotion of friendly relations between Japan and Pakistan in their respective fields. The FM Commendations 2018 recipients are: Zafar Mahmood, Visiting Professor,… Continue reading 3 individuals awarded Commendation for promotion of friendship between Japan, Pakistan
Reforms on agenda, no decision yet for any bailout package: Assad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Determined to introduce fundamental reforms for steering the economy in the right direction, PTI Central Leader and finance minister-in-waiting, Assad Umar Tuesday said the decision to go for any bailout package would be taken after analyzing the official economic data, which is not accessible to them so far. In his first… Continue reading Reforms on agenda, no decision yet for any bailout package: Assad
Russian deputy defence minister calls on naval chief
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Alexander V Fomin Tuesday called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. During the meeting detailed discussions on bilateral defence collaboration in diverse fields were held. The visiting dignitary lauded the commitment and performance… Continue reading Russian deputy defence minister calls on naval chief
Intelligent Mobile Robots being developed for disaster mitigation, fire fighting
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications is in process of developing an Intelligent Mobile Robots (IMR) which would be used for disaster mitigation and fire fighting. The mobile robots will be equipped with all modern sensing and communication devices with on-board computational capabilities. The intelligent mobile robots would have features including… Continue reading Intelligent Mobile Robots being developed for disaster mitigation, fire fighting
Pakistan, Turkey to boost collaboration in disaster management; through training; exercises
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Pakistan and Turkey Tuesday agreed to boost collaboration in the field of disaster management through increased interaction in training, sharing of experiences and joint exercises. The two sides agreed to further intensify mutual cooperation during a meeting between Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt General Omar Mahmood Hayat and… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey to boost collaboration in disaster management; through training; exercises
PTI to work for strengthening of Parliament: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has said PTI would work for strengthening the Parliament. Holding grip on majority seats in the recent elections, we will respect the mandate of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), he said while talking to a private news channel.… Continue reading PTI to work for strengthening of Parliament: Fawad Chaudhry
UNDP resident representative calls on Imran; says UNDP keen to work with new govt
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Neil Buhne called on Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan here at Banigala on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, Neil Buhne stated that the UNDP had worked in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and was now looking forward to work with the PTI-led government in… Continue reading UNDP resident representative calls on Imran; says UNDP keen to work with new govt
PTI supports across the board accountability: Ch Sarwar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI), leader Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Tuesday said that accountability process should be held across the board and without any discrimination. The PTI had always been supporting and favoring the accountability but the process should be made without discrimination, he said while talking to a private news… Continue reading PTI supports across the board accountability: Ch Sarwar
Sports Star International’s Rs 580 million default case referred to NAB
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):The Board of Directors of the Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Company Limited (SRBC) has revoked the agreement between the SRBC and M/s Sports Stars International (SSI) following gross violation of the clauses of the agreement by the later, which resulted in a default of nearly Rs. 580 million by M/s SSI,… Continue reading Sports Star International’s Rs 580 million default case referred to NAB
ECP withholds 11 NA, 23 PAs constituencies’ notification
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Tuesday withheld the notification of 11 National and 23 Provincial assemblies’ constituencies due to cases in courts, death of candidates, postponement of election, non-submission of returns and recounting. According to ECP, the notification of Imran’s success in NA-53 (Islamabad) and NA-131 (Lahore) has also been… Continue reading ECP withholds 11 NA, 23 PAs constituencies’ notification
Pakistan Navy hosts IPC of Exercise AMAN-19
ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):Pakistan Navy here hosted Initial Planning Conference (IPC) of Exercise AMAN-19, in which schedule of events, both for the harbour and sea activities were deliberated in detail. According to a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Tuesday, the Initial Planning Conference provided a forum… Continue reading Pakistan Navy hosts IPC of Exercise AMAN-19
Shahzain calls on Imran, assures support in PM election
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) President Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti Tuesday called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)Chairman Imran Khan and assured his party’s full support in the election of prime minister. PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi and senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen were also present in the meeting. Shahzain Bugti apprised the PTI… Continue reading Shahzain calls on Imran, assures support in PM election
- President condemns terrorist attack on Customs officials in DIKhan
- Pak-China ties rapidly growing due to CPEC, Chinese language further fostering them: PM
- Rain spell: Wheat crop flooded in some areas of Kot Addu
- Torrential rain paralyzes life in upper Swat, Shangla
- PM strongly condemns attack on Customs officials in DIKhan
