Category: National

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP):Foreign Office Wednesday summoned the Indian Acting Deputy High Commissioner and condemned the Tuesday’s unprovoked ceasefire violations by the occupation forces along the Line of Control in Hotspring’s Sector, which resulted in the martyrdom of an innocent civilian, Chaudry Muzaffar in Village Dehra Sher Khan. This was stated by Foreign Office Spokesperson… Continue reading Pakistan condemns Indian ceasefire violations along LoC, WB

LAHORE, May 17 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the martyred Col Sohail Abid, who embraced shahadat during an operation against terrorists in Kuli Almas area of Balochistan. He also prayed for early recovery of the injured officials. Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family and said Col… Continue reading CM pays tributes to bravery of martyred Col. Abid

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said the successful operation of security forces had weakened networks of terrorists who were on the run now. Terrorism has been curtailed to a large extent in 2018 as compared to five years back, and people are now seeing peace has come to Pakistan, Ahsan Iqbal,… Continue reading Terrorists on run, peace prevails because of productive security operation: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP):The National Assembly on Thursday offered ‘Fateha’ for the departed souls of Colonel Sohail Abid embracing martyrdom in Balochistan and for innocent Palestinians who were martyred in Gaza by Israeli troops. On the request of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Molana Ameer Zaman led the Fateha. He prayed for the rest… Continue reading NA offers Fateha for Col. Sohail Abid, innocent Palestinians

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s resolve not to rest till last trace of terrorist elements were wiped out from the country . In a statement from the PM House Abbasi expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of Colonel Sohail Abid who lost his life while fighting terrorists in Balochistan.… Continue reading PM reiterates resolve to eliminate terrorism

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Wednesday felicitated the nation on the start of holy month of Ramadan filled with bounty of blessings, benevolence and prayers. Marriyum, in her message, said, “Ramadan ul Mubarak is a month of individual and collective training and it teaches mutual love and brotherhood, and… Continue reading Marriyum felicitates nation on start of blessed month of Ramadan

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has congratulated the Muslim community of the world and Pakistanis on the advent of the Holy month of Ramadan. In his message to the nation, the prime minister said with the advent of the blessed month, Allah Almighty has given us the opportunity to take full benefits… Continue reading PM felicitates Muslim community, nation on advent of Ramadan

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said the government was committed to fulfill its obligation of providing quality healthcare facilities and services to masses. After inaugurating the Refurbished National Institute of Health (NIH) here, he said though after the 18th amendment, the subject of health had gone to provinces, the federal… Continue reading Govt committed to provide quality healthcare facilities to masses: PM

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said Ramazan-ul-Mubarak is a up righteousness in the society, taking inspiration from the blessings of the holy month. In his message to the nation on the occasion of advent of Ramazan in Pakistan, the President felicitated the Muslims of the world and particularly the Pakistani nation at… Continue reading Ramazan is a month of peace, humanity’s welfare: President

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan could only achieve progress and prosperity in a democratic system. The electorate would exercise their right to vote during the upcoming elections by choosing a representative government of their choice for the next five years. “The electorate will take a good decision and… Continue reading Democratic system ensures country’s progress: PM

KARACHI, May 16 (APP):New moon has been sighted and the holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak will begin from Thursday (May 17). This announcement was made by Chairman, Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, after presiding over a long session of the committee here at the Met Office. He said that the committee had received reports about sighting… Continue reading Ramadan moon sighted

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):The electricity transmission system which split into North and South due to tripping on Wednesday at 9:28 a.m. resulting in electricity supply failure to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa areas was restored at 5:13 pm, after almost eight hours, with major power generation plants gradually increasing their input in the national grid. According… Continue reading Electricity failure in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to tripping restored

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday during the last five years, the National Assembly passed highest number of laws and accomplished landmark achievements. Addressing reception hosted by the Parliamentary Reporters Association in honour of the speaker here, he said said 136 laws were passed and out of them 49 laws were… Continue reading Parliamentary Reporters Association hosts reception for NA speaker

RAWALPINDI, May 16 (APP):Chief of Nepalese Army General Rajendra Chhetri Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including military to military relations, regional security situation and measures to improve bilateral ties came under discussion, an Inter Services Public… Continue reading Nepalese army chief calls on COAS, acknowledges Pak efforts for regional stability

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has formed a special committee to ensure sale of edible items especially vegetables and fruit at controlled rates during the holy month of Ramazan. “The 20-member committee is headed by Deputy Commissioner , Additional Deputy Commissioners, Naib Tehisldars, Tehisldar, Excise and Taxation officers, Directors Excise and… Continue reading Special committee formed to monitor edible items’ prices

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Quaid Pakistan Muslim League (N) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif felicitated the nation on the beginning of Ramadan ul Mubarak and said Allah Almighty may shower blessings of the holy month and give strength to everybody to follow the right path and teachings of Islam. In his message, he said Ramadan teaches patience, tolerance,… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif felicitates nation on beginning of Ramadan

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology, Anusha Rehman Khan said Pakistan has entered in the era of digitization through revolution and not through an evolution. She said this while chairing the 39th meeting of the Board of Directors of Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) here Wednesday. A lot more work, she said, needs… Continue reading Pakistan reached digitization through revolution not evolution: Anusha Rehman

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has said that judiciary being one of the important state pillars, is mandated to ensure fundamental rights of the people. There should be competent judges with authorities to decide cases independently as per their oath to enforce these fundamental rights, he added. The CJP… Continue reading Judiciary mandated to ensure fundamental rights of people: CJP