Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Anusha Rehman has said that the government is planning to replicate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for Girls programme in all the provinces to expand knowledge based economy. Addressing the ‘Taking Stock and Moving Forward’ conference organized by Ministry of IT in collaboration with Pakistan… Continue reading Govt plans to expand ICT for Girls programme to provinces: Anusha

MARDAN, April 29 (APP)::Adviser to Prime Minister and Provincial President PMLN, Engr. Ameer Muqam Saturday said that PTI led government has failed to fulfill its election manifesto and now not presenting KP budget. Addressing a public gathering at Shergarh Mardan, he said that PTI’ did nothing in the province for the people. Gathering was also… Continue reading PTI failed to fulfill its electoral pledges: Muqam

ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP): Minister of State for Education and Professional Training Engr Muhammad Baligh ur Rahman on Saturday said that practical steps were being taken to promote education sector in the country by raising funds in Federal budget 2018-19. In an interview with PTV news, the minister said, the present budget shows that educational… Continue reading Govt takes practical steps by raising funds to promote education sector: Baligh

ISLAMABAD, April 28 (APP):President of Azad Jammun and Kahsmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Khan Saturday said youth are the real asset and they should play their vital role for the peace, stability, and sustainable development of the country. He expressed these views while addressing the 19th Convocation of Bahria University as a chief guest held here.… Continue reading AJK president stresses youth to play role in peace, development of country

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage, Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said the present democratic government of PML-N has presented a historic and pro-people budget in line with the vision and dynamic policies of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, the minister… Continue reading Government presented pro-people budget in line with Nawaz’s vision: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Ms.Marriyum Aurangzeb addressing the inaugural ceremony of the three-day Youth Cultural Fair under the auspices of Lok Virsa (Folk Heritage) here Friday said that democracy and creative expressions had profound relationship and the absence of democracy in the country for 30 to… Continue reading Democracy and creative expression have profound relationship: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday reached Uzbekistan on official visit and met President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Uzbek President appreciated Pakistan’s achievements in fight against terrorism and said that the world needed to recognize Pakistan’s contributions for regional and global peace, a statement issued here by… Continue reading COAS reaches Uzbekistan, meets Uzbek Uzbekistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa has acknowledged great sacrifice of Constable Sabir Hussain of Punjab Police, who lost his limb during an operation in DG Khan. “COAS directs Army Rehabilitation Institute AFIRM to undertake artificial limb procedure for the brave constable,” Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),… Continue reading COAS acknowledges Constable Saibr Hussain’s sacrifice

  ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood has underscored the need for reducing bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan including on the Line of Control, implementing Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs) and reviving the structured dialogue process, besides peacefully resolving outstanding disputes between the two countries. The high commissioner stated this during his… Continue reading Pakistan HC Sohail Mahmood stresses for reducing bilateral tensions between India, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):A delegation of All Parties Hurryiat Council (APHC) held a meeting with Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah Khan on Friday here at the ministry. The meeting was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change Ms Romina Khursheed Alam, Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education Punjab Ms Mehwish Azmat Hayat, besides APHC… Continue reading APHC delegation meet Mushahidullah

LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the 100-bed Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Kahana Nau here Friday. He went to different wards and inquired after the health of the patients. The chief minister asked about the standard of medical facilities from patients and their attendants who expressed satisfaction over the provision of facilities… Continue reading Network of latest hospitals spread across Punjab, says Shehbaz

RAWALPINDI, Apr 27 (APP):The government finalized all the arrangements including accommodation, transportation, catering and others in Saudi Arabia for government Hajj scheme 2018 said Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf. Talking to media after taking oath from the elected members of Central Labour Union Rawalpindi here on Friday he said, due to excellent… Continue reading Govt. finalizes hajj arrangements in Saudia: Sardar Yousaf

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Minister for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Saira Afzal Tarar on Friday said that the government was committed to reducing the burden of diabetes as one of four priority non-communicable diseases (NCDs) under the Universal Health Coverage. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of diabetes clinic, the minister said that diabetes is on… Continue reading Govt committed to reduce diabetes burden: Saira

LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP):A delegation led by President High Court Bar Association Anwaar ul Haq Pannu called on Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here Friday. Talking on the occasion, Shehbaz Sharif said role of lawyers’ community was pivotal for ensuring the supremacy of law and justice. “Lawyers’ community has rendered numerous sacrifices for the… Continue reading LHCBA delegation calls on CM Shehbaz

LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP):Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Regularization of Services Bill 2018 here Friday. The House passed the bill soon after its introduction by suspending the regular legislative procedure. Provincial Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan and four other members debated the bill. Earlier, the second sitting of the 35th session of the current assembly… Continue reading Punjab Assembly approves Regularization of Services Bill