Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Khawaja Harris, counsel for former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Wednesday concluded cross-examination of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) head Wajid Zia in the Avenfield property reference. Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir resumed hearing of the reference filed by the National Accountability Court (NAB). On tenth day of cross-examination, Khawaja Harris questioned Wajid… Continue reading Harris concludes cross-examination of Wajid Zia

RAWALPINDI, Apr 11 (APP):Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Wednesday night said the government Hajj scheme remained corruption free during the last four years. Speaking as chief guest at Madrasah Sirajia, he said the government had allocated quota for private hajj scheme while 60% for government scheme. Now, the pilgrims would perform the… Continue reading PML-N made Hajj policy corruption free: Yousaf

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday apprised the Senate that there were 1,357 and 1,580 Pakistani prisoners in Riyadh and Jeddah regions respectively. Replying to various questions during Question Hour, the minister said the main charges against them were drugs related, bringing un-prescribed tranquilizer tablets, theft, forgery, immoral crimes,… Continue reading 66 Pakistani executed in Saudi Arabia since 2013: Senate told

RAWALPINDI, Apr 11 (APP):Chairman Steering Committee Punjab Sports Board, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi Wednesday said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would win upcoming general election with overwhelming majority due to its performance and development work. In a statement issued here,he said Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan through ‘Dharna’ politics was working against the interest of… Continue reading PML-N to win next general election: Hanif Abbasi

ISLAMABAD, April 12 (APP):Former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) had tried to hide facts which were in his favour, but its report had been exposed. Talking to media persons here at the Accountability Court, he said he was disqualified without any proof of wrongdoing. JIT head Wajid Zia… Continue reading JIT tried to hide facts but its report is exposed: Nawaz

KARACHI, Apr 11 (APP):Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Ehsan Mustafa Wednesday called on Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair at the Governor’s House here. Newly appointed Consul General of Turkey in Karachi, Tolga Ucak was also present on the occasion, said a statement. They discussed the increase of economic cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey, availability of investor-friendly environment… Continue reading Turkish envoy to Pakistan meets Sindh Governor

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman Wednesday informed the Senate that the government had introduced scheme titled “National Education Reform Initiative” with an allocation of Rs 500 million aimed at modernizing, standardizing and merit based examination system across the country. Replying to a question in the House,… Continue reading Scheme introduced for merit based exams across country: Senate told

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Muhammad Asif Wednesday assured the parliament the government would continue making all efforts to raise the issue of Kashmir at all international forums with full devotion. Replying to a question in the National Assembly, the minister said that the government of Pakistan had seriously taken the matter… Continue reading Govt to continue raising Kashmir issue at all Int’l forums: Kh Asif

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday reiterated commitment to protect, preserve and defend each and every word of the country’s constitution. In his remarks in the National Assembly on the occasion of constitution day observed yesterday, the speaker paid tributes to those who gave immense sacrifices for the sanctity and protection… Continue reading Sardar Ayaz reiterates sanctity, protection of constitution

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Pakistan Wednesday reiterated its full commitment to mandate and principles adopted by UNESCO and appreciated UNESCO’s valuable contributions in promoting dialogue and cultural diversity. This was stated by Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Member National Assembly of Pakistan while delivering the country’s statement at the 204th Session of the Executive Board… Continue reading Pakistan fully committed to mandate and principles of UNESCO

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday made it clear that there was complete ban on new appointments in any federal, provincial or district department from April 1st, 2018 to ensure transparency in holding of general elections 2018. According to ECP, appointments that fall under the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) and… Continue reading ECP bans new recruitment, development schemes

QUETTA, Apr 11 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday said Judiciary was an important component of any society and judges must perform to to ensure swift dispensation of justice. Addressing a ceremony he said that judges only give verdicts in accordance with the law and the Constitution. “Where have all the… Continue reading Judges must perform to their fullest:CJP

  ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):The National Assembly Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution strongly condemning atrocities perpetrated on innocent Kashmiri by the Indian security forces in Occupied Kashmir. The resolution moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs Barjees Tahir demanded the international community implement the UNSC resolutions that promise right of self-determination to Kashmiri people. National Assembly… Continue reading NA unanimously passes resolution strongly condemning atrocities in Kashmir by Indian forces

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):National Assembly Wednesday passed two separate bills regarding up gradation of status of COMSATS institute of Information and Technology Islamabad as University and establishment of institute for Arts and Culture. Minister for Science and Technology and Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain has moved the bill for up gradation of the status of… Continue reading NA passes two bills

PESHAWAR, Apr 11 (APP):PML-N President and Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shehbaz Sharif here Wednesday arrived to address the workers convention and met with party leadership. Upon arrival on his maiden visit to Peshawar after assuming the office of PML-N President, he was received by PML-N KP President, Engr Amir Muqam and other elected office holders… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Peshawar to address workers convention

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):The federal government, under its Vision 2025, will equip around 5,000 master degree holders across the country with the technical training to earn their livelihood in a dignified manner. In this regard, on the directions of government, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has initiated a programme “Job market Skills for Unemployed Youth”… Continue reading 5000 youth to get technical training to discover job market

  ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Two young Pakistani innovators are the recipients of a UN Environment grant worth US$10,000 to support their efforts to make lifestyles more sustainable. As winners of the Asia Pacific Low Carbon Lifestyles Challenge in the Energy Efficiency and Low Carbon Mobility categories, respectively, Mohammed Saquib and Hassam Ud-din will also receive… Continue reading Two Pakistani innovators to get UN Environment grant of US $10,000