Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Engr Muhammad Baligh ur Rahman on Wednesday said that peace, prosperity and progress in the country could only be achieved through education. Addressing the 14th Degree Awarding Ceremony of Hamdard University Islamabad Campus here, the minister said that the government is focusing on education sector… Continue reading Education can bring peace, prosperity and progress in country: Minister

ISLAMABAD, March 14 (APP):The 1st meeting of the Special Committee on Delimitation of Constituencies was held on Wednesday here at the Parliament House. The purpose of the meeting was to elect the Committee Chairman. The Committee unanimously elected Murtaza Javed Abbasi, MNA/Deputy Speaker, as Chairman of the Special Committee. While discussing the agenda pertaining to… Continue reading Special Committee on Delimitation of Constituencies elects chairman

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed contempt of court petitions against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, and ministers Daniyal Aziz and Khawaja Saad Rafique. The three-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ijazul Ahsan heard the petitions. During the course of… Continue reading SC dismisses contempt petitions against Nawaz Sharif, others

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Wednesday informed the National Assembly that the government had ensured transparency and fairness in balloting for Hajj-2018. During the question-hour, he clarified that there was no hajj quota for the Prime Minister, ministers and parliamentarians. This year, the minister said, as many as 3,75000 people… Continue reading Transparency, fairness ensured in balloting for Hajj-2018: NA told

KARACHI, Mar 14 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved upper age limit in general for all the candidates to make them eligible to appear in the combined Competitive Examination-2018 from 30 to 32. The upper age limit for scheduled cast candidates has been allowed from 31 years to 33 while the government… Continue reading CM approves relaxation in upper age limit for SPSC

RAWALPINDI, Mar 14 (APP):The All Pakistan Chambers Presidents’ Conference International (APCPCI) Wednesday suggested the government to constitute a separate China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cell in the Federal departments to facilitate businessmen and foreign/domestic investors who intend to invest under the CPEC regime. Addressing the APCPC’s concluding session at Gwadar, President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading APCPC for constituting CPEC cell to facilitate investors

RAWALPINDI, Mar 14 (APP):Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman Wednesday paid a farewell call on Minister for Defence, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan here at the Ministry of Defence. The Defence Minister lauded long meritorious services, rendered by the outgoing Air Chief for the defence of the country. He appreciated Sohail Aman… Continue reading Air Chief pays farewell visit to Defence Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) provides the national forum for nature and adventure lovers who are fascinated by the charm and challenge of mountains and are endowed with the spirit of mountaineering and climbing. Pakistan is blessed with magnificent, lofty and compelling mountains offering great opportunities for mountaineering, trekking and other adventure… Continue reading Alpine Club of Pakistan provides national forum for mountaineers

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condoled the death of world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. In his condolence message, Shehbaz Sharif lauded the services of Stephen Hawking in the field of science and said that he was a great scientist of his age. His scientific discoveries were praiseworthy and services in… Continue reading CM condoles death of Stephen Hawking

PESHAWAR, Mar 14 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal zafar Jhagra has said that almost 97 percent of TDPs have returned to their native lands and the remaining will be repatriated as soon as possible. Moreover, he said various projects and developmental works are under process for reconstruction and rehabilitation purpose of TDPs. He expressed these… Continue reading Governor appreciates UNOCHA for assisting TDPs

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The health experts on Wednesday stressed to adopt a pro-active approach against the child mortality, calling it a great challenge for the country as United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund’s (UNICEF) recent report on newborn deaths revealed that one out of every twenty two child dies at the time of birth. Talking… Continue reading Child mortality a great challenge ahead, say health experts

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The National Assembly session started at 10:35 am here Wednesday at the Parliament House with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and Naat. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is in the Chair. The agenda items included Question Hour, calling attention notices, introduction of a bill, legislative business and presentation of… Continue reading NA session starts

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):Families and children of officers and staff of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi are continuously facing intense harassment, intimidation and outright violence of the Indian state agencies. According to foreign office statement on Tuesday, this deliberate bullying was not confined to a single isolated event, but continued unabated in a series… Continue reading Families, childrenof Pakistan High Commission harassed by Indian agencies

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday called for collective efforts to tackle the problem of child abuse in the society. Speaking as chief guest at a workshop on “Child Protection Case Management and Referral System in Pakistan” organized by UNICEF, she said that… Continue reading Collective approach imperative for tackling child abuse: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP):Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Tuesday reiterated his country’s commitment for improving relations with the neighbours. Talking to a private news channel, he said Iran would not allow its soil to be used for activities against Pakistan. Neither Pakistan would take any action to harm Iranian interests nor his country, he… Continue reading Zarif reiterates Iran’s commitment for improving relations with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP):Newly elected President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said the party would move ahead with its mission under the leadership of Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to ensure free, fair and transparent elections. Speaking to the leaders and workers after his election by the Central General Council of the… Continue reading PML-N to move ahead under Nawaz’s leadership: Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the invitation of Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces was conferred with King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellence’ by Chief of General Staff Royal Saudi Armed Forces in Riyadh, said a… Continue reading Naval Chief conferred with King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellence

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Media Affairs, Senator Dr Musadik Malik Tuesday welcomed chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and expressed hope that he would play a role to further strengthen democracy. Senators who supported the candidate of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Raja Zafarul Haq, talking to a private news channel said leadership… Continue reading Musadik welcomes Sanjrani as chairman Senate