Category: National

ISLAMABAD, March 14 (APP):The government has resumed the issuance of Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) to foreign spouses of Pakistani nationals. The POC holders can have their cards renewed as per past practice and previous conditions, a message received here from Pakistan High Commission London on Wednesday said. Fresh applications for POC issuance will only be… Continue reading Govt resumes issuance of Pakistan Origin Cards to foreign spouses of Pakistani nationals

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP):Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that dismissal of contempt of court application boosted the respect of courts. In a statement on Wednesday, he said that contempt of court was never remained intention of the PML-N leaders, adding that PML-N leaders would never think of insulting the courts. “Respect of court… Continue reading Dismissal of contempt applications boosted judiciary’s honour: Saad

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development Pir Syed Sadar-ud-Din Shah Rashidi on Wednesday said that overseas Pakistanis were an asset and their remittances were playing an important role in the development of the country. Addressing a briefing at Overseas Pakistanis Foundation’s (OPF) regional office here, he directed the OPF… Continue reading Overseas Pakistanis are an asset: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Minister of Water & Power, Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Wednesday said the government is set to submit National Electric Policy next month in Council of Common Interests to get its approval. The policy, finalized in collaboration with provinces would help determine demand, supply and future sources of power generation, he said… Continue reading All set to submit National Electric policy to CCI in April: Leghari

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Minister for Water Resources Syed Javed Ali Shah on Wednesday apprised the National Assembly that water was being provided to Sindh as per 1991 Water Accord. Replying to a Calling Attention Notice raised by Nawab Muhammad Yusuf Talpur and others regarding non-compliance of the Water Accord 1991, the minister said 36 per… Continue reading Water being provided to Sindh as per Water Accord: NA told

ISLAMABAD, March 14 (APP):The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed two chartered accountants Syed Shabr Hassan Rizvi and Mahmood Mandviwala as amicus curiae in a case regarding bank accounts of Pakistanis abroad. The three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ijazul Ahsan… Continue reading SC appoints two chartered accountants as amicus curiae in case over Pakistanis’ bank accounts abroad

ISLAMABAD, March 14 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Wednesday said he had received another letter from absconding Sindh police officer Rao Anwar, requesting the court to unfreeze his bank accounts. A three-member SC bench headed by the CJP and comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ijazul Ahsan heard the case regarding… Continue reading Naqeebullah murder: Rao Anwar requests SC to unfreeze accounts

  ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Pakistan has been elected as member of the governing boards of Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Subsidiary Organs during the 41st session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs (ICECS) being held in Jeddah from March 13-15, 2018. The OIC subsidiary organs include: i) Islamic Centre for… Continue reading Pakistan elected as member of the governing boards of OIC Subsidiary Organs

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has declared Pakistan as the largest country for giving shelter to refugees in the world and most of them refugees were belonging to Afghanistan. As per the UNHCR report, Pakistan hosting the largest number of refugees in the country and as many as 1.45… Continue reading Pakistan hosting largest number of refugees: UNHCR

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights, Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar on Wednesday said National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) must focus its research and advocacy efforts to counter the regressive trends of bigotry, hate speech and intolerance in the country. “Religious extremism and intolerance must be combatted and thwarted in unison by the state,… Continue reading NCHR to focus on countering regressive trends: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Prime Minister of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani on Wednesday at the Diwan Emiri. The Pakistan delegation headed by minster, included Sardar Mansab Ali Dogar, Parliamentary Secretary Defence Procurement, Maj General Tariq Ghaffor, Additional… Continue reading Defence Production Minister calls on Qatari Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Foreign Oncologist, who came to Pakistan to attend a three-day conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, expressed satisfaction over the level of treatment being provided to the cancer patients here. “The level of knowledge and the enthusiasm of the Pakistani physicians is highly commendable, their curiosity to know about… Continue reading Pakistan providing quality cancer treatment facilities: Foreign Oncologists

ISLAMABAD, March 14 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday hinted that it might seek assistance from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other intelligence agencies to investigate alleged horse-trading in the Senate election held on March 3. The five-member commission, headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza, heard the suo moto… Continue reading ECP may get intelligence agencies’ help to probe horse-trading in Senate election

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