With Haripur dist on top and Kohistan at last, Alif Ailaan’s reports raises question mark on KP govt’s education emergency

BISHAM, Dec 20 (APP): The difference of educational standard in Haripur and Kohistan districts of Hazara Division has negated the high claims of PTI’s government regarding imposition of education emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Facts and figures compiled in a report of Alif Ailaan Wednesday revealed that Haripur was at first position while Kohistan was at… Continue reading With Haripur dist on top and Kohistan at last, Alif Ailaan’s reports raises question mark on KP govt’s education emergency

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Govt to complete its term; elections to be held in July 2018: PM

APP49-20 FAISALABAD: December 20 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing during the ground breaking ceremony of Hyundai Nishat Private Motorcar Assembly Plant at Nishat Industry. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas

FAISALABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday categorically stated the PML-N government would complete its term and the general election would be held on July 15, 2018. He was addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of Hyundai car plant here. The car assembly plant is a joint venture of Nishat Mills Limited (NML),… Continue reading Govt to complete its term; elections to be held in July 2018: PM

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CM lays foundation stone of main Campus of IT University

LAHORE, Dec 20 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif laid foundation stone of main campus of Information Technology University at Barki Road, here on Wednesday. Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Minister said, “It is a great occasion that foundation stone of the main campus of an IT University is laid. Some years ago, IT University… Continue reading CM lays foundation stone of main Campus of IT University

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Ukraine celebrates 100 years of diplomatic Service

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Ukraine is making significant contributions for promoting education in Pakistan by forging education cooperation between universities, schools and other institutions for teacher training, joint research activities at higher education level, Ukrainian ambassador to Pakistan, Volodymyr Lakomov said here Wednesday. Speaking to the select group of journalists while celebrating 100 years of its… Continue reading Ukraine celebrates 100 years of diplomatic Service

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South Asia should work out some durable solution to its complicated issues: Canada

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, Perry John Calderwood has said the problems of South Asia were intense and complicated and his country supports any effort by the parties concerned to work out some durable solution to bring peace in the region. In his keynote address at a reception hosted by the… Continue reading South Asia should work out some durable solution to its complicated issues: Canada

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PFA, a reliable institution: CM

APP39-20 LAHORE: December 20 - Chief Minister of Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif addressing during the International Convention on Food Safety & Nutrition in Pakistan organized by Punjab food Authority. APP Photo by Mubarak Ali

LAHORE, Dec 20 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday showing his satisfaction over the performance, said the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) had become a reliable institution and the authority would be provided funds of Rs 20 billion, if it demanded. Addressing an “International Convention on Food Safety & Nutrition in Pakistan” organized by… Continue reading PFA, a reliable institution: CM

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Nation including Christian community play role for eliminating terrorist activities: Michael

QUETTA, Dec 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Statistics Kamran Michael said the nation including Christian community would play their due role to eliminate terrorists from the country and that our determination could not be defeated thorough their nefarious designs. He said security forces were also rendering their precious lives in the war against terrorism. The minister was… Continue reading Nation including Christian community play role for eliminating terrorist activities: Michael

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Divulging in-camera session details outside gross breach of privilege: Senate chairman

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani on Wednesday said divulging details about the in-camera session outside were the gross breach of the House. Giving remarks about the revelations made by some senators before media about the in-camera proceedings of the House, in which the Chief of Army Staff gave a briefing, Raza Rabbani… Continue reading Divulging in-camera session details outside gross breach of privilege: Senate chairman

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Effective steps being taken to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to Quetta: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahzadi Omerzadi Tiwana Wednesday informed the National Assembly that effective steps were being taken to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to Quetta city. Replying to a calling attention notice, she said that the ministry of petroleum had been working efficiently on its up-gradation plan to give… Continue reading Effective steps being taken to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to Quetta: NA told

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All resources be established for prosperity of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan: Masood

MIRPUR (AJK), Dec 20 (APP):President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Masood Khan Wednesday said that we must invest all our resources in establishing a knowledge based economy for the prosperity of Azad Kashmir and Pakistan. Masood Khan expressed these views while addressing students and faculty members at the 15th Convocation of Kashmir University.… Continue reading All resources be established for prosperity of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan: Masood

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PM arrives in Faisalabad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday arrived in the industrial city of Faisalabad. Governor Punjab Rafiq Rajwana received the Prime Minister on his arrival. Minister for Commerce Parvez Malik, and State Ministers Abid Sher Ali and Talal Chaudhry accompanied the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister will inaugurate Nishat Mills and will also… Continue reading PM arrives in Faisalabad

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200 computer teachers being shortlisted for recruitment: Senate told

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development (CAAD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary on Wednesday apprised the Senate some over 200 candidates have been shortlisted for recruitment of computer teachers in federal government schools and appointment letters would be issued shortly. Replying to a calling attention notice raised by Col (R )Tahir… Continue reading 200 computer teachers being shortlisted for recruitment: Senate told

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Operation Zarb-e-Azb restores peace in FATA: KP Governor

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PESHAWAR, Dec 20 (APP):Governor, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra Wednesday said that Peace has been restored in FATA due to success of Operation Zarb-e-Azb and writ of the state has been established. Further, he said, repatriation process of temporarily displaced tribal families to their native places, have almost been completed and simultaneously, efforts for rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged infrastructures… Continue reading Operation Zarb-e-Azb restores peace in FATA: KP Governor

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Rs 380 mln being spent on salaries of PSM employees: Senate told

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):State Minister for Industries Sardar Muhammad Arshad Khan Laghari Wednesday informed the Senate that an amount of Rs 380 million was being paid to the employees of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) under monthly net salaries head. Responding to various questions during Question Hour, the minister said net cash salaries (take home salaries… Continue reading Rs 380 mln being spent on salaries of PSM employees: Senate told

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Senate elections to be held in time Mushahidullah Khan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan Thursday said that Senate elections would be held as per schedule and National Assembly would complete its tenure. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, he said that Nawaz Sharif’s current position was much stronger then the past. He said “Nawaz Sharif always struggled for… Continue reading Senate elections to be held in time Mushahidullah Khan

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COAS’s comprehensive briefing to Senators termed as historic , positive development

PESHAWAR, Dec 20 (APP):The briefing byChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to the Senate Committee of Whole House on national security was termed as historic development for civil-military relations and democracy in the country, Parliamentarians say. PMLN Parliamentary leader in KP Assembly, Sardar Aurangzaib Nalota told APP that attending of the special… Continue reading COAS’s comprehensive briefing to Senators termed as historic , positive development

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COAS briefing to strengthen democracy, institutions; civil-military relations : Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Pakisatn Peoples Party leader, Senator Sherry Rehman has said that the briefing of COAS in senate was a historic day for democracy and civil-military relations in Pakistan. Talking to BBC, she said that everyone was very satisfied with the COAS briefing. She said this was a very good thing for civil-military relations… Continue reading COAS briefing to strengthen democracy, institutions; civil-military relations : Sherry Rehman

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Artists kept alive the identity of Pakistan, its culture and heritage: Marriyum

APP79-19 ISLAMABAD: December 19 - Minister of State for IBNH&LH Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb witnessing 9th National Exhibition at PNCA. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Tuesday said that the country’s artists had kept alive identity of Pakistan, its culture and heritage through their art. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 9th National Exhibition at PNCA, she said that terrorism tried to obscure the… Continue reading Artists kept alive the identity of Pakistan, its culture and heritage: Marriyum

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Confidence of House increases after briefing of COAS: Zafar ul Haq

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Leader of House in the Senate Raja Zafar ul Haq expressing satisfaction over the briefing of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) said it was a good day for Pakistan. The Army chief’s briefing had increased the confidence of the House, he said while talking to a news channel. He said… Continue reading Confidence of House increases after briefing of COAS: Zafar ul Haq

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President appreciates performance of all institutions in maintaning peace in Sindh

APP71-19 KARACHI: December 19 - IG Sindh police AD Khawaja called on President Mamnoon Hussain at State Guest House. APP

KARACHI, Dec 19 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said that all institutions including police had played vital role in establishing peace in Sindh and urged all segments of the society to play their role to maintain it. The President was talking to Inspector General of Police Sindh A.D. Khawaja, who called on him here at the… Continue reading President appreciates performance of all institutions in maintaning peace in Sindh

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