E-Suite is essential for transparent, efficient governance: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said that E-Suite was essential for transparent and efficient governance as it would help a lot in making timely decisions and their implementation. Chairing a meeting on implementation of E-Suite at Government offices, the Prime Minister directed that master trainers be trained at each ministry/organisation level… Continue reading E-Suite is essential for transparent, efficient governance: PM

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Armed forces, LEAs play key role in fight against terrorism: Janjua

APP58-19 ISLAMABAD: December 19 - A Japanese delegation led by Eiji Yamamoto, Ambassador In Charge of International Cooperation for Countering Terrorism and International Organized Crime called on National Security Adviser, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):National Security Adviser Lt. General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua Tuesday said that armed forces, intelligence, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and people had played a key role in fight against terrorism. The National Security Adviser expressed these views in a meeting with a Japanese delegation led by Eiji Yamamoto, Ambassador in-charge of… Continue reading Armed forces, LEAs play key role in fight against terrorism: Janjua

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PM directs to constitute committee to address issues concerning poultry sector

APP55-19 ISLAMABAD: December 19 - A delegation of Pakistan Poultry Association called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM Office. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday directed to constitute a committee comprising of the Federal Board of Revenue, ministries of National Food Security and Research, Commerce and the representatives of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) to resolve issues related to duties concerning poultry sector. He gave this direction during the meeting with… Continue reading PM directs to constitute committee to address issues concerning poultry sector

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PM announces compensation package for Quetta church attack victims

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday announced a compensation package for the victims of Quetta church attack which resulted in the loss of precious lives as well as injuries to many. According to the compensation package, the heirs of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack would get Rs1… Continue reading PM announces compensation package for Quetta church attack victims

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Pak Army’s in-camera briefing highly appreciated by senators: DG ISPR

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday said the in-camera briefing to the Senate Committee of the Whole by the army was highly appreciated by the senators. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, he said, the Director General Military Operations’ briefing to the committee… Continue reading Pak Army’s in-camera briefing highly appreciated by senators: DG ISPR

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Police need to be put on modern lines to facilitate citizens, curb crimes: Ahsan

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Minister for Interior, Prof Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said in this era of innovations, police needed to adopt technologies to put the force on modern lines and curb crimes. Addressing a Police Darbar here, he said acquiring technologies was an easy task but main thing was its appropriate usage. The maximum usage… Continue reading Police need to be put on modern lines to facilitate citizens, curb crimes: Ahsan

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PM urges young students to gain knowledge

APP57-19 ISLAMABAD: December 19 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in a group photo with special children at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday met special children from various schools and urged them to gain knowledge as it was key to their progress. Talking to the young children hailing from various institutes, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of education towards realizing full human potential. During the interactive session here… Continue reading PM urges young students to gain knowledge

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PMLN to launch movement for rule of law, supremacy of constitution: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):President Pakistan Muslim League(N) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said his party will launch a movement and reach out to the people to ensure rule of law and supremacy of the constitution in the country. Talking to mediamen after hearing of his case in the Accountability Court here, he said, “We will take our struggle… Continue reading PMLN to launch movement for rule of law, supremacy of constitution: Nawaz Sharif

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CM to perform ground breaking ceremony of ITU’s new campus

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LAHORE, Dec 19 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will perform the ground breaking ceremony of Information Technology University’s (ITU) new campus here on Dec 20 (Wednesday). According to a Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) spokesman, it will be state of the art purpose-built main campus of Pakistan’s first research-focused university being constructed in the… Continue reading CM to perform ground breaking ceremony of ITU’s new campus

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Christian community to get salary by Dec 22

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GILGIT, Dec 19 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Hafiz Hafiz-ur-Rehman has directed all concerned departments to pay salary to the Christian community of the province by Dec 22 on account of Christmas. According to a notification, the CM directed finance department and all concerned quarters to pay salary to the Christian community working as government… Continue reading Christian community to get salary by Dec 22

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ADB lauds Pakistan’s improved credit rating

APP56-19 ISLAMABAD: December 19 - Country Director Asian Development Bank for Pakistan Ms. Xiaohong Yang called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):A senior official of Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday said the credit rating of Pakistan had significantly improved during the recent years and the investors were showing keen interest to take benefit of the existing investment opportunities. Xiaohong Yang, Country Director ADB in a meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi… Continue reading ADB lauds Pakistan’s improved credit rating

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Minorities play glorious role in country’s development: Governor

APP13-19 PESHAWAR: December 19 – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra cutting cake during prestigious ceremony of Christmas get together held at Edwards College. APP

PESHAWAR, Dec 19 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engr.Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that minorities are an important segment of our nation who contributed glorious role and services towards development and prosperity in every field of life; the education and health sectors in particular in the country. Our beloved motherland, Pakistan, he added, stands amongst few countries… Continue reading Minorities play glorious role in country’s development: Governor

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American Ambassador David Hale meets trade leaders

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):American Ambassador David Hale Tuesday in a meeting with the trade leaders reinforced the American Embassy’s commitment to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties with Pakistan. According to US embassy, the ambassador met with Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President, Zubair Tufail and senior FPCCI leadership to discuss… Continue reading American Ambassador David Hale meets trade leaders

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Ahsan for working together to bring Pakistan on path of progress

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  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Minister for Interior, Prof Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday emphasized peace and stability were linked with progress, saying the nation must work together to eliminate hate narrative from Pakistan. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of a Police Facilitation Center here, he said, “We must work together to bring Pakistan on path of progress. Poverty… Continue reading Ahsan for working together to bring Pakistan on path of progress

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‘Turkish Corner’ to help students, researchers understand Turkish culture

APP50-19 ISLAMABAD: December 19 – Turkish Ambassador Babur Sadik Girgin addressing during the inauguration of Turkish Corner at National History and Literary Heritage Division. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Turkish Corner inaugurated at National Library of Pakistan (NLP) will strengthen people to people relations of Pakistan and Turkey, giving a platform to Pakistani people to get familiar with the cultural, political and educational system of Turkey. This was expressed by Federal Secretary for National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH) division,… Continue reading ‘Turkish Corner’ to help students, researchers understand Turkish culture

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Govt giving special focus on police training: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Interior Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said the government was giving special focus to training of police force. Addressing an inauguration ceremony of a service center in Rescue-15, he appreciated the performance of police officers for completing the center in a short span of time. Ahsan Iqbal said he had accepted the… Continue reading Govt giving special focus on police training: Ahsan Iqbal

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Int’l community’s silence encourages India to committ HR violations in IOK: AJK President

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Khan Tuesday urged international community to play role for resolving the longstanding Kashmir issue as its complete silence was tantamount to encouraging India to commit massive human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir. “The international community seems to be inclining towards India, which encourages… Continue reading Int’l community’s silence encourages India to committ HR violations in IOK: AJK President

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Bazinjo appreciates COAS’s briefing

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Senator Hasil Khan Bizenjo on Tuesday appreciated the initiative and briefing of the Chief of the Army Staff in Senate. Admiring the initiative of both COAS and Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani, the federal minister said interaction of the Army with the House had helped addressing matters relating… Continue reading Bazinjo appreciates COAS’s briefing

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Pak-Japan agreed to explore further avenues for promoting bilateral cooperation

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Pakistan and Japan, Tuesday agreed to explore further avenues for promoting bilateral cooperation on countering-terrorism during the 3rd Round of Pakistan-Japan Counter Terrorism Consultations held here at the Ministry of foreign Affairs. According to a foreign office announcement, the Pakistan delegation was led by Special Secretary (UN & EC), Ministry of… Continue reading Pak-Japan agreed to explore further avenues for promoting bilateral cooperation

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Registration for recruitment as Naib Khatib (Sailor) in Pak Navy to continue till Dec 27

  NAWABSHAH, Dec 19 (APP):Pakistan Navy Recruitment Centre, Shaheed Benazirabad has announced that registration for recruitment as Naib Khatib (Sailor) in Pakistan Navy would continue till December 27, 2017. According to a handout issued here by Information Department, the commander Pakistan Navy Recruitment Centre Zafar Iqbal has stated that for recruitment as Naib Khatib (Sailor)… Continue reading Registration for recruitment as Naib Khatib (Sailor) in Pak Navy to continue till Dec 27

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