Iranian entrepreneurs keen to boost trade in agriculture products with Pakistan

  ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):A delegation of Iranian entrepreneurs here on Tuesday expressed their keen interest for developing strong trade relations with Pakistan in agriculture products. The delegation of West Azerbaijan Province of Iran led by Behnam Tajodinni, Head of the Agriculture Commission of the Urmia Chamber of Commerce and Industry visited Islamabad Chamber of… Continue reading Iranian entrepreneurs keen to boost trade in agriculture products with Pakistan

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COAS inaugurates working of Army Institute of military history

RAWALPINDI, Jan 23 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa inaugurated working of Army Institute of Military History (AIMH) on Tuesday in a ceremony at the Army Auditorium, General Headquarters (GHQ). A large number of senior serving and retired military officers attended the ceremony, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued here said. The… Continue reading COAS inaugurates working of Army Institute of military history

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Pakistan emerges as business, investor-friendly country: Analyst

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):Economist Dr Shahid Hassan Saddiqui has said that international Economic Forum has great importance and it can help resolve our economic issues. Talking to Radio Pakistan, he said that Pakistan can get great benefits by participating in such activities because it has emerged as business and investor friendly country. He said Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan emerges as business, investor-friendly country: Analyst

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Khurram Dastgir off to Brussels on four-day visit

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence and Convener of EU Parliament Friendship Group, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan along with a group of Parliamentarians left for Brussels on late Tuseday on a four-day visit. The delegation of Parliamentarians includes former Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Chairman National Assembly Commerce Committee Siraj Khan and Chairman… Continue reading Khurram Dastgir off to Brussels on four-day visit

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Emerging economies: WEF ranks Pakistan better than India

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday has ranked Pakistan ahead of India in terms of emerging economies of the world. The WEF ranked India at 62nd position in the list of emerging economies, while China and Pakistan were ranked at 26th and 47th position respectively. Last year, India ranked at number… Continue reading Emerging economies: WEF ranks Pakistan better than India

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Specialized system being evolved to hire staff for liver transplant unit

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that a specialized system is being made to hire trained liver plants surgeons and intensive care specialists at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). He stated this while responding to a Calling Attention Notice in Senate about the… Continue reading Specialized system being evolved to hire staff for liver transplant unit

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Yemen Ambassador to Pakistan visited UET Peshawar

PESHAWAR, Jan 23 (APP):The Ambassador of Yemen to Pakistan, H.E. Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, visited UET Peshawar on Tuesday. The Ambassador along with Education Advisor, Yousaf Almas met with the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Hussain and senior team. The delegation was briefed on the degree programs and delineates the benefits of admission at UET Peshawar… Continue reading Yemen Ambassador to Pakistan visited UET Peshawar

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Modern disciplines to be introduced at tertiary level to produce competent graduates: AJK President

MIRPUR, Jan 23 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan chaired the 10th Senate meeting of the public sector Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST). During the meeting, MUST Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Habib-ur-Rehman presented to the president and chancellor of the varsity detailed briefing and overview on the university’s academic achievements,… Continue reading Modern disciplines to be introduced at tertiary level to produce competent graduates: AJK President

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Naval Chief to visit KCCI

KARACHI, Jan 23 (APP):Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi will visit Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss different issues with member of Karachi Chamber. The meeting will start by 11 am, said KCCI release.

Bahria College Karsaz student excels in Cambridge examination

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):M. Haider Khan, a student of Bahria College Karsaz, Karachi has secured first position in the world in mathematics syllabus D in Cambridge Examination held in May-June 2017, a statement issued here by directorate of public relations of Pakistan Navy said on Tuesday. The remarkable achievement speaks not only of the immense… Continue reading Bahria College Karsaz student excels in Cambridge examination

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Over 1.8 mln Ukranians displaced in four years

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):Ukranian Envoy in Pakistan Volodymyr Lakomov said that due to war in 2014 Ukrain has lost more than 10 thousand civilians and 2700 military personnel while over 1.8 million Ukraninas became refugees. In a statement issued here, he said that Ukranians, every year, hold January 22 as Unity day all over the… Continue reading Over 1.8 mln Ukranians displaced in four years

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World Economic Forum an excellent avenue to showcase rising Pakistan:Marriyum

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  ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for IBNH&LH while leaving for Davos, Switzerland to attend world economic forum Monday said that World Economic Forum (WEF) would be an excellent avenue to showcase rising Pakistan. During her visit, she will participate in interactive panel discussion entitled Strategic Outlook:South Asia and session, Asia Game… Continue reading World Economic Forum an excellent avenue to showcase rising Pakistan:Marriyum

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Indian CFVs an attempt to divert attention from Kashmir movement: DG ISPR

  ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations, Major General Asif Ghafoor on Monday said that continued cease fire violations (CFVs) by India at the Line of Control (LoC) were an attempt by it to divert attention from the ongoing freedom movement in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to a private TV channel,… Continue reading Indian CFVs an attempt to divert attention from Kashmir movement: DG ISPR

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PM emphasizes for enhancement of indigenous exploration, production

APP74-22 ISLAMABAD: January 22 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi being briefed by Pakistan Petroleum Exploration & Production Companies Association (PPEPCA) during visit to Mari Petroleum Head Office. APP

  ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said ensuring long term energy security of the country, necessitated enhancement of indigenous exploration and production. This he said during a briefing by Pakistan Petroleum Exploration and Production Companies Association (PPEPCA) here. The prime minister said the present government’s bold and visionary decisions had created… Continue reading PM emphasizes for enhancement of indigenous exploration, production

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Any misadventure by India will always get most befitting response: COAS

APP48-22 SIALKOT: January 22 - COAS addressing the troops during his visit to line of Control in Khuiratta and working boundary at Ratta Arayan. APP

  RAWALPINDI, Jan 22 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday said Indian aggression or any misadventure would always get a most befitting response. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here, the COAS said this during his visit to Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary (WB) in Khuiratta… Continue reading Any misadventure by India will always get most befitting response: COAS

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Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces meets Naval Chief

APP60-22 ISLAMABAD: January 22 - Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi exchanging views with Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Ghofaily Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces at Naval Headquarters. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Ghofaily Monday visited Naval Headquarters (NHQ) here and called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Upon arrival at the Naval Headquarters, he was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, said a press release issued by the… Continue reading Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces meets Naval Chief

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PML-N needs no NRO as govt is performing fairly, transparently: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) needed no National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) because only the plunderers took its refuge as its incumbent government was ruling the country fairly and transparently. The prime minister, in a meeting with the executive committee of Parliamentary Reporters… Continue reading PML-N needs no NRO as govt is performing fairly, transparently: PM

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$ 5 bln investment lined up for development of Thar coal: Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Monday informed the Senate that an investment of $ 5 billion had been lined up for the development of Thar coal which would help explore the high-valued mineral of Sindh. Responding to a deferred motion of Dr Jehanzeb Jamaldini to discuss the issues… Continue reading $ 5 bln investment lined up for development of Thar coal: Ahsan

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PML-N govt would complete its constitutional tenure: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal Monday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government would complete its constitutional tenure and there was no option for holding early elections in the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said all national institutions were supporting democracy in the country because it was the only… Continue reading PML-N govt would complete its constitutional tenure: Ahsan

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President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) on Saudi naval commander

APP11-22 ISLAMABAD: January 22 - President Mamnoon Hussain conferring Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) upon Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahd bin Fahd Al-Ghofaili. The president decorated the Saudi naval commander with the award at a ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, which was also attended by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi,… Continue reading President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) on Saudi naval commander

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