Kashmir and Pakistan are inseparable: President AJ&K

APP01-05 WASHINGTON: December 05 - President Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Masood Khan addressing a gathering of Pakistani American community at the Pakistan Embassy. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):“Pakistan is incomplete without Kashmir and Kashmir has its identity rooted in Pakistan – the two are inseparable” said Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu & Kashmir while addressing a gathering of Pakistani American community at the Pakistan Embassy, Washington D.C. According to Pakistan embassy, President Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), who… Continue reading Kashmir and Pakistan are inseparable: President AJ&K

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PML-N to continue work for welfare, economic progress, democracy: Khurram

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):Minister for Defence, Engineer Khurram Dastagir Khan has said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), government will continue work for welfare, economic progress and democracy in Pakistan. The PML-N under the dynamic leadership and vision of Nawaz Sharif had addressed the challenges of terrorism and energy, he said while talking to a… Continue reading PML-N to continue work for welfare, economic progress, democracy: Khurram

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High growth rate to secure youth’s future : Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said achieving high rate of growth would secure future of youth in Pakistan who contribute major portion of population in the country. “Pakistan has achieved 5.3 per cent highest growth rate in past 10 years while some so called intellectuals sitting at televisions in different… Continue reading High growth rate to secure youth’s future : Ahsan

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Nawaz, Maryam leave for London

LAHORE, Dec 05 (APP):Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif along with his daughter Maryam Nawaz, departed for London from here on Tuesday. He was seen off by Muslim Leaguer Ishtiaq Lone and others at the Allama Iqbal International Airport.

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Ahsan for private sector to capitalize business opportunities under CPEC

APP06-05 ISLAMABAD: December 05 – Interior Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal addressing at 20th Sustainable Development Conference. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said private sector has to play role of an engine of growth under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), framework attracting foreign investors and seeking joint ventures through multiple opportunities. Work on CPEC projects was successfully underway as this project was game changer for people, he… Continue reading Ahsan for private sector to capitalize business opportunities under CPEC

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Pakistan’s first LNG terminal receives 120 shipments, handles 7.4 mln tonnes LNG

Karachi, Dec 5 (APP):Pakistan’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) energy terminal has received 120 shipments and injected 7.4 million tonnes LNG in the national transmission network since start of its operations, saving US $1.2 billions per year in the national kitty. “Established by Engro Pakistan, the plant was completed in a record 330 days and succeeded… Continue reading Pakistan’s first LNG terminal receives 120 shipments, handles 7.4 mln tonnes LNG

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AJK President asks int’l community to play role in resolving Kashmir dispute

MUZAFFARABAD. Dec 05(APP)::The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Muhammad Masood Khan appealed the international community to come forward and play their serious role in resolving the Kashmir dispute. Addressing a seminar organized by a US think tank Atlantic Council in US capital Washington, he said the issue was standstill since more than seven… Continue reading AJK President asks int’l community to play role in resolving Kashmir dispute

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Efforts by World community for lasting solution to Kashmir Dispute urged : President AJ&K

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):Massive human rights violations should come to an end in Indian occupied Kashmir and serious efforts must be made by the international community to find a lasting solution to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. These remarks were made by Sardar Masood Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, while addressing a forum… Continue reading Efforts by World community for lasting solution to Kashmir Dispute urged : President AJ&K

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Pak-US underlines need for rebuilding trust: Asif

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said the United States wanted to have rebuilding trust for permanent and long term relationship with Pakistan to resolve issues. Both sides held meetings in good atmosphere and effective discussions were also made on various issues including Pakistan-Afghanistan border management, he said while talking to… Continue reading Pak-US underlines need for rebuilding trust: Asif

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PML-N leadership still popular among masses: Ranjha

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha on Monday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and its leadership were still most popular among masses and results of bye- elections were evidence of the fact. Talking to a private news channel, he said the PML-N government had fulfilled promises made with… Continue reading PML-N leadership still popular among masses: Ranjha

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Debt indicators remain well within sustainability thresholds: Finance Ministry

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):The spokesman of the ministry of finance while referring to a report carried by a section of media on December 03, 2017 titled “debt sustainability indicators head to dangerous threshold,” said here Monday that the report has used exaggerated statements and drawn baseless conclusions. In a statement, the spokesman went on to say: First… Continue reading Debt indicators remain well within sustainability thresholds: Finance Ministry

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US Defence Secretary calls on COAS, discussion on regional security held

APP71-04 RAWALPINDI: December 04 - General James Mattis. US Secretary of Defence called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters. APP

RAWALPINDI, Dec 04 (APP):US Secretary of Defence, General James Mattis called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday. The meeting was focused on regional security with particular emphasis on Afghanistan as well as other matters of mutual interest, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued… Continue reading US Defence Secretary calls on COAS, discussion on regional security held

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Pak role vitol to bring peace in Afghanistan: US Defence Sec

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):US Secretary of Defense James Mattis recognizing Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism, emphasized the vital role that Pakistan can play in working with the United States and others to facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan that brings stability and security to the region. According to an announcement of the American… Continue reading Pak role vitol to bring peace in Afghanistan: US Defence Sec

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2 scholarships announced for Pakistani students at Lincoln’s Inn

ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):Two Pakistani students would receive scholarships annually at the prestigious Lincoln’s Inn from next year. Accorsing to Pakistan High Commission,UK, the Bestway Group and Rangoonwala Foundation will fund one scholarship each. Sir Anwar Pervez and Asif Rangoonwala made the offer on the occasion of installation of the Bust of Quaid-i-Azam at the… Continue reading 2 scholarships announced for Pakistani students at Lincoln’s Inn

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SCP orders Ex-Mayor Karachi to explain position on illegal allotment of land

KARACHI, Dec 04 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar in his orders issued Monday has asked former Mayor of Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal to ensure his presence before the court here on Dec.6 with regard to his role in unlawful allotment of significant portion of land reserved for water treatment plant in Mehmoodabad area… Continue reading SCP orders Ex-Mayor Karachi to explain position on illegal allotment of land

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PML-N to continue work for welfare, economic progress, democracy: Khurram

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Minister for Defence, Engineer Khurram Dastagir Khan on Monday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government would continue work for public welfare, economic progress and democracy in the country. PML-N under the dynamic leadership and vision of Nawaz Sharif had addressed the challenges of terrorism and energy, he said talking to a… Continue reading PML-N to continue work for welfare, economic progress, democracy: Khurram

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Nawaz signed CoD for strengthening democracy: Tanveer

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain Monday said the Charter of Democracy (CoD) was signed by former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for the sake of democracy. Some elements were hatching conspiracies through protest demonstration and sit-ins to derail the democratic system, he said talking to a private news channel. The… Continue reading Nawaz signed CoD for strengthening democracy: Tanveer

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Govt keen to spur growth in manufacturing sector: Haroon Akhtar

APP58-04 ISLAMABAD: December 04 - Special Assistant to PM on Revenue Haroon Akhtar Khan in a meeting with office-bearers of Pakistan Business Council at FBR House. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue Haroon Akhtar Khan Monday said it was endeavour of the government to spur growth in the manufacturing sector and was willing to work with the business sector to strengthen the manufacturing sector through a realistic and consensus-based plan of action based on viable proposals advanced… Continue reading Govt keen to spur growth in manufacturing sector: Haroon Akhtar

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AJK PM lauds role of UK-based Think-Tank

MIRPUR, Dec 04 (APP):Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan on Monday said the people of Indian occupied Kashmir were struggling for their freedom under the spirit of the United Nations Resolutions. “Indian Interlocutors have already been rejected by Kashmiri leadership and they seek the only solution for Kashmir dispute according… Continue reading AJK PM lauds role of UK-based Think-Tank

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China ready to discuss participation of more countries in CPEC’s construction: Spokesperson

BEIJING, Dec 4 (APP):A spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was an open initiative and China was ready to explore possibilities of the participation of more countries in its construction. “The Port Qasim coal-fired power station project is the first project involving a third party under the… Continue reading China ready to discuss participation of more countries in CPEC’s construction: Spokesperson

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