US cannot achieve success in Afghan war without Pakistan: Mushahid

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Chairman Standing Committee on Defence in the Senate, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed Tuesday said United States (US) could not achieve success in Afghan war without cooperation of Pakistan. Pakistan had gained immense success in war against terrorism, he said talking to a private news channel. He said the whole nation, political parties… Continue reading US cannot achieve success in Afghan war without Pakistan: Mushahid

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Dastagir urges US to acknowledge Pakistan’s sacrifices in war against terrorism

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Minister for Defence Engineer Khurram Dastagir Khan on Tuesday urged the United States to acknowledge Pakistan’s sacrifices in war against terrorism. “We have rooted out terrorists from our soil through operation Zarb-e-Azab and Radal Fasaad, ” he said talking to a private news channel. The terrorists, holding safe havens in Afghanistan, were targeting… Continue reading Dastagir urges US to acknowledge Pakistan’s sacrifices in war against terrorism

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Govt adds 7759 MW electricity to national grid system since 2013

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The incumbent government has expedite work on power generation projects and added 7759 MW electricity to the national grid system since 2013. Official sources told APP here that the present government soon its inception took pragmatic steps to cope with menace of power load-shedding which had crippled the economic growth in the… Continue reading Govt adds 7759 MW electricity to national grid system since 2013

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NAB chairman directs annual evaluation, performance review of headquarters, regional bureaus

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal Tuesday directed the inspection and monitoring team to conduct annual evaluation and performance review of NAB headquarters and all the regional bureaus. According to a statement, he directed that the review should be conduct under comprehensive grading system on the basis of their performance… Continue reading NAB chairman directs annual evaluation, performance review of headquarters, regional bureaus

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At least 5, including two FC personnel, injured in Quetta Check post blast

QUETTA, Jan 02 (APP):At least five people, including two FC personnel, were injured as a result of bomb attack on a check post in the Baleli area of the provincial capital on Tuesday evening, said security sources. Three civilians were among the injured. The Baleli area is on the outskirts of Quetta. Police officials said… Continue reading At least 5, including two FC personnel, injured in Quetta Check post blast

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China could play important role in Afghanistan’s peace: Khusro

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Chairman Standing Committee  on Foreign Affairs Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar Tuesday said China along with Pakistan and United States could play an important role in the peace of Afghanistan. Talking to a private news channel, he said Pakistan would evolve a consensus after the tweet of US president Donald Trump. He said… Continue reading China could play important role in Afghanistan’s peace: Khusro

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Barjees condemns Trumps’ anti Pakistan comments

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir Tuesday condemned the comments of United States President Donald Trump against Pakistan. Commenting on Donald Trumps’ recent Tweet, he said, US President must not shift the blame of their defeat in Afghanistan to Pakistan. US is badly failed to establish peace… Continue reading Barjees condemns Trumps’ anti Pakistan comments

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Pak rendered countless sacrifices in war against terror:Qadir Baloch

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Minister for SAFRON Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch Tuesday said Pakistan had rendered countless sacrifices in on-going war against terrorism. Talking to a private news channel, he said Pakistan was fully capable of protecting its geographical territory and giving befitting response to any misadventure initiated by any other country. He said… Continue reading Pak rendered countless sacrifices in war against terror:Qadir Baloch

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PM Haider to make public servants accountable before Govt

MUZAFFARABAD, Jan. 02 (APP): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan reiterated his resolve to make public servants accountable before the government which was accountable before people to improve governance in the region. Addressing government official in a farewell party in the honor of Secretary Local government who is going to retire this… Continue reading PM Haider to make public servants accountable before Govt

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NA committee recommends Rangers support for evacuation of government land

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KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):Chairman of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee for Housing and Works Mian Abdul Mannan Tuesday said assistance of Pakistan Rangers – Sindh must be sought for evacuation of precious public property from the possession of land mafia in Karachi. Talking to APP, he particularly referred to the Carlton Hotel land mentioning that… Continue reading NA committee recommends Rangers support for evacuation of government land

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Karachi to host International Media Conference from Jan 5 to 8

KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):Journalists from more than 36 countries will attend an international media conference being held in Karachi from January 5 to January 8. Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair accompanied by provincial minister for information, Syed Nasir Shah and Karachi Mayor, Wasim Akhter here Tuesday said the event is meant to introduce the world… Continue reading Karachi to host International Media Conference from Jan 5 to 8

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Pakistan achieves many successes in war against terrorism: Qayyum

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Senator Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Lt General (Retd) Abdul Qayyum on Tuesday said Pakistan had achieved many successes in war against terrorism. Pakistan had managed to clear areas from terrorists through operation Zarb-e-Azb and now it was the responsibility of the United States to eliminate terrorists from Afghanistan for establishing peace… Continue reading Pakistan achieves many successes in war against terrorism: Qayyum

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NAB KP to provide relief to general public: DG NAB

PESHAWAR, Jan 02 (APP):Director General NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Brig (R) Farooq Naser Awan has said NAB (KP) will provide relief to the general public through accountability regime in the light of the vision of Chairman NAB Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal for the prosperity of people of this province. This he said will addressing at the… Continue reading NAB KP to provide relief to general public: DG NAB

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NA panel recommends referring Tribal Areas Rewaj Bill to Law and Justice body

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) on Tuesday recommended that the “The Tribal Areas Rewaj Bill, 2017” might be referred to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice for further consideration. The committee, which met here under the chairmanship of Muhammad Jamal ud Din, considered “The Tribal… Continue reading NA panel recommends referring Tribal Areas Rewaj Bill to Law and Justice body

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Ayaz Sadiq, Murtaza Abbasi condole NA Deputy Secretary’s death

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Spaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi have condoled the death of Arshad Mansoor ul Haq Deputy Secretary National Assembly Secretariat. In their separate condolence messages to bereaved family, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Arshad Mansoor ul… Continue reading Ayaz Sadiq, Murtaza Abbasi condole NA Deputy Secretary’s death

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Annual Exchange of Nuclear Installations and Facilities list between Pakistan and India

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):In accordance with Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and facilities between Pakistan and India, signed on 31 December 1988, the list of nuclear installations and facilities in Pakistan was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Continue reading Annual Exchange of Nuclear Installations and Facilities list between Pakistan and India

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PSDP review meeting approves funds for Safe blood transfusion project

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The review meeting of the Public Sector Development Projects (PSDP) 2017-18 on Tuesday maintained the financial budget of Safe Blood Transfusion Project (SBTP) without any cuts. The review meeting was held here to assess the physical and financial progress of budgeted development projects of financial year 2017-18. Financial cuts were made in… Continue reading PSDP review meeting approves funds for Safe blood transfusion project

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New amendment in WDDF Act 1996, gives relief to vulnerable after 21 years

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):New amendment in Women in Distress and Detention Fund (WDDF) Act, 1996 passed recently from National Assembly is a ray of hope for women in need of financial and legal assistance. The new bill titled, “The Women in Distress and Detention Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017” was tabled by federal minister for Human… Continue reading New amendment in WDDF Act 1996, gives relief to vulnerable after 21 years

Imran khan scared to face PML-N in upcoming election: Daniyal Aziz

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’ chief Imran Khan is scared to face the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) in 2018 polls. Talking to Private news channel minister said the polls will be held in time, adding that there’s no reason to have early elections a key demand… Continue reading Imran khan scared to face PML-N in upcoming election: Daniyal Aziz

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World acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in fighting war against terrorism: Tariq

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday said the world had acknowledged the Pakistan’s sacrifices in fighting war against terrorism. Commenting on US President’s tweet against Pakistan in a private news channel program, he said that US wanted to shift its failure in Afghanistan… Continue reading World acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in fighting war against terrorism: Tariq

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