Faizabad sit-in: SC shows dissatisfaction over intellengence agencies reports

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction over the reports submitted by the intelligence agencies with regard to the sit-in here at Faizabad and adjourned the hearing for a week. A division bench of the apex court comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qazi Faez Isa heard the case. During the course… Continue reading Faizabad sit-in: SC shows dissatisfaction over intellengence agencies reports

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Pakistan urges Afghanistan to take adequate measures to end poppy culivation

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):The Afghanistan Government needs to take urgent steps for eradication of poppy cultivation, law enforcement, provision of alternative livelihoods, and public information campaigns to end the production of opium in line with International Drug Conventions. Spokesperson of Foreign Office Muhammad Faisal responding to a query during the weekly media briefing said that… Continue reading Pakistan urges Afghanistan to take adequate measures to end poppy culivation

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Sit-in damages country’s image abroad: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said the activities of Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah protestors were damaging the image and supporting the stance of country’s enemies, who portray Pakistan as an unstable state. The sit –in of TLYRA has been staged to pursue a particular political agenda which is to… Continue reading Sit-in damages country’s image abroad: Ahsan

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Mushahid unanimously elected Vice President of APA

Mushahid seeks role of Parliament on climate action

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) unanimously elected Syed Mushahid Hussain as the Vice President in charge of Political Affairs Committee. It was also decided that Pakistan will be the next President of APA for two years requesting the Senate of Pakistan to host the APA during 2020-21, said a press release received here… Continue reading Mushahid unanimously elected Vice President of APA

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PM urges foreign firms to avail exploration opportunities in Pakistan

APP73-23 ISLAMABAD: November 23 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing the closing session of Annual Technical Conference and Oil Show 2017. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday urged the foreign companies to exploit the vast exploration opportunities in Pakistan as the security situation of the country had changed altogether. Addressing the two-day concluding ceremony of 2017 Annual Technical Conference here, he said the presence of 35 exhibitors and around 1,500 participants in the… Continue reading PM urges foreign firms to avail exploration opportunities in Pakistan

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Pakistani ship provides medical assistance to injured fishermen at sea

APP52-23 GWADAR: November 23 - A Pakistan Navy Doctor is providing medical assistance to an injured fisherman of AL SHAHSAR fishing Boat operating 280 miles off GWADAR. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):A Pakistani Dhow (fishing boat) named AL SHAHSAR while operating 280 miles off Gwadar requested immediate and emergency medical assistance from Pakistan Navy through Joint Maritime Information & Coordination Centre (JMICC). The boat had seventeen fishermen on board, said a press release issued here. Pakistan Navy promptly responded to the call for… Continue reading Pakistani ship provides medical assistance to injured fishermen at sea

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Amendment in NEPRA Act to create healthy competitive environment for consumers: Awais Leghari

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has said that the new law after amendments in the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Act will open door for potential private power supply companies and create a healthy competitive environment and better service delivery for the electricity consumers”. Talking to a… Continue reading Amendment in NEPRA Act to create healthy competitive environment for consumers: Awais Leghari

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Ranjha urges PPP to take forward delimitation process for holding next election on time

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha on Thursday urged the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), to take forward the process of delimitation for holding next elections on time. Completing delimitation process was imperative for conducting elections on time, he said while talking to a private news channel. The PPP had acted… Continue reading Ranjha urges PPP to take forward delimitation process for holding next election on time

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Languages reflect culture, civilizatioon

APP15-23 ISALAMABAD: November 23 - Federal Minister for Education Balighur Rehman addressing the National Conference for Persian Teachers promoting of Persian Language awarded with "Saadi and Iqbal Awards 2017" cordially regard 70 years of Pak-Iran Relations at HEC. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Engr. Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman on Thursday said that language is a medium reflecting culture and civilization of a nation. He was addressing as chief guest during the closing ceremony of National Conference on Persian Language-Challenges and Future Prospects held here at Higher Education Commission… Continue reading Languages reflect culture, civilizatioon

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Ukraine embassy to hold ceremony in memory of Holodomor victims On Nov 25

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Ukrainian Embassy would hold a ceremony in memory of victims of the artificial famine/genocide of 1932-33 also known in Ukrainian as “Holodomor” and a film showing event here on November 25. Ambassador of Ukraine Volodymyr Lakomov will address to the participant about the event and highlight the sacrifices of 7 million people, a press release… Continue reading Ukraine embassy to hold ceremony in memory of Holodomor victims On Nov 25

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Pakistan, Turkey enjoy strong friendly, brotherly ties: Jhagra

APP60-23 PESHAWAR: November 23 - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra cutting cake to celebrate the Turkish National Day. APP

PESHAWAR, Nov 23 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that Turkey is important country of the region and Pakistan have strong friendly and brotherly relations with Turkey. He was addressing the Turkish National Day ceremony, organized by Honorary Counsel General for Turkey Saleem Saifullah Khan at his residence on Thursday. Outgoing Ambassador of the… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey enjoy strong friendly, brotherly ties: Jhagra

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PM meets Ghalib Khan; discusses FATA reforms

APP21-23 ISALAMABAD: November 23 – Minister of State for SAFRON, Ghalib Khan and Haji Shah Jee Gul Afridi (MNA) called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday met Minister of State for States and Frontiers Ghalib Khan and MNA Haji Shah Gull Afridi and discussed FATA Reforms and issues related to development in the area. During the meeting here at the PM Office, the minister of state and the MNA invited the premier… Continue reading PM meets Ghalib Khan; discusses FATA reforms

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COAS chairs high level meeting to launch Khushhal Balochistan initiative

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in Quetta to launch ‘Khushhal Balochistan’ initiative for development of the province. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor informed in a tweet that the ‘Khushhal Balochistan’ project is all set to be launched, aimed… Continue reading COAS chairs high level meeting to launch Khushhal Balochistan initiative

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PM Youth Programmme striving for women uplift

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Prime Minister’s Youth Programme was especially focusing on women empowerment through their financial support and other incentives for their uplift in the society. According to official sources, under Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme, 50% loans were reserved for potential female entrepreneurs in order to help them start their own businesses. They… Continue reading PM Youth Programmme striving for women uplift

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Commander Lahore corps emphasizes continuous enhancement of operational preparedness

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Commander Lahore Corps Lieutenant General Aamer Riaz on Thursday emphasized on continuous enhancement of operational preparedness to meet present day challenges. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Commander Lahore Corps visited Field Firing Ranges Tilla near Jhelum and witnessed troops’ field exercise. The exercise is part of the Winter Collective Training programme… Continue reading Commander Lahore corps emphasizes continuous enhancement of operational preparedness

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CPEC to improve socio-economic condition of entire region: Taban

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Minister for Gilgit-Baltistan Muhammad Akbar Taban on Thursday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will improve socio-economic condition of people of Gilgit Baltistan and entire region. Talking to Radio Pakistan minister said , CPEC will surely bring development, prosperity, business opportunities as far as the people of the region are concerned.… Continue reading CPEC to improve socio-economic condition of entire region: Taban

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KP acquires land at Rashakai for setting up industrial zone under CPEC

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has acquired ten thousand kanal land at Rashakai near Mardan for establishment of industrial zone under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A spokesman of provincial government talking to Radio Pakistan said that initially fifteen industrial units of food processing, textile and marble will be setup in the zone.… Continue reading KP acquires land at Rashakai for setting up industrial zone under CPEC

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Nawaz struggling for sanctity of vote, supremacy of democracy: Maryam Nawaz

Maryam castigates Imran for protesting against inflation caused by him

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that her father was struggling for sanctity of vote and supremacy of democracy and the conspirators should bow before the public as it was in the larger national interest. She said that the rejection of Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2017… Continue reading Nawaz struggling for sanctity of vote, supremacy of democracy: Maryam Nawaz

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NAB determined to eliminate corruption: Chairman NAB

APP46-22 ISLAMABAD: November 22 - Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB presenting souvenir to Waqas Qadeer Dar, outgoing PGA at NAB Headquarters. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is determined to continue its endeavors to eliminate corruption from the society by pursuing zero tolerance policy against the corrupt, Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice Javed Iqbal said Wednesday. Addressing a farewell ceremony in honour of Prosecutor General Accountability, NAB Waqas Qadeer Dar, he said NAB would adhere to file references in… Continue reading NAB determined to eliminate corruption: Chairman NAB

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Nawaz Sharif appearing before court in false cases to fulfill his pledge with people: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Federal Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to the media outside the Accountability Court here Wednesday said that the former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had made a pledge with the nation to uphold the sanctity of law and the constitution and it was… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif appearing before court in false cases to fulfill his pledge with people: Marriyum

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