Afghan Ambassador calls on COAS

APP55-20 RAWALPINDI: October 20 - Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. APP

RAWALPINDI, Oct 20 (APP):Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday. The Army Chief strongly condemned recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, including the one on Afghan National Army Base in Kandahar, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued here.… Continue reading Afghan Ambassador calls on COAS

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700 China-Europe freight trains to depart Xinjiang in 2017

BEIJING, Oct 20 (APP): A total of 700 China-Europe freight trains are expected to depart from Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, by the end of 2017, the regional logistic center said Thursday. Over 500 China-Europe freight trains have already headed westwards from the city this year, far more than the total number last year. Urumqi,… Continue reading 700 China-Europe freight trains to depart Xinjiang in 2017

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ECP advises political parties to fulfill provisions of Election Act, 2017

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday advised all political parties to fulfill and comply with the provisions of the Election Act, 2017. The commission through its notice issued to 352 political parties advised them to fulfill the requirements in their own interest at the earliest, within 60 days from the enactment… Continue reading ECP advises political parties to fulfill provisions of Election Act, 2017

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NDMA has renewed focus on Disaster Rick Reduction (DRR) and Preparedness: Chairman NDMA

APP30-20 ISLAMABAD: October 20 - Chairman NDMA, Lt. General Omar Mahmood Hayat addressing the Strategic Dialogue on Disaster & Climate Resilience in Pakistan. APP photo by Saeed-ul-Mulk

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt. General Omar Mahmood Hayat Friday said that NDMA has renewed focus on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and preparedness, for ensuring resilience building in the face of emerging multiple hazards particularly, those induced by climate change. Addressing the inaugural session of Strategic Dialogue on Disaster &… Continue reading NDMA has renewed focus on Disaster Rick Reduction (DRR) and Preparedness: Chairman NDMA

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Ch Nisar meets Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE, Oct 20 (APP):Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan here Friday called on Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif. PML-N sources said, both the leaders discussed current political situation and other important issues. Chief Minister said on the occasion, the provincial government was making efforts for the prosperity, progress and development of Punjab province.

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President for stronger bilateral ties with with Malaysia, Jordan and Vietnam

APP22-20 ISLAMABAD: October 20 - Outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia Dr. Hasrul Sani Bin Mujtabar paid a farewell call President Mamnoon Hussain at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said Pakistan desires stronger bilateral ties with with Malaysia, Jordan and Vietnam and called for a greater focus on trade, investment and people-to-people ties. The President expressed the desire in his separate meetings with the outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia Dr. Hasrul Sani bin Mujtabar, outgoing Ambassador of… Continue reading President for stronger bilateral ties with with Malaysia, Jordan and Vietnam

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China emerges as world leader under Xi Jinping: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, China not only has emerged as the world leader in various aspects like globalization, clean environment but also has become one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, foreign experts said about incumbent Chinese leadership. According to China Daily, Foreign experts from different professional backgrounds have… Continue reading China emerges as world leader under Xi Jinping: Experts

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Pakistan and Afghanistan express satisfaction on imporvement in bilateral relations

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):The Ambassador of Afghanistan in Islamabad Omar Zakhilwal called on National Security Adviser Lt. General ( R) Nasser Khan Janjua on Friday and exchanged views on bilateral relations and ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region. National Security Adviser received the ambassador with great warmth and cordiality and reflecting over… Continue reading Pakistan and Afghanistan express satisfaction on imporvement in bilateral relations

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One terrorist killed, several arrested in Balochistan, Punjab

RAWALPINDI, Oct 20 (APP):One terrorist was killed and seven others were apprehended during intelligence based operations (IBOs) conducted by Frontier Corps Balochistan on Friday. The IBOs were conducted at terrorist hideouts in Ghulam Pring (Killi Kungar) in Mastung and Rojhan Jamali, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here. The terrorist were involved in… Continue reading One terrorist killed, several arrested in Balochistan, Punjab

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Govt. strives for providing best treatment facilities to diabetic patients: Irfan Siddiqui

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH), Irfan Siddiqui Friday said the government is taking strong measures for providing best medical treatment and facilities to the diabetic patients. Considering the increased ratio of diabetic patients, he said, collaborative efforts of public and private sector are direly needed to get… Continue reading Govt. strives for providing best treatment facilities to diabetic patients: Irfan Siddiqui

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Pak Army team wins gold medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol in UK

APP31-20 RAWALPINDI: October 20 - Pakistan Army team in a group photo who won gold medal in “Exercise Cambrian Patrol” held in UK. APP

RAWALPINDI, Oct 20 (APP):Pakistan Army team won gold medal in “Exercise Cambrian Patrol”, held in United Kingdom (UK) in the second of week of the ongoing month. A total of 131 teams from across the world armies participated in the event, known as one of the toughest patrolling test for military personnel, said a statement… Continue reading Pak Army team wins gold medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol in UK

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Corp Commander Lahore calls on CM

LAHORE, Oct 20 (APP):The newly deputed Corp Commander Lahore, Lt Gen Amir Riaz, on Friday called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The chief minister extended good wishes to the Corp Commander over taking new responsibilities. On the occasion, the chief minister said the nation was proud of its brave armed forces and added… Continue reading Corp Commander Lahore calls on CM

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Nawaz being ousted from politics through planning

Railways Minister orders to form strategy to tackle flood

LAHORE, Oct 20 (APP):Pakistan Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was being ousted from politics on accountability pretext under a ‘conspiracy’. In a statement issued here on Friday, he said that opponents were infact opposing the country’s welfare in their enmity for Nawaz Sharif. He said there… Continue reading Nawaz being ousted from politics through planning

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Globally ‘Polio day’ to be celebrated on October 24

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Like other parts of the globe, World Polio Day will be celebrated in Pakistan on Tuesday (Oct 24) to create awareness about the hazards of the crippling disease. According to a report aired by a private news channel , the purpose behind observing the World Polio Day is to create awareness among… Continue reading Globally ‘Polio day’ to be celebrated on October 24

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Most of foreign investment came to Pakistan through CPEC: Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that most of the foreign investment came to Pakistan through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Talking to a delegation of students in Islamabad on Friday, Interior minister said connectivity through this mega project would enhance trade opportunities for Pakistan with 70 per cent of the… Continue reading Most of foreign investment came to Pakistan through CPEC: Ahsan

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CPEC to helpful for prosperity of Pakistan, AJK: Raja Nisar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Acting Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Nisar Ahmed Khan has said on Friday that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) brings trillion rupees investment in country and it will be very helpful for the prosperity of Pakistan and AJK Kashmir. Talking to Radio Pakistan he said, the economic development in the… Continue reading CPEC to helpful for prosperity of Pakistan, AJK: Raja Nisar

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2018 elections important for political parties: Zubair

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair on Thursday said that 2018 general election was very important for all the political parties. The political parties should have to clear themselves from the legal process before going to public for vote, he said while talking to a private news channel. The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N),… Continue reading 2018 elections important for political parties: Zubair

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National economy strengthening due to govt’s measures: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday said national economy was strengthening due to concrete measures taken by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. Talking to a private news channel, he said the country’s economy was much better as compared to 2013. China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would bring economic… Continue reading National economy strengthening due to govt’s measures: Dar

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Fulfillment of demands of justice, mutual respect among institutions was need of the hour.

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Minister for Sports and Inter-provincial Harmony Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada Thursday said that fulfillment of demands of justice and mutual respect among institutions for their respective powers was need of the hour. Speaking at Meet the Press organized by the National Press Club, the minister said all the problems could be solved… Continue reading Fulfillment of demands of justice, mutual respect among institutions was need of the hour.

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Matter of QAU to be resolved soon: Dr Tariq

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Thursday said that matter of Quaid e Azam University (QAU), would be resolved soon. The Higher Education Commission (HEC), was monitoring the affairs of the QAU and the conflict would be addressed in couple of days, he… Continue reading Matter of QAU to be resolved soon: Dr Tariq

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