Pakistan strongly condemns ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):The Government of Pakistan expresses grave concern at reports of the second ballistic missile attack on the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday and reiterates its full support and solidarity with the Government and brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to foreign office announcement moments ago, Pakistan strongly… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia

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Prime Minister strongly condemns Peshawar terror attack

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday strongly condemned the terrorists attack at the Agricultural Training Institute of Peshawar. According to a PM Office statement, the prime minister who is currently in Russia on an official visit, assured the federal government’s all out support to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial government. The prime minister… Continue reading Prime Minister strongly condemns Peshawar terror attack

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President condemns Peshawar attack; lauds security forces operation

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack took place in Peshawar targeting the Agricultural Training Institute. The president expressed his sympathies for the bereaved families and prayed for the early recovery of the injured. He also lauded the effective operation launched by the security forces against the terrorist activity and… Continue reading President condemns Peshawar attack; lauds security forces operation

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Pakistan made great strides in fight against terrorism: Aizaz

APP32-01 WASHINGTON: December 01 – Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry meets with Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat-Oregon) on Capitol Hill. Senator Merkley serves on the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to US, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry during a meeting with US Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat-Oregon) who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees of US on Capitol Hill, has said that Pakistan had made great strides in the fight against terrorism by driving out militant groups from the country.… Continue reading Pakistan made great strides in fight against terrorism: Aizaz

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Nine killed, 35 injured as burqa clad terrorists attacked Agriculture Training Institute

APP20-01 PESHAWAR: December 01 - A view of students’ hostel in Institute Of Agriculture targeted by the terrorists. APP photo by Shaheryar Anjum

PESHAWAR, Dec 01 (APP):Nine persons were killed and about 35 injured as three burqa (veil) clad terrorists attacked Agriculture Training Institute on Friday morning.. Among the killed are mostly students of the hostel, said official sources. Due to long weekend and Eid-e- Milad -un- Nabi holiday on Friday presence of students at hostel was thin, they added.… Continue reading Nine killed, 35 injured as burqa clad terrorists attacked Agriculture Training Institute

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President for renewed pledge for prevention of HIV, AIDS

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has called for a renewed pledge by the government, health practitioners NGOs and the people to play their effective role in prevention of HIV infections and urged all stakeholders to work in unison in fighting this disease and helping make Pakistan HIV and AIDS free. In a message on… Continue reading President for renewed pledge for prevention of HIV, AIDS

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`Our worldly, religious successes depend on following Uswa-e-Hasna’ : PM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Congratulating the nation on the occasion of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him), Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has urged the need for following the path of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to create an environment of love, peace and harmony in the country. “Our survival and our worldly and… Continue reading `Our worldly, religious successes depend on following Uswa-e-Hasna’ : PM

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Riddance of societal, individual issues possible by following Holy Prophet’s teachings

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the society and the individuals can get rid of all of their issues within no time if they initiate the process of their reformation following the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In his message to the nation on Eid Milad-un-Nabi being celebrated on Friday,… Continue reading Riddance of societal, individual issues possible by following Holy Prophet’s teachings

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Ambassador Aizaz meets Senator Jeff

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry met Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat-Oregon) on Capitol Hill on Thursday. Senator Merkley serves on the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees, said a press release issued here from Washington DC. Ambassador Chaudhry gave Senator Merkley an overview of Pakistan-U.S. relations. He informed the Senator that Pakistan had made… Continue reading Ambassador Aizaz meets Senator Jeff

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Nawaz Sharif holds meeting with PML-N leaders

LAHORE, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif held an important meeting with senior party leaders, here on Thursday. Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique and Senator Asif Kirmani were among other prominent figures who attended the meeting. During the meeting, important matters came under discussion. According to sources, former premier Nawaz Sharif had… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif holds meeting with PML-N leaders

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Promote love, brotherhood and humanity: Nawaz Sharif

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):President Pakistan Muslim League (N) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said Thursday that 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal was the day of blessings for all the Muslims, urging all Pakistanis to follow the teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH) and promote love and brotherhood. In his message on eve of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, he said it was on this… Continue reading Promote love, brotherhood and humanity: Nawaz Sharif

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SCO to provide opportunity to Pakistan for enhancing trade relations with Russia: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Spokesperson to Foreign Office Dr Muhammad Faisal on Thursday said Pakistan’s membership with Shangai Cooperation Organization (SCO) would help provide opportunity to enhance trade relations with Russia. Pakistan wishes to increase economic relations with Russia, he said talking to PTV. The foreign minister of Pakistan Khawaja Asif and state minister for commerce… Continue reading SCO to provide opportunity to Pakistan for enhancing trade relations with Russia: Dr Faisal

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NAB Chairman wants looted money deposited to national exchequer

APP24-30 ISLAMABAD: November 30 – Chairman NAB Mr. Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal hearing the public complaints at NAB Headquarters. APP photo by Irfan Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal reiterated his firm resolve of not sparing the corrupt, dragging them in the dock and depositing the looted money to national exchequer. Speaking during Public Complainants hearing (‘Open Ketchery’), he assured the complainants to resolve their corruption related complaints as per NAB law… Continue reading NAB Chairman wants looted money deposited to national exchequer

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Pakistan Navy ships Rahnaward, Dehshat visit Iran

APP82-30 BANDAR ABBAS: November 30 – A group photograph of Pakistan Navy & Islamic Republic of Iran Navy officers onboard PNS DEHSHAT. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The Pakistan Navy Ships Rahnaward (Tall Ship) and Dehshat (Fast Attack Craft-Missile) visited Iranian port of Bandar Abbas from November 20 to 24. The Port Call elicited a warm response and cordial hospitality by both the Iranian Navy and Government, said a press release issued here from Director General Public Relations Navy.… Continue reading Pakistan Navy ships Rahnaward, Dehshat visit Iran

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External forces hatching conspiracies against CPEC: Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said some external forces were hatching conspiracies to halt China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) but they would never succeed in their sinister designs. Work on CPEC projects was successfully underway as this project was the game changer for the people of the country, he said… Continue reading External forces hatching conspiracies against CPEC: Ahsan

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CM reviews progress on Khadim-e-Punjab Saaf Dehat Programme

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LAHORE, Nov 30 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a meeting here to review local government development package and progress on different matters pertaining to Khadim-e-Punjab Saaf Dehat Programme. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that every village would be made neat and clean and added that this programme was a milestone for cleaning… Continue reading CM reviews progress on Khadim-e-Punjab Saaf Dehat Programme

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Interior Ministry sets up Control room to monitor law and order situation

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The Ministry of Interior has established a Control Room to monitor the law and order situation during 11-13 Rabi-ul-Awal (1439 Hijri) processions falling on November 30, December 1st and 2nd across the country. The Control Room has been established in 4th Floor S-block Ministry of Interior, Pak Secretariat, according to notification issued… Continue reading Interior Ministry sets up Control room to monitor law and order situation

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PAF arranges seminar on Aviation Industry

APP40-30 ISLAMABAD: November 30 – Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force addressing the seminar on Aviation Industry; Future Perspective and Application of Technology at Air Headquarters. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in collaboration with Royal Aeronautical Society arranged a seminar on the topic of “Aviation Industry: Future Perspective and Application of Technology” at Nur Khan Auditorium, Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest on the occasion, said a press release issued… Continue reading PAF arranges seminar on Aviation Industry

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Three Air Commodores promoted to Air Vice Marshal rank

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The Government of Pakistan has promoted Air Commodore Muhammad Zahoor Faisal, Air Commodore Soban Nazir Syed and Air Commodore Rizwan Riaz to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, stated a press release issued here on Thursday by media affairs directorate of Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Zahoor Faisal was commissioned in Air Defence… Continue reading Three Air Commodores promoted to Air Vice Marshal rank

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CPEC to increase overall trade up to 17% percent

MIRPUR (AJK), Nov 30 (APP):Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Raja Farooq Haider Khan said the Economic Corridor would increase the overall trade up to 17 per cent and role of Pakistan Marine could not be denied in this concern. The AJK prime minister said this while addressing Maritime Awareness Seminar at University of… Continue reading CPEC to increase overall trade up to 17% percent

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