Sri Lankan PM emphasizes on Pak-Lanka cooperation

APP59-18 SRI LANKA: October 18 - Foreign Secretary, Ms. Tehmina Janjua, who is visiting Sri Lanka for Foreign Secretary level Bilateral Political Consultations called on the Sri Lankan Prime Minister, H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Tuesday, welcoming the visit of the Foreign Secretary, emphasized that Pakistan and Sri Lanka needed to expand bilateral trade and economic ties. According to a Foreign Office announcement, Foreign Secretary Ms. Tehmina Janjua, who is visiting Sri Lanka for Foreign Secretary level Bilateral Political Consultations, during… Continue reading Sri Lankan PM emphasizes on Pak-Lanka cooperation

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NAP implemented for wiping out terrorism: Abdul Qayyum

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Lt. General (Retd), Abdul Qayyum on Wednesday said the present government had developed consensus for the implementation of Nation Action Plan (NAP) to wipe out terrorism from the country. Pakistan had achieved successes in the war against terrorism, he said while talking to PTV. Senator Abdul Qayyum… Continue reading NAP implemented for wiping out terrorism: Abdul Qayyum

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Imran failed to present money trail before court: Daniyal

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz on Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan had failed to present money trail before the court in cases pending against him. Talking to a private news channel, he said the PTI leaders were in the habit of having baseless talk and they were only used… Continue reading Imran failed to present money trail before court: Daniyal

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Nawaz Sharif to continue leading PML-N:Tariq Fazal

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Wednesday said Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and would continue leading the party. Talking to a private news channel, he said former prime minister f was disqualified for having an ‘iqama’ but not… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif to continue leading PML-N:Tariq Fazal

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Masood urges intl community to take notice of Indian atrocities in IoK

MIRPUR (AJK), Oct 18 (APP)::President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Masood Khan Wednesday urged international community to play its effective role to end the atrocities and war crimes committed by the occupational forces in Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Talking to acting Prime Minister of AJK Raja Nisar Ahmad, Masood said the United… Continue reading Masood urges intl community to take notice of Indian atrocities in IoK

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Mike Pence, Tillerson phone PM, thanks government for safe recovery of hostages

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::The US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday telephoned Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and thanked the government of Pakistan and praised the professionalism of the army and intelligence agencies for the swift response and safe recovery of the US national Caitlin Coleman, her husband Joshua Boyle and their three children. Vice… Continue reading Mike Pence, Tillerson phone PM, thanks government for safe recovery of hostages

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Four Maj Generals promoted to Lieutenant General rank

RAWALPINDI, Oct 18 (APP):Four Major Generals Wednesday were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. Those promoted include Major General Majid Ehsan, Major General Aamir Abbasi, Major General Abdullah Dogar and Major General Hamood uz Zaman, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here. Major General Majid Ehsan after promotion as Lieutenant General… Continue reading Four Maj Generals promoted to Lieutenant General rank

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Federal cabinet strongly condemns Indian firing across LoC

APP57-18 ISLAMABAD: October 18 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairs meeting of the Federal Cabinet at Prime Minister Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::The federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday strongly condemned the unprovoked firing by Indian security forces across the Line of Control (LoC), wounding innocent civilians including women and children. The cabinet prayed for swift recovery of the injured, the PM Office media wing said in a press release.… Continue reading Federal cabinet strongly condemns Indian firing across LoC

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NAB recovers over Rs 2.2 bln deceived money from illegal Modarba companies:Senate body told

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far recovered an amount of over Rs 2.2 billion, including Rs 644.87 million in cash and assets worth Rs 1,646 million that were deceitfully taken by illegal Modarba companies from people in disguise of providing profit instead of interest. The Bureau also identified a property… Continue reading NAB recovers over Rs 2.2 bln deceived money from illegal Modarba companies:Senate body told

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Karachi to be made center of peace, prosperity: PM

APP52-18 ISLAMABAD: October 18 - A delegation of MQM-Pakistan led by Dr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that Karachi was the economic hub of Pakistan and it was a collective target to make the city of lights the center of peace and prosperity. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of MQM – Pakistan, headed by D.Farooq Sattar, which called… Continue reading Karachi to be made center of peace, prosperity: PM

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Finance Minister briefed on IMF, WB annual meetings

APP51-18 ISLAMABAD: October 18 - Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairing a briefing session on the just concluded IMF/World Bank meetings at Ministry of Finance. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar was briefed on Wednesday about the recently concluded annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Tariq Bajwa, and Finance Secretary Shahid Mahmood briefed the minister about the discussions the Pakistani delegation have had with WB and… Continue reading Finance Minister briefed on IMF, WB annual meetings

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Imran failed to provide proofs of foreign funding to his party: Daniyal

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan had no provided proof of foreign funding received by his party to the court, evaded taxes and hid facts during the judicial proceedings. Speaking to media-men outside the Supreme Court here, he said Imran Khan did not respect any… Continue reading Imran failed to provide proofs of foreign funding to his party: Daniyal

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Pakistan aims to rank itself in top 50 competitve countries by 2025

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Pakistan will be aiming to rank itself in the top 50 most competitive countries by 2025, as measured by the Global Competitive Index (GCI). According to Vision 2025 document of the Ministry of Planning, at present Pakistan compares poorly on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) versus the average… Continue reading Pakistan aims to rank itself in top 50 competitve countries by 2025

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OPF to launch ‘Chinese Language Classes’ in wake of CPEC Project

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) is going to take a groundbreaking initiative of launching Chinese language courses in two of its institutions, OPF Boys College H-8/4 and OPF Girls College F-8/2, Islamabad to keep students abreast with fast-paced changing environment on economic front. The OPF has established a state-of-the-art education system that provides… Continue reading OPF to launch ‘Chinese Language Classes’ in wake of CPEC Project

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NA Speaker greets hindu community on eve of diwali

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker National Assembly Wednesday greeted Hindu parliamentarians and the community on their religious festival Diwali. In his message, he expressed his delight on this auspicious occasion and said that Diwali was a celebration that advocated peace, affection and humanity in the Society. The speaker said that Pakistan was a… Continue reading NA Speaker greets hindu community on eve of diwali

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Zafarul Haq for following guideliness, principles of founding leaders

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Islamabad, October 18, (APP):Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafarul Haq on Wednesday stressed the need to follow principles and guidelines of founding leaders to address challenges confronted to the country. Addressing at a ceremony to mark 66th-martyrdom anniversary of first prime minister Nawabzada Laiquat Ali Khan organized by Federal Urdu University here, Raja… Continue reading Zafarul Haq for following guideliness, principles of founding leaders

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Minister of Commerce, AGP paid gratitude to Belgian Vice PM for their support

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce and Textiles Muhammad Pervaiz Malik has expressed gratitude over Belgian support for Pakistan in UN in a meeting with Belgian Vice Prime Minister & Minister responsible for Foreign Trade Mr. Kris Peeters in Brussels. According to a message received here on Wednesday, both sides expressed satisfaction over expansion… Continue reading Minister of Commerce, AGP paid gratitude to Belgian Vice PM for their support

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19th CPC National Congress to elect new leadership

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP)::The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which started in Beijing on Wednesday and continues for a week, will elect the CPC’s leadership for the next five years. The congress will also map out overall reform measures concerning the China’s political system and other areas, a statement by… Continue reading 19th CPC National Congress to elect new leadership

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Govt makig efforts for progress of industries: Jatoi

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Industries and Productions Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi on Wednesday said that government was making efforts for the progress and prosperity of industries and production sectors. Talking here at luncheon given by Press Information Officer, Muhammad Salim Beg, he said that establishment of special economic zones under China Pakistan Economic Corridor… Continue reading Govt makig efforts for progress of industries: Jatoi

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551 female delegates to contribute political wisdom at 19th CPC National Congress

BEIJING, Oct 18 (APP)::Some 551 female delegates, accounting for 24.1 percent of the total 2,287 representatives, have been elected to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which started here Wednesday. The ratio is 1.1 percentage points higher than the figure 5 years ago when the CPC held its 18th National… Continue reading 551 female delegates to contribute political wisdom at 19th CPC National Congress

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