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
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
Minister of Commerce, AGP paid gratitude to Belgian Vice PM for their support
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
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
Govt makig efforts for progress of industries: Jatoi
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
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
UK commits to support small sized enterprises in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Small and medium enterprises (SME) in Pakistan will get more support from the UK, following a new agreement signed with Karandaaz Pakistan here on Wednesday. According to a statement issued here, Director General for Economic Development in the Department for International Development (DFID), Rachel Turner attended the signing in Islamabad of an agreement… Continue reading UK commits to support small sized enterprises in Pakistan
Japan to grant 520 million yen to Pakistan for Polio Eradication campaigns
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Takashi Kurai and Acting Country Representative of UNICEF Pakistan, Cristian Munduate have signed a grant agreement at the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination here Wednesday. According to the Japan Embassy, Minister for National Health Services Regulation & Coordination, Saira Afzal Tarar also attended the… Continue reading Japan to grant 520 million yen to Pakistan for Polio Eradication campaigns
IT industry must achieve target of USD 10 Billion by 2020: Anusha
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Minister for Information Technology and telecommunication Anusha Rehman urged upon the leaders from the IT industry to devise a comprehensive action plan to achieve set target of USD 10 Billion by 2020. While addressing the meeting, Minister said the industry leaders in the wake of “Strategic Session to boost IT Exports” had… Continue reading IT industry must achieve target of USD 10 Billion by 2020: Anusha
Governor asks students to develop knowledge, focus on studies
BANNU, Oct 18 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra here Wednesday asked the students to concentrate on their studies; develop knowledge of the desired level and enable themselves to applying their capabilities for development and prosperity of nation. This is the best way for them to serve the country and for their own… Continue reading Governor asks students to develop knowledge, focus on studies
Durrani lauds President’s commitment for education
BANNU, Oct 18 (APP): Federal Minister for Housing, Akram Khan Durrani here Wednesday eulogized the commitment of President Mamnoon Hussain towards promotion of quality education, science and technology in the country. “Mamnoon Hussain was the first elected President of Pakistan, who arrived here today to address the students and faculty members besides inaugurating mega projects despite hectic schedule that… Continue reading Durrani lauds President’s commitment for education
PSM, PIAC accumulated lossess stood at Rs.176 bln, 316 bln: Senate Committee told
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Privatization here on Wednesday was informed that total borrowing and accumulate losses of Pakistan Still Mills (PSM) and Pakistan International Airlines Company limited (PIACL) was stood at Rs 176.6 billion and Rs. 316 billion respectively. The committee met here with Senator Mohsin Aziz in the chair and discussed… Continue reading PSM, PIAC accumulated lossess stood at Rs.176 bln, 316 bln: Senate Committee told
Ahsan Iqbal condemns Quetta blast
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday condemned Sariab Road, Quetta blast and expressed grief and sorrow over loss of precious lives in the incident. In a message issued here, he expressed heartfelt condolences over loss of lives in the blast and expressed sympathies with bereaved families. He prayed for early recovery… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal condemns Quetta blast
President terms Akram Durrani as Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
BANNU, Oct 18 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain here Wednesday termed Federal Minister for Housing, Akram Khan Durrani as Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for Bannu district due to his rich contribution in establishing educational institutes for promotion of quality education in the district. During his address in the second convocation of Science and Technology Bannu, the President… Continue reading President terms Akram Durrani as Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
President announces Rs5m for BINOR
BANNU, Oct 18 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain here Wednesday announced Rs 5 million for Bannu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Oncology and Radiotherapy (BINOR) in order to provide best medical treatment facilities to poor patients of southern districts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa. The amount would be spent on treatment of poor patients besides improving infrastructure in the hospital.… Continue reading President announces Rs5m for BINOR
Political stability imperative for sustained economic development: President
BANNU, Oct 18 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain said here Wednesday that political stability was pre-requisite for sustainable economic progress, development, prosperity and promotion of quality education especially of science and technology was vital , in order to take the country to the new heights of glory. The President was addressing students, parents and faculty members of… Continue reading Political stability imperative for sustained economic development: President
Japan provides 520 million Yen to assist Pakistan’s efforts for polio eradication
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Government of Japan Wednesday announced a grant of 520 million Yen to support supply of the essential polio vaccine for the case response and mop up vaccination campaigns during the 2017-18 low transmission season of the polio virus. According a statement issued here, grant notes were signed and exchanged today between the… Continue reading Japan provides 520 million Yen to assist Pakistan’s efforts for polio eradication
Arabic Language can play key role in Unity of Umma: Saudi Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Saudi ambassador Nawaf Saeed Ahmed Al-Malkiy said that Arabic language can play an effective role for the unity among Muslim Ummah. He was addressing on the inaugural session of the two days international conference on “Development of Arabic Prose in the 2nd Half of 20th Century” as a Chief Guest organized by… Continue reading Arabic Language can play key role in Unity of Umma: Saudi Ambassador
PM condemns Quetta terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Quetta and paid tribute to the police personnel who laid their lives in the line of duty. “These cowardly attacks cannot shake our unflinching national resolve against terrorism and extremism,” the Prime Minister said in a statement. Prime Minister… Continue reading PM condemns Quetta terrorist attack
West needs correct understanding of CPC: Global Times
BEIJING, Oct 18 (APP):The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is an important chance for the outside world to further understand the CPC and a deep knowledge of the CPC is a shortcut and key to comprehensive knowledge of China. The West on the whole is quite concerned about the CPC,… Continue reading West needs correct understanding of CPC: Global Times