Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):The Upper House of Parliament on Monday passed a supplementary resolution to condemn attack at a mosque in North Sinai, Egypt resulting in the deaths of more than 300 persons. The supplementary resolution was tabled by PPPP Senator Sehar Kamran after passing the motion to suspend rules which was unanimously adopted by… Continue reading Senate passes supplementary resolution to condemn attack in mosque in Egypt

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):The Government of Japan has conferred the 2017 Autumn Decorations upon two Pakistanis; Amir Hussain Shirazi and Roeeda Kabir, in recognition of their significant contribution to the promotion of Pakistan-Japan relations. According to an announcement of the Japan Embassy here Monday, Amir Hussain Shirazi, Honorary Consul General of Japan in Lahore, was… Continue reading Japan Government decorates 2 Pakistanis with prestigious 2017 Autumn decorations

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):The government has arranged funds for Dasu Hydro Power project from World Bank and different foreign and local commercial banks. According to sources, the government signed an agreement with local commercial banks led by M/s HBL for financing up to Rs. 144 billion signed on March 29, 2017. First tranche of Rs.… Continue reading Govt arranges funds for Dasu Hydro Power project

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Chairman National Accountability Bureau Justice ® Javed Iqbal on Monday emphasized that Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) should adopt measures to further improve its tax collection system so as to avoid huge tax evasion every year. In a statement issued here, he said mobile phone companies in the country do not pay… Continue reading NAB Chairman for further improving tax collection system to avoid losses

MULTAN, Nov 27 (APP):The registration process for recruitment of short-service commissioned officers in Pakistan Navy would continue till December 3. According to a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Regional office Multan, the intending candidates could contact Pakistan Navy Recruitment and Selection Centre situated at 217 Sher Shah Road. The candidates can… Continue reading Registration for recruitment in Navy to continue till Dec 3

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez-Ur-Rehman said on Monday that the provincial government will set-up an industrial zone in the area. Talking to Radio Pakistan, Chief Minister said the project has been approved and survey is in progress. He said 300 million rupees are being spent on the project, which on completion will… Continue reading Govt to set-up industrial zone in GB: CM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan said on Monday that the construction of Tourism Corridor Project will bring a revolution in promotion of tourism in the state besides offering vast job opportunities to youth. Talking to Radio Pakistan , he said all the tourist resorts would be… Continue reading Tourism Corridor Project offering vast job opportunities to Youth: AJK PM

LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is our motherland and we should work together with complete harmony for the sake of the country. In a press statement issued here on Sunday, he said that this was the time for unity and harmony, and in the current circumstances, the importance… Continue reading Unity,harmony is need of the hour: CM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP):The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Sunday restored all news and current affairs satellite channels. PEMRA, in a press statement here, said that in pursuance of the federal government’s policy directive received through the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, it withdrew its earlier decision of November 25, 2017,… Continue reading PEMRA restore news, current affairs satellite channels