ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (APP):India will repatriate I3 Pakistani prisoners including four civil prisoners and nine fishermen to Pakistan on November 2, 2017 through Attari Wagah border. They will be handed over to Pakistani Authorities in the presence of officials of Pakistan High Commission. These prisoners were lodged in various Indian jails and transit camps.… Continue reading 13 Pakistani prisoners held in India to be repatriated to Pakistan on Nov.2
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People of Sindh urged to vote for socio-economic uplift
KARACHI, Oct 31 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior, Planning and Development, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday emphasized that instead of remaining glued to one political party, the people of Sindh should be rationale and make the best use of their votes for their better future and that of Sindh and the country. ” I request the… Continue reading People of Sindh urged to vote for socio-economic uplift
Governor Punjab calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Governor of Punjab Muhammad Rafiq Rajwana called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here at the PM Office on Tuesday. Overall situation in the province with special reference to ongoing development projects was discussed during the meeting, a statement issued by the PM’s Media Office said.
PM for bringing issue of regulation of automatic arms licenses before next cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday directed Ministry of Interior to bring the issue of regulation of arms licenses for the automatic weapons before the next meeting of the Federal Cabinet. The decision was taken during a briefing held at Prime Minister Office on automatic arms licenses with Prime Minister Shahid… Continue reading PM for bringing issue of regulation of automatic arms licenses before next cabinet meeting
President stresses strong Pak-Sri Lanka ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday said Sri Lanka is the closest friend of Pakistan and stressed the need to further enhance trade relations between the two countries. The President expressed these views in a meeting with Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (r) Shahid Ahmed Hashmat who called on him… Continue reading President stresses strong Pak-Sri Lanka ties
Ahsan directs ICT Adminisatration to help open QAU
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday directed Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration to ensure peace and help restore educational activities at the earliest in Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU). In a statement issued here, he said only a handful of people cannot ruin future of thousands of students, saying discipline in the universities… Continue reading Ahsan directs ICT Adminisatration to help open QAU
Pak Embassy Beirut observes Black Day
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Pakistan Embassy Beirut observed Black Day last day to express solidarity with the Kashmiri’s valiant struggle for the realization of their right to self-determination. To protest against the brutalities being perpetrated against defenseless Kashmiris by Indian occupation forces, Pakistanis living across Lebnon enthusiastically participated in Black Day celebrations. President and Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Pak Embassy Beirut observes Black Day
Five energy projects of 2,520 MW completed so far under CPEC
Islamabad, October 31, (APP):As many as five energy projects with installed capacity of 2,520 MW initiated under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) early harvest programme, has so far been completed, sources in Planning Ministry said. The 1320 MW Shaiwal Coal Power Project was recently completed under CPEC at a cost of $1.6 billion, sources added.… Continue reading Five energy projects of 2,520 MW completed so far under CPEC
Govt fulfilled promises of overcoming energy shortage, eliminating terrorism: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Media Affairs, Dr Musadik Malik Tuesday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government fulfilled the promises of overcoming energy shortage and eliminating terrorism from the country. “ There was no load-shedding in the country during last six month and incidents of terrorism had eliminated to… Continue reading Govt fulfilled promises of overcoming energy shortage, eliminating terrorism: Musadik
Ahsan inquires about health of Ahmed Noorani
Islamabad, October 31, (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday visited resident of Senior Journalist of Jang Group, Ahmed Noorani to inquire after his health and prayed for his early recovery. Ahmed Noorani had received severe injuries in an attack by some unknown people the other day. On the occasion, Ahsan Iqbal assured to bring… Continue reading Ahsan inquires about health of Ahmed Noorani
Marvi represents Pakistan in seminar on shock responsive protection in Peru
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Marvi Memon represented Pakistan in the Regional Seminar on Shock Responsive Social Protection organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (MIDIS) of the Republic of Peru and the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean of the World… Continue reading Marvi represents Pakistan in seminar on shock responsive protection in Peru
Investors, industrialists get special incentives in GB SEZ: CM
GILGIT, Oct 31 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) Gilgit Baltistan, Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman here on Tuesday said special incentives would be given to investors and industrialists to make investments in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for promoting economic and business activities in the province. The CM was addressing the first meeting of Special Economic Authority GB held here under… Continue reading Investors, industrialists get special incentives in GB SEZ: CM
Standard and Poor’s report affirms PML-N govt economic achievements: Daniyal
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP)::Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz Tuesday said international rating agency Standard and Poor’s latest report affirmed that the Pakistan’s government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had improved security situation, achieved economic stability and reduced energy shortages by new power projects. Addressing a press conference here, he said the government had… Continue reading Standard and Poor’s report affirms PML-N govt economic achievements: Daniyal
Parliamentary leaders in NA discuss delimitation issue after recent census: Ayaz
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Tuesday that parliamentary leaders of political parties in the National Assembly discussed the delimitation issue in wake of preliminary results of 2017 census. Talking to media after presiding over the meeting of the parliamentary leaders he said all the parliamentary leaders were unanimous that… Continue reading Parliamentary leaders in NA discuss delimitation issue after recent census: Ayaz
Irfan Siddiqui inquires after Ahmad Noorani’s health
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH), Irfan Siddiqui Tuesday visited Senior Journalist, Ahmad Noorani at his residence to inquire about his health. Irfan Siddiqui prayed for early recovery of Ahmad Noorani and his sound health. Talking to the media, Irfan Siddiqui said the lives of those journalists… Continue reading Irfan Siddiqui inquires after Ahmad Noorani’s health
Some foreign elements trying to halt CPEC, progress in country: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that some foreign elements were trying to halt the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and progress in the country. The negative propaganda launched against the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), government could not disturb the vote bank of the party of the country,… Continue reading Some foreign elements trying to halt CPEC, progress in country: Ahsan
Ahsan reviews projects of HEC
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal presided over a meeting of Higher Education Commission (HEC) here on Tuesday to review its development projects. He said an effective monitoring system should be adopted to supervise implementation of Vision 2025 programme. He said setting up of universities in backward areas should be… Continue reading Ahsan reviews projects of HEC
Senators appreciate stance of Pakistan during meeting with US Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):The lawmakers in the Upper House of Parliament Tuesday appreciated stance of Pakistan clearly elaborated before the US Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs during his visit to Pakistan. The House held debate on recent visit of the US Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to South Asia in wake of… Continue reading Senators appreciate stance of Pakistan during meeting with US Foreign Secretary
Decision regarding attachment of Law Reforms Commission in next cabinet meeting: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP)::Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb winding up discussion on an adjournment motion by Senator Karim Khawaja regarding implementation of land reforms, informed the Senate that a summary had been submitted to the prime minister’s office recommending the attachment of the Law Reforms Commission with the Ministry… Continue reading Decision regarding attachment of Law Reforms Commission in next cabinet meeting: Marriyum
Pakistan China agreed to enhance ties in the education sector
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP):Federal Minister for National Education, Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman and CHEN Basheng, Minister of Education, China Monday agreed in principle to increase collaboration between the two countries to further strengthen existing ties in the field of education. According to a press release received from Paris here, both ministers who met on the… Continue reading Pakistan China agreed to enhance ties in the education sector
- Finance minister attends roundtable with investors
- 5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan
- The Ambassador of United States to Pakistan Donald Blome calls on Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq
- Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain
- China to fully support Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang
