ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain has summoned the National Assembly (NA) session on Thursday, November 16 at 4p.m at the Parliament House, Islamabad. The President has summoned the National Assembly session in exercise of powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution, said a press release of National Assembly Secretariat here… Continue reading President summons NA session on Thursday
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Parliamentarians welcome PM package for Baluchistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):The Parliament on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s announcement of the ten-year equalization package for the development of Baluchistan. Talking to APP, Pukhtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PMAP) MNA Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan said this package would help to uplift the backward areas of Balouchistan. He said announced package for Balouchistan… Continue reading Parliamentarians welcome PM package for Baluchistan
Saad for work jointly to strengthen democracy
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday asked all the stakeholders to work jointly to strengthen democracy in the country. Talking to media outside the accountability court,Saad Rafique negative attitude of the opposition parties is damaging the democracy in the country. “Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will succeed in every… Continue reading Saad for work jointly to strengthen democracy
Kh Asif conferred Honorary Doctorate by Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):Switzerland’s prestigious institute of peace and security studies, the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctorate to Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan on Tuesday. Awarding the Honorary Doctorate, President of the GSD , Colum Murphy paid tributes to meritorious services of… Continue reading Kh Asif conferred Honorary Doctorate by Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations
COAS interacts with Mangla Corps troops
RAWALPINDI, Nov 14 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday visited Strike Corps at Mangla and witnessed the ongoing training there. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here, the COAS addressed officers and troops. While interacting with Mangla Corps troops, he appreciated state of high morale and standard of… Continue reading COAS interacts with Mangla Corps troops
Projects of water, sanitation, hygiene launched under PM’s Education Reform Programme : Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP)::Under the Prime Minister’s Education Programme, 100 hundred projects involving construction of class rooms, setting up of science laboratories, provision of drinking water, health care, up-gradation of toilets, and construction of pilot women and girls toilets are being implemented in schools in the federal capital. This was revealed by Minister of… Continue reading Projects of water, sanitation, hygiene launched under PM’s Education Reform Programme : Marriyum
Construction of Diamir Bhasha dam government’s priority: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development, and Interior Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday stressed that the government was highly prioritising construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mahmand Dams to ensure stable supply of energy and food security. Minister Iqbal noted that government was also working relentlessly to construct Dasu Dam and many other hydel power… Continue reading Construction of Diamir Bhasha dam government’s priority: Ahsan
Pakistan condemns cross-border terrorist attack from Afghan soil martyring two military personnel
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP)::Pakistan Tuesday strongly condemned the cross-border terrorist attack at Pakistani check posts in Bajaur Agency on November 13 that resulted in the martyrdom of two Pakistani military personnel – Captain Junaid Hafeez and Sepoy Raham. According to the Foreign Office, the Afghan charge d affaires in this regard was summoned to… Continue reading Pakistan condemns cross-border terrorist attack from Afghan soil martyring two military personnel
Art can help unite people of different countries
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson has said that art has a unique capacity to connect the diverse peoples of Australia and Pakistan and to help us understand each other better, Australian High Commission said here Tuesday. Margaret Adamson hosted an exhibition by Pakistani artists Farida Batool, Hurmat Ul Ain and… Continue reading Art can help unite people of different countries
South Asia an emerging centre of power in new multi-polar world order: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP)::Discussing the United States strategic interests and priorities in South Asia, speakers at an international conference here on Tuesday said the region (South Asia) was an emerging centre of power in the new multi-polar world order. The two-day conference ‘Regional Dynamics and Strategic Concerns in South Asia’ has been organized by the… Continue reading South Asia an emerging centre of power in new multi-polar world order: Speakers
PM unveils ten-year equalization package for development of Balochistan
QUETTA, Nov 14 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday announced a ten-year equalization package for the development of all areas of Balochistan, with an aim to bring them at par with rest of the country in terms of provision of basic utilities and facilities. Talking to media-persons here at the Governor House, the prime minister… Continue reading PM unveils ten-year equalization package for development of Balochistan
CPEC to make Pakistan hub of regional connectivity: Mushahid Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):Chairman Senate Committee on Defence and Parliamentary Committee on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed Tuesday said Pakistan would become hub of regional connectivity as CPEC would put it on a centre stage due to new energy infrastructure and trade routes. He was addressing an international conference on… Continue reading CPEC to make Pakistan hub of regional connectivity: Mushahid Hussain
Blaochistan’s socio-economic uplift, a priority of federal govt: PM
QUETTA, Nov 14 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said the socio-economic development of the people of Balochistan was a priority of the federal government. He was chairing a meeting on the development projects of Balochistan at the Governor House, Quetta, a PM Office Media wing said. The additional chief secretary (Development) presented a detailed… Continue reading Blaochistan’s socio-economic uplift, a priority of federal govt: PM
PM chairs meeting on law and order situation in Balochistan
QUETTA, Nov 14 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said that sacrifices rendered by all law enforcement agencies’ personnel were un-matachable for bringing peace in Balochistan. Chairing a meeting on law and order situation of Balochistan here, the Prime Minister reiterated that the federal government will provide full support to the Balochistan government for… Continue reading PM chairs meeting on law and order situation in Balochistan
Govt to continue to patronise study of science & technology : President
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said the Government accorded high priority to the study of science and technology and despite limited resources, it would continue to patronise this vital area for a brighter future of the country. Addressing at 5th International Conference on Aerospace Science & Engineering here at Institute of Space Technology, the… Continue reading Govt to continue to patronise study of science & technology : President
Enduring peace only possible through resolution of Kashmir issue: Gen Zubair Hayat
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat here Tuesday said enduring peace could be achieved in South Asia only through resolution of Kashmir dispute. He was speaking at an international conference on the topic of “Regional Dynamics and and Strategic Concerns in South Asia” organized by Islamabad Policy… Continue reading Enduring peace only possible through resolution of Kashmir issue: Gen Zubair Hayat
Indian ceasefire violation: Elderly woman embraces shahadat
RAWALPINDI, Nov 14 (APP):Indian forces committed ceasefire violation along Line of Control (LOC) and targetted Kakuta village in Chirikot sector on Tuesday. According to a statement issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a 75-year-old woman namely Mehmooda Begum embraced shahadat due to firing. “Indian bunkers engaged by Pakistani troops,” the ISPR statement added.
UK, Pakistan officials share best practices on public services
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):Senior officials from the UK Cabinet Office, the Federal Government of Pakistan, and Governments of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh held a 2-days workshop to share best practices on public services concluded here Tuesday, UK High Commission said. Drawing on expertise from the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, the Special Monitoring Unit… Continue reading UK, Pakistan officials share best practices on public services
Over 4000,000 new students enrolled in educational institutions due to improveemnt in educational sector: Baligh
Islamabad, November 14, (APP):Minister for Education and Professional Training Engineer Balighur Rehman said on Tuesday that for the first time services of experts from international and national level having representation from provinces were hired for revision of curriculum from class one to five which would be implemented at federal level from next year.He said that… Continue reading Over 4000,000 new students enrolled in educational institutions due to improveemnt in educational sector: Baligh
Anusha Rehman, Swedish Ambassador discuss various issues of mutual interest
Islamabad, November 14, (APP):Swedish Ambassador Ingrid Johnson called on Minister of State for IT and Telecom Anusha Rehman and discuss various issues of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral cooperation in the arena of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and innovation. The minister apprised the ambassador regarding key initiatives being taken by the ministry of… Continue reading Anusha Rehman, Swedish Ambassador discuss various issues of mutual interest
