Govt committed to implement Textile policy 2014-19

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): The government was committed to implement Textile Policy 2014-19 in its letter and spirit for economic growth besides benefiting the exporters and the sector. The Ministry of Commerce and Textile has assured timely payments, through Prime Minister “Trade Enhancement Package”, of Rs 162 billion to the textile sector by June 2018… Continue reading Govt committed to implement Textile policy 2014-19

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10th Round of Pakistan-Japan Bilateral Political Consultations

APP55-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 - Kazuyuki Yamazaki, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, headed the Japanese delegation for 10th Round of Pak-Japan Bilateral Political Consultations while Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, led the Pakistani side at M/o Foreign Affairs. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Pakistan-Japan 10th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations was held here on Tuesday. According to a Foreign Office statement, Mr. Kazuyuki Yamazaki Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, headed the Japanese delegation, while Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua led the Pakistan side. While reaffirming the importance of the relationship, both sides… Continue reading 10th Round of Pakistan-Japan Bilateral Political Consultations

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Pakistan, Vietnam agree to promote economic cooperation, trade

APP48-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 – A group photograph of participating officials on the occasion of Pak-Vietnam Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Pakistan and Vietnam Tuesday agreed to initiate steps to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation in Agriculture, Information Technology, Education, Health, Investment & Banking and Industrial Sectors. The consensus for promoting trade and economic relations was developed during the 4th Session of Pakistan-Vietnam Joint Ministerial Commission (JM) which was held. Secretary… Continue reading Pakistan, Vietnam agree to promote economic cooperation, trade

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Internet service being restored in districts of Balochistan: NA told

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Aftab Ahmed Sheikh on Tuesday apprised the National Assembly that internet service in various districts of Balochistan was suspended due to security concerns by security agencies in 2009. Responding to a calling attention raised by Ms Naseema Hafeez Panezai and others regarding closure of internet services in… Continue reading Internet service being restored in districts of Balochistan: NA told

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Cabinet approves signing of MoU between Pak-China IP organizations

APP59-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairs meeting of the Federal Cabinet at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): The federal cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in chair, allowed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan and State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) of China. The enhanced cooperation between IPO-Pakistan and SIPO- China would enable both… Continue reading Cabinet approves signing of MoU between Pak-China IP organizations

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Admiral Zakaullah pays farewell visit to CJCSC

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah paid a farewell visit to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi on Tuesday. During the meeting, General Zubair acknowledged and commended the remarkable services of Admiral Zakaullah as Naval Chief, said a… Continue reading Admiral Zakaullah pays farewell visit to CJCSC

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Japan’s Senior Deputy Foreign Minister calls on Janjua

APP49-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 – National Security Adviser Lt. General Nasser Janjua meeting with Japan's Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Kazauyuki Yamazaki. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Japan’s Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Kazauyuki Yamazaki, along with his team, called on National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt. General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua to discuss bilateral relations and regional security situation. Lt. Gen Janjua warmly welcomed the delegates and said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relationship with Japan. “We… Continue reading Japan’s Senior Deputy Foreign Minister calls on Janjua

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PM directs for further improving export package

APP57-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairs meeting on trade and exports at PM Office. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday directed the Ministry of Commerce that continuous refinements must be made to further improve the export package. Chairing a meeting on trade and exports related matters at the PM Office, the Prime Minister directed the ministry to submit the refined and finalized proposals to… Continue reading PM directs for further improving export package

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Pakistan highlighted issue of Rohingya refugees at UNHCR

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions Lt. Gen (r) Abdul Qadir Baloch, highlighted the issue of five million Rohingya refugees at the 68th Meeting of UNHCR Executive Committee at Geneva. While delivering Pakistan’s statement at the meeting the minister said that it was a fact that 86 per cent of… Continue reading Pakistan highlighted issue of Rohingya refugees at UNHCR

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IHC dismisses Dar’s plea challenging charge sheet against him

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed plea challenging charge sheet framed by the Accountability Court in an interim reference against Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar. Justice Athir Minnallah and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurengzeb dismissed plea after hearing preliminary arguments placed by Khawaja Haris counsel for the petitioner. Before dismissing the… Continue reading IHC dismisses Dar’s plea challenging charge sheet against him

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Saad rejects opposition’s claim of removing Finality of Prophethood clause from Election Bill

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP) Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafique Tuesday turned down opposition parties’ claim about removing the clause Finality of Prophethood (Khatm-e-Nabuwat) from the Election Bill 2017. The minister, in his Tweet, said, “People should not be misled by telling lie and using the name of last Prophet Hazrat Muhammd Peace Be Upon… Continue reading Saad rejects opposition’s claim of removing Finality of Prophethood clause from Election Bill

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Jatoi for increasing economic, commercial relations with Vietnam

APP29-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 - Cao Quoc Hung, Vice Minister of Industries and Trade of Vietnam called on Federal Minister for Industries & Production, Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Industries and Production Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi Tuesday said that Pakistan and Vietnam has immense potential for economic, commercial relations and the current trade volume could be substantially enhanced. He said this during the visit of vice minister of Industries and Trade of Vietnam Cao Quoc Hung, according… Continue reading Jatoi for increasing economic, commercial relations with Vietnam

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Chairman KADDB Jordan calls on Defence Production Minister

APP46-03 RAWALPINDI: October 03 - H.E. Eng Atef M. Ahmed Tell, Chairman King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) Jordan called on Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Defence Production. APP photo by Abid Zia

RAWALPINDI, Oct 3 (APP): Chairman King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) Jordan, Eng Atef M. Ahmed Tell along with a delegation called on Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Talking to the delegation, the minister said that bilateral relations between the two countries had been historically very special… Continue reading Chairman KADDB Jordan calls on Defence Production Minister

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Red Arrows, JF-17 Thunder to present stunning show on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): For the first time in the history of Pakistan, internationally acclaimed Red Arrows aerobatics team of Royal Air Force would present a mesmerizing air show at Sea View, Karachi. Besides Red Arrows, the pride of the nation JF-17 Thunder would also display breathtaking maneuvers during the show, said a news release… Continue reading Red Arrows, JF-17 Thunder to present stunning show on Thursday

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Nawaz Sharif’s re-election as party head ‘historic milestone’: PM

APP21-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing the gathering during party’s general council meeting at Convention Center. APP photo by Asim Shigri

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said re-election of Nawaz Sharif as the President of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) was a historic milestone and expressed confidence that people would endorse this mandate once again in the next general election after June 2018. Addressing the gathering of PML-N workers, also attended by… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif’s re-election as party head ‘historic milestone’: PM

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Pakistan, Tajikistan possess immense potential to expand spectrum of bilateral ties: Nasser Janjua

APP50-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 – National Security Adviser Lt. General Nasser Janjua meeting with the Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali Jononov. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): National Security Adviser, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Tuesday stressed significance of enhancing cooperation in education sector and people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and Tajikistan which would carry forward bilateral ties to newer heights. Pakistan attaches great importance to cordial and multifaceted ties with Tajikistan. Pakistan and Tajikistan look towards… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan possess immense potential to expand spectrum of bilateral ties: Nasser Janjua

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Pakistan achieved many successes in war against terrorism: Asif

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said Pakistan Armed forces had achieved many successes in war against terrorism. The military operations launched during the period of present government remained successful, he said talking to a private news channel. He said the National Action Plan (NAP) was made to wipe out terrorists… Continue reading Pakistan achieved many successes in war against terrorism: Asif

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President approves appointment of Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi as new CNS

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday approved the appointment of Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, HI(M) as the new Chief of Naval Staff. The incumbent Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, NI(M) will be completing his tenure on October 6. The appointment has been made on the advice of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on… Continue reading President approves appointment of Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi as new CNS

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Nawaz reiterates for grand national dialogue to strengthen democracy

APP20-03 ISLAMABAD: October 03 - Former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif addressing the gathering after elected unopposed as President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz during party’s general council meeting at Convention Center. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said he was a staunch believer of promoting politics of values and always worked to ensure rule of law and strengthen democratic system in the country. “I believe in politics of values and not power. I always worked to ensure rule of law and strengthen democratic… Continue reading Nawaz reiterates for grand national dialogue to strengthen democracy

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Only peoples representatives have right to rule Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD Oct 03 (APP): Reiterating resolve to strengthening democracy in the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said Pakistan is owned by people of Pakistan and only they have the right to rule it through their elected representatives. “Answer for those asking to `Do More’ is `No More.’ Enough is enough. This country is owned by… Continue reading Only peoples representatives have right to rule Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal

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