Pakistan signs agreement with Azerbaijan for sale of 10 Super Mushshak aircraft

ISLAMABAD July 30 (APP): Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (APC) Kamra brought another feather in its cap, when it signed an agreement with Azerbaijan for sale of ten Super Mushshak aircraft to Azerbaijan Air Force. The contract was signed at Azerbaijan, where Air Marshal Arshad Malik, Chairman PAC Kamra represented Pakistan, whereas, Azerbaijan was represented by Lieutenant… Continue reading Pakistan signs agreement with Azerbaijan for sale of 10 Super Mushshak aircraft

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7 people killed in road accident

ATTOCK, July 30 (APP): At least seven people were killed as a passenger’s van collided with a truck near Abbott Chowk in Hassan Abdal on Sunday. As per the Rescue 1122 and police sources, the ill-fated van, travelling from Rawalpindi to Peshawar, caught fire after hitting a gas pipeline following collision with the truck. Rescue 1122 reached… Continue reading 7 people killed in road accident

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August 1 – schedule announced for PM election

ISLAMABAD, July 30 (APP): The National Assembly Secretariat on Saturday announced schedule for the election of new Prime Minister. According to a notification, nomination papers can be obtained from office of the Secretary National Assembly from 3 pm on July 30. While, the nomination papers will be received till 2 pm on July 31, following which Speaker… Continue reading August 1 – schedule announced for PM election

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Nawaz can’t be ousted from public hearts: AJK PM, G-B CM say

APP38-29 ISLAMABAD: July 29 - Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman addressing to a joint press conference along with Prime Minister AJK Raja Farooq Haider at Kashmir House. APP photo by Asim Abbas Shigri

ISLAMABAD, July 29 (APP): Nawaz Sharif can be removed from the premiership but not from hearts of the public, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider and Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman said Saturday. Addressing a joint news conference here at the Kashmir House here, they vowed to continue the struggle for political preeminence in the country,… Continue reading Nawaz can’t be ousted from public hearts: AJK PM, G-B CM say

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President summons NA session on August 1

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ISLAMABAD, July 29 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday summoned National Assembly session on Tuesday, August 1 at 3:00 pm at Parliament house. 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 the National Assembly secretariat.

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CM condemns Pangur blast

LAHORE, July 29 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the blast in Cheedge, Panjgur and expressed deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of lives. The chief minister expressed condolences and sympathies with the bereaved families and prayed for the early recovery of injured persons. He said the… Continue reading CM condemns Pangur blast

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Shahid Khaqan vows to keep up course of economic stability, country’s development

ISLAMABAD, July 29 (APP): Interim Prime Minister- designate Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said that he would strive to keep up the mandate of economic stability and completion of development projects during his stint, before handing it over to the next prime minister. Talking to media after his nomination by former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif… Continue reading Shahid Khaqan vows to keep up course of economic stability, country’s development

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PML-N nominates Shahbaz as next PM; Shahid Khaqan for interim period

Nawaz nominates Shahbaz as next PM; Shahid Khaqan for interim period

  ISLAMABAD, July 29 (APP): The Parliamentary Party of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Saturday nominated Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif as the candidate for the prime ministerial slot after the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif. During the meeting held at Punjab House here, former Premier Nawaz Sharif put forward the proposal recommending Shahbaz Sharif for… Continue reading PML-N nominates Shahbaz as next PM; Shahid Khaqan for interim period

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PML-N respects the institutes: Aftab

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ATTOCK, July 29 APP: Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, Member National Assembly and Former Minister for Parliamentary Affairs said that PML-N always respected the institutes, never wanted confrontation and its ample proof is the acceptance of Supreme Court verdict. Talking to newsmen here at his residence on Saturday, Aftabsaid PML-N leadership not only accepted the verdict but… Continue reading PML-N respects the institutes: Aftab

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Punjab govt plans projects of wildlife preservation, habitat

LAHORE, July 29 (APP): The Punjab government under the Green Pakistan Programme has planned development projects of wildlife preservation and habitat improvement in the province. Punjab Planning & Development Member Agha Waqar Javed on Saturday told APP that wildlife projects which included preservation of wildlife and other developmental projects, would be completed at a cost… Continue reading Punjab govt plans projects of wildlife preservation, habitat

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PML-N’s appeal against SC’s verdict aims documenting reservations

ISLAMABAD, July 29 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) wanted to file a review petition against Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification in Supreme Court for documentation of their reservations, former spokesman of Prime Minister Dr Musaddiq Malik said Saturday. Talking to a TV channel,he said the party accepted the verdict against Prime Minister to uphold rule of law.… Continue reading PML-N’s appeal against SC’s verdict aims documenting reservations

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Sharing health sector experiences mutually beneficial: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, July 29 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Sohail Mahmood has said that closer collaboration and sharing of experiences between Pakistan and Turkey in the health sector would be of mutual benefit. He said this while speaking to a visiting health delegation from Punjab, comprising 10 senior doctors and nurses of the Recep Tayyip… Continue reading Sharing health sector experiences mutually beneficial: Envoy

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Four killed in blast in Balochistan’s Panjgur district

ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP): At least four people were killed and five injured when an explosion occurred in Panjgur on Saturday . According to levies officials, the administration has summoned a technical team to determine the nature of the blast, a private news channel reported. The explosion took place in Chedgi, an area situated at… Continue reading Four killed in blast in Balochistan’s Panjgur district

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39 km Havelian-Manshera section of Thakot-Havelian Motorway to be completed in April next year

ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP): Work on Thakot-Havelian motorway is in full swing and the 118 kilometre project would be completed in December 2019. National Highway Authority (NHA) Spokesman Kashif Zaman told APP that the motorway in early harvest Project category and its 39 kilometre Havelian-Mansehra section would be completed in April 2018. He said that there would be… Continue reading 39 km Havelian-Manshera section of Thakot-Havelian Motorway to be completed in April next year

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Nawaz Sharif believes in rule of law, parliament’s supremacy: Tanveer

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP): Senior leader Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Rana Tanveer Saturday said Muhammad Nawaz Sharif believed in rule of law and the constitution and supremacy of the parliament. Despite reservations, decision of Supreme Court on Panama Papers was being implemented, he said talking to a private news channel. He said the… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif believes in rule of law, parliament’s supremacy: Tanveer

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Nawaz a political reality and heartthrob of people: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, July 28 (APP): Marriyum Aurangzeb, Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz leader and former Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage said on Friday that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was a political reality and the heartthrob of the masses, who had elected him thrice as Prime Minister of Pakistan. She said that Nawaz Sharif was… Continue reading Nawaz a political reality and heartthrob of people: Marriyum

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All development projects to be completed before next elections: Musadik

ISLAMABAD, July 28 (APP): Senior Leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Dr Musadik Malik Friday said that all development projects launched by the government would be completed before next elections. Talking to PTV, he said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz would fulfill all the promises made with the people in 2013 elections and continue… Continue reading All development projects to be completed before next elections: Musadik

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Pakistan Navy commissions indigenously built fast attack craft missile

APP25-28 KARACHI: July 28 - Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, in a group photo during Commissioning and Induction Ceremony of Fast Attack Craft (Missile) PNS HIMMAT built at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KS&EW) for Pakistan Navy, at Pakistan Navy Dockyard Karachi. APP

  KARACHI, Jul 28 (APP): Pakistan Navy inducted a 63 meter long locally built Fast Attack Craft (Missile) fitted with state-of-the-art Weapons and Sensor “PNS Himmat,” to its fleet during an impressive ceremony at Pakistan Navy Dockyard here on Friday. The missile craft, named as “PNS Himmat” built at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited… Continue reading Pakistan Navy commissions indigenously built fast attack craft missile

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SC decision not acceptable, but will be implemented: PML-N leaders

APP32-28 ISLAMABAD: July 28 – PML-N leader Barrister Zafarullah Khan along with other party leaders addresses press conference at Punjab House. APP photo by Irfan Mahmood

  ISLAMABAD, July 28 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders on Friday said the Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, though not acceptable, would still be implemented. Addressing a press conference here, PML-N leaders Ahsan Iqbal, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Saad Rafique, Zahid Hamid, Barrister Zafarullah and Anusha Rehman announced the party’s… Continue reading SC decision not acceptable, but will be implemented: PML-N leaders

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Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, July 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was disqualified Friday by the Supreme Court in a unanimous verdict, following a judicial probe under Article 62 of the Constitution. “Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is not honest in terms of Section 99(f) of Representation of Peoples Act and Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution of Pakistan… Continue reading Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif

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