ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance Senator, Ishaq Dar Monday submitted a review petition in the Supreme Court that the joint investigation team (JIT) exceeded its mandate to summon him for interrogation and said he had not concealed any fact about his assets. The finance minister dilated on a number of grounds to… Continue reading Dar says JIT exceeded its mandate, did not conceal any fact
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MNA Ramesh Kumar Vankwani calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani Monday called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Matters pertaining to development schemes came under discussion during the meeting.
Khanpur celebrates 70th Independence Day with Azadi Train
KHANPUR Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan Railways Special Azadi Train arrived here amid warm welcome and celebrations of Pakistan’s 70th Independence day. On arrival of the train, a large number of people gathered at Railway Station to welcome Azadi Train with national enthuasiasm. The visitors took keen interest in the cultural floats of Azadi Train as… Continue reading Khanpur celebrates 70th Independence Day with Azadi Train
Amendments of parliamentarians accommodated in election bill: Zahid Hamid
ISLAMABAD August 21 (APP): Federal Law Minister Zahid Hamid Monday informed the National Assembly that 44 out of 105 amendments suggested by the parliamentarians were accommodated in the new election bill. Talking in the National Assembly he said, “It was unfortunate that the parliamentarians have not presented these amendments in the 129 meetings of… Continue reading Amendments of parliamentarians accommodated in election bill: Zahid Hamid
Senate passes four resolutions; refers amendments to relevant committee
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The Senate on Monday adopted four resolutions and referred amendments to relevant committee on Rules and Procedure. Four resolutions adopted by the House were about launching special channel of the state Television (PTV) to broadcast parliamentary proceedings of Federal and provincial legislatures; improving the quality of front page of Pakistani… Continue reading Senate passes four resolutions; refers amendments to relevant committee
Dar chairs meeting to review external account position
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP):Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Finance on Monday to review the external account position, including the current account, trade account, exports, imports, remittances and financing. The meeting was attended by Minister for Commerce,Mohammad Pervaiz Malik, Finance Secretary, Secretary Commerce, Secretary Textile Industry and senior… Continue reading Dar chairs meeting to review external account position
Pakistan Day Parade held in New Jersey, USA
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to USA Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Monday participated in Pakistan Day Parade with hundreds of Pakistani-Americans in Edison, New Jersey, USA. According to a message received here, Aizaz Chaudhry marched with the participants who chanted nationalistic slogans, Senator Frank Pallone, including New Jersey Assembly representatives of the state were also… Continue reading Pakistan Day Parade held in New Jersey, USA
NA holds debate on elections bill,parliamentarians suggest measures for free, fair elections
ISLAMABAD August 21 (APP): The National Assembly here on Monday held a debate on the Elections bill, 2017 and parliamentarians recommended further amendments and measures to ensure free, fair and transparent elections so nobody can raise fingers on the elections results. The House had been discussing the Elections bill 2017 since last Friday by… Continue reading NA holds debate on elections bill,parliamentarians suggest measures for free, fair elections
Amir Muqam thanks Punjab for assisting against dengue
PESHAWAR, Aug 20 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister and President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Amir Muqam Sunday appreciated the cooperation and assistance of Punjab government to overcome dengue fever in KPK. Talking to media during his visit to Peshawar Press Club along Punjab Health Minister Imran Khawaja, Amir Muqam said… Continue reading Amir Muqam thanks Punjab for assisting against dengue
Barjees condemns Indian atrocities on Kashmiris
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs (GB&AJK) Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir Sunday said the Indian violence against people of occupied Kashmir couldn’t make them back off from their demand for right to self determination. In a statement, the minister strongly condemned the extra judicial murders of unarmed Kashmiri youth… Continue reading Barjees condemns Indian atrocities on Kashmiris
Chairman JCS Committee visits NESCOM
RAWALPINDI, Aug 20 (APP): Chairman Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Sunday visited National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM). He was briefed on various projects being undertaken by NESCOM, says a statement issued by ISPR here. Expressing satisfaction over the development and progress of various strategic systems and capabilities, Chairman… Continue reading Chairman JCS Committee visits NESCOM
Senate passes Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2017
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The Senate on Monday passed a bill further to amend the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 [The Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2017] with majority votes. The bill was piloted by Senator Chaudhary Tanveer Khan in the House. Minimum punishment and penalty limits were proposed in the bill to… Continue reading Senate passes Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Difference of opinion beauty of democratic party but no rift in PML-N: Dr.Tariq
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) was a big democratic party and difference of opinion was the beauty of democracy adding there was no rift in the party. Talking to a private news channel, he was… Continue reading Difference of opinion beauty of democratic party but no rift in PML-N: Dr.Tariq
MNA Najaf Abbas Sial calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Member National Assembly (MNA) Najaf Abbas Sial (NA-91) Monday called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here. Matters pertaining to development schemes came under discussion.
Pakistanis in New Jersey hold 70th anniversary Independence Day Parade
EDISON, New Jersey, Aug 21 (APP): Hundreds of Pakistani-Americans gathered in Edison, New Jersey, on Sunday for the Pakistan Independence Day Parade marking 70th anniversary of the establishment of their homeland. Men, women and children — mostly clad in national dresses — chanted “Pakistan Zinda Bad” and “Quaid-e-Azam Zinda Bad” slogans. Senator Frank Pallone… Continue reading Pakistanis in New Jersey hold 70th anniversary Independence Day Parade
5th Session of Pakistan-Turkmenistan Joint Governmental Commission held
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The 5th Session of the Pakistan-Turkmenistan Joint Governmental Commission (JGC) was held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on August on 17-18 to intensify bilateral cooperation in diverse fields – including agriculture, communications, Information Technology, education, science & technology,industries, media and culture. The Session was co-chaired by the Foreign Minister, Mr. Khawaja Muhammad… Continue reading 5th Session of Pakistan-Turkmenistan Joint Governmental Commission held
Difference of opinion beauty of democratic party but no rift in PML-N: Dr.Tariq
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Sunday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) was a big democratic party and difference of opinion was the beauty of democracy and there was no rift in the party. Talking to a private news channel, he said… Continue reading Difference of opinion beauty of democratic party but no rift in PML-N: Dr.Tariq
NSER is vital for development planning: Marvi
KARACHI, Aug 20 (APP): BISP National Socio Economic Registry (NSER) is a national asset vital for development planning at all levels for the progress of the country. It is not just a tool for identifying poor for financial assistance but is utilized by a number of organizations for their welfare initiatives. This was stated by Minister of State… Continue reading NSER is vital for development planning: Marvi
Nawaz not going abroad: Saad
LAHORE, Aug 20 (APP): Pakistan Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique said former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was not going anywhere and news about his traveling to abroad was baseless. Talking to media at Jati Umra Raiwind here on Sunday, he said Nawaz Sharif was fine and fresh so he was not going to abroad.… Continue reading Nawaz not going abroad: Saad
No network of terrorism exists in Pakistan: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday said Pakistan was among few countries where graph of terrorism had come down and no network of terrorists existed in the country. Addressing a press conference here, he said security situation improved considerably in the country in four years due to coordination… Continue reading No network of terrorism exists in Pakistan: Nisar
