ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Minister for Defence Khurram Dastgir Wednesday said Pakistan is committed to working with international community and regional partners to defeat terrorism and promote peace and stability in South Asia. He was speaking here at the upper house of Parliament in response to clubbed Calling Attention and Adjournment Motion notices about… Continue reading Pakistan committed to defeat terrorism and promote peace: Defence Minister
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British Chevening Scholarship awarded to 63 Pakistani scholars
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): The United Kingdom (UK) is sending 63 Pakistani scholars to study a one-year master’s programme, funded by the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Programme. A number of the selected scholars were presented certificates, ahead of their departure to the UK, by Acting British High Commissioner Richard Crowder here at a reception on… Continue reading British Chevening Scholarship awarded to 63 Pakistani scholars
Govt starts development projects in all provinces, AJK, GB: Senate told
ISLAMABAD August 23 (APP) Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Shaikh Aftab Wednesday informed the Senate that the government has started development projects worth billion of rupees in all the provinces, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan . During the question hours, he said, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had announced Rs 25 billion for… Continue reading Govt starts development projects in all provinces, AJK, GB: Senate told
H-9 Sasta Bazaar fire doused
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): The horrific fire that erupted Wednesday morning here in Sasta Bazaar in H 9 sector reducing hundreds of stalls to ashes, has been doused by fire tenders. Emergency and Disaster Management (E&DM) Directorate of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) responded promptly at the fire incident and averted huge loss. In order to… Continue reading H-9 Sasta Bazaar fire doused
Second round of “Noor Student Competition” concluded
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): The second round of “Noor Student Competition” of Prof. Ying’s Recognition concluded on Wednesday. The deadline for submissions of scientific works and videos to the 2017 Noor Student Competition Recognition of Prof. Jackie Ying has ended, said a press release. Over 5,000 students has participated in this competition by production and… Continue reading Second round of “Noor Student Competition” concluded
AIOU launches nine certificate courses to promote technical education
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has launched nine six-month short-term certificate courses to promote technical and vocational education in the country. The aspirating candidates have been advised to take admission in these courses by September 5, a press release said on Wednesday. The courses are of different nature relating to agriculture,… Continue reading AIOU launches nine certificate courses to promote technical education
Cabinet approves execution, completion of ongoing gas development schemes
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved the execution and completion of ongoing gas development schemes and launch new projects under present government for providing gas to far-flung areas subject to availability of funds. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired the Cabinet meeting while Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif briefed the… Continue reading Cabinet approves execution, completion of ongoing gas development schemes
PM, Sindh CM discuss development projects
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Tuesday discussed the overall situation of the province with particular focus on development projects and law and order. The Sindh chief minister called on the prime minister at the PM Office, a press release said. Assuring the chief… Continue reading PM, Sindh CM discuss development projects
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Jordan calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, Aug 22 (APP): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Jordan Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mahmoud A. Fraihat called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Tuesday. Matters of mutual interest, including strengthening of bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two brotherly countries were discussed during the meeting, according… Continue reading Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Jordan calls on COAS
PM Abbasi discusses “issues of national importance” with Nawaz Sharif
LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday had a meeting with former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at Jati Umra, Raiwind. A press release from the PM Media Office said “wide-ranging issues of national importance and overall situation was discussed during the meeting.” Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Finance… Continue reading PM Abbasi discusses “issues of national importance” with Nawaz Sharif
Japanese ambassador pays courtesy call on foreign minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Takashi Kurai paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, here Tuesday. According to Foreign Office the minister emphasized that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Japan. The presence of more than 80 Japanese companies in Pakistan reflects investment friendly environment in… Continue reading Japanese ambassador pays courtesy call on foreign minister
Hale pays courtesy call on foreign minister
ISLAMABABD, Aug 22 (APP): The US Ambassador David Hale paid a courtesy call on the foreign minister Tuesday afternoon, an official Foreign Office statement said. Ambassador Hale briefed the foreign minister about President Trump’s latest statement on the US policy review on South Asia and Afghanistan. Ambassador Hale conveyed that the Secretary of State Rex… Continue reading Hale pays courtesy call on foreign minister
Govt to create strong narrative against extremism: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Minister for Interior Prof Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said the government along with other sections of society would create a powerful and persuasive narrative to stop the tide of extremism. Addressing a press conference here, he said, “A strong narrative is needed to stop the spread of extremism.” He said the ministry… Continue reading Govt to create strong narrative against extremism: Ahsan Iqbal
Govt fulfils its pledge through Access to Information Bill: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb speaking in the Senate while presenting the Right for Access to Information Bill, 2017 which was unanimously passed by the house Tuesday said that the PML-N government had fulfilled yet another pledge by bringing the concerned legislation. The minister… Continue reading Govt fulfils its pledge through Access to Information Bill: Marriyum
PML-N govt firmly believes in rule of law: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said the PML (N) government firmly believes in rule of law, upholding democratic ideals and strengthening of institutions in the country. Talking to the Senators belonging to PML (N) here at the Prime Minister Office, the Prime Minister said the real challenge for the parliamentarians… Continue reading PML-N govt firmly believes in rule of law: PM
PAF names Fazaia Medical College Karachi after Dr Ruth Pfau
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has named the under construction Fazaia Medical College Faisal, Karachi after the late Dr Ruth Pfau as per special direction of Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman. the PAF spokesman Tuesday said. According the PAF spokesman Tuesday, the air chief has said the selfless… Continue reading PAF names Fazaia Medical College Karachi after Dr Ruth Pfau
Marriyum deplores KPK government’s attitude
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Minister of state for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb has deplored the attitude of the KPK government in declining the offer of the Punjab government to extend help for coping with Dengue Virus. According to a statement issued here Saturday, she said during the calamities and spread of epidemics even… Continue reading Marriyum deplores KPK government’s attitude
Imam-e Kaaba visits Pakistani pilgrims in Makkah
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Imam-e Kaaba Shaikh Faisal Al Ghazzawi paid a visit to a building inhabited by Pakistani pilgrims at Batha Quresh in Makkah Mukarramah during which he elaborated Hajj rituals and their significance. In his oration on the occasion, he said we should perform Hajj rituals keeping in view the teachings of Holy… Continue reading Imam-e Kaaba visits Pakistani pilgrims in Makkah
CJCSC discusses professional matters with PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM Office Tuesday. “Professional matters pertaining to Armed Forces of Pakistan were discussed during the meeting,” a statement from the PM Office said.
Foolproof security to be provided to international players: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Najam Sethi Tuesday called on Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal. In a meeting, they discussed restoration of international cricket in Pakistan besides security arrangements for visiting international players, a statement said. The interior minister said restoration of international cricket in the country was a good omen and… Continue reading Foolproof security to be provided to international players: Ahsan Iqbal
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
