Category: National

LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Asif Kirmani on Thursday said the party would contact all political parties including Pakistan peoples Party for democracy in the country. Briefly talking to media outside Provincial Election Commission’s office, he confirmed that Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) candidate for NA-120… Continue reading PML-N to contact even PPP for democracy: Kirmani

LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday accepted the nomination papers of Kalsoom Nawaz, the spouse of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The ECP dismissed all objections against the nomination of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz candidate, an ECP spokesperson said.

GILGIT Aug 17 (APP): Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan, Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman said on Thursday that gigantic projects launched by the PMLN Government upon completion would help bring revolution in education sector in the province. He said his government has launched scores of projects in education sector that upon completion would change destiny of people besides… Continue reading PMLN Govt’s gigantic projects to bring education revolution in GB: CM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif wanted political stability in the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said Nawaz Sharif was elected thrice as prime minister and he was no more interested in the office. Being an experienced politician, he only… Continue reading Nawaz wants political stability in country: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to Pakistan Nawaf Said Ahmad Al-Malkiy Wednesday said his country was looking forward to invest in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar port projects. The CPEC was a huge project, which would create many investment opportunities, he said in an interview with PTV.… Continue reading KSA looks forward to invest in CPEC, Gwadar projects: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): The High Commissioner for Pakistan in Australia, Naela Chohan while appreciating the Pakistani community for its positive contribution to the development of Australia, urged them to continue to play its role in acting as a bridge in fostering closer relations between the two friendly countries. Addressing the flag hoisting ceremony at… Continue reading Pakistan Independence Day ceremony held in Autralia

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Consulate of Pakistan in Jeddah as part of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence organized “Pakistan Mango Festival” at a hotel in Jeddah, with the aim of further enhancing the market share of Pakistani mangoes in Saudi Arabia. According to a message received here Wednesday, the festival was… Continue reading ‘Pakistan Mango Festival’ held in Jeddah on I-Day

LAHORE, Aug 16 (APP): Pakistan Railways special Azadi Train will depart for Multan after two-day stay at Lahore Railway Station. Officer Incharge Azadi Train Iftikhar Hussain told APP that train would stay for one to two hours at various railway stations including Raiwind, Okara, Sahiwal and Chichawatni, adding later the Azadi Train would reach Multan.… Continue reading Azadi Train to depart for Multan tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): In pursuance of announcement by the prime minister, state funeral shall be accorded to Sister Ruth Katharina Martha Pfau. The national flag of Pakistan shall fly at half-mast on Saturday, August 19, a press release of interior ministry said.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday rejecting the request of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), directed the party to submit details of foreign funding by September 7. A five-member commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza after hearing the arguments of both parties’ counsels, dismissed the PTI’s application for… Continue reading ECP rejects PTI’s appeal, orders to submit foreign funding details by Sep 7

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications Hafiz Abdul Karim Wednesday visited the National Highway Authority (NHA) head office where Chairman NHA Shahid Ashraf Tarar gave a detailed briefing about China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other motorway projects. The chairman informed the minister that 13 motorway projects worth Rs1,300 billion were under execution… Continue reading NHA briefs minister on CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): The PML-N leader Omar Ayub called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM office on Wednesday. Matters pertaining to development work and overall political situation was discussed during the meeting.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Lt Gen (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. The minister briefed the prime minister regarding matters pertaining to Ministry of SAFRON. FATA reforms were also discussed during the meeting.