RAWALPINDI, Aug 6 (APP): Operation Raad-ul-Fasad is continuing vigorously as Frontier Corps (FC) Baluchistan on Sunday conducted Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) on terrorist camps in Kohlu and Dera Bugti areas. The terrorist resisted to forces and during exchange of fire four terrorists were killed, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here stated. One… Continue reading Four terrorists killed, two camps dismantled in FC operation
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Bright future linked to supermacy of constitition, stability of democracy: CM
LAHORE, Aug 6 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Senate is an important institution for effective legislation, stability of democracy and protection of public rights. In his message issued here on Sunday in connection with the 45th Foundation Day of the Parliament, he said that Senate has played an active role… Continue reading Bright future linked to supermacy of constitition, stability of democracy: CM
Forestry vital for tackling urban warming: Mushahidullah
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): Minister for Climate Change, Mushahidullah Khan, on Sunday urged the federal and provincial forest officials to boost urban forestry at national scale to protect urban areas from heat waves and from becoming heat islands. He told the forest officials, “Planting trees in urban centres must be made integral part of the… Continue reading Forestry vital for tackling urban warming: Mushahidullah
Govt to continue journey of progress: Baligh-Ur-Rehman
MULTAN, Aug 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Baligh-Ur-Rehman said on Sunday the PML-N led government would continue journey of progress as per the vision of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Talking to the media here at Regional Campus of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) before laptops distribution ceremony, he said, “Although, there are… Continue reading Govt to continue journey of progress: Baligh-Ur-Rehman
Food security can be ensured by clamping emergency in agri sector: Prof Niaz
(By Syed Ejaz Ahmed Shah) RAWALPINDI, Aug 6 (APP): National food security can be achieved by clamping five years emergency in the agriculture sector, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University (PMASAAU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rai Niaz Ahmed said here Sunday. “Seeing the population boom and water scarcity, the country is in dire need… Continue reading Food security can be ensured by clamping emergency in agri sector: Prof Niaz
Nawaz Sharif’s unmatched services can never be overlooked: Shehbaz
LAHORE, Aug 6 (APP): Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that steering Pakistan out of economic bankruptcy and putting it on the road to progress was a historical achievement of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his unmatched services during the last four-years could never be overlooked. He stated here that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif’s unmatched services can never be overlooked: Shehbaz
Electoral reforms bill likely to be presented in current NA session
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): The much awaited “The Election Bill 2017” aimed at further strengthening the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and ensuring credible polls, is likely to be presented in the current session of the National Assembly. The government had formed a parliamentary committee on electoral reforms headed by Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar… Continue reading Electoral reforms bill likely to be presented in current NA session
Karachi-Mirpurkhas Mehran Express to be restored this month: Zubair
KARACHI, Aug 6 (APP): The Mehran Express that used to be run between Karachi and Mirpurkhas, would be restored within the current month. This was announced by the Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, on Sunday. Speaking at a ceremony held in Mirpurkhas, he said that the federal government would be requested to help resolve the… Continue reading Karachi-Mirpurkhas Mehran Express to be restored this month: Zubair
Indus Water Treaty, imperative to ensure peace in region: Kh Asif
SIALKOT, Aug 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday called for honouring Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in order to ensure regional peace. He warned that any misadventure would eventually create unrest in the region. Talking to the media, he said that Pakistan was a peace-loving country and wanted cordial relations with regional countries… Continue reading Indus Water Treaty, imperative to ensure peace in region: Kh Asif
Khawaja Asif holds khuli kutchery
SIALKOT, Aug 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Khuwaja Muhammad Asif here on Sunday held an open court ‘Khuli kutchery’ at local PML-N office. He listened to the problems of people and issued on the spot orders to the authorities concerned for the redressal of their grievances at the earliest. The workers of PML-N… Continue reading Khawaja Asif holds khuli kutchery
Independence day preparations in full swing
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): With the advent of August, preparations to celebrate 70th the Independence Day of the country started in full swing to express love and affection for our beloved homeland in befitting manner. In twin cities, major government and private organizations are busy to finalize special programs for the Independence Day including, seminars,… Continue reading Independence day preparations in full swing
Work on all portions of CPEC Western Route underway
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): The construction and land acquisition work on all portions of the Western Route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor is under way and expected the major work on the Route would be completed by next year. The shortest of all CPEC routes is Western Alignment of the CPEC which is 2,463 km… Continue reading Work on all portions of CPEC Western Route underway
Deputy Chairman Senate urges masses to celebrate Independence Day with zeal
QUETTA, Aug 6 (APP): Deputy Chairman Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said the incident of August 8, 2016 was a black day in the province leaving over 70 lawyers martyred. He announced that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) would support shutter down strike on August 8, to express solidarity with lawyers. Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said people… Continue reading Deputy Chairman Senate urges masses to celebrate Independence Day with zeal
PM lauds Senate role to guard federation’s rights
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Sunday said that Senate was an integral part of the Parliament of Pakistan and its role in legislative framework of the country by effectively guarding the rights of the federating units was highly praiseworthy. In his message to the nation on the 45th Foundation Day of… Continue reading PM lauds Senate role to guard federation’s rights
PML-N following its manifesto of serving masses: Mushahidullah
ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah Khan on Saturday said despite difficult situation in the country, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government was following its manifesto to serve masses. Talking to PTV, he said PML-N leadership had put the country on the path of development but some anti state elements were… Continue reading PML-N following its manifesto of serving masses: Mushahidullah
Finance Minister chairs Chief Commissioners Conference at FBR
ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a session of Chief Commissioners Conference at Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday to review revenue collection performance of July, 2017. The Minister was briefed that FBR has surpassed the budget target assigned for the month of July, 2017, said a… Continue reading Finance Minister chairs Chief Commissioners Conference at FBR
Nawaz Sharif strove for restoration of judiciary, launched CPEC: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Minister of State Talal Chaudhry on Saturday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chairman Nawaz Sharif had strived for restoration of judiciary and launched China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project which was unprecedented. Nawaz Sharif was committed to completing mega project CPEC as it would bring about economic revolution in the country,… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif strove for restoration of judiciary, launched CPEC: Talal
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to travel Lahore via GT Road on Aug 9
ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will leave for Lahore from Islamabad on August 9 (Wednesday) via GT Road. It was decided in a high level meeting of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) held here on Saturday. The meeting held at Punjab House was attended by senior leadership of PML-N including former… Continue reading Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to travel Lahore via GT Road on Aug 9
Zubair speaks of close Pakistan-Morocco friendly ties
KARACHI, Aug 5 (APP): Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair has said that deep friendly ties exist between Pakistan and Morocco. He was speaking at a ceremony to mark the 18th anniversary of the coronation of the King of Morocco- Mohammad VI, says a statement issued by the Governor House here on Saturday. It said that the… Continue reading Zubair speaks of close Pakistan-Morocco friendly ties
Nawaz Sharif meets heads of allied parties
ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday held meetings with heads of government allied parties at Punjab House. The leaders who met former Prime Minister included Chief Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazal Rehman, Chief Pakhtunkhwa Mili Awami Party (PkMAP) Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Chief National Party (NP) Mir Hasil Bizenjo and Senior Leader… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif meets heads of allied parties
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