Metric results negates claims of PTIs educational emergency in KP: Ameer Muqam

APP50-08 NAWSHEHRA: July 08 – Advisor to Prime Minister Eng. Ameer Muqam offering Duaa after inauguration of the 220KVA Grid Station in Jalozai, District Nawshehra. APP

PESHAWAR, July 8 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister Engineer Ameer Muqam Saturday said that the current metric results unveiled the status of education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adding that no one student of government’s school was included in top twenty the province. He said this during foundation stone laying ceremony of 220-KVA grid station at Jalozai… Continue reading Metric results negates claims of PTIs educational emergency in KP: Ameer Muqam

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Three cops drown in River Indus, three rescued

DERA GHAZI KHAN, July 8 (APP): Three policemen drowned in the River Indus while three others were rescued when their boat capsized during pre-flood training on Saturday. A police spokesman and Rescue 1122 officials said six policemen were riding a boat in the River Indus at Ghazi Ghat where they were engaged in pre-flood swimming… Continue reading Three cops drown in River Indus, three rescued

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No solution to IoK sans Kashmiris’ aspirations: Basit

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has said no solution to Kashmir dispute was sustainable unless it was in sync with aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said after three years in India, he had concluded that talks and pre-conditions could not go together. “We need uninterrupted dialogue. Our position is… Continue reading No solution to IoK sans Kashmiris’ aspirations: Basit

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Those demanding PM’s resignation living in a fool’s paradise: Aftab

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ATTOCK, July 8 (APP): Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmad on Saturday said that those demanding resignation of the prime minister were living in a fool’s paradise. The political parties must have political wisdom as those elected by the people could not be devoid of it, he said addressing a public gathering here… Continue reading Those demanding PM’s resignation living in a fool’s paradise: Aftab

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PM reminds int’l community to honour its commitment over IoK

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ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday reiterated Pakistan’s moral and diplomatic support to Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) and called upon the international community to honour its commitment for early resolution of the issue. In a message on the death anniversary of Shaheed Burhan Muzaffar Wani, the prime minister said… Continue reading PM reminds int’l community to honour its commitment over IoK

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First death anniversary of Sattar Edhi observed

KARACHI, July 8 (APP): The first death anniversary of eminent social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed here on Saturday. Quran Khawani was held at the Edhi Village here which was attended by quite a number of people including family members, area people, admirers and volunteers of the Edhi Foundation which he had established. His… Continue reading First death anniversary of Sattar Edhi observed

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PEMRA warns cable operators against airing Wesal Urdu channel for spreading hatred

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Saturday warned cable operators against airing transmission of illegal TV channel Wesal Urdu as it was spreading religious hatred. A PEMRA press release said that the Authority had noticed that a certain TV channel, Wesal Urdu, had been inciting violence and hatred against… Continue reading PEMRA warns cable operators against airing Wesal Urdu channel for spreading hatred

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Fazalur Rehman calls on CM

July 08 – President JUI-F/ chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazl-ur- Rehman calls on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. APP

LAHORE, July 8 (APP): Chief of Jamiat Ulema Islam (F) and Chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here. Both the leaders condemned atrocities inflicted on innocent people of the Indian Occupied Kashmir and unprovoked firing at the Line of Control by the Indian forces. They… Continue reading Fazalur Rehman calls on CM

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CPEC related modern technology to help alleviate energy issues: President

APP07-08 ISLAMABAD: July 08 – Chinese Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Wan Gang called on President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Minister for Science and Technology Rana Tanveer Hussain and Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong are also present. APP

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday said the use of modern technology in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related energy projects would alleviate the energy crisis in Pakistan and play a key role in it’s long-term growth. The president was talking to Dr. Wan Gang, Chinese minister for science and technology who… Continue reading CPEC related modern technology to help alleviate energy issues: President

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Two civilians including a girl embrace Shahadat, 3 other injured in Indian firing on LOC

RAWALPINDI July 8 (APP): At least two civilians including a girl embraced Shahadat while three others sustained injuries following unprovoked firing, resorted by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LOC) in Chirikot and Satwal Sectors on Saturday. “Indian army undertook unprovoked firing of small arms and including heavy weapons and mortars along LOC in… Continue reading Two civilians including a girl embrace Shahadat, 3 other injured in Indian firing on LOC

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PM for cultivating Edhi’s characteristics to serve humanity

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ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday urged for cultivating characteristics which were hallmarks of late Abdul Sattar Edhi’s personality to serve humanity. In a message on the first death anniversary of late Edhi, the prime minister said people like Edhi were not only the real assets of a country or nation… Continue reading PM for cultivating Edhi’s characteristics to serve humanity

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JIT report to remain incomplete sans Hammad Bin Jassim’s testimony

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ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday said the JIT report would remain incomplete sans the statement of Prince Hammad Bin Jassim and the people of Pakistan would not accept it. In an interview to a private television channel, the state minister said if the JIT compiled… Continue reading JIT report to remain incomplete sans Hammad Bin Jassim’s testimony

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Marriyum questions as why Jassim’s statement not recorded by JIT

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage has said that the JIT should have first of all recorded the statement of Hamad Bin Jassim which was very crucial in regards to Panama investigations. In a statement issued here Friday she questioned as to why it was not done? The… Continue reading Marriyum questions as why Jassim’s statement not recorded by JIT

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PM challenges opponents to compete PML-N in politics; desist from hatching conspiracies

APP51-07 FAISALABAD: July 07 - Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is addressing after inaugurating the 1st phase of 1230 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant Jhang. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas

HAVELI BAHADUR SHAH, July 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday challenged his political opponents to compete the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) in politics, advising them to desist from hatching conspiracies and indulging in such other practices. “You repeatedly faced electoral defeats from PML-N, and we will continue to defeat you. You… Continue reading PM challenges opponents to compete PML-N in politics; desist from hatching conspiracies

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PM inaugurates 760 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant

APP46-07 FAISALABAD: July 07 - Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is praying after inauguration of 1st phase of 1230 M Watt Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant Jhang. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas

HAVELI BAHADUR SHAH, July 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday inaugurated the first unit of the Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant, adding 760 MW of electricity to the national grid in a step forward towards ridding the country of loadshedding. The environment friendly power plant has a capacity of 1,230 MW through a… Continue reading PM inaugurates 760 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant

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WTO decides in Pakistan’s favour on export of chemical in making mineral water bottles

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): The World Trade Organization (WTO) has decided in Pakistan’s favour and held measures adopted by the European Commission on export of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate a chemical used in the making of mineral water bottles) against WTO law and rules. The WTO categorically ruled that measures applied by European Commission on Pakistani… Continue reading WTO decides in Pakistan’s favour on export of chemical in making mineral water bottles

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OGRA imposes Rs 10 mln fine on SPL, orders compensation for victims

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Friday imposed a fine of Rs 10 million on Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) for violating the Pakistan Petroleum Rules 1937 in plying the oil tanker lorry that rolled over in Ahmedpur Sharqia and caused loss of precious lives. Besides, the SPL would pay compensation… Continue reading OGRA imposes Rs 10 mln fine on SPL, orders compensation for victims

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Pakistan keen to enhance relations with US: Aizaz Chaudhry

APP07-07 WASHINGTON: July 07 - A 10-member delegation of Young Pakistani Female Students called on the Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry at Embassy of Pakistan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Washington Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Friday said Pak-US had enjoyed historic relations spanning over seven decades and Pakistan is deeply interested in further strengthening the relations. He stated this while speaking to a 10-member delegation of young Pakistani female students, sponsored by the Summer Sisters Program, called… Continue reading Pakistan keen to enhance relations with US: Aizaz Chaudhry

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Gov’t allocates Rs 38 bln for Hakla-Yark Motorway

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): The federal government has allocated Rs 38 billion for the construction of Hakla on M-1 to Yark, Dera Ismail Khan motorway under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2017-18. The project which is part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Western Route is scheduled to be completed in October 2018 with… Continue reading Gov’t allocates Rs 38 bln for Hakla-Yark Motorway

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Burhan Wani’s 1st martyrdom anniversary to be observed Saturday

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Like in Indian Occupied Kashmir, the first martyrdom anniversary of famous youth resistance leader, Burhan Muzaffar Wani would be observed here Saturday to pay tributes to the freedom fighter, who introduced new trends to fight against Indian occupation. The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)-Chapter and other… Continue reading Burhan Wani’s 1st martyrdom anniversary to be observed Saturday

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