FAISALABAD, July 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Water & Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday said the inauguration of Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant was a big milestone in the country’s history which was completed by the Pakistan Muslim League-N government. Addressing the inauguration ceremony at Haveli Bahadur Shah near Jhang, he said : “We… Continue reading Haveli Bahadur Shah power plant big milestone: Khawaja Asif
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China cultural heritage week starts at China Culture Center
ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Ambassador of China to Pakistan Sun Weidong here on Friday inaugurated “China Cultural Heritage Week” at China Culture Center. The exhibition was titled Inheritance and Innovation Exhibition of Dalian Jinpu New Area Intangible Cultural Heritage. Deputy Secretary National History and Literary Heritage Division Nazir Ahmed, Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL)… Continue reading China cultural heritage week starts at China Culture Center
Nehal moves SC for stay order in criminal proceedings against him
ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Senator Nehal Hashmi on Friday moved an application in Supreme Court seeking stay order in a criminal proceedings, being carried out in a lower court in Karachi, against him over a controversial speech. Nehal Hashmi through his counsel Hashmat Habib took the plea that Supreme Court had not yet actual contents… Continue reading Nehal moves SC for stay order in criminal proceedings against him
Experts hail Haveli Power Plant inaugurated by PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): Industrial, Energy experts on Friday hailed Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant inaugurated by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and it would help in economic growth and to meet the growing energy demands. Talking to PTV, Energy expert Dr Gul Faraz said this power plant would add 760 Megawatt electricity to the… Continue reading Experts hail Haveli Power Plant inaugurated by PM
Imran after grabbing power by all means: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, July 06 (APP): Dubbing PTI chief Imran Khan as power hungry, the Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Thursday said he was striving to grab power by all means. In an interview to a private television channel, the state minister said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was a great… Continue reading Imran after grabbing power by all means: Marriyum
One terrorist killed in Sibi
RAWALPINDI, July 06 (APP): As part of on going operation Radd ul Fasaad (RUF), one terrorist having links with a banned outfit was killed during cross fire with the Frointier Corps (FC) Balocistan while carrying out a search spree in area of Sibi on Thursday. According to Inter Services Public Relations here, the terrorist killed… Continue reading One terrorist killed in Sibi
CM Balochistan, COAS discuss security situation in province
RAWALPINDI, July 6 (APP): Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri on Thursday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters here and discussed security situation in the province. The provincial chief minister thanked the COAS for Army’s efforts in bringing back normalcy to the province. The COAS said Pakistan… Continue reading CM Balochistan, COAS discuss security situation in province
PM to inaugurate 760 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah power plant
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the supply of 760 megawatt of electricity from first unit of Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant at District Jhang on Friday. The project is a Combined Cycle Power Plant with a total production capacity of 1230 MW, fueled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The… Continue reading PM to inaugurate 760 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah power plant
Nisar takes notice of misbehaviour incident at airport
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Thursday took notice of misbehavior incident by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officer with two Afghan ladies at Islamabad International Airport and ordered suspension and inquiry into the matter. A spokesperson of the ministry quoting Chaudhry Nisar as saying that mere initiation of inquiry and… Continue reading Nisar takes notice of misbehaviour incident at airport
Pak condemns trgetting of civilians in Azerbaijan by Armenian armed forces
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Pakistan foreign affairs ministry Thursday condemned the targeting of civilians in Azerbaijan by Armenian forces in which, among others, a 2-year old girl has lost her life. “We understand the sentiments of the Azerbaijan people in this situation since this happens on a daily basis with the Indian forces deliberately targeting… Continue reading Pak condemns trgetting of civilians in Azerbaijan by Armenian armed forces
Nation has firm faith in me: PM Nawaz Sharif
By Shafek Koreshe ON BOARD PM’S SPECIAL AIRCRAFT July 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said the nation had given him mandate for a full five-year term, had faith in him and firmly believed in his development oriented policies. Talking to the journalists accompanying him on his two-day visit to Tajikistan, he said the people would… Continue reading Nation has firm faith in me: PM Nawaz Sharif
Imran living example of a thief being boisterous about thieving: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb reacting to Imran’s tirade against the PML (N) government before flying from Chitral said that he was a living example of ‘A Thief Being Boisterous About Thieving’ and one wondered whom he was trying to befool by installing new plaque… Continue reading Imran living example of a thief being boisterous about thieving: Marriyum
JIT forced persons to become witness against Sharif family: Dr Musadiq
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Spokesman to Prime Minister Dr Musadiq Malik Thursday said conduct of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) raised doubts and reservations as during its investigation it forced persons to become witnesses against the Sharif family. Addressing a press conference here, he said Tariq Shafi, cousin of Prime Minister, who appeared before JIT, was… Continue reading JIT forced persons to become witness against Sharif family: Dr Musadiq
JIT’s investigation process incorrect: Mohsin
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha Thursday objected the investigation process of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) as he saw certain flaws in it. Speaking in a TV programme, he mentioned to WhatsApp call and leaked picture of Hussain Nawaz and said such investigations would set a… Continue reading JIT’s investigation process incorrect: Mohsin
NTC, Telenor to ensure 3G/4G, data services in remote parts
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) and Telenor would provide internet dongles, mobile handsets and SIM cards services in order to ensure 3G/4G and data facilities in remote areas. In this regard, both NTC – an official ICT services provider and Telenor on Thursday signed an agreement to provide such services where NTC… Continue reading NTC, Telenor to ensure 3G/4G, data services in remote parts
Nisar takes notice of high fee charges for int’l driving license, domicile
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday took notice of complaints regarding high fee charges for international driving license and issuance of domicile by District Administration Islamabad. In a statement issued here, the Minister said Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration should clarify that why high fee was being charged?… Continue reading Nisar takes notice of high fee charges for int’l driving license, domicile
Imran creating anarchy; JIT report can be contested in SC: Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD July 06 (APP): Punjab Law Minster Rana Sanaullah on Thursday said PTI Chief Imran Khan is dragging country towards anarchy and conspiring against the government and the system. Speaking in a private news channel program, Sanaullah said, the nation would reject any ‘dharna’ (sit-in) effort by Imran Khan as it rejected his previous attempt when only 700… Continue reading Imran creating anarchy; JIT report can be contested in SC: Rana Sanaullah
PM returns home after two-day visit to Tajikistan
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday returned home after concluding his two-day visit to Tajikistan. The prime minister was accompanied by his Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Ministers for Commerce Khurram Dastgir and Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif. His engagements in Tajikistan included inking of a Joint… Continue reading PM returns home after two-day visit to Tajikistan
Pakistan to facilitate investors, strengthen ties with China: Zahid Hamid
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid has said that Pakistan would facilitate Chinese investors and resolve any legal problem which they might face here. In his meeting with the delegation of China Justice Department led by the Vice Minister of Justice Liu Zhenyu, he offered cooperation and active collaboration in the legal… Continue reading Pakistan to facilitate investors, strengthen ties with China: Zahid Hamid
Pakistan supports peace, stability in Afghanistan : Nasser
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): National Security Adviser, Lt. General (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Thursday said Pakistan supports peace and stability in Afghanistan, stressing importance of resolving all issues through political means. He was talking to British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Thomas Drew, who called on him here. Deputy British High Commissioner in India, Mr.… Continue reading Pakistan supports peace, stability in Afghanistan : Nasser