ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): PML-N Member of the National Assembly Talal Chaudhary Tuesday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would exercise every legal option to get its due rights. Talking to newsmen here after the announcement of decision by the apex court on Hussain Nawaz’s application for stopping video recording of the JIT proceedings, Talal… Continue reading PML-N to exercise legal course to get rights; Talal
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Work on fencing of Pakistan-Afghan border continues at pace
RAWALPINDI, June 20 (APP): Measures to improve security situation along the Pakistan-Afghan border are being carried out. In sequel to it a phased fencing of entire border had already commenced under the direction of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to the Inter Services Public Relations here on Tuesday the fencing process… Continue reading Work on fencing of Pakistan-Afghan border continues at pace
CPEC is BRI’s best performing project: Chinese envoy
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad Zhao Lijian Tuesday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was one of the best performing projects of his country’s Belt and Road Initiative. He was speaking at a conference on `Belt and Road Initiative and CPEC’ organized by Strategic Vision Institute… Continue reading CPEC is BRI’s best performing project: Chinese envoy
Public welfare, human development schemes among government priorities: Sindh Governor
KARACHI, Jun 20 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair here on Tuesday said public welfare and human development programs are among the top priorities of the government. Talking to a delegation jointly led by legislators Syed Shafqat Shah Shirazi and Ejaz Shah Shirazi, he urged public representatives to raise their voice, on the floor of… Continue reading Public welfare, human development schemes among government priorities: Sindh Governor
Int’l community urged to support Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): The international community is urged to support the Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom of expression and their basic right to self-determination. The Foreign Office Spokesperson, Nafees Zakria said this while talking to PTV here on late Monday. He said that the atrocities and brutalities of the Indian Occupied Forces in IoK could… Continue reading Int’l community urged to support Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
Suitable atmosphere prevails for economic activities: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday urged the business community to take advantage of the better law and order situation and play its role in speeding up economic activities in the country. The minister was talking to a delegation of representatives of Rawalpindi Chamber of… Continue reading Suitable atmosphere prevails for economic activities: Nisar
Secretary Information facilitates Pak cricket team on historic win
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Federal Secretary Information Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera has congratulated national cricket team for pulling off a historic win over traditional rivals India in the final of the ICC Championship Trophy. In a message issued here he said, “On behalf of Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) I extend my heartiest felicitations to Pakistan team for their first… Continue reading Secretary Information facilitates Pak cricket team on historic win
Two terrorists killed in crossfire near Tank
RAWALPINDI, June 20 (APP): Two terrorists were killed on Tuesday in crossfire with the security forces at a checkpoint in Dewana Baba Ziarat area, some 12 kilometre of Tank. The terrorist had tried to attack the security forces checkpoint. The security forces also recovered arms and ammunition from them, according to Inter Services Public Relations.… Continue reading Two terrorists killed in crossfire near Tank
Speaker, deputy speaker condole death of Mushahid Hussain Syed’s father
ISLAMABAD June 20 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi have condoled the death of Amjad Hussain Syed father of Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Chairman Parliamentary Committee on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In their separate condolence messages to Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, they said they were shocked to… Continue reading Speaker, deputy speaker condole death of Mushahid Hussain Syed’s father
Nisar, Commandant FC discuss professional matters
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan held a meeting with Commandant Frontier Constabulary Captain (R) Liaquat Ali Khan here on Tuesday and exchanged views on the professional matters of Frontier Constabulary. The minister said the sacrifices of civil armed forces for ensuring internal and external security of the country were… Continue reading Nisar, Commandant FC discuss professional matters
Shale gas, oil centre established to facilitate E&P companies
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has established a Shale gas and oil centre to facilitate interested Exploration and Production (E&P) companies in tapping the recently identified 188 TCF gas and 58 BSTB oil technically recoverable resources in lower and middle Indus Basin. “A dedicated Shale gas and oil centre has… Continue reading Shale gas, oil centre established to facilitate E&P companies
MoCC committed to reduce impact of environmental degradation
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Ministry of Climate Change has taken number of steps to reduce the Impact of environmental degradation as Pakistan’s vulnerability from climate change is due to geographic, demographic and diverse climatic conditions. Pakistan’s response to the challenges of global warming and climate change has been closely aligned with its strategies for environmental… Continue reading MoCC committed to reduce impact of environmental degradation
ETPB annual budget approved
LAHORE, June 20 (APP): Evacue Trust Property Board (ETPB) has approved its annual budget of Rs 2,150 million. The budget was approved in a meeting of ETPB Board held here on Tuesday. Later, addressing a press conference, ETPB Chairman Muhammad Siddiq ul Farooq said that when he took over charge of the board it was… Continue reading ETPB annual budget approved
Players of Pak cricket team are heroes: CM
LAHORE, June 20 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the `Champion of the Champions’ cricket players upon their return and said that the players who have given a gift of Champions Trophy to the nation are heroes. The warm welcome of players of Pakistan’s Champion team is a proof that nation welcomes its heroes with open arms,… Continue reading Players of Pak cricket team are heroes: CM
Govt to accept SC verdict on Panama Papers: Mushahidullah
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Mushahidullah Khan Tuesday said the government would accept the decision of Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case. Talking to a private news channel, he said the prime minister made a history by presenting himself for accountability. He said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was a… Continue reading Govt to accept SC verdict on Panama Papers: Mushahidullah
Beijing and Islamabad to ensure security of the CPEC
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Pakistan and China agreed to ensure security of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that connects China with a Pakistani port of Gwadar for which Pakistan has already allocated 10 thousand military personnel. According to Nezavisimaya Gazeta, a meeting between Chief of Joint Staff of Chinese Army, Fang Fenghui and Chairman… Continue reading Beijing and Islamabad to ensure security of the CPEC
NA committee directs early completion of consultation on Journalists Protection Bill
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): National Assembly Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Tuesday directed early completion of consultation with all stakeholders on The Protection of Journalists Bill 2014. The committee which met at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of Pir Muhammad Aslam Bodla, MNA, issued this direction to Information and Broadcasting Division, saying the… Continue reading NA committee directs early completion of consultation on Journalists Protection Bill
FBISE HSSC part-II result on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): The result of Higher Secondary School Certificate Part-II Annual Examination, 2017 of FBISE which was held in the month of March-April 2017 will be announced on Wednesday (June 21). The State Minister for Federal Education and professional Training, Engr. Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman will be the chief guest on the occasion,… Continue reading FBISE HSSC part-II result on Wednesday
Senate body for hosting reception for Pak cricket team at Parliament
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Tuesday said it would recommend Chairman Senate and Speaker National Assembly to host a reception in honour of the members of Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy winning squad. In the meeting IPC Committee Chairman, Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan and members unanimously agreed to the fact… Continue reading Senate body for hosting reception for Pak cricket team at Parliament
PM condemns terrorist attack on navy personnel; grieved over loss of lives
ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Pakistan Navy personnel near Jiwani on Monday. He expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives during the attack and prayed for swift recovery of those injured. “These cowardly attacks cannot shatter our resolve against terrorism… Continue reading PM condemns terrorist attack on navy personnel; grieved over loss of lives
- 5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan
- The Ambassador of United States to Pakistan Donald Blome calls on Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq
- Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain
- China to fully support Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang
- U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
