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
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
CPEC related modern technology to help alleviate energy issues: President
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
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
PM for cultivating Edhi’s characteristics to serve humanity
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
JIT report to remain incomplete sans Hammad Bin Jassim’s testimony
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
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
PM challenges opponents to compete PML-N in politics; desist from hatching conspiracies
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
PM inaugurates 760 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant
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
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
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
Pakistan keen to enhance relations with US: Aizaz Chaudhry
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
Gov’t allocates Rs 38 bln for Hakla-Yark Motorway
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
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
Pakistan flexible to accept any non-discriminatory criteria for NSG: Gen Ehsan
ISLAMABAD,July 7 (APP) Pakistan is ready to accept any requirement for admission into Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) as long as it is non-discriminatory and does not infringe on its right to develop the nuclear capability. This was stated by Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Gen (retd) Ehsanul Haq while speaking at a… Continue reading Pakistan flexible to accept any non-discriminatory criteria for NSG: Gen Ehsan
Regional peace directly linked to resolution of Kashmir issue: NSC
ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): The National Security Committee Friday said peace and progress in the region was directly linked to resolution of all outstanding issues, including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting of the committee, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at the PM House, discussed matters pertaining to national security, foreign policy… Continue reading Regional peace directly linked to resolution of Kashmir issue: NSC
ECP appoints RO, POs for Senate bye-election
ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed returning officers (ROs) and polling officers (POs) for bye-election to fill a vacant seat reserved for technocrats including Ulema in the Senate from Balochistan province. According to ECP, Provincial Election Commissioner, Quetta, Balochistan, Naeem Majeed Jafer has been appointed as returning officer. The commission… Continue reading ECP appoints RO, POs for Senate bye-election
Sindh Governor appreciates revival of democratic culture in Karachi
KARACHI, July 7 (APP): Revival of social and political activities in Karachi has enabled people to exercise their right of expression which itself is prerequisite for a strong democratic culture, said Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair. Talking to a delegation of Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council of Pakistan led by its President, Hafiz Sher Ali,… Continue reading Sindh Governor appreciates revival of democratic culture in Karachi
Information Ministry finalized entertainment extravaganza to celebrate 70 years of independence
ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Ministry of Information Broadcasting and National Heritage in a meeting under the chair of Marriyum Aurangzeb Minister of State for IB&NH has finalized Entertainment Extravaganza scheduled at PTV, Radio Pakistan, PNCA and Lok Virsa to celebrate 70 Years of Independence. Minister of State has directed the concerned authorities to constitute an… Continue reading Information Ministry finalized entertainment extravaganza to celebrate 70 years of independence
MRP system inaugurated at Embassy of Pakistan, Dakar, Senegal
ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): The Machine Readable Passport System (MRP) is inaugurated at the Embassy of Pakistan, Dakar (Senegal). Muhammad Imran Mirza, Ambassador of Pakistan welcomed the guests and highlighted the importance of machine readable passport system for the Pakistanis in Senegal, said a message received here on Friday. On the occasion, a large number… Continue reading MRP system inaugurated at Embassy of Pakistan, Dakar, Senegal
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
- Israeli-fired unexploded bombs could take 14 years to clear: UN
