KARACHI, June 28 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah spent Eid with the troops deployed on forward posts of Pakistan Navy located in Sir Creek area bordering India. A PN statement here said that the Naval Chief was accompanied by officiating Commander Coast Rear Admiral Athar Mukhtar during the visit. The Naval… Continue reading Chief of Naval Staff spends Eid with troops deployed at forward posts in Creek areas
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FBR urged to take measures for meeting tax collection targets
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Wednesday urged Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take all necessary measures to meet the tax collection target for the current fiscal year (2016-17). Chairing a meeting at FBR regarding the state of tax revenue collection, the minister assured the board of his full support… Continue reading FBR urged to take measures for meeting tax collection targets
Rescue 1122 remain high alert to cope with Flood
RAWALPINDI, June 28 (APP) The model emergency service Rescue 1122 is fully equipped to cope with the possible flood in the Leh Nullah as the monsoon season has set in. According to a Rescue 1122, the rescue staff would be on standby to provide timely emergency response, medical treatment and transportation facilities to possible flood… Continue reading Rescue 1122 remain high alert to cope with Flood
India violates UN Charter by not permitting Sikh Yatrees to visit Pakistan: Siddiqul Farooq
LAHORE, June 28 (APP): Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Muhammad Siddiqul Farooq on Wednesday said that India had violated the United Nations Charter by not permitting Sikh Yatrees to visit Pakistan to participate in 178th death anniversary functions of Maharja Ranjeet Singh. Addressing a press conference here, he said that today Pakistan Railways was… Continue reading India violates UN Charter by not permitting Sikh Yatrees to visit Pakistan: Siddiqul Farooq
Flash flood washed away roads, cutting off link between two villages from DHQs Mastuj
PESHAWAR, June 28 (APP): Flash flood washed away 1500 feet of road linking two villages Union Council Yarkhoon and Union Council Anauch with District Headquarter Mastuj on Wednesday, resultantly more than 1000 families were stranded and would face food shortage, medicines etc. According to Deputy Commissioner Office Chitral and spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority… Continue reading Flash flood washed away roads, cutting off link between two villages from DHQs Mastuj
Flashfloods in upper Balochistan as lightning kills one in Dera Bugti
QUETTA, June 28 (APP): Torrential rains coupled with thunderstorm on Wednesday flooded streams in upper areas of Balochistan and inundating Karachi-Khuzdar Road in Wingo area leaving hundreds of passengers stranded as a person died and 11 injured as lightening struck a house in Dera Bugti. Rain with strong windstorm, which started in Bolan, Chaghi, Kohlu,… Continue reading Flashfloods in upper Balochistan as lightning kills one in Dera Bugti
President grieved over landslide devastation in China
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the devastation caused by landslides in China. The President in a message said in this hour of grief the people and government of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the people of China.
Residents of Capital fully enjoying Eid holidays in pleasant weather
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Capital residents, who could not go to their natives towns, are visiting various recreational spots during the eid holidays, to fully enjoy the holidays. There is a lot of hustle bustle on spots like Rawal Dam, Chattar Park, Lake View Park, DamneKoh, Shakarparian and Rose and Jasmin Garden as thousands of… Continue reading Residents of Capital fully enjoying Eid holidays in pleasant weather
PM sympathizes with Chinese counterpart on devastating landslide
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday extended deepest sympathies to Government and People of China on devastating landslides. “I have learnt with great distress and sorrow the news of the devastation caused by the recent landslides in China. On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I extend my… Continue reading PM sympathizes with Chinese counterpart on devastating landslide
Kashmiris cannot be denied right to self-determination: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria on Tuesday said Pakistan had a demonstrated and longstanding commitment of combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. “The people and government of Pakistan have rendered immense sacrifices in both blood and treasure to end this scourge, which has been acknowledged by the international community,”… Continue reading Kashmiris cannot be denied right to self-determination: FO
CPEC to bring development, prosperity to regional countries through interconnectivity: China
BEIJING, June 27 (APP): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a cooperation platform set up by the two sides for long-term cooperation, which will not only foster common growth of China and Pakistan, but also bring development and prosperity to other countries in the region through interconnectivity. “The CPEC is an initiative for economic cooperation… Continue reading CPEC to bring development, prosperity to regional countries through interconnectivity: China
Nisar expresses concern over US statement issued after Indian PM’s visit
ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Tuesday said it was a matter of great concern that US administration had started speaking the tone of India, which was not only involved in massive human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir but also suppressing Kashmiris legitimate and just movement for the right to… Continue reading Nisar expresses concern over US statement issued after Indian PM’s visit
Namaz e Janaza of 129 victims offered in Ahmedpur Sharqia
BAHAWALPUR, June 27 (APP): A collective Namaz e Janaza of 129 victims of Ahmedpur Sharqia inferno has been offered at village Ramazan Joia, on Tuesday evening. The bodies of 129 people who were burnt to death in oil tanker fire on National highway in Kachhi Pul area, some eight kilometers off Ahmedpur Sharqia were placed… Continue reading Namaz e Janaza of 129 victims offered in Ahmedpur Sharqia
CM exchanges Eid greetings
KARACHI, June 27 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah returned here Tuesday and had a meeting with senior officials of the Sindh Government at the Chief Minister’s house. The Chief Minister returned here after spending three days visiting his native village and other towns of interior Sindh. The Chief minister also met and… Continue reading CM exchanges Eid greetings
Air Chief visits Jinnah Hospital Lahore, enquires after health of injured
ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman Tuesday visited Jinnah Hospital Lahore and met the burn victims of Ahmedpur East incident. He enquired after health of the injured, expressed solidarity with their families and prayed for quick recovery of the injured, according to PAF… Continue reading Air Chief visits Jinnah Hospital Lahore, enquires after health of injured
Oil-tanker fire tragedy to be completely probed: PM
AHMADPUR SHARQIA, June 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday said it has been decided to hold an in- depth inquiry into the oil-tanker fire tragedy, which caused loss of precious human lives. “We have to look into what was the condition of that truck (tanker)?….We will not let this incident go ignored… Continue reading Oil-tanker fire tragedy to be completely probed: PM
Families affected by oil tanker fire express gratitude to PM
BAHAWALPUR, June 26 (APP): The families affected by the tragic incident of oil tanker fire on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for being with them in their hour of grief. The prime minister, who cut short his private visit to London after getting the… Continue reading Families affected by oil tanker fire express gratitude to PM
COAS visits Nishtar Hospital to have update on treatment of injured
MULTAN, Jun 26, (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited injured of Ahmad Pur East incident at Nishtar Hospital Multan. Vice Chancellor Nishtar Medical University and Incharge Burn Centre Nishtar hospital updated the COAS on treatment, Inter Services Public Relations news release said. The COAS appreciated role and efforts… Continue reading COAS visits Nishtar Hospital to have update on treatment of injured
COAS offers Eid prayer with soldiers at LOC
RAWALPINDI, June 26 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday offered Eid ul Fitr prayer with the soldiers at the Line of Control (LOC). According to tweet by Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor, the COAS prayed for prosperity of Pakistan. He hailed morale of troops,… Continue reading COAS offers Eid prayer with soldiers at LOC
PM briefed on Ahmadpur tragedy; rescue, relief measures
BAHAWALPUR, June 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday was briefed about the tragic oil-tanker fire incident at Ahmadpur Sharqia and the rescue and relief measures afterwards. Commissioner Bahawalpur Saqib Zafar gave briefing to the Prime Minister here at the Circuit House. Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shehbaz Sharif was also present. The Prime… Continue reading PM briefed on Ahmadpur tragedy; rescue, relief measures
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- 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
