ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): German Special Representative for Pakistan-Afghanistan Ambassador Sabine Sparwasser Thursday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Matters of mutual interest including regional security issues with particular emphasis on Pakistan-Afghan border management were discussed during the meeting, Inter Services Public Relations press release said. The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan… Continue reading German envoy discusses Pak-Afghan border management with COAS
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Pakistan, Japan review state of bilateral ties, evolving peace, security scenario in their respective regions
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Pakistan and Japan on Thursday reviewed the state of bilateral relations and the evolving peace and security scenario in their respective regions. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua held delegation level meeting with Nobuo Kishi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Japan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a press release of… Continue reading Pakistan, Japan review state of bilateral ties, evolving peace, security scenario in their respective regions
Govt determined to bring Balochistan at par with developed parts of Pakistan: PM
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said that the present government was ensuring all possible measures to bring Balochistan at par with the developed parts of the country. The Prime Minister stated this while talking to Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Sanaullah Khan Zehri who called on him here. The Prime Minister said… Continue reading Govt determined to bring Balochistan at par with developed parts of Pakistan: PM
Pakistan shares vision of great future together with Turkey: Nasser
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): National Security Adviser, Lt Gen (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua has expressed satisfaction over level and substance of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkey, desiring to further strengthen these ties. Talking to Turkish Ambassador in Pakistan, Babur Girgin, who called on him here, he said, Turkey is our great friend and Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan shares vision of great future together with Turkey: Nasser
Pakistan Naval ships in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): In a manifestation of the strong political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and defense ties between the two countries, Pakistan Naval ships PMSS Dasht and PNS Zulfiquar have reached Colombo Naval Dockyard on May 3, 4 respectively on a five-day goodwill visit. According to a Pakistan embassy message received here Thursday from Colombo,… Continue reading Pakistan Naval ships in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit
Muqam asks Imran to take resignation from PTI Minister over derogatory remarks against woman MPA
PESHAWAR May 4 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister and Provincial President PML-N, Engr Amir Muqam on Thursday asked Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan to take resignation from PTI Minister over derogatory remarks against women MPA. Muqam said the politics Pakistan Tahrik e Insaf was revolved against leveling of baseless allegations and passing of… Continue reading Muqam asks Imran to take resignation from PTI Minister over derogatory remarks against woman MPA
Marriyum sets the ball rolling to fulfill PM’S vision on film policy
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Thursday set the ball rolling in regards to formulation of the first ever national policy on Films and Broadcast Production in line with the vision of the Prime Minister, by initiating a consultative process with the stakeholders concerned. In this regard… Continue reading Marriyum sets the ball rolling to fulfill PM’S vision on film policy
First Ministerial review of the Strategic Engagement Plan between Pakistan, Italy held
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): The First Ministerial review of the Pakistan-Italy Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) was held in Rome on Thursday and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy, Angelino Alfano led their respective sides. According to a foreign office statement, the two… Continue reading First Ministerial review of the Strategic Engagement Plan between Pakistan, Italy held
Experts demanded of the Pakistan International community to urge upon India to resolve Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Former Ambassador Ali Sarwar Naqvi has demanded of the international community to urge upon India to help resolve all outstanding issues including Kashmir dispute through dialogue with Pakistan. Talking to Radio Pakistan, he said that India has always adopted a rigid attitude in this regard as it has already rejected the offers made… Continue reading Experts demanded of the Pakistan International community to urge upon India to resolve Kashmir dispute
Japanese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs vows to strengthen Pak-Japan ties
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Nobuo Kishi, Thursday reaffirming his government’s resolve to help Pakistan have sustainable progress and development, vowed to further strengthen the friendly ties between the two countries. Addressing a reception hosted by the Japan Embassy here, he said his visit his visit coincides with… Continue reading Japanese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs vows to strengthen Pak-Japan ties
NA body on defence production visits Turkey to promote ties
ISLAMABABD, May 4 (APP): A delegation of the Standing Committee on Defence Production of the National Assembly of Pakistan, currently visiting Turkey, has held wide-ranging meetings with Turkey’s parliamentary leadership. Led by the Chairman of Standing Committee on Defence Production, Khawaja Sohail Mansoor, the delegation includes Members National Assembly, Muhammad Khan Daha, Syed Muhammad Ashiq… Continue reading NA body on defence production visits Turkey to promote ties
Japan announces 2.665 bln yen for Islamabad, Burhan Transmission Line Reinforcement Project
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): The government of Japan Thursday announced to provide a concessional loan of 2.665 billion yen (approximately 24 million USD) to the government of Pakistan for Islamabad and Burhan Transmission Line Reinforcement Project. The notes to this effect were signed and exchanged between Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Takashi Kurai and Additional Secretary for… Continue reading Japan announces 2.665 bln yen for Islamabad, Burhan Transmission Line Reinforcement Project
Zero loadshedding from 415 feeders in KP: Abid Sher Ali
PESHAWAR, May 4 (APP): Minister of State (MoS) for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Thursday said some 415 feeders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were providing uninterrupted power supply to consumers out of the total 963. Addressing a press conference here at WAPDA House, he said that Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) was observing 18… Continue reading Zero loadshedding from 415 feeders in KP: Abid Sher Ali
Govt committed to transform all laws in Islamic perspective: Raja Zafarul Haq
WAH CANNT, May 4 (APP): Leader of the house in Senate, Raja Zafar Ul Haq Thursday said the government wants to transform all its laws according to the teachings of Islam and the Parliament had passed various laws in the light of the recommendations of Council of Islamic Ideology. He was addressing as chief guest… Continue reading Govt committed to transform all laws in Islamic perspective: Raja Zafarul Haq
President for effective strategy to resolve tax related issues
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday urged an effective strategy to resolve tax related issues of the people and asked the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) to benefit from the experiences of other countries in this regard. He was talking to Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Abdur Rauf Chaudhry who submitted him the Annual Report-2016 here at… Continue reading President for effective strategy to resolve tax related issues
PTI used foreign funds in violation of Political Parties Order: Daniyal
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Member National Assembly Daniyal Aziz Thursday said Pakistan Tehreek-i- Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan used foreign funding to run party affairs, which was ‘prohibited’ under the Political Parties Order. Addressing a news conference along with Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal… Continue reading PTI used foreign funds in violation of Political Parties Order: Daniyal
Japan reaffirms continued support for counter-terrorism cooperation
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Nobuo Kishi on Thursday reaffirmed his country’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic development and counter-terrorism cooperation. He conveyed appreciations for Pakistan’s constructive efforts for restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. Nobuo Kishi, who is currently in Pakistan for a… Continue reading Japan reaffirms continued support for counter-terrorism cooperation
PM appoints Pir Sabir Shah Central SVP of PML-N
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif who is also the President of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Thursday appointed Pir Sabir Shah as Central Senior Vice President of PML-N. A notification in this regard has been issued, a statement issued by Dr Asif Kirmani, Spokesman PML-N said.
CPEC is main tool to connect and develop different regions in China and Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor is an important tool to connect and develop different regions within China and countries in the region that would help generate economic activities, the leader of the six member Chinese delegation Xing Guangcheng Thursday said. Director General, Institute of Chinese Borderland Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Science… Continue reading CPEC is main tool to connect and develop different regions in China and Pakistan
1648.5 MW added to national grid since July 2016
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): As many as 1648.5 MW electricity has been added to the national grid system since July 2016. Official sources told APP here that the electricity was added though various sources including wind, solar, nuclear, Bagasse and thermal. They said some 13 projects have started supplying power to the national grid during the said period.… Continue reading 1648.5 MW added to national grid since July 2016