LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting here Friday to review proposals for launching orange cab scheme and digital system of payments. The chief minister directed to constitute the Cabinet Committee and said that the committee should submit final proposals in next few days about both programs. Addressing the… Continue reading Orange cab scheme to be initiated this year: CM
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79th death anniversary of Allama Iqbal observed in France
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): Embassy of Pakistan to France organized a conference on the theme, “Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam by Dr Allama Iqbal A Case Study”, to mark the 79th death anniversary of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan in collaboration with Algerian Center in Paris France, on Thursday. Speaking… Continue reading 79th death anniversary of Allama Iqbal observed in France
Allama Iqbal’s 79th death anniversary observed
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): The 79th death anniversary of national poet, philosopher and thinker Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was observed across the country on Friday. Scores of people from all walks of life thronged Iqbal’s mausoleum to pay homage to the greatest thinker of the 20th century. Various social, political and cultural organizations arranged special… Continue reading Allama Iqbal’s 79th death anniversary observed
Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates wheat harvesting drive 2017
LAHORE, April 21 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday wore traditional turban and inaugurated Wheat Harvesting Campaign 2017, in village Fatehpur, Kasur and congratulated the farmers. Farmers over there chanted the slogans “Long Live Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Long Live CM Shehbaz Sharif and Daikho Daikho Kon Aya…Sher Aya Sher Aya”.… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates wheat harvesting drive 2017
Parliamentary delegation led by speaker NA reached Iran
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): A 10-member parliamentary delegation headed by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is on an official visit to Iran from April 21 to 25, reached Iran on Friday. The delegation during its stay in Iran will meet with their Iranian counterparts besides, meeting with the speaker, Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran… Continue reading Parliamentary delegation led by speaker NA reached Iran
SC’s decision in Panama case vindicates stance of PM: Zafar ul Haq
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): Leader of the House in the Senate, Raja Zafar ul Haq on Friday said the government has accepted the Supreme Court decision in Panama papers case with an open heart and shall abide by its legal and constitutional obligations. “The Supreme Court’s decision in Panama case has vindicated the stance of… Continue reading SC’s decision in Panama case vindicates stance of PM: Zafar ul Haq
ICT seeks help of media for search of missing youth
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has sought help of the media for searching a missing 18 year old youth Qasim Ali son of Malik Allah Ditta. According to the details, Qasim Ali, residant of Nogaza, Post Office Badhana Kalan, Tehsil and District Islamabad was missing since February 02, 2017 from… Continue reading ICT seeks help of media for search of missing youth
Zubair calls for fostering quality education & research
KARACHI, April 21 (APP): Governor Sindh Mohammad Zubair has said that quality higher education was the basis for prosperity in every sphere of life and that it promotes an era of accelerated progress for any country. This he said while addressing the national research programme for universities award distribution ceremony at Governor House here on… Continue reading Zubair calls for fostering quality education & research
Opposition backed out from its commitment: PML-N Leaders
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Leaders of Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz on Friday charged opposition with backing out its commitment to accept the court verdict and said, now the opposition should show some morality to stand by their words. “Those teaching us morality must also watch their conduct. Is there any morality in their conduct no… Continue reading Opposition backed out from its commitment: PML-N Leaders
Jordanian Senate President due on Monday
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): Jordanian delegation led by President of the Senate of Hashemite Kingdom, Faisal Akef El-Fayez would arrive here on a four-day visit to Pakistan on Monday. According to the tentative programme issued by Media Section of Senate here on Friday, the delegation will meet with the top leadership of the country including,… Continue reading Jordanian Senate President due on Monday
People of Pakistan happy with SC’s decision on Panama case: Saira Afzal
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Minister of State for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar on Friday said the people of Pakistan are happy with the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) on Panama case. In an interview with Radio Pakistan, she said there is a clear message that people of Pakistan have confidence on the… Continue reading People of Pakistan happy with SC’s decision on Panama case: Saira Afzal
Senate session starts
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): The Senate session on Friday started at 10:00 am with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani chaired the session. The House would take up agenda including Question Hour, Motions, Legislative Business, Ministerial Response on Point of Public Importance and Calling Attention Notices.
AIOU marks 79th anniversary of Allama Iqbal with pledge to promote his thoughts
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui repledged that varsity would fulfill its responsibility to promote intellectual thoughts and visionary message of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal through academic purists and literary and social activities. The AIOU that was named after Dr Iqbal, great philosopher and poet,… Continue reading AIOU marks 79th anniversary of Allama Iqbal with pledge to promote his thoughts
Three injured in Quetta blast
QUETTA, April 21 (APP): At least three boys were injured in a blast at Zarghoon Road area of the provincial capital here on Friday. According to police sources, the blast was occurred when the victims were near the garbage, leaving three boys injured on the spot. The injured were rushed to civil hospital where the… Continue reading Three injured in Quetta blast
Two contracts for resettlement of villages for Dasu project
LAHORE, April 21 (APP): The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has awarded two contracts of resettlement works for Dasu Hydropower Project. Both contracts have been awarded to a Chinese firm Zhongmei Engineering Group after international competitive biddings for the purpose. The agreements were signed in a ceremony wherein representatives of the WAPDA and… Continue reading Two contracts for resettlement of villages for Dasu project
Country’s biggest `National Book Fair 2017′ to kick off in capital from April 22
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): National History and Literary Heritage (NHLH) Division is all set to launch the country’s biggest three-day `National Book Fair 2017′ from April 22 (Saturday) in federal capital featuring a number of book related activities to provide entertainment and knowledge to the book lovers. The arrangements for 8th National Book Fair… Continue reading Country’s biggest `National Book Fair 2017′ to kick off in capital from April 22
PTI is working to stop development programe of PML-N govt: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI), chief Imran Khan had one point agenda to stop development oriented program of PML-N government. Talking to a private news channel, he said Imran Khan had a fear that his party’s political future would be ended if… Continue reading PTI is working to stop development programe of PML-N govt: Ahsan
Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PM Nawaz Sharif on court verdict
LAHORE, April 20 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on verdict of Supreme Court. Shehbaz Sharif said that another conspiracy of opponents had failed just like sit-ins and picketing plan went in vain, and those who were against Pakistan’s development and prosperity of its people had faced… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PM Nawaz Sharif on court verdict
SC verdict endorses PM’s stance: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr Musadik Malik on Thursday said decision of the Supreme Court to form Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Panama Papers has endorsed Prime Minister’s stance. Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif demanded to constitute a JIT commission on Panama Papers to probe the matter, he said… Continue reading SC verdict endorses PM’s stance: Musadik
SC rejected petition of Imran Khan to disqualify PM: Saad Rafique
ISLAMABAD, April 20 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique Thursday said Supreme Court rejected the petition of Imran Khan to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and to put names of members of Sharif family on Exit Control List (ECL). Addressing a press conference here along with State Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage… Continue reading SC rejected petition of Imran Khan to disqualify PM: Saad Rafique
- Pakistan Master Tenpin Bowling C’ship postponed
- CM chairs meeting on CRBC Left Canal project
- Govt. considering increasing TDC for development of growing areas: Advisor
- The trophy of International Cricket Council (ICC) T-20 World Cup 2024 displaying at National Monument as trophy has arrived in Islamabad on a three-day tour of Pakistan. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held this year from June 2 to 29 in the USA and West Indies.
- Govt determined to eradicate terrorism: Attaullah Tarar
