ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): It is time to ensure that children have access to a quality education rooted in gender equality, for creating a ripple effect of opportunities on generations to come. “To provide education is a fundamental responsibility of the state and every child is entitled to it as it is critical to our… Continue reading Access to education with gender equality fundamental responsibility of state: NCHD
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Ruet-e-Hilal Committee doing job in appropriate manner; has collective support, NA told
ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): State Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Aminul Hasnaat Thursday told the National Assembly that Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has collective support and is doing its job in an appropriate manner. Replying to a question, the minister said that all provinces have been observing and celebrating Eid on the same day across the country… Continue reading Ruet-e-Hilal Committee doing job in appropriate manner; has collective support, NA told
Only favourable decision acceptable to PTI chief: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr. Musadik Malik Thursday said PTI chief Imran Khan only accepted decisions which were given in his favour as his party was celebrating ECP decision. If Imran Khan was neat and clean and had committed nothing unlawful, he should have presented himself for accountability rather taking… Continue reading Only favourable decision acceptable to PTI chief: Musadik
‘Low-income families to be facilitated through Waseela Taleem program’
LAHORE, March 16 (APP): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program Marvi Memon on Thursday called on Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed on-going projects particularly Waseela-Taleem Program to help low-income families. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister said that it’s the obligation of the state to provide relief to low-income families that was… Continue reading ‘Low-income families to be facilitated through Waseela Taleem program’
Committee report on Right to Information Bill placed in Senate
ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): Chairman of Senate Select Committee on Right to Information Bill, Farhatullah Babar, on Thursday submitted recommendations of the committee in the Upper House of the Parliament. The bill was first introduced to the House by Kamil Ali Agha as a private member bill. Since the government had also submitted its own… Continue reading Committee report on Right to Information Bill placed in Senate
21 E Libraries to be set up in Punjab: CM
LAHORE, Mar 16 (APP): Headway on the programme of establishing E Libraries in Punjab was reviewed in a meeting presided over by Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here Thursday. Addressing the meeting, the CM said the Punjab government was setting up state of the art e libraries in various cities of the province which… Continue reading 21 E Libraries to be set up in Punjab: CM
Positive thinking about country’s future developing: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said positive thinking about bright future of Pakistan was being developed among people across the country. Addressing a consultative meeting regarding innovation, quality and entrepreneurship here, the minister said due to successful policies of the government, the growth rate had increased… Continue reading Positive thinking about country’s future developing: Ahsan
President Hollande opens Pak company’s pharma plant in France
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): President of France Francois Hollande Thursday inaugurated the pharmaceutical facility of a leading Pakistani company Martin Dow in the town of Meymac, Corroze, located in the South West of France. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque, Phillippe Brugere, Mayor of Meymac, Pascal… Continue reading President Hollande opens Pak company’s pharma plant in France
CPEC to be completed with $62 billion: Zubair
KARACHI, March 16 (APP): The mega project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be completed at a cost of US$62 billion, said Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair here on Thursday. He was speaking at the concluding session of the 2nd International CPEC Business and Research Conference 2017 here. The two day moot was organized by… Continue reading CPEC to be completed with $62 billion: Zubair
Rabbani urges strong linkages between senate, provinces
ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani Thursday underscored the need for strong linkages between the Senate and provincial assemblies. He held an interaction with members of the provincial assemblies at the Parliament House, a press release said. He emphasized that strong connection with provinces would enable the Senate to protect rights of the… Continue reading Rabbani urges strong linkages between senate, provinces
NAB committed to work with professionalism for corruption eradication
ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry Thursday said the Bureau was committed to work with absolute professionalism, transparently and on merit, realizing that eradication of corruption was its national duty. He was chairing a fortnightly meeting to review the latest progress on NAB’s Monitoring and Evaluation System (MES) here at… Continue reading NAB committed to work with professionalism for corruption eradication
Gwadar port gateway of CPEC; to change destiny of Balochistan people: PM
GWADAR, Mar 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said that Gwadar Port was the gateway of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and it would change the destiny of the people of Balochistan. He expressed these views during a briefing on the progress of various development projects of Gwadar here. Director General, Gwadar Development Authority Dr. Sajjad Hussain made a… Continue reading Gwadar port gateway of CPEC; to change destiny of Balochistan people: PM
Democracy derives strength from Parliament: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Wednesday said that strong provincial assemblies were sine qua non for a tensile democracy and only the strong federating units could build a strong federation and parliament. She said that democracy derived its strength from the Parliament. The minister was addressing the… Continue reading Democracy derives strength from Parliament: Marriyum
Regional powers need to work together for durable peace: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, March 15 (APP): Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Wednesday said the goal of ensuring durable peace, lasting stability and continued development would remain elusive till the regional powers, aided by international community, worked hand in hand for overcoming shared challenges and mutual issues. The minister was speaking at the closing session of a two-day Pak-UK… Continue reading Regional powers need to work together for durable peace: Nisar
CPEC to promote regional connectivity, enhance trade & commerce: Mamnoon
KARACHI, March 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a landmark project that would change the destiny of the region and would emerge as an example at international level. This would also promote regional connectivity and generate new opportunities for trade and commerce, he said addressing the Participants of… Continue reading CPEC to promote regional connectivity, enhance trade & commerce: Mamnoon
WMD Control measures should not hinder access to technologies for peaceful purposes: Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, March 15, (APP): Pakistan believes that control measures to address risks of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) acquisition should not hinder the legitimate quest of the developing countries to access and use strategic materials and technologies for peaceful purposes, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tarqi Fatemi said. Pakistan therefore,… Continue reading WMD Control measures should not hinder access to technologies for peaceful purposes: Fatemi
Process of sixth population census starts
LAHORE, Mar 15 (APP): The first phase of sixth population census started here in 16 districts of the province on Wednesday under strict security. Provincial Census Commissioner, Arif Anwar Baloch along with Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Sher Ali Gorchani inaugurated the population census by numbering 001 to Punjab Assembly Building while Punjab Chief Minister… Continue reading Process of sixth population census starts
Govt to ensure removal of blasphemous material from Facebook: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, March 15 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said the government was determined to use every option to remove blasphemous material from Facebook and other social media websites. He said they were hopeful that the Facebook management would respect the religious sentiments of 200 million people of Pakistan and millions… Continue reading Govt to ensure removal of blasphemous material from Facebook: Nisar
PM takes road trip from Pasni to Gwadar
GWADAR, Mar 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday travelled on the newly built 136 km long Pasni-Gwadar road to personally inspect the quality and see the development work. The section of the road is part of the Makran Coastal Highway project. The Prime Minister who earlier arrived in Pasni was received by Balochistan’s Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai and… Continue reading PM takes road trip from Pasni to Gwadar
President formally launches national census
KARACHI, March 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday formally launched the national housing and population census. The President himself marked the housing census number at the State Guest House, which had been alloted the digit One (1). He also responded to the questions of census staff. President Mamnoon today will also record a special message for the… Continue reading President formally launches national census