ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): Chairman Senate Raza Rabani will inaugurate a two-day national literature carnival on Tuesday. Being arranged by Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), it is aimed at providing an opportunity to students and researchers to showcase their skill-based and community-related projects, according to press release here Saturday. This is a first time that… Continue reading Raza Rabani to inaugurate literature carnival on Tuesday
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Addressing energy shortfall top priority of government: PM
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said addressing energy shortfall was the top priority of his Government and expressed the hope that fast track construction of power projects would significantly help overcome the energy crisis. He was talking to Yan Zhiyong, Chairman of Board of Directors and President of Power Construction… Continue reading Addressing energy shortfall top priority of government: PM
Imran Khan’s lies reach pathological status: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb has taken strong exception to remarks of Imran Khan while speaking at a business summit under the auspices of leaders in Islamabad forum that the country had become bankrupt. In a statement issued here on Friday, she said that his… Continue reading Imran Khan’s lies reach pathological status: Marriyum
PM reiterates Govt’s resolve to further improve health-care system
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has reiterated his Government’s resolve to further improve the health-care system of Pakistan. “Health-care remains top most priority agenda in the social sector. The goals of development cannot be realized without taking steps towards building a healthy nation,” the Prime Minister said in his message on the occasion of World Health Day.… Continue reading PM reiterates Govt’s resolve to further improve health-care system
Chaklala Welfare City to be completed by next year: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Friday said Chaklala Welfare City would be completed next year. Laying the foundation stone of the Chaklala Welfare City, the minister said, “Welfare City includes facilities of parking area, complete security system, food court, area for special children, playground, jogging tracks, special sitting area,… Continue reading Chaklala Welfare City to be completed by next year: Nisar
Terrorists are common enemy of Pakistan, Afghanistan: COAS
RAWALPINDI, April 7 (APP): The thirteen-member media delegation from Afghanistan currently on visit to Pakistan, on Monday visited Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), where Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor gave detailed briefing about Pakistan- Afghanistan border and efforts by Pakistan made thus for. The Director General ISPR also shared details of the meeting of… Continue reading Terrorists are common enemy of Pakistan, Afghanistan: COAS
Nation united in fight against terrorism: President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Friday said the nation was united in fight against extremism and terrorism and expressed optimism that after the success of Zarb-e-Azb, Raddul Fasaad would also attain its objectives. The President was talking here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, to a group of Army officials undergoing training at the Command and… Continue reading Nation united in fight against terrorism: President
Extremism in Pakistan outcome of Afghan war: NSA
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt General Nasser Janjua Friday said extremism in Pakistan was an outcome of the Afghan war. Dispelling the impression about Pakistan, he said while addressing Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit held here, it was a wrong and baseless propaganda that its nukes could go in hands of… Continue reading Extremism in Pakistan outcome of Afghan war: NSA
Nature cannot be changed of politicians who are turncoats: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Friday said that nature could not be changed of those politicians who were habitual of changing their loyalties. Talking to media persons at Kalar Saidaan, the minister said the persons who are talking in groups of people who had in the past… Continue reading Nature cannot be changed of politicians who are turncoats: Nisar
Aizaz highlights SECP role in promotion of investment
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): Pakistan ambassador to United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry highlighting the role of SECP said it helps in the promotion of trade and investment prudently. According to a message recieved here Friday from Washington DC, Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry said this warmly welcoming the delegation of SECP at Embassy of Pakistan. Role of SECP… Continue reading Aizaz highlights SECP role in promotion of investment
Pakistan wants peaceful relations with neighboring countries: Nafees
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakria on Friday said Pakistan wanted peaceful relations with all neighboring countries. Pakistan wanted to talk with India on all issues including Kashmir, but India was not coming on the negotiating table for bilateral talks, he stated while talking to PTV. He said Kashmir was the real… Continue reading Pakistan wants peaceful relations with neighboring countries: Nafees
US Participants of Second Round of US-Pakistan Bilateral Dialogue call on Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, April 7, (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi, Friday terming Pakistan’s relations with new American Administration as warm and cordial said that both sides were keen to build a strong and mutually beneficial relationship to promote common interests and shared goals. According to a revised statement of… Continue reading US Participants of Second Round of US-Pakistan Bilateral Dialogue call on Fatemi
Pakistan donates 10,000 metric tons of rice to Sri Lanka to assist drought affected people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): The Government of Pakistan has donated 10,000 metric tons (MT) of rice to Sri Lanka to assist the people affected by drought. Maj Gen (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain, Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka offered rice donation symbolically to President Maithripala Sirisena during a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat in… Continue reading Pakistan donates 10,000 metric tons of rice to Sri Lanka to assist drought affected people
Imam-e-Ka’aba urges people to get united under banner of Islam
NOWSHERA, April 7 (APP): Imam-e-Kaaba (Grand Holy Mosque of Makkah), Sheikh Saleh Bin Muhammad Bin Ibrahim Friday urged people to get united under the banner of Islam and follow teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah to remain integrated and avoid sectarian issues. He declared that Islam is religion of peace and fraternity and strictly… Continue reading Imam-e-Ka’aba urges people to get united under banner of Islam
Innovation is key to Pakistan’s economic development: Hale
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale, Friday said the United States and Pakistan are closely aligned on the key goal of Pakistan’s economic development, and that innovation is key to achieving this goal. Delivering remarks at the opening of the two-day ‘Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit,’ organized by Nutshell Forum in… Continue reading Innovation is key to Pakistan’s economic development: Hale
Pak, Saudi Arabia united to foil nefarious designs of enemy: Saudi Minister
NOWSHERA, April 7 (APP): Saudi Minister for Religious Affairs Seleh Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh on Friday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were united to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy. He was addressing mammoth 3-day JUI Centennial Celebrations at Azakhel Nowshera district that was attended by Imam-e-Kaba (Grand Holy Mosque of Makka) Sheikh Saleh… Continue reading Pak, Saudi Arabia united to foil nefarious designs of enemy: Saudi Minister
CPEC to allow Pakistan to become hub of socioeconomic activity: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Friday said China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) would allow Pakistan to become a hub of socioeconomic activity between Asia, Central Asia and South Asia. He was addressing the 1st All Pakistan Chambers and Associations Seminar on CPEC held at Gawadar, Baluchistan, said a press release… Continue reading CPEC to allow Pakistan to become hub of socioeconomic activity: Ahsan
BOI achieves foreign investment target of $1.3 bln
ISLAMABAD, April 7 (APP): The Board of Investment (BOI) has achieved $ 1.3 billion foreign investment target set for first three quarters of current fiscal year. The Board of Investment(BOI) has set total $2.7 billion target for foreign investment for the year 2016-17,Spokesman of Board of Investment (BOI) told APP here on Friday. He said… Continue reading BOI achieves foreign investment target of $1.3 bln
Government to introduce reforms in state institutions: PM
MIRPUR (AJK), April 7 (APP): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan said on Friday that the elements involved in corruption, malpractices and irregularities in public sector institutions will be made accountable. The Prime Minister made these remarks while talking to Minister for Sports, Youth and MDA Affairs Chaudhry Muhammad… Continue reading Government to introduce reforms in state institutions: PM
Transparency in development projects top priority of government: Governor
KARACHI, Apr 7 (APP): Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has said that ensuring transparency in development projects is the top most priority of the government, the development schemes are always planned for provision of facility to the masses. He stated this in a meeting with Director General Audit, Sindh, Ahmed Khan Soomro, who called on him at… Continue reading Transparency in development projects top priority of government: Governor
- 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
