Natural gas supply data being compiled after hefty theft revelations

MoDP gets unprecedented boost in Defence Exports worth Rs 60 bln: Report

ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources is in the process of preparing a comprehensive report containing data of natural gas supply and its consumption across the country, after massive theft revelations of the commodity. The ministry recently made startling disclosures before the Senate Standing Committees that 83 percent gas supply… Continue reading Natural gas supply data being compiled after hefty theft revelations

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Joint Check Post established at Motorway entrence

RAWALPINDI Feb 26 (APP): A joint check post of Pakistan Army, Punjab Rangers and Punjab Police has been established at the entrence of Motorway M 1 and M 2 to keep vigil on the vehicular traffic entering to use the facility for Lahore or Peshawar. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here on Sunday,… Continue reading Joint Check Post established at Motorway entrence

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Role of media important in uniting nation against terrorism; Nisar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): Minister for Interior Ch. Nisar Ali Khan Saturday urged the media to play its vital role in uniting the nation to fight the physiological war against terrorism. He said that same spirit and determination is needed again today to highlight the voice of people which media demonstrated by rejecting violent statements… Continue reading Role of media important in uniting nation against terrorism; Nisar

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PM’s Turkey visit highly successful in furthering fraternal ties: FO

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey have reaffirmed the strategic dimension of their bilateral relations during Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s recently concluded visit to Ankara. During a three-day official visit, the Prime Minister and his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildrim co-chaired the 5th Session of the Pakistan-Turkey Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). The deliberations covered the entire gamut of… Continue reading PM’s Turkey visit highly successful in furthering fraternal ties: FO

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Pakistan media delegation visits Anadolu Agency

APP46-25 ANKARA: February 25 – Executive Director of Pakistan News Agency APP (Associated Press of Pakistan) Sohail Ali Khan along with Deputy Undersecretary of Pakistan Information Ministry, Zahur Barlas and Press Officer of Pakistan Embassy in Ankara Abdul Akbar in a meeting with Assistant General Manager and Editor-In-Chief, AA (Anadolu Agency), Metin Mutanoglu during their visit to AA. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): Under the leadership of Executive Director, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Sohail Ali Khan, a media delegation from Pakistan visited the Anadolu Agency (AA) in Ankara on the other day. Deputy secretary of Information Ministry, Zahoor Ahmad Barlas and the Press Secretary of Pakistan’s Embassy in Ankara accompanied the delegation, said a message recieved here… Continue reading Pakistan media delegation visits Anadolu Agency

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4 killed, 600 suspects rounded up from parts of Punjab

RAWALPINDI Feb 24 (APP): As part of on-going operation Radd-ul-Fassad, four terrorists were killed besides 600 suspects including few Afghans were rounded up by the Punjab Rangers from various parts of the Punjab, according Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here on Saturday. “Operation Radd-ul-Fassad continues across the country. Punjab Rangers conducted over 200 search operations in areas of… Continue reading 4 killed, 600 suspects rounded up from parts of Punjab

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Ahsan for maintaining ties with US in view of current regional situation

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LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Prof Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that foreign policy of a country was based on its national interest and Pakistan woould have to maintain its relations with the USA keeping in view the current regional situation. He expressed these views while speaking at a… Continue reading Ahsan for maintaining ties with US in view of current regional situation

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13th ECO Summit proceedings starts from Sunday

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ISLAMABAD, Feb. 25 (APP): Pakistan is hosting the 13th ECO Summit here on 1 March and it would be preceded by the Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) on February 26-27, and Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (COM) on February 28. Briefing the media persons at the foreign Office here Saturday about the 13th ECO Summit and the expected outcomes, he said… Continue reading 13th ECO Summit proceedings starts from Sunday

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Austrian delegation discusses energy projects with Punjab CM

LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP): A high-level delegation, led by Dr Brigitta Blaha, ambassador of Austria, called on Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Saturday. Different matters of mutual interest including promotion of bilateral relations and extending cooperation in different sectors were discussed during the meeting. The delegation showed keen interest in extending cooperation in… Continue reading Austrian delegation discusses energy projects with Punjab CM

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Chinese delegation of CPIFA meets Sartaj Aziz

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ISLAMABAD, Feb. 25 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz has said that friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy as Pakistan and China are time-tested friends and this friendship is based on mutual trust and respect. He was talking to a delegation of Chinese People’s Institute of… Continue reading Chinese delegation of CPIFA meets Sartaj Aziz

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Two killed, three injured in Khuzdar seperate road accidents

KHUZDAR, Feb 25 (APP): At least two persons were killed and three others were sustained injuries in two separate incidents of road mishap in Pir Umar and Wadh area of the district, Levies sources said on Saturday. According to details, a Karachi-bound car from Quetta was on its way when it overturned on National Highway… Continue reading Two killed, three injured in Khuzdar seperate road accidents

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CM presides over meeting to review progress on projects

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LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP): A meeting was held here Saturday with Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair and progress on ongoing development projects and other welfare programmes was reviewed. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said a large number of people of the province were benefitting from welfare oriented programmes of billions… Continue reading CM presides over meeting to review progress on projects

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Fast development in Sindh to be ensured under PM’s vision: Zubair

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KARACHI, Feb 25 (APP): A faster development and prosperity in Sindh would be ensured in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. This was stated by the Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, while talking to a prominent leader of PML (N) Senator Nihal Hashmi. Overall political situation in the province as well… Continue reading Fast development in Sindh to be ensured under PM’s vision: Zubair

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Govt ensures return of 2,91,082 families of TDPs till date

MoDP gets unprecedented boost in Defence Exports worth Rs 60 bln: Report

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): The federal government has ensured return of 2,91,082 families of Temporarily Dislocated Persons till date while process of remaining 44,960 families is expected to be completed by end of April this year. The government is trying at all possible fronts to return entire 3,36,042 displaced TDP families to their areas of… Continue reading Govt ensures return of 2,91,082 families of TDPs till date

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Youth infuse new spirit in Kashmiris’ movement: Mamnoon Hussain

Youth infuse new spirit in Kashmiris’ movement: Mamnoon Hussain

MUZAFFARABAD, Feb. 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said people of Indian Occupied Kashmir, particularly youth had infused new spirit in their movement for right to self determination by rendering unprecedented sacrifices and proving that their courage cannot be defeated. He said this while addressing a function held in connection with the birth anniversary of Qaid e… Continue reading Youth infuse new spirit in Kashmiris’ movement: Mamnoon Hussain

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Ishaq Dar hopeful for establishment of military courts

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday said in the present situation, extension of military courts was imperative to flush out terrorism. Talking to a private news channel, he said a meeting of parliamentarians from upper and lower house was held to discuss the matter keeping in view the recent incidents of terrorism in… Continue reading Ishaq Dar hopeful for establishment of military courts

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Nisar for resolution of visa issues of Afghan citizens

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Friday directed concerned officials to immediately resolve visa issues of citizens of Afghanistan in Pakistan. He took notice of difficulties being faced by Afghan citizens in Pakistan due to closure of Pak Afghan border. A statement issued here said as per Interior Minister’s direction… Continue reading Nisar for resolution of visa issues of Afghan citizens

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Dar, CJCSC, Air chief discuss projects of PAF

Dar, CJCSC, Air chief discuss projects of PAF

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman held a meeting at the Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala, on Friday. The meeting discussed the ongoing development projects of Pakistan Air Force, says a press… Continue reading Dar, CJCSC, Air chief discuss projects of PAF

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First batch of 22 lady officers earn para wings

First batch of 22 lady officers earn para wings

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): A batch of 22 lady officers and 39 male officers and airmen successfully completed their basic airborne training at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Risalpur on Friday. The wing award ceremony of 26th Basic Airborne course, conducted by PAF’s Para Training Squadron, was held at the academy. Vice Chief of… Continue reading First batch of 22 lady officers earn para wings

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Govt approves financial incentives for writers, scholars: Irfan Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui Friday said that government had formally approved additional financial incentives announced by Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for welfare of scholars, writers and poets. In a press release issued here, he said that Life Insurance facility would be given… Continue reading Govt approves financial incentives for writers, scholars: Irfan Siddiqui

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