Rabbani takes notice of fake social media accounts

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Chairman, Senate, Mian Raza Rabbani on Tuesday took a serious notice of the fake social media accounts being operated in his name. According to a statement issued by Senate Media Cell, “It has been clarified that Chairman Senate, Senator Mian Raza Rabbani has not been operating any Twitter or other social… Continue reading Rabbani takes notice of fake social media accounts

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CJP condemns terrorist attack in premises of Tangi Sessions Court, Charsadda

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in premises of the Tangi Sessions Court, Charsadda, Peshawar that claimed the lives of innocent citizens, besides causing injuries to many people. The Chief Justice has offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for speedy recovery of injured… Continue reading CJP condemns terrorist attack in premises of Tangi Sessions Court, Charsadda

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Ayaz Sadiq, Murtaza Abbasi condemn Charsadda blasts

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker, Murtaza Javed Abbasi strongly condemned the bomb blasts at lower courts in Tangi tehsil of Charsadda district. In their separate statements, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker termed it barbaric and shameful act of terrorists and expressed their heartfelt grief and sorrow over… Continue reading Ayaz Sadiq, Murtaza Abbasi condemn Charsadda blasts

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Senate to be consulted on extension of military courts: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday assured that the Senate will be included in the consultation process on extension of military courts and concerned constitutional amendment in wake of present security situation. Speaking at Upper House of the Parliament, the minister said that parliamentary leaders in the Senate will also attend… Continue reading Senate to be consulted on extension of military courts: Dar

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4 high profile terrorists killed in IBO

RAWALPINDI Feb 20 (APP): The Pakistan Army troops on Monday conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) against Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani group of Tehrik-e-Taliban (Pakistan) in result of which four high profile terrorist were killed in Ping Area of Tank. According to Inter services Public Relations press release, those killed were wanted in number of terror related… Continue reading 4 high profile terrorists killed in IBO

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CPEC to bring economic revolution in Pakistan, region: Yousaf

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Minister for Religious Affair, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Monday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would bring economic revolution in Pakistan and the region. He said this while addressing various gatherings in different areas of Mansehra, said a statement issued here. Sardar Yousaf said most of the energy projects would be… Continue reading CPEC to bring economic revolution in Pakistan, region: Yousaf

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PTI trying to mislead SC with false papers: Tariq Fazal

APP65-20 ISLAMABAD: February 20 – Minister of State for CADD, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry addressing press conference. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Minister of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Monday here said Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) was trying to mislead Supreme Court by submitting false documents in Panama papers case. Speaking at a press conference along with Pakistan Muslim League(N) Member National Assembly Daniyal Aziz, he said… Continue reading PTI trying to mislead SC with false papers: Tariq Fazal

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Envoy lauds efforts of expatriates to support Pakistan’s health sector

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK Syed Ibne Abbas lauded the efforts of overseas Pakistanis for supporting health sector in Pakistan. He was addressing as a chief guest at an event organized by the International Medical Relief Agency (IMRA) at Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester, to raise donations for provision of medical equipment… Continue reading Envoy lauds efforts of expatriates to support Pakistan’s health sector

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Dar for coordinated efforts to uproot terrorism

APP59-20 ISLAMABAD: February 20 - Governor Sindh, Muhammad Zubair called on Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Monday, while referring to the recent act of terror at Sehwan Sharif, stressed that the federal and provincial governments should work in a well-coordinated fashion to uproot the scourge of militancy. “Life and property of the people at large must be protected at all costs,” he said while talking… Continue reading Dar for coordinated efforts to uproot terrorism

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Minister for effective monitoring of electronic media content

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday assured the Senate of an effective monitoring mechanism at Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to check obscene, sectarian and immoral content. Winding up discussion on a motion regarding content management by PEMRA, the minister said an appropriate… Continue reading Minister for effective monitoring of electronic media content

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Regulatory Authorities can’t be transferred without CCI approval: Rabbani

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani has ruled that the control of Regulatory Authorities cannot be transferred from one ministry to another ministry without obtaining prior approval from the Council of Common Interests (CCI), in terms of Article 154 of the constitution. In a ruling about placement of regulatory authorities under the… Continue reading Regulatory Authorities can’t be transferred without CCI approval: Rabbani

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Senate recommends Rs 0.5 mln for rulers of acceding states

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): The Senate on Monday recommended Rs 0.5 million per annum Maintenance Allowance for Rulers of Acceding States asking National Assembly to pass the relevant bill. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance after deliberations on the proposed bill about the maintenance Allowance recommended to National Assembly, “the Rulers of Acceding States (Abolition of Privy… Continue reading Senate recommends Rs 0.5 mln for rulers of acceding states

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Tanveer attends opening ceremony of IDEX-2017 in Abdu Dhabi

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has attended the opening ceremony of international exhibition IDEX-2017, an international defence exhibition, being held in Abu Dhabi. The minister, who is on a five-day official visit to Abu Dhabi to attend IDEX-2017 on invitation of UAE’s Defence Minister, held meetings with delegations of Egypt, Russia Ukraine… Continue reading Tanveer attends opening ceremony of IDEX-2017 in Abdu Dhabi

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CADD starts training of 2100 teachers in second phase

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20(APP): Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) has started second phase of the teachers training program under which as many as 2100 teachers of the schools working under CADD will be trained. Minister of State for CADD, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry chaired a meeting and finalized matters regarding the teachers’ training, said a… Continue reading CADD starts training of 2100 teachers in second phase

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Serving the humanity is real service for people: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday said the real service was to serve the humanity without any discrimination of color, creed, race and religion and urged the philanthropists to reach out to the poorest of the poor. The President was talking to a delegation of Lions Clubs International (LCI) which called on him… Continue reading Serving the humanity is real service for people: President

Military Courts to be set up with political consensus: Advisor

APP35-20 RAWALPINDI: February 20 – Advisor to Prime Minister for National History and National Heritage Irfan Siddiqui visiting Daily Ummat office. APP photo by Abid Zia

RAWALPINDI, Feb 20 (APP) : Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage, Irfan Siddiqu Monday said that Military courts had played vital role in a effort to curb extremism and terrorism and helped the government gain tangible results during Operation Zarb-i-Azb. While visiting the office of Daily Ummat here, he said Consensus would be… Continue reading Military Courts to be set up with political consensus: Advisor

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Raheela to perform as acting Governor Balochistan

Raheela to perform as acting Governor Balochistan

QUETTA, Feb 20 (APP): The president on advise of the Prime Minister has been pleased to accord permission to the Governor Balochistan to undertake the official visit to Belarus from 19 to 26 February, 2017. According to a handout issued here on Monday, during absence of the governor of Balochistan for the said period, the… Continue reading Raheela to perform as acting Governor Balochistan

APPC Balochi Service posts to be filled according to laid down procedure:Marriyum

ISLAMABAD Feb 20 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurengzeb on Monday informed the Senate that Finance Division has accorded approval for recruitment against six posts for Balochi service in Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation and a laid down procedure would be adopted in this regard. Responding to a point… Continue reading APPC Balochi Service posts to be filled according to laid down procedure:Marriyum

Senate committee on Interior to meet on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control will meet on Tuesday to take up a range of issues concerning National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), land of Quaid-e-Zam University and visas for foreign nationals. According to a Senate Secretariat notification, the committee meeting to be chaired by Senator Abdul Rehman… Continue reading Senate committee on Interior to meet on Tuesday

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Augmented security on Pak-Afghan border meant to fight terrorists: COAS

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  RAWALPINDI, Feb 20 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday said enhanced security arrangements along Pakistan-Afghanistan border were meant to fight against terrorists of all hue and colour, who were the common enemies. Chairing a high level security meeting held at the General Headquarters, he said “Pakistan and Afghanistan have… Continue reading Augmented security on Pak-Afghan border meant to fight terrorists: COAS

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