ISLAMABAD, March 29 (APP): First ever Joint Exercise MALPAK-17 of Pakistan and Royal Malaysian navies held in the adjoining waters of Malacca Straits has concluded, according to a Pakistan Navy press release here on Wednesday. Pakistan Navy Task Group comprising Sword Class Guided Missile Frigate SAIF with embarked Z9EC helicopter and Combat Support Ship NASR… Continue reading Pak-Malaysian navies conduct exercise in Malacca waters
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CM announces Rs 25 bln package for Lodhran
LODHRAN, March 28 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday announced Rs 25 billion package for development of Lodhran. While addressing the gathering here, he said that Rs 22 billion would be spent on the 96 km, Khanewal-Lodhran Road. Similarly, a flyover at railway crossing would be completed at a cost of Rs 1.1… Continue reading CM announces Rs 25 bln package for Lodhran
PPC interacts with business community in London
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): A delegation of the Pakistan Peace Collective (PPC), visited the UK last week and held an interaction with the Pakistani business community at the Pakistan High Commission London on March 24. The event was jointly organized by the High Commission, World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP) and the PPC, and was… Continue reading PPC interacts with business community in London
Commerce Minister of Bahrain arrives on two-day visit
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Commerce Minister of Bahrain Zayed R. Alzayani arrived here Tuesday to attend Pakistan-Bahrain Business Conference. During the two-day visit to Pakistan, the Commerce Minister of Bahrain besides attending the conference will also call on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, said Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain Javed Malik in a statement here.
PML(N) leadership committed to serving the people: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that the PML(N) leadership was committed to serve the people of Pakistan and the Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was visiting, Sindh , KPK and Balochistan with an agenda to serve the people. She said “The Prime… Continue reading PML(N) leadership committed to serving the people: Marriyum
Operational preparedness of corps for conventional war satisfactory: COAS
RAWALPINDI, March 28, (APP): Expressing satisfaction on state of operational preparedness of the Corps for conventional war as well as performance in ongoing Internal Security operations Chief of Army Satff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said experience of war against terrorism has made the Army battle hardened which makes the soldiers better prepared for… Continue reading Operational preparedness of corps for conventional war satisfactory: COAS
Govt to ensure nobody enters Pakistan without proper visa: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday said the government was putting in place a system to ensure that nobody entered Pakistan without proper visa and security clearance. Addressing a press conference here, he said nobody could enter Pakistan without proper documentation under the new online… Continue reading Govt to ensure nobody enters Pakistan without proper visa: Nisar
Week long Pak Day celebrations conclude in Lebanon
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Lebanon has concluded its weeklong celebrations of Pakistan National Day with music performance of Pakistani artists at a local university. According to a message received here Tuesday, a Lebanese University (AUL) located in Zahle District near the Syrian border, hosted the Pakistani musicians at its campus… Continue reading Week long Pak Day celebrations conclude in Lebanon
CPEC to connect region through trade corridor: Romanian Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major economic project linking the regional countries through vast connectivity by creating business and trade opportunities. The Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, Mr. Nicolae GOIA, said this while talking about Pakistan-Romania relations here on Tuesday at Strategic Vision Institute (SVI). He said that Pakistan is… Continue reading CPEC to connect region through trade corridor: Romanian Ambassador
Pakistan on track to become Asian Tiger
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): With a substantial increase in its economic growth rate, thanks to the improved security, the country can be seen going on the right track of development to become an Asian Tiger in near future. According to a message received here Tuesday, this was stated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Luxembourg and… Continue reading Pakistan on track to become Asian Tiger
Military courts to continue for another two years; Senate passes 28th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): The Senate on Tuesday passed ‘The Constitutional (Twenty Eighth Amendment) Act 2017’ providing that military courts would continue to functioning in the country for another two years. The bill moved to the House by Law Minister Zahid Hamid on March 22 was passed with 78 to three votes after marathon discussion… Continue reading Military courts to continue for another two years; Senate passes 28th constitutional amendment
President for steps to protect children from negative impacts of technological era
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday urged the society as well as the government to take effective measures for protection of the children from the negative impacts of changing conditions in this era of information technology. Addressing the concluding ceremony of two-day national conference on ‘Early childhood care and education in Pakistan’ organized by Allama Iqbal Open University, the… Continue reading President for steps to protect children from negative impacts of technological era
PML-N follows reconciliation policy with democratic parties: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): Spokesman to Prime Minister Dr Musadik Malik Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had followed the policy of reconciliation with democratic parties against undemocratic elements. PML-N was committed for not making any alliance with undemocratic forces in the larger interest of the country, he talking to a private news channel said. He said no… Continue reading PML-N follows reconciliation policy with democratic parties: Musadik
Parliamentary delegation visits Konya
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and accompanying parliamentary delegation Tuesday visited Konya. According to a message recieved here Tuesday, they met with Governor Konya Yakup Janpolat and exchanged views on promoting Pakistan Turkey ties. Speaker said Konya has special place in the hearts of all Pakistanis because of… Continue reading Parliamentary delegation visits Konya
PML-N to win election 2018 due to performance: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): Member National Assembly of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Talal Chaudhry on Tuesday said that PML-N would win the general election 2018 with thumping majority due to its performance and development agenda. Talking to a private news channel, he said the performance of PML-N government was much better as compared to other regimes… Continue reading PML-N to win election 2018 due to performance: Talal
Pakistan, Germany’s defence authorities discuss professional matters
RAWALPINDI, March 28 (APP): Defence authorities of Pakistan and Germany Tuesday discussed professional matters, prevailing politicial and security situation in the region. Branch Head of International Security Policy and Bilateral Relations of Germany Captain (Navy) Axel Ristau, along with Defence Attache Col Klaus Wilhelm Wolf called on Additional Secretary Defence Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi here… Continue reading Pakistan, Germany’s defence authorities discuss professional matters
Russian Deputy Chief of staff meets CJCSC
RAWALPINDI, March 28 (APP): Colonel General Istrakov Sergei Yuryevich, Deputy Chief of the General Staff Russia, who is on official visit to Pakistan, called on General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi on Tuesday. According to ISPR, matters related to regional dynamics and professional interest came under… Continue reading Russian Deputy Chief of staff meets CJCSC
Women contribute more than 50% agenda in Sindh Assembly
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): The contribution of women lawmakers in enriching the agenda of the Sindh Assembly is not less than the performance of their female colleagues in other provincial assemblies of the country, as they contributed more than 50 percent of the agenda on the floor of the House during the last three and… Continue reading Women contribute more than 50% agenda in Sindh Assembly
Dar thanks parliamentarians for reaching consensus on military courts tenure extension
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar on Tuesday appreciated the sincerity of parliamentary leaders of both houses of the parliament for making consensus for extension of military courts’ tenure for a period of two years. Winding up discussion on extension of military courts’ tenure in the Senate, the minister thanked all the… Continue reading Dar thanks parliamentarians for reaching consensus on military courts tenure extension
Naval chief urges field commanders to maintain highest state of preparedness
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah Tuesday resolved that Pakistan Navy would continue to play a significant role in sustenance of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region. He was speaking at the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy which concluded at Naval Headquarters here, a press… Continue reading Naval chief urges field commanders to maintain highest state of preparedness
