ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):The Burj Khalifa known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration, the megatall freestanding structure, will light up with the colours of the Pakistani national flag tonight to celebrate the country’s National Day. According to Khaleej Times, the skyscraper will be celebrating Pakistan’s 77th Republic Day with a lavish LED light show… Continue reading Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to light up with colours of Pakistan’s flag
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Pakistan Day celebrated in France
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in France to commemorate the 77th Pakistan day on Thursday. Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador of Pakistan Moin ul Haque paid rich tribute to the Founder of the Pakistan and other national leaders of the Pakistan Movement, who with their untiring… Continue reading Pakistan Day celebrated in France
Shuhda Mounument set up at PNHQ
ISLAMABAD March 23 (APP): Inauguration ceremony of Pakistan Navy (PN) Shuhada (Martyrs) Monument at Pakistan Naval Headquarters (PNHQ) was held on Thursday. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah was chief guest on the occasion who laid wreath at the Monument and offered Fateha for the martyrs of PN, media release stated here. On… Continue reading Shuhda Mounument set up at PNHQ
National day celebrated in Brussels
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): To commemorate the 77th anniversary of Pakistan Resolution a Flag Hoisting ceremony took place at the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels on Thursday. A large number of participants representing Pakistani as well as Belgian communities gathered at the Embassy to celebrate the Pakistan Day with full fervor, said a press release. Pakistan’s… Continue reading National day celebrated in Brussels
Pak Army organizes ceremony at Yadgar-e-Shuhada
MULTAN, Mar 23 (APP): The Pakistan Army organized a ceremony at Yadgar-e-Shuhada in the Multan Garrison on Thursday. According to a handout of ISPR, as a chief guest Garrison Commander Major General Muhammad Arif offered salute before laying a wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. The ceremony was aimed at knowing people of South Punjab the importance of… Continue reading Pak Army organizes ceremony at Yadgar-e-Shuhada
Chinese president congratulates Mamnoon, gov’t, People of Pakistan on 78th Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated President Mamnoon Hussain, the government and people of Pakistan on the occasion of 78th Pakistan Day, being celebrated across the country on March 23. “On behalf of the Chinese government and people and in my own name, I would like to extend my warm congratulations… Continue reading Chinese president congratulates Mamnoon, gov’t, People of Pakistan on 78th Pakistan Day
PM vows to make Pakistan modern, developed state
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, vowing to make Pakistan a modern and developed state in conformity with the vision of Quaid e Azam, called for collective endeavours to ensure progress in all regions of the country. He, in a message on Pakistan Day, said, “We have to make collective endeavours to… Continue reading PM vows to make Pakistan modern, developed state
Pakistan’s survival, well-being lies in democracy: President
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has greeted the nation on Pakistan Day and said the country was created as a result of democratic struggle and ‘its survival and well-being also depends on democracy’. In his message on Pakistan Day, the President expressed confidence that the parliament, the people and all institutions would work… Continue reading Pakistan’s survival, well-being lies in democracy: President
PM vows to make Pakistan modern, developed state
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Following is the text of the message of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Pakistan Day: (Text begins) “March 23rd is an unforgettable day of our national history. The Muslim Ummah of South Asia was vying to find its identity since long but it had no determined destination before it. On… Continue reading PM vows to make Pakistan modern, developed state
Chinese premier felicitates govt, Nawaz on 78th Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang has extended his warm congratulations and best wishes to the government of Pakistan and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on the occasion of 78th Pakistan Day, being celebrated across the country on March 23. In his message of felicitation to his Pakistani counterpart, the Chinese premier… Continue reading Chinese premier felicitates govt, Nawaz on 78th Pakistan Day
Ayaz, Murtaza greet nation on Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker and Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly have greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan Day and said that March 23, has a special significance in the history of Sub- Continent. In their separate congratulatory messages to the nation, the Speaker said that 77… Continue reading Ayaz, Murtaza greet nation on Pakistan Day
Pakistan Day celebrated in Canada
ISLAMABAD, March 23 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Tariq Azim Khan hoisted the national flag at a simple but impressive ceremony held at the High Commission in Ottawa on Thursday. The ceremony began with the recitation from the Holy Quran, according to a message received here from Ottawa. Pakistani-Canadian community celebrated Pakistan Day with… Continue reading Pakistan Day celebrated in Canada
President to confer 145 Pakistan Civil Awards today
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain will confer 145 Pakistan Civil Awards on Thursday on the eve of Pakistan Day. The President approved conferment of 132 Pakistan Civil Awards on August 14, 2016 and additional thirteen (13) awards were approved as special cases after August 14, 2016. President will decorate 50 recipients of Pakistan… Continue reading President to confer 145 Pakistan Civil Awards today
Pakistan High Commissioner to UK condemns London terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has condemned terrorist attack in front of the British Parliament on Wednesday. “We have learnt about the deplorable and cowardly act of terrorism in front of the British Parliament this afternoon with great pain and agony,” a statement issued by the Pakistan High Commission to… Continue reading Pakistan High Commissioner to UK condemns London terrorist attack
Development of Balochistan priority of federal government: PM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said development and progress of Balochistan was the priority of federal government, which was evident from the unprecedented projects initiated in the province during last three years. Talking to MNA Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party here at the PM House,… Continue reading Development of Balochistan priority of federal government: PM
FIA, PCB to jointly work on issue of spot fixing: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Wednesday said Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PBC) would work together in investigation into involvement of Pakistani cricketers in spot fixing in matches. Addressing a press conference here, he said FIA and PCB would hold a meeting and… Continue reading FIA, PCB to jointly work on issue of spot fixing: Nisar
No proposal under consideration for early polls: Musadiq Malik
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (PM), Dr Musadik Malik, Wednesday said there was no proposal under consideration for early general election. He said Pervez Musharraf should return to the country and face cases in the courts as he promised before going abroad for treatment that he would come back. Addressing a press conference… Continue reading No proposal under consideration for early polls: Musadiq Malik
Fatemi holds meeting with Saudi Minister for Labour and Social Development
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, held a meeting with Saudi Minister for Labour and Social Development, Ali bin Nasir Al Ghafis on Wednesday in Riyadh. According to a press release of the Foreign Office… Continue reading Fatemi holds meeting with Saudi Minister for Labour and Social Development
HBL opens its first branch in Xinjiang to support projects of CPEC
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): A branch of Pakistani Habib Bank Limited (HBL) opened in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur region, local authorities said. It is the bank’s first branch in China, mainly providing financial support to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects, according to the Xinjiang regional banking regulatory bureau, VOA reported. Located in the Urumqi High-tech Industrial Development Zone, the bank mainly… Continue reading HBL opens its first branch in Xinjiang to support projects of CPEC
Let us clean our Pakistan from fasaadis: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Mar 22 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday called upon the entire nation saying “Let us pledge today to clean ‘our Pakistan’ from fasaadis.” According to a tweet by Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor, the COAS in his message on Pakistan Day said, on March 23,… Continue reading Let us clean our Pakistan from fasaadis: COAS
