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Balochistan’s lawmakers call for development initiatives in province

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Members National Assembly (MNAs) from Balochistan emphasized the importance of progress and development in the province, urging an efficient utilization of resources to uplift the area. Speaking at National Assembly forum, JUI-P lawmaker Engineer Mohammad Usman Badini hailing from Balochistan raised concerns over funding issues in Balochistan University, emphasizing that employees… Continue reading Balochistan’s lawmakers call for development initiatives in province

AC visits Shalimar Zone to check notified price lists

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Zone on Tuesday visited different areas under his jurisdiction on the directives of Islamabad Deputy Commissioner to check the notified price lists displayed at fruit and vegetable stalls. According to ICT spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabassum, the AC inspected the tandoors on Lahtrar road to enforce the notification of… Continue reading AC visits Shalimar Zone to check notified price lists

Pakistan not to surrender its water rights

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar firmly stated before the National Assembly on Tuesday that the government remained resolute in not relinquishing its water rights, emphasizing that any alteration to the Indus Water Treaty necessitated mutual consent from both Pakistan and India. Addressing a Calling Attention Notice in the… Continue reading Pakistan not to surrender its water rights

Japanese envoy calls on law minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, WADA Mitsuhiro paid a courtesy call to Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar here on Tuesday. Both sides discussed issues of mutual interest, culture and traditions, said a press release. The minister stated that Japan is a very close friend of Pakistan and… Continue reading Japanese envoy calls on law minister

PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails

LAHORE, Apr 23 (APP): There are chances of gusty wind, rain with thunder and hails at few places in Punjab from today till April 29. According to PDMA spokesperson, DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia has issued instructions to the Deputy Commissioners across the province to remain alert. Kathia said that concerned departments should be on… Continue reading PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails

Protectorate of Emigrants Office in Abbottabad to be fully functional by June 2024: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, informed the National Assembly that a Protectorate of Emigrants Office in District Abbottabad would be fully functional by June 2024. In response to a resolution put moved by MNA Shahzada Muhammad Gushtasap Khan, urging the government to take immediate action to establish… Continue reading Protectorate of Emigrants Office in Abbottabad to be fully functional by June 2024: NA told

Pakistan not to surrender its water rights

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar firmly stated before the National Assembly on Tuesday that the government remained resolute in not relinquishing its water rights, emphasizing that any alteration to the Indus Water Treaty necessitated mutual consent from both Pakistan and India. Addressing a Calling Attention Notice in the… Continue reading Pakistan not to surrender its water rights

Japanese envoy calls on law minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, WADA Mitsuhiro paid a courtesy call to Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar here on Tuesday. Both sides discussed issues of mutual interest, culture and traditions, said a press release. The minister stated that Japan is a very close friend of Pakistan and… Continue reading Japanese envoy calls on law minister

Govt committed to implement minimum wages: NA told

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): The National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the government to ensure the payment of minimum wages in both government-run departments and private enterprises. The resolution was introduced by MNA Syed Rafiullah. In response, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said that federal government is committed to implementing… Continue reading Govt committed to implement minimum wages: NA told

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Shaheera Shahid visits Press Council of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Shaheera Shahid visited Press Council of Pakistan’s (PCP) Secretariat on Tuesday and lauded its performance in addressing the problems faced by journalist community. According to a press release issued here, the secretary said appointment of Chairman PCP Arshad Khan Jadoon would further improve the performance… Continue reading Shaheera Shahid visits Press Council of Pakistan

Chinese company delegation meets Ch Shafay Hussain

LAHORE, Apr 23 (APP):A delegation from a chip manufacturing company in China met with Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, here on Tuesday at the Punjab Investment Board. The Chinese company expressed interest in investing in chip and card manufacturing. Andrew Leong from XH Smart Tech Limited stated that their group aims… Continue reading Chinese company delegation meets Ch Shafay Hussain

Azam Swati gets bail

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):A local court on Tuesday confirmed the bail of PTI’s leader Azam Khan Swati in a case pertaining to violation of section-144. A district and session judge Islamabad heard the case and approved the bail of accused against surety bonds worth Rs 5,000. During hearing, the defence lawyer Ali Bokhari Advocate said… Continue reading Azam Swati gets bail

Law minister for inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in Anti-Narcotics act

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday announced the inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in  Anti-Narcotics Act, reflecting the government’s commitment to holistic approach in addressing drug-related issues. The inaugural session of the Reimagining Justice Conference: “Public Health and Human Rights Centred Drug Policy” organized by Justice Project Pakistan,… Continue reading Law minister for inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in Anti-Narcotics act

IESCO notifies power suspension programme

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Tuesday issued a power suspension programme for Wednesday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 07:00 AM to… Continue reading IESCO notifies power suspension programme

SC moved for NAP’s implementation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):A petition was moved to the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking implementation of 2014’s National Action Plan (NAP). The petition,filed by the Shuhada Forum of Balochistan through its lawyer Hafiz Ahsan Khokhar, prayed the apex court to also issue directives for implementation of the police reforms. It also prayed the court to… Continue reading SC moved for NAP’s implementation

Punjab to welcome Iran’s investment in livestock sector: Maryam; emphasises stronger industrial, agri cooperation

LAHORE, Apr 23 (APP): Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the Punjab government would welcome Iranian investment in the value-added livestock market of the province, emphasising stronger bilateral cooperation in industrial and agriculture sectors. The chief minister, in a meeting with President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his… Continue reading Punjab to welcome Iran’s investment in livestock sector: Maryam; emphasises stronger industrial, agri cooperation

Abai’s poetry laid foundation for modern Kazakhstan: Amb Kistafin

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin on Tuesday said that national poet and intellectual of Kazakhstan Qunanbaiuly Abai’s left an indelible impression on the socio-economic landscape and culture of Kazakhstan and his ideas are the foundation for modern Kazakhstan. “His ideas laid the groundwork for the Kazakh cultural renaissance of… Continue reading Abai’s poetry laid foundation for modern Kazakhstan: Amb Kistafin

PM seeks UK’s support to promote higher education, improve quality

Islamabad: A delegation of representatives of the leading universities of United Kingdom calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 23 April, 2024.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed the government’s desire for working together with the United Kingdom to promote higher education and improve quality of education in Pakistan. The desire was expressed during a meeting with the delegation of representatives from leading UK universities here at the PM House. The… Continue reading PM seeks UK’s support to promote higher education, improve quality

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