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FM Dar speaks to overseas Pakistanis via Zoom

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP):Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday addressed the overseas Pakistanis living in 35 countries at a Zoom Conference organized by the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz International Affairs Chapter. “It was pleasure addressing this evening our diaspora/representatives in 35 countries at a Zoom Conference organized PML-N International Affairs Chapter,” the minister wrote on… Continue reading FM Dar speaks to overseas Pakistanis via Zoom

FM Dar speaks to overseas Pakistanis via Zoom

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday addressed the overseas Pakistanis living in 35 countries at a Zoom Conference organized by the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz International Affairs Chapter. “It was pleasure addressing this evening our diaspora/representatives in 35 countries at a Zoom Conference organized PML-N International Affairs Chapter,” the minister wrote… Continue reading FM Dar speaks to overseas Pakistanis via Zoom

LESCO detects 73,722 power pilferers in 217 days

LAHORE, Apr 23 (APP): Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 73,722 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) in 217 day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Tuesday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 73,722 power pilferers in 217 days

Rehmani slams Modi for irresponsible comments targeting Muslims

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Muhammad Farooq Rehmani, Chairman of the J&K People’s Freedom League, criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s characterization of Muslims as infiltrators and a financial burden on the Indian nation as extremely irresponsible, false, provocative, and disrespectful. Quoting from Modi’s public election gathering in Rajasthan, Rehmani observed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading Rehmani slams Modi for irresponsible comments targeting Muslims

Library dept organizes book fairs, seminars to mark World Book Day

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)’s Library Department Director General Muhammad Irshad Tuesday said the library department has organized book fairs, seminars, awareness sessions and other programs on World Book Day to highlight the importance of the book reading in the society. Talking to media on the occasion of World Book Day, he… Continue reading Library dept organizes book fairs, seminars to mark World Book Day

CPEC-II, an opportunity for private sectors to form joint ventures: PM

A high level delegation of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) led by Chairman H.E Luo Zhaohui calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on 23rd April 2024.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the 2nd phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC-II) offered an opportunity to the private sectors of both countries to form joint ventures. He underscored that CPEC had contributed to Pakistan’s socio-economic development as well as the progress and prosperity of the peoples of… Continue reading CPEC-II, an opportunity for private sectors to form joint ventures: PM

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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