ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Mushaal Hussein Malick, wife of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chief Muhammad Yasin Malik, Wednesday said the Indian atrocities were increasing day by day on her husband. Talking to APP, she denounced the continued detention of Muhammad Yasin Malik, terming the action as acceptance of political defeat by the puppet… Continue reading Mushaal condemns mistreatment of her husband by Indian forces
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Marriyum Aurangzeb grieved over PIA plane crash
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday expressed her shock and deep grief over the tragic crash of PIA flight destined to Islamabad from Chitral. She said the loss of precious lives in the accident including the well known personality, Junaid Jamshed is a great loss… Continue reading Marriyum Aurangzeb grieved over PIA plane crash
Army troops, helicopters, doctors moved to site of crash: ISPR
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here on Wednesday said that Pakistan Army troops, doctors and helicopters had been moved to the site of the crash of PIA aircraft, carrying 40 passengers on-board. A commercial flight of the PIA, PK-661 from Chitral to Islamabad had lost its contact with the Control Tower of Civil… Continue reading Army troops, helicopters, doctors moved to site of crash: ISPR
Dar expresses grief over PK-661 crash
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Wednesday expressed profound grief over the air crash of PK-661 and loss of human lives. In his message from Paris, the minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the departed souls.
Senate body to be briefed on evolving situation at borders with India
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs will be briefed on evolving situation at borders with India. According to the Notice of Senate Secretariat issued here on Wednesday, the committee meeting will be held on December 14 under the chairmanship of Senator Nuzhat Sadiq in the Parliament House. The committee will be also… Continue reading Senate body to be briefed on evolving situation at borders with India
Commander Joint Operations UK calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI Dec 07 (APP): Commander Joint Operations United Kingdom Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ) here. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, regional security issues and matters of professional interest were discussed. The visiting dignitary… Continue reading Commander Joint Operations UK calls on COAS
AJK PM calls on PM Sharif; discusses development projects
ISLAMABAD Dec 7 (APP): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Haider Khan, Wednesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at the PM House. According to a PM House press release, both the leaders discussed matters pertaining to development projects in AJK during the meeting.
Shehbaz Sharif expresses grief over plane crash
LAHORE, Dec 7 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the crash of a plane near Havelian, Abbottabad and said that this tragic incident has grieved the whole nation. In a condolence message, the chief minister said that he equally shared the grief of bereaved families… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif expresses grief over plane crash
FIA, NADRA teams dispatch to Abbottabad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Wednesday directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to dispatch their teams to Abbottabad where PIA plane has been crashed. The FIA team would assist in initial investigation while NADRA would help in identification of unfortunate passengers. Meanwhile, Secretary Interior has contacted… Continue reading FIA, NADRA teams dispatch to Abbottabad
MODP discusses supply of military aircraft with Egyptian counterpart
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Minister for Defense Production (MODP) Rana Tanveer Hussain Wednesday discussed supply of military aircraft to Egypt for training military-men as well as defence of the brotherly country. The minister who currently is on an official visit to Cairo in his meeting with Egyptian Defence Minister General Sedkhi Sobhy talked about the… Continue reading MODP discusses supply of military aircraft with Egyptian counterpart
Khawaja Asif, Sartaj Aziz brief Senate body of whole on LoC
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz here on Wednesday briefed the Senate’s Committee of the Whole during an in-camera meeting on the Indian aggression at the Line of Control (LOC) and developing situation in indian Occupied Kashmir. The briefing contained the factual position… Continue reading Khawaja Asif, Sartaj Aziz brief Senate body of whole on LoC
Ishaq Dar attends 75th Anniversary of AFD in Paris
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Finance attended the closing session of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of French Agency for Development (AFD) hosted by the President of France, Francoise Hollande in Paris,today. A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here said that amongst the dignitaries who attended the ceremony… Continue reading Ishaq Dar attends 75th Anniversary of AFD in Paris
Scientists laud govt’s decision to rename QAU physics centre to Abdus Salam centre
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Pakistani Scientists had applauded government’s move of renaming Quaid-i-Azam University’s (QAU) Physics Centre to “Professor Abdus Salam Center for Physics”. Talking to Voice Of America, Renowned Scientist Dr Abdul Hameed said that such steps will encourage students to work hard in the field of science and technology. Replying to a query,… Continue reading Scientists laud govt’s decision to rename QAU physics centre to Abdus Salam centre
Joint resistance leadership welcomes tourists, Yatris in IOK
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): The joint resistance leadership in occupied Kashmir has said that from centuries Kashmiris have been safeguarding and providing exemplary hospitality and safety to tourists and yatris from world including India. According to Kashmir Media Service, the leadership comprising Syed Ali Shah Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik in a joint statement… Continue reading Joint resistance leadership welcomes tourists, Yatris in IOK
Dar meets Prince Karim Aga Khan in Paris
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Finance met His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan on the sidelines of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the French agency for Development in Paris Wednesday. A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here Wednesday said that the Minister expressed good wishes to Prince Karim… Continue reading Dar meets Prince Karim Aga Khan in Paris
Railway to achieve target of Rs 40 bln revenue during current FY: Saad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Minister for Railways Khwaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday said the revenue of Railway had increased Rs 36.5 billion form Rs 18 billion since last three and half years of the present government. Speaking in a workshop for the formation of Pakistan Railway Strategic Plan (PRSP), the minister said that ministry of Railway would achieve the target… Continue reading Railway to achieve target of Rs 40 bln revenue during current FY: Saad
Pak, India can’t afford to be in confrontation mode: Mirwaiz
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Chairman of Hurriyet forum, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has said that people of Kashmir have been offering all kinds of sacrifices and facing untold hardships in their struggle for securing their right of self-determination since 1947. According to KMS, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who continues to be under house arrest at his Nigeen residence in… Continue reading Pak, India can’t afford to be in confrontation mode: Mirwaiz
Case is not about Panama Papers, but Imran’s desire to become PM: Maryum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Maryam Aurangzeb Tuesday said Imran Khan’s lawyers stance had proved that the case in Supreme Court was not about Panama Papers, but of Imran’s desire to become prime minister. Addressing a joint press conference along with Minister of State for Information Technology… Continue reading Case is not about Panama Papers, but Imran’s desire to become PM: Maryum Aurangzeb
Maryam was self independent, paying taxes: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr Musadik Malik Tuesday said Maryam Safdar was self-independent and paying taxes on her declared assets. Lawyers of Sharif family had presented documented evidences before the Supreme Court that she was self independent and paying taxes, he said speaking in a TV programme. He said Pakistan… Continue reading Maryam was self independent, paying taxes: Musadik
PML-N, PTI want quick decision from SC on Panama Papers case: Zafarullah
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Law and Justice, Barrister Zafarullah Tuesday said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) wanted a quick decision from the Supreme Court on Panama Papers case. Talking to private televison, ‘Nadeem Malik Live’, he said it was a first case in… Continue reading PML-N, PTI want quick decision from SC on Panama Papers case: Zafarullah