Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry Wednesday said eradication of corruption was vital to make country economically strong and stable. The bureau was committed to making Pakistan corruption free and has prioritized education, awareness and prevention over enforcement to bring a positive change in society, he said this while addressing a ceremony… Continue reading Eradication of corruption vital for strong economy: Chairman NAB

RAWALPINDI, Nov 23 (APP): At least four boarders of a civilian passenger bus embraced shahadat while seven others sustained injuries when the vehicle came under attack of Indian forces across the Line of Control (LoC) in Neelum Valley on Wednesday. The bus was targeted near Dhudnial town along LoC, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).… Continue reading India targets civil bus across LoC; 4 embrace shahadat

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) Senator Lt Gen ® Abdul Qayyum Wednesday said that Pakistan would highlight Indian violation at Line of the Control (LoC) and its atrocities on innocent Kashmiris at every fora. Pakistan valiant armed forces had been giving befitting response to Indian aggression at the LoC, he said… Continue reading Pakistan to highlight LoC violations by India at every fora: Qayyum

ISLAMABAD Nov 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid on Wednesday told the Senate that total 1203 persons had been appointed in the Ministry of Science & Technology and its attached departments since 2013. Replying to a question on behalf of the Minister for Science and Technology, he said total 987 persons were… Continue reading 1203 persons appointed in Ministry of Science & Technology since 2013: Senate told

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider on Wednesday said that the entire nation was united against Indian atrocities on Line of Control (LoC). Talking to a private news channel, the Prime Minister AJK said that Kashmiris had been rendering sacrifices for their right of self determination since decades and they would… Continue reading Entire nation united against enemy: PM Azad Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique Wednesday apprised the Senate that cameras were being installed in train driver’s cabin to monitor drivers activities. Responding to a calling attention notice raised by Saleem Mandviwala about the train accident at Landhi Railway Station, the minister said after a detailed inquiry, it had been… Continue reading Cameras being installed in train driver’s cabin: Saad

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected the false and baseless media reports regarding the alleged mutilation of an Indian solider on the Line of Control (LoC). According to a statement of the Foreign Office, these reports were a fabrication and a blatant attempt to malign Pakistan. “The Pakistan Army, with its professional… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian claim of soldier mutilation

QUETTA Nov 22 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday said the people of Balochistan had clearly rejected foreign sponsored terrorists and helped the state in busting their network. He said this while addressing the officers and troops for Southren Command, as part of his farewell visits. The COAS had earlier arrived Quetta.… Continue reading People of Balochistan helped state in busting foreign sponsored terror net: COAS

KARACHI, Nov 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday visited Governor Sindh Justice (Rtd) Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui here at a hospital and enquired after his health and wished him early recovery. The Prime Minister expressed the optimism that after recovery, the Governor would soon take up his constitutional responsibilities, the Governor House spokesman said.… Continue reading Prime minister visits governor Sindh

LAHORE, Nov 22 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday presided over a meeting to review progress on Safe City Project and different matters regarding the project. Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said, “Protection of life and property of the people and provision of peaceful environment to them is our priority and Safe City Project… Continue reading Safe City project to provide peaceful environment to people: CM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Tuesday issued show cause notice to ARY News TV for telecast of irresponsible and unprofessional remarks about Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on November 11. PEMRA notice said the comments given by the host and the expert were unprofessional and an effort to damage… Continue reading PEMRA issues show cause notice to ARY News

KARACHI, Nov 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain Tuesday said the IDEAS-2016 exhibition would provide a great opportunity to Pakistan, especially the Ministry of Defence Production, for promotion of products. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 9th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar IDEAS-2016, he appreciated the efforts of Defence Exports Promotion Organisation… Continue reading IDEAS-2016 to promote defence products: Rana Tanveer

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal has urged the international community including the United Kingdom to play their constructive role in ending human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) and resolving the dispute. He emphasized that the insensitivity of international community towards the sufferings of the oppressed people of… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal urges int’l community to help resolve Kashmir dispute

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): The Inaugural session of Pakistan-Jordan Bilateral Political Consultations was held on Tuesday in which the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political, economic, defence and cultural cooperation were discussed. Additional Secretary (Middle East & Africa) Tasawar Khan led the Pakistan delegation while the Jordanian side was headed by Ambassador Nayaf El-Zidan,… Continue reading Pak-Jordan foreign ministries hold bilateral political consultations