Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Zafarullah Wednesday said the appreciation and criticism on government policies and performance was a beauty of democracy. “24th amendment would be passed with consensus of the opposition parties including Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI). The dialogue option is always opened in democratic… Continue reading Appreciation, criticism on govt policies beauty of democracy: Zafarullah

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Wednesday paid maiden visit to the Air Headquarters, after assuming the charge of the office. According to a PAF press release, on his arrival, the CJCSC was received by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman. A… Continue reading CJCSC pays maiden visit to Air Headquarters

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): The Government of Pakistan had ensured that the Sikh Pilgrims from across the world could visit their sacred places including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib without any restriction. This was stated by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada, Tariq Azim Khan during a meeting with Member of the Canadian Parliament, Randeep Sarai,… Continue reading Canadian MP Randeep Sarai meets Pakistani envoy in Ottawa

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): The government of Japan, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) signed Tuesday an agreement of Japanese Yen 404 million (US$ 4 million) grant for procurement of 3.9 million doses of the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) and associated items; sufficient to vaccinate 3.3 million children between… Continue reading New US$ 4 million Japanese grant to procure 3.9 million IPV doses

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Minister for Climate Change, Zahid Hamid on Tuesday said Pakistan was setting up world’s largest 1000 MW solar park as part of its plans to promote renewable energy. Pakistan has also enacted National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, 2016 to promote effective conservation and efficient use of energy, he said this… Continue reading World’s largest 1000 MW solar park to promote renewable energy: Zahid

LAHORE, Nov 29 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated General Qamar Javed Bajwa on taking over as Chief of Army Staff. In a message of felicitation, the Chief Minister expressed good wishes for new Army Chief and said that General Qamar Javed Bajwa had got the honour of commander of best… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew CMG held a reception at the British High Commission in Islamabad for returning Pakistani Chevening scholars from 2015/2016. The reception was attended by Chevening scholars, senior officials from the High Commission, media and the representatives of the Chevening Alumni Association of Pakistan, a press… Continue reading British HC hosts reception event for returning Chevening scholars

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): The Federal Ombudsman Muhammad Salman Faruqui has directed the Ministry of Finance, AGPR and Ministry of Information Technology to finalize the automation of E-pension system at the earliest. Earlier, on the direction of the Apex court, a committee comprising senior officers and Ex- Auditor General of Pakistan was constituted by the… Continue reading Ombudsman directs Finance, AGPR, IT to finalize automation of E-pension system

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has increased concession in tuition fee from 25 percent to 50 percent for children of overseas Pakistanis studying in its various educational institutions. Over 2500 children of overseas Pakistanis will be benefitted from this concession, a press release issued here on Tuesday said. The decision was taken… Continue reading OPF increases concession in tuition fee from 25% to 50%

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Qamar Zaman Chaudhry Tuesday said organizations like NAB and other anti-corruption agencies have an equally formidable task in shape of corruption that “we need to weed out.” At a national seminar on `Role of youth in eradication of corruption,’ organized here by International Islamic University, Islamabad,… Continue reading Youth’s role imperative in supplementing NAB’s anti-corruption endeavours: Chairman

LAHORE, Nov 29 (APP): Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana Tuesday congratulated new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a message issued here, he said new Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has got the honour to command best army of the world and the nation was proud of its brave… Continue reading Governor Punjab felicitates new COAS

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Tuesday welcoming new Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, hoped he would continue on the same policy against terrorism and law and order situation in Karachi. FPCCI Vice President Riaz Khattak, in a statement, said outgoing Army Chief General Raheel Sharif… Continue reading FPCCI hails welcomes new COAS

LAHORE,Nov 29 (APP): Vice President SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would give Pakistan the precious opportunity to enter global economic mainstream. Talking to APP, he said “proper enforcement and implementation of CPEC is our responsibility, while the government and military establishment’s role in this regard… Continue reading CPEC will provide opportunity to enter global mainstream:Iftikhar Malik

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Tuesday informed the National Assembly that action would be taken against BOL channel for leveling baseless allegations against the Jamiat-i-Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief. Replying to a calling attention notice raised by Naeema Kishwer and others regarding baseless allegation leveled by… Continue reading Action to be taken against BoL Tv for leveling baseless allegation against JUI-F Chief: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General ® Raheel Sharif not only handed over the command of Pakistan Army after accomplishing his three years tenure in office but also left the Army House (official residence of COAS) soon after handing over the charge of his post to Chief of Army Staff General Qamar… Continue reading Gen Raheel sets series of new precedents

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed Abbasi Tuesday referred the private member bill [The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Bill, 2016] to Standing Committee on National Health Regulation for detailed deliberation. Kishwer Zehra sought the permission of the Chair to move the bill further to amend the Transplantation of… Continue reading Transplantation of Human Organs bill referred to NA body