GB-Xingian cooperation to usher in new chapter in CPEC: Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that cooperation between Gilgit-Baltistan and Xingian province of China in different fields would usher in new chapter in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. Talking to Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman here, he said, both Gilgit-Baltistan… Continue reading GB-Xingian cooperation to usher in new chapter in CPEC: Ahsan

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India, Afghanistan trying to take advantage of internal issues of Balochistan: Dr. Malik

India, Afghanistan trying to take advantage of internal issues of Balochistan: Dr. Malik

HYDERABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Former chief minister Balochistan Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch alleging India and Afghanistan of trying to take advantage of some internal issues of Balochistan said the situation was now entirely different and both the countries could not succeed to achieve their nefarious goals. Talking to media persons here at Hyderabad Press Club after… Continue reading India, Afghanistan trying to take advantage of internal issues of Balochistan: Dr. Malik

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Pakistan, Canada enjoying deep-rooted friendly relations: CM

LAHORE, Oct 18 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that there were deep-rooted friendly relations between Pakistan and Canada and a large number of Pakistanis were living in different cities of that country. He expressed these remarks during a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Perry Calderwood who met him here.… Continue reading Pakistan, Canada enjoying deep-rooted friendly relations: CM

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PML-N government puts country on path of progress: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday said with remarkable improvement brought about in every segment of life and economy during the last over three years, the PML-N government has put the country on the path of real progress and prosperity. “There is huge difference in today’s Pakistan and that of 2013, when the country… Continue reading PML-N government puts country on path of progress: PM

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Fatemi terms Indian claim over Kashmir as ridiculous

Pakistan highlighted Kashmir issue at all important forums: Fatemi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi has called upon the international community to reject the Indian government’s ridiculous claim over Kashmir as its integral part. The Special Assistant, currently leading Pakistan’s delegation to the 43rd Session of the OIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, while… Continue reading Fatemi terms Indian claim over Kashmir as ridiculous

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President urges investors to take advantage of govt’s investment policies

President urges investors to take advantage of govt’s investment policies

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday urged Pakistani and international investors to take advantage of liberal and friendly investment opportunities by investing in diverse sectors including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The President said this while talking to a delegation of Pakistan Business Council, Dubai, led by its President Muhammad Ahmed Shaikhani which called… Continue reading President urges investors to take advantage of govt’s investment policies

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Qayyum discusses IoK situation with former British field marshal

APP36-18 LONDON: October 18 - Senator Lt. Gen. Abdul Qayyum HI (M), Special Envoy to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Kashmir for UK in a meeting with Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie GCB, LVO, OBE, Former Chief of Defence British Army. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Senator Lt. Gen. (retd) Abdul Qayyum apprised former British field marshal and chief of defence British army Lord Guthrie about the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir. During a meeting, Senator Abdul Qayyum briefed the former field marshal about prevailing regional situation in South Asia and the threats… Continue reading Qayyum discusses IoK situation with former British field marshal

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Federal govt urged to pass right to information law

Federal govt urged to pass right to information law

RAWALPINDI , Oct 18 (APP):- Rawalpindi Bar Association (RBA) and Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) on Tuesday organized a seminar on existing right to information laws and need for legislation at the federal level. Legislation of right to information (RTI) laws at the federal level should be made within the shortest possible time, speakers at the… Continue reading Federal govt urged to pass right to information law

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Tariq Fatemi meets with FMs of Uzbekistan and Maldives

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Monday. Tariq Fatemi is in Uzbekistan to attend the 43rd Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) from 18th to 19th October 2016. The… Continue reading Tariq Fatemi meets with FMs of Uzbekistan and Maldives

Politics of ballot to only prevail in country: Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said politics of ballot would only prevail in the country as there was no room for agitators. Presenting the performance report of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) before the Central Executive Committee meeting, he said “If some one thinks that he will do politics… Continue reading Politics of ballot to only prevail in country: Ahsan

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General elections’ preparations to start from next year: ECP Secretary

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Babar Yaqoob Khan on Tuesday said that the commission would start preparations of next general elections-2018 from June-July next year. Addressing the participants of five-week interpersonal skills and capacity development training programme for ECP officers here, the secretary ECP said that there would be no… Continue reading General elections’ preparations to start from next year: ECP Secretary

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CM congratulates Prime Minister

CM congratulates Prime Minister

LAHORE, Oct 18 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on his unopposed election as President Pakistan Muslim League-N. He also felicitated newly elected Chairman PML-N Raja Zafar ul Haq, Senior Vice Presidents, Secretary Information and Secretary Finance and expressed good wishes for them. Talking to party leaders at… Continue reading CM congratulates Prime Minister

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CPEC to pave way for economic development of whole region: President

CPEC to pave way for economic development of whole region: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would pave way for economic development of Pakistan and the region as it offers immense employment opportunities and new avenues for economic progress. The President was talking to a delegation of Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) headed by its Chairman… Continue reading CPEC to pave way for economic development of whole region: President

Ayaz urges PUIC to demand indepdent genocide probe in IOK

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Tuesday urged the Secretary General of Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (PUIC) member states to demand an independent probe of genocide in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IHK). Addressing the 36th meeting of the Executive Committee of PUIC in Ankara, Turkey, he in 2009,… Continue reading Ayaz urges PUIC to demand indepdent genocide probe in IOK

NA body summons TV channel owners, anchors for airing baseless news

NA body summons TV channel owners, anchors for airing baseless news

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Tuesday decided to summon TV license holders, anchor-persons and editorial staff of news channels for airing baseless allegations against public office holders and members of the Parliament. The committee, which met here with Pir Muhammad Aslam Bodla in the chair,… Continue reading NA body summons TV channel owners, anchors for airing baseless news

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Rana Tanveer for investing in Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Sector

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday urged the investors to opt for  Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Sector which has immense potential. Opening a 3-day international conference and exhibition on “Renewable Energy Technologies” here, he said Pakistan has  been facing power shortage for the last so many years, adding  incumbent… Continue reading Rana Tanveer for investing in Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Sector

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Pak-China friendship car rally to reach city on Wednesday

Pak-China friendship car rally to reach city on Wednesday

MULTAN,Oct 18 (APP)-Pakistan China friendship car rally would reach  Multan on Wednesday. The 51-member Chinese delegation in 18 vehicles rally will be given warm welcome by district administration,Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP),political leaders and citizens. The rally will reach here in afternoon at Clock Tower chowk,informed official source. The participants of the historic rally… Continue reading Pak-China friendship car rally to reach city on Wednesday

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4th phase of return of TDPs commence from Wednesday: ISPR

PESHAWAR, Oct 18 (APP): The fourth phase of the return and rehabilitation of the TDPs in SWA will commence from October 19 (Wednesday) and continue till December 6, 2016, said a release of ISPR here Tuesday. During this phase, a total of 81 villages of Tehsil Ladha, Makeen, Sararogha, Sarwakai and Tiarza will be rehabilitated. To… Continue reading 4th phase of return of TDPs commence from Wednesday: ISPR

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ECP to scrutinize assets details of parliamentarians

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday decided to scrutinize the assets details of senators and members of the National Assembly and provincial assemblies, who submitted their assets with the commission. The ECP Secretary ECP had been given the task to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding scrutiny of assets and liabilities… Continue reading ECP to scrutinize assets details of parliamentarians

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