ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a three-year contribution of $4.5 million by the Australian Government to support food and nutrition security in Pakistan. Australia’s contribution will be used for WFP’s education programme in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Frontier Regions (FR). The funding will enable… Continue reading WFP welcomes $4.5 mln Australian support programme for FATA
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Imran Khan is threat to national security: PML-N leaders
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief “Imran Khan is a threat to national security.” Talking to media persons outside the Election Commission of Pakistan, MNA Daniyal Aziz said that Imran Khan always failed to produce proof in support of his allegations. He said the PTI chief… Continue reading Imran Khan is threat to national security: PML-N leaders
Marine Oil Spill Exercise concluded
KARACHI, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in coordination with all the stakeholders conducted a Marine Oil Spill Exercise BARRACUDA-VII from November 14 to 16. The exercises were conducted on the directive of Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, Chief of the Naval Staff. A Pakistan Marine Security Agency statement here on Wednesday… Continue reading Marine Oil Spill Exercise concluded
One dead, 14 injured in road mishap
LASBELA, Nov 16 (APP): A little girl was killed and 14 others were critically injured when a Karachi-bound passenger coach turned turtle in Kundi area here on Wednesday. Police sources said that a passenger coach was on its way from Quetta to Karachi when it turned turtle in Kundi area on National Highway, some 15… Continue reading One dead, 14 injured in road mishap
Pakistan Navy according high priority to CPEC components’ security
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Pakistan Navy is according high priority to the security of maritime components of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) like Gwadar Port, its approaches and the sea lanes leading to and from the port. According to a press release issued by Pakistan Navy on Tuesday, subsequent to formal inauguration of Gwadar port, the… Continue reading Pakistan Navy according high priority to CPEC components’ security
NCHD holds conference to resolve employees grievances
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) on Tuesday arranged a national level employees conference here to resolve the old grievances of the employees. The conference was chaired by Chairperson ex Senator Razina Alam Khan and attended by the Head Office Staff, the Director Operations of the Four Provinces, AJK, GB and… Continue reading NCHD holds conference to resolve employees grievances
Govt committed to facilitate media industry: Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Tuesday said government was committed to facilitate media industry as it considers that democracy and independence of media go hand in hand. She stated this during a meeting with a delegation of All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), which called on her… Continue reading Govt committed to facilitate media industry: Marriyum Aurangzeb
COAS visits North, South Waziristan; certain development projects initiated
RAWALPINDI Nov 15 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday visited North and South Waziristan and reviewed pace of stabilization operations, return of temporarily displaced persons (TDPs) and development works in FATA. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS expressing satisfaction on the progress of return of TDPs, commended… Continue reading COAS visits North, South Waziristan; certain development projects initiated
PM urges UN to take notice of unprovoked Indian firing at LoC
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the United Nations to take notice of the frequent ceasefire violations by India on Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. Chairing a meeting on the deteriorating situation at LoC, the Prime Minister said deliberate escalation of tension at LoC by Indian forces was… Continue reading PM urges UN to take notice of unprovoked Indian firing at LoC
Imran Khan creating hurdles in way of progress: Saad Rafique
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Tuesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was creating hurdles in the way of development in the country. He was addressing a news conference along with Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Anusha Rehman, Minister of State for Capital Administration… Continue reading Imran Khan creating hurdles in way of progress: Saad Rafique
Both parties showing trust in SC on Panama Papers case: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said the Panama Papers matter was sub-judice and both the parties, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the prime minister, had shown their trust in the Supreme Court regarding the case. Talking in a private TV programme, he said institutions should do their work and… Continue reading Both parties showing trust in SC on Panama Papers case: Ahsan
US Embassy conveys felicitation over opening of Bannu-Miran Shah road
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): The US Embassy in its message Tuesday congratulated the people of Pakistan, the FATA Secretariat and the Frontier Works Organization on the opening of the Bannu-Miran Shah-Ghulam Khan road. “This road symbolizes and is a benefit of the partnership between Pakistan and America. Together, we are helping to fulfill the Pakistani goal… Continue reading US Embassy conveys felicitation over opening of Bannu-Miran Shah road
Commissioning ceremony of new Naval Base PNS Hameed held
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): The commissioning ceremony of new Naval Base PNS Hameed was held near Karachi in the coastal region of Sindh province on Tuesday. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Rashad Mahmood was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah was also present in the ceremony,… Continue reading Commissioning ceremony of new Naval Base PNS Hameed held
Pakistan has maintained lowest petroleum prices in South Asia:Dar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Tuesday said Pakistan has maintained the lowest prices of petroleum products in comparison to the rest of South Asia, particularly India and Bangladesh. He stated this while chairing a meeting here with Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi,… Continue reading Pakistan has maintained lowest petroleum prices in South Asia:Dar
Chaudhry Nisar meets British PM, NSA at 10 Downing Street
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday said she was looking forward to visiting Pakistan, in the first half of 2017. The British Prime Minister expressed these views as she walked into a meeting of Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan with National Security Adviser (NSA) Sir Mark Lyall Grant… Continue reading Chaudhry Nisar meets British PM, NSA at 10 Downing Street
SC directs Imran Khan, Jehangir Tareen to submit reply over Hanif Abbasi petition in two weeks
ISLAMABAD, Nov (APP): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Secretary General PTI Jehagir Tareen to submit replies on applications submitted against them pertaining to allegations of ownership of offshore companies. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali heard the case filed… Continue reading SC directs Imran Khan, Jehangir Tareen to submit reply over Hanif Abbasi petition in two weeks
President for enhancing education budget to 4% of GDP
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday underlined the need for increasing the education budget to 4 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to raise national literacy rate. The President was talking to Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Baligh-ur-Rehman who called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.… Continue reading President for enhancing education budget to 4% of GDP
Hussain Nawaz acquired flats as part of settlement with Al Tahni family: Saad Rafique
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Tuesday said that investment was made in 1980 by Mian Muhammad Sharif with Al Tahni family business in Qatar, which got settled in 2006. Talking to media here, the minister said that Hussain Nawaz acquired the flats in 2006 as part of the settlement… Continue reading Hussain Nawaz acquired flats as part of settlement with Al Tahni family: Saad Rafique
British HC launches great debate 2016 competition
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): The British High Commission in Islamabad launched its GREAT Debate 2016 competition with a semi-final event at the Institute of Management Sciences in Peshawar. The event was fiercely debated by students from across universities in Peshawar and was attended by senior members of academia, media and alumni of the UK Government’s… Continue reading British HC launches great debate 2016 competition
All documents submitted in SC: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said Tuesday that all documents have been submitted in the Supreme Court. In a statement,the minister said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has full confidence in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. She said with the grace of Almighty Allah,Prime Minister… Continue reading All documents submitted in SC: Marriyum
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
