ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said art was an important medium that provided a window into the values, challenges and paradigms of the society. Chairing a high level meeting here at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), she said the present government of… Continue reading Art provides window into values, challenges, paradigms of society: Marriyum
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PTI should prove its allegations in SC: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): PML-N Member of the National Assembly Talal Chaudhry Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf should prove its allegations against the Prime Minister before the Supreme Court. Talking in a private channel programme, he said the PTI had failed to prove any allegation before the Supreme Court till date. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)… Continue reading PTI should prove its allegations in SC: Talal
QAU’s 202 acres land grabbed by mafia: Vice Chancellor
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Vice Chancellor of Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) Dr Javed Ashraf Tuesday said that a powerful mafia had encroached a total 202 acres land of the univarsity according to the record and documents. While addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, he said that the university had possession of a total 1,507 acres of land… Continue reading QAU’s 202 acres land grabbed by mafia: Vice Chancellor
Commander Royal Saudi Air Force calls on CJCSC
RAWALPINDI, Nov 8 (APP): Commander Royal Saudi Air Force Major General Mohammed Saleh Al Otaibi, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, called on General Rashad Mahmood, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee here at Joint Staff Headquarters. Both dignitaries discussed matters of professional interest and reiterated the need to enhance bilateral cooperation between… Continue reading Commander Royal Saudi Air Force calls on CJCSC
PM takes notice of urban smog
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday taking notice of prevailing smog in urban areas of the country directed the concerned departments to take long-term steps to control the environmental hazard. The Prime Minister directed the Transport Departments to ensure reduction of vehicular emissions through strict inspection. He asked the provincial… Continue reading PM takes notice of urban smog
President for provision of education to poor segment of society
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday directed that a comprehensive strategy should be pursued to provide education to the illiterate children of poorer segment of the society, making them financially stable. The President was talking to Minister of State for Federal Education Engr. Baligh-ur-Rehman who called on him along with Chairperson National Commission… Continue reading President for provision of education to poor segment of society
COAS, Saudi Air Chief discuss regional security situation
RAWALPINDI Nov 08 (APP): Commander Royal Saudi Air Force Major General Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Otaibi called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif here on Tuesday,. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of professional interest and regional security situation were discussed during the meeting.
Imran working on agenda of ‘international establishment’: Mushahid Ullah
LAHORE, Nov 8 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan has said that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan is working on the agenda of ‘international establishment’. Addressing a press conference at the Lahore Press Club on Tuesday, he said that sit-ins were, in fact, a conspiracy against China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He said… Continue reading Imran working on agenda of ‘international establishment’: Mushahid Ullah
US embassy encourages Pakistani students to apply for exchange programmes
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): The United States Embassy Islamabad and its partners are currently accepting applications from Pakistani students for several US exchange programmes. Interested students should apply immediately, as deadlines are approaching quickly, said a US Embassy press release here Tuesday. Students accepted into these programmes will not be responsible for any costs. The… Continue reading US embassy encourages Pakistani students to apply for exchange programmes
ECNEC approves Rs.62.74 bln for transmission, distribution projects: Asif
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif Tuesday said that nation was moving towards ‘Roshan Pakistan’ as in addition to generation, transmission and distribution projects were also being implemented. In his Tweet message, the minister said the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday approved three transmission and two distribution… Continue reading ECNEC approves Rs.62.74 bln for transmission, distribution projects: Asif
AJK PM calls for humanitarian approach to Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan has said the gravity of human rights violations in the occupied Kashmir called for adoption of a humanitarian approach by the international community. He was addressing at the inauguration of an exhibition on Kashmir entitled “The Paradise turned Hell” at… Continue reading AJK PM calls for humanitarian approach to Kashmir issue
Turkmenistan embassy fetes on Independence Anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): The Embassy of Turkmenistan here Tuesday hosted a reception to mark 25th anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan. A large number of guests including diplomatic corps, senior civil and government officials as well as the citizens from all walks of life attended the reception hosted by Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov and Mrs Gozel… Continue reading Turkmenistan embassy fetes on Independence Anniversary
Pakistan, Iran discuss prospects of further enhancing connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran Asif Durrani held a meeting with the Managing Director of Iranian Railways Hossein Ashoori in Tehran on Tuesday and discussed the prospects of further enhancing connectivity between Iran and Pakistan. It was highlighted that the closer cooperation between the railways of the two countries would give… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran discuss prospects of further enhancing connectivity
Pakistan condemns ceasefire violations on LoC; Indian Deputy HC summoned to FO
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday summoned the Deputy High Commissioner of India to register its protest and strong condemnation over the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian forces on the Line of Control on November 7, that resulted into martyrdom of three civilians. “The Director General (SA & SAARC), Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the… Continue reading Pakistan condemns ceasefire violations on LoC; Indian Deputy HC summoned to FO
Chiefs of PAF, RSAF discuss professional matters
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Commander Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Major General Mohammed Saleh Al Otaibi, here on Tuesday visited Air Headquarters and met Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman. On his arrival at Air Headquarters, the distinguished guest was received by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, and was presented guard of honour… Continue reading Chiefs of PAF, RSAF discuss professional matters
10,000 MW electricity to be added to national grid: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that around 10,000 MW electricity would be added to the national grid by the year 2018. After signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with USAID under USAID technical assistance for planning Commission in energy sector here, he said, the country was able to… Continue reading 10,000 MW electricity to be added to national grid: Ahsan Iqbal
Parliamentary committee proper forum to resolve CPEC issue: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that the issue of Western route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) should be resolved in the Parliamentary Committee instead of taking it to the courts or discussing in the media. Talking to media after signing MOU with USAID under USAID technical… Continue reading Parliamentary committee proper forum to resolve CPEC issue: Ahsan
Over 17,000 MW to be generated under CPEC energy projects
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): As many as 17,045 megawatts of energy will be generated through energy projects spreading all across under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Official sources told APP here that these energy projects initiated under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would not only help overcome the existing energy crisis faced by… Continue reading Over 17,000 MW to be generated under CPEC energy projects
CEPEC to benefit AJK opening new vistas of economic progress, prosperity: Masood Khan
MIRPUR, Nov 8, (APP): President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir State Sardar Masood Khan said here on Tuesday that broad based Chine Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would open vistas of unprecedented economic progress and prosperity for Azad Jammu & Kashmir as well besides Pakistan. “Being the biggest industrial and business city, Mirpur will have to… Continue reading CEPEC to benefit AJK opening new vistas of economic progress, prosperity: Masood Khan
139th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal tomorrow
SIALKOT, Nov 8 (APP): The 139th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal would be observed with traditional zeal and fervour at Iqbal Manzil Sialkot (the birthplace of the poet of East) on Wednesday, November 9. The Day will dawn with special prayers in the mosques for the peace, national integrity, prosperity and development of the country.… Continue reading 139th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal tomorrow
- Pak-China ties rapidly growing due to CPEC, Chinese language further fostering them: PM
- Rain spell: Wheat crop flooded in some areas of Kot Addu
- Torrential rain paralyzes life in upper Swat, Shangla
- PM strongly condemns attack on Customs officials in DIKhan
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
