Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Asif Kirmani Thursday said address of the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the United Nations General Assembly was of historic importance. In a statement, he said Prime Minister exposed Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir before the whole world and highlighted the sensitivity and importance of… Continue reading Speech of PM at UN was of historic importance: Kirmani

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): At least three persons were killed and five others injured when a trailer loaded with construction material, crushed five vehicles under it near Sangjani toll plaza here Thursday night. According to police sources, the horrible accident occurred when the trailer driver lost control reportedly due to a brake failure and ran over… Continue reading 3 killed, 5 injured as trailer crushes cars

ISLAMABAD, Sept 22 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan on Thursday said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has courageously delivered a comprehensive speech in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Prime Minister had exposed Indian atrocities and brutalities in Indian Held Kashmir (IHK) during his speech in UNGA that was unprecedented, he said talking to a… Continue reading PM delivered comprehensive speech in UNGA: Khurram

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Musadik Malik Thursday said Pakistan’s offer of unconditional dialogue to India was evidence of government’s seriousness to peacefully resolve all issues including Kashmir. Talking to a private news channel, he said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif instead of blame game, gave suggestions to resolve Kashmir dispute at UNGA address.… Continue reading Pakistan serious in resolving issues with India: Musadik Malik

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Commerce Ministers of Pakistan and Bahrain would co chair the first and largest Pakistan Bahrain Business Opportunities Conference being held in Bahrain on September 25. The conference, being organized by Pakistan Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is expected to be attended by a large number of businessmen and investors from… Continue reading Pak Bahrain business opportunities conference to be held in Bahrain on Sept 25

ISLAMABAD, Sept 22 (APP): Former foreign ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Hina Rabbani Khar said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif suitably raised the Kashmir issue in a well balanced and comprehensive speech at the United Nations General Assembly. While talking to a television channel, PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi termed the Prime Minister’s address balanced… Continue reading PM effectively raised Kashmir issue: ex foreign ministers

ISLAMABAD, Sept 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Parliamentary affairs and Chairman PM sustainable development programme Sheikh Aftab has directed to accelerate the public projects which come under the ambit of PM sustainable development programme. He said this while chairing a high level meeting with the Chief Secretary Sindh, which was attended by Commissioners, Additional commissioners… Continue reading Minister directs to accelerate public projects under PM sustainable development programme

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Communications will meet here Friday (tomorrow) to discuss progress on land acquisition process on D.I Khan- Sorab section of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) The committee will be briefed by chief secretaries of Balochistan,Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw,Federally Administered Tribal Areas,Gilgit-Baltistan and senior members of FBR on land acquisition of land under section 4… Continue reading Senate panel on communications to discuss land acquisition of CPEC western route

PESHAWAR, Sept 22 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister Amir Muqam on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for exposing Indian brutalities in occupied Kashmir (IOK), at United Nations’ assembly. He said the Premier made the International Community realize the severity of the issue and human rights’ violations. Commenting on Prime Minister’s speech at UN assembly,… Continue reading PM Nawaz Sharif exposes Indian brutalities in IOK at UN Assembly: Muqam

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Terming development of Balochistan as top priority of the government, Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday that the US$ 46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would change the fate of Balochistan province. “The energy had been given preference in the projects being completed under the… Continue reading CPEC to change fate of Balochistan province: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Thursday advised the political parties of the country not to politicize economy which has been turned around from the near default to stability, as declared by various international organizations. The Minister was speaking at “PIMS Thanksgiving Event” arranged by the Young Doctors Association (YDA) to show… Continue reading Dar advises political parties not to politicize economy

KHUZDAR, Sept 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said neighboring country India’s war crazed and attitude of extremism have posed threats to peace of the region. He said that after complete implementation of China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC), Balochistan would become gateway of development. He was addressing a ceremony at Khuzdar… Continue reading India’s war crazes damaging peace of region: Federal Minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Chairperson, Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Nuzhat Sadiq on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for making it clear that resolution of Kashmir dispute was indispensable for peace and normalization. In his speech at United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister took a bold and clear stand on Kashmir issue which… Continue reading PM Nawaz stand on Kashmir issue termed `courageous’ : Senator Nuzhat