PESHAWAR, Sept 8 (APP): At least 8 policemen sustained injuries when a bomb targeted their van in Darmangi area of Warsak road here on Thursday. Police said the cops in mobile van were on its routine patrolling in the area when a powerful explosion hit it at Darmangi area. The injured policemen were shifted o… Continue reading Police van targeted by Bomb blast injures eight cops in City
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Ministry in process to award 32 new exploration blocks
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources is in the process to award 32 new blocks to oil and gas exploration companies operating in different parts of the country. “Under the petroleum policy 2012, 46 new blocks have already been awarded, while the clearance process has been initiated for award of 32 more exploration… Continue reading Ministry in process to award 32 new exploration blocks
Saad invites Opposition for legislation to probe Panama Papers
ISLAMABAD, Sept 8 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique Thursday invited the Opposition parties for framing a joint and comprehensive legislation to investigate the Panama Papers and other corrupt practices. Responding to allegations of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf in the National Assembly, he said the investigation should not be any person specific but across… Continue reading Saad invites Opposition for legislation to probe Panama Papers
Prime Minister convenes cabinet meeting Friday
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday convened meeting of the federal cabinet to meet on Friday, said a PM House statement. Besides others, the main agenda items to be taken up by the cabinet included Diamer Bhasha Dam, implementation of cyber crime bill and ratification of the minutes of Economic Coordination Committee.
Plan prepared to improve electricity transmission system: NA informed
ISLAMABAD Sept 8 (APP) Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Thursday informed the National Assembly that a comprehensive plan has been prepared to improve the electricity transmission system in the country. In the question hour, he said efforts are being made to improve the rate of recovery from consumers, which have made it… Continue reading Plan prepared to improve electricity transmission system: NA informed
Uniform prayers timing to be observed in Capital Territory: NA told
ISLAMABAD Sept 8 (APP) Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmed on Thursday said that a uniform prayers timing will be observed in the Capital Territory and talks are being held with the provincial authorities to extend it to other parts of the country as well. In the question hour, he said that a meeting… Continue reading Uniform prayers timing to be observed in Capital Territory: NA told
Ruling on Nawaz, Imran references constitutional: Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Sadiq Thursday said that his ruling on two references submitted against Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan were issued after through examination and careful analysis of the documents in light of constitution, rules and regulations. According to National Assembly Spokesman, he said he didn’t make decisions to… Continue reading Ruling on Nawaz, Imran references constitutional: Speaker
SAARC foreign ministers push for economic union
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): SAARC finance ministers has called for strengthening the regional trade through expeditious implementation of the recent South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). According to Khaleej Times, eight finance ministers from South Asia who recently met in Islamabad pushed for the fast track formation of the South Asian Economic Union (SAEU) to ensure larger… Continue reading SAARC foreign ministers push for economic union
Maldives special envoy calls on Sartaj Aziz
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Special Envoy of the President of Maldives, Adam Shareef Umar Thursday called on Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Adam Shareef Umar is Minister for Defence and National Security of Maldives. During the meeting, the adviser supported the constructive engagement between Maldives and… Continue reading Maldives special envoy calls on Sartaj Aziz
Newly elected MNA Raja Matloob takes oath
ISLAMABAD, Sept 8 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sadar Ayaz Sadiq administered oath to the newly elected member of National Assembly Raja Matloob Mehdi of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz here Thursday, who won NA 63 Jhelum by elections. Later, the MNA signed the roll of members as required by the rules.
Bird hazard control committee meeting
SARGODHA, Sep 8 (APP): PAF Base Mushaf Base Commander Amir Masood has said the PAF’s aircrafts were assets of the country and the nation. Presiding over a meeting of Birds Hazard Control Committee held here at PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha, Air Vice Marshal Amir Masood said it was imperative that a comprehensive awareness about bird… Continue reading Bird hazard control committee meeting
PM arrives on a day long visit
KARACHI, Sep. 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived here Thursday morning on day long visit to the city. He was accompanied by Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Senator Nihal Hashmi. The Prime Minister was welcomed by Governor Sindh, Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at Jinnah… Continue reading PM arrives on a day long visit
Azadi train attracts people at Larkana Railway Junction
LARKANA Sept 8 (APP): Special Azadi Train on Thursday attracted a large number of people here at Larkana Railway Junction. The train arrived in Larkana late night on 3 am, was received warmly by Railway officials and large number of local people. Later, early morning the galleries opened for visitors. A large number of people… Continue reading Azadi train attracts people at Larkana Railway Junction
Indiscriminately action to be taken against land grabbers: Mayor
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Mayor Islambad and Chairman CDA Sheikh Anser Aziz said that indiscriminately action would be taken against land grabbers and encroachers without any political pressure. Talking to APP, he warned the corrupt and land mafia to mend their ways otherwise action would be taken against them. He said CDA and IMC would develop the… Continue reading Indiscriminately action to be taken against land grabbers: Mayor
PM visits PML-N leader Majid Sultan to inquire after his health
KARACHI, Sep 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday visited the ailing leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Majid Sultan to inquire after his health. During the interaction at Majid Sultan’s residence, the prime minister asked about the health conditions of the former and prayed for his early recuperation. The prime minister also lauded the services of Majid… Continue reading PM visits PML-N leader Majid Sultan to inquire after his health
Govt effectively raised Kashmir issue: Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qayyum
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production and special envoy of Prime Minister, Lt General (R) Abdul Qayyum Thursday said the present government effectively highlighted the worsening situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir. Talking to APP, he said the Kashmir issue was raised at international forums by the Prime Minister and Foreign Office. Prime Minister Nawaz… Continue reading Govt effectively raised Kashmir issue: Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qayyum
Danish company to add 250 MW wind power in system before 2018: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Sept 8 (APP): Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Ole Thonke Thursday said a Danish energy company working in Rajanpur district of Punjab would add 250 megawatt wind electricity in the national grid before the year 2018. “A Danish company working in Punjab on a 1000 MW wind power project, will be able to produce… Continue reading Danish company to add 250 MW wind power in system before 2018: Envoy
PM inspects under construction Lowari Tunnel
CHITRAL, Sept 7 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday visited the Lowari Tunnel and inspected the construction activities underway. The tunnel, situated 7200 feet above sea level, will be completed by June 2017 at a cost of about Rs 26 billion. The Prime Minister went inside the tunnel, disembarked from the vehicle and observed… Continue reading PM inspects under construction Lowari Tunnel
President of Senegal leaves Pakistan after successful, productive visit: FO
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): President of Senegal, Macky Sall and his delegation departed from Pakistan on Wednesday afternoon after a highly successful and productive visit. The President of Senegal along with a 34-member delegation paid a two-day visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Foreign Office said in a press release… Continue reading President of Senegal leaves Pakistan after successful, productive visit: FO
Finance Minister rejects Imran’s statement against Chairman FBR
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Ishaq Dar has taken a strong exception to the statement of PTI Chairman Imran Khan where in he has leveled serious allegations against the Chairman,Federal Board of Chairman(FBR). The Minister for Finance and Revenue termed the allegations as totally false and fabricated, said in statement issued by FBR here on Wednesday. Chairman… Continue reading Finance Minister rejects Imran’s statement against Chairman FBR
