ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): The ordinary life in Srinagar, Indian Occupied Kashmir, is disrupted as the authorities tried to quell the Kashmiris’ protests against the Indian rule with use of brutal force. An eerie silence engulfs downtown, home to half a million people. Shortly after dawn, police and paramilitary soldiers, in full riot gear and… Continue reading Use of brutal force disrupts life in Indian Occupied Kashmir: Report
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Azhar Jadoon for enhanced media role in highlighting Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP): Dr Azhar Jadoon, member National Assembly Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage on Sunday called for enhanced Pakistani media role in highlighting Kashmir issue. Talking to APP here, the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf MNA Dr Azhar Jadoon said the role of media on Kashmir issue can be enhanced through objective, effective… Continue reading Azhar Jadoon for enhanced media role in highlighting Kashmir
PML-N’s landslide Victory in AJK, manifestation of its people-friendly policies
MIRPUR, July 24 (APP): People from all walks of life in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have described recent landslide victory of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz in AJ&K, as primarily result of visionary people- friendly policies of it’s supreme leadership, especially Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Pakistan Muslim League (N) has clinched unprecedented success in the AJK Legislative… Continue reading PML-N’s landslide Victory in AJK, manifestation of its people-friendly policies
ECP to include new voters in electoral rolls from Aug 1
ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will start campaign to include the names of new Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) holders in electoral rolls from August 1 across the country. During the campaign, voters who have become disqualified (deaths/cancelled CNICs) will also be excluded from the rolls after their door-to-door verification process, said spokesman… Continue reading ECP to include new voters in electoral rolls from Aug 1
News about breakdown of conveyor belt at Bacha Khan airport contradicted
ISLAMABAD July 24 (APP): The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday contradicted a news item about the breakdown of conveyor belt at Bacha Khan Airport Pesawar. “No any incident of such nature has happened at the airport,” spokesman of CAA stated in a contradiction issued here. The conveyor belt at the airport is functioning normally and there is… Continue reading News about breakdown of conveyor belt at Bacha Khan airport contradicted
Groundbreaking of Khalifa Coastal Oil Refinery likely this year: Ministry
ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): In a significant move to achieve self-reliance in the oil production sector, the government has given a task to Pakistan Arab Refinery Company (PARCO) to complete the much delayed multi-billion-dollar Khalifa Coastal Oil Refinery project. “PARCO has been given the task to complete the project having capacity to refine 250,000 barrels oil per day… Continue reading Groundbreaking of Khalifa Coastal Oil Refinery likely this year: Ministry
Filing of nomination papers to 8 reserved seats in AJK Legislative Assembly begins:AJK EC
MIRPUR (AJK), July 24 (APP): Candidates started filing nomination papers with the AJK Election commission in Muzaffarabad on Sunday to contest election to eight reserved seats of the AJK Legislative Assembly including five meant for women and one each reserved for technocrats, ulema /mashaikh and overseas Kashmiris, AJK Election Commission sources said. “The nomination papers for the… Continue reading Filing of nomination papers to 8 reserved seats in AJK Legislative Assembly begins:AJK EC
Pakistan to start importing RON 92 standard petrol from October
ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): Pakistan will start importing RON 92 standard petrol from October, which will improve efficiency of vehicles and give good mileage per litre, official sources in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources said. “Currently, the country is importing 87 RON petrol, which is not of a very high quality, but from October… Continue reading Pakistan to start importing RON 92 standard petrol from October
HRCP demands a firm schedule for holding census
ISLAMABAD, July 24, (APP) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded a firm schedule for holding the census as soon as possible. Political, social and economic policies, planning for development, understanding the changing demographics of the country and allocation of resources by the federal and provincial governments can only be determined properly after having accurate data of… Continue reading HRCP demands a firm schedule for holding census
Int.l champions of HR to raise voice for IHD vulnerable groups
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP): International champions of human rights should come forward for raising voice against the Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir which is largely affecting vulnerable groups including women, children and senior citizens etc. Senator Sitara Ayaz said whenever there is a deteriorating law and order situation, women and children are the most affected victims directly or indirectly.… Continue reading Int.l champions of HR to raise voice for IHD vulnerable groups
Karachi operation to continue till complete restoration of L&O
KARACHI, July 23 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday said Karachi operation would continue till complete restoration of law and order in the metroplis. He was speaking at the ceremony for the distribution of laptops among the students of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) here. The President said through National Action Plan, the situation all… Continue reading Karachi operation to continue till complete restoration of L&O
PM strongly condemns Kabul blasts, expresses grief over loss of lives
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday strongly condemned blasts in Kabul and expressed his deep grief and anguish over loss of precious lives. The Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls and early recovery of those injured. “Terrorism is a common enemy and must be fought with collective and concerted… Continue reading PM strongly condemns Kabul blasts, expresses grief over loss of lives
Finance Minister chairs meeting at SBP
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP): Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) at Karachi. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here Saturday, the meeting reviewed the macroeconomic situation with special reference to the monetary side for the year ending 30th June 2016 The meeting noted… Continue reading Finance Minister chairs meeting at SBP
Education must for progress: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT, July 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sturday said no nation could develop without promotion of quality education. He said this while addressing participants of a ceremony after distributing appointment letters among newly recruited male and female educators/teachers and assistant education officers at Government Girls Higher Secondary… Continue reading Education must for progress: Khawaja Asif
Vigil held in Ankara to support Kashmiri people; condemn Indian brutalities
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Turkey held a vigil in Ankara to reaffirm Turkey’s traditional support for the just cause of Kashmir and condemn recent spate of violence and oppression unleashed by the security forces in the Indian Occupied Kashmir. The event was part of `Black Day’ commemorations to protest against the atrocities committed against Kashmiri… Continue reading Vigil held in Ankara to support Kashmiri people; condemn Indian brutalities
Pakistan strongly condemns Kabul terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist acts in Kabul that resulted intothe loss of a number of precious human lives and left several othersinjured. “The Government and the people of Pakistan extend their sincere condolences and profound sympathies to the families of the bereaved people and convey their earnest… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns Kabul terrorist attack
Saad Rafique directs officers to focus on CPEC in policies
LAHORE, July 23 (APP): Pakistan Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed the Pakistan Railways administration to make such policies for the next two years in which operational system and the China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) could be focused. Chairing a meeting at Pakistan Railways Headquarters here on Saturday, he said only those projects would be given to private… Continue reading Saad Rafique directs officers to focus on CPEC in policies
PAF chief visits Moscow’s aviation industry; observes modern fighter’s performance
ISLAMABAD July 23 (APP): Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, has visited Air Base and aviation industrial complex in Moscow and monitored performance of modern fighter jet and other important military hardware. During his visit to the Base, CAS was briefed about the role and tasks of Russian Air Force and… Continue reading PAF chief visits Moscow’s aviation industry; observes modern fighter’s performance
Govt taking measures to resolve problems of businessmen: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT, July 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif Saturday said the government was strengthening national economy and boosting the industrial structure besides striving to overcome energy crisis. He said this while addressing participants of an inaugural ceremony of the newly established domestic terminal building at the Sialkot International Airport.… Continue reading Govt taking measures to resolve problems of businessmen: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s UK envoy calls on Imam-e-Kaaba
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Syed Ibne Abbas called on Imam-e-Kaaba, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, at the Regents Park Islamic Cultural Centre London. The High Commissioner extended greetings to Imam-e-Kaaba on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan, said a message release received here Saturday. The Imam-e-Kaaba also conveyed his best… Continue reading Pakistan’s UK envoy calls on Imam-e-Kaaba
