Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): The newly appointed Ambassador of Argentina, Ivan Ivanissevich called on Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar here on Monday. Finance Minister welcomed Ivan Ivanissevich on assuming his responsibilities as Ambassador to Pakistan, said a statement. The visiting envoy shared with the Finance Minister, the current profile of Argentinean economy and the challenges faced by the… Continue reading Ambassador of Argentina calls on Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Rana Tanveer Hussein Monday said that the development and upgradation of National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) institutions were important for promoting harmonization of standards at international and regional level. Addressing the inaugurative session of a three day UNIDO-ECO Expert Group Meeting here, he said Ministry of Science and Technology has formulated a National… Continue reading National Quality Infrastructure Institutions imperative for harmonizing standards: Tanveer

LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique said on Monday that maintenance of coaches should be ensured to provide maximum facilities to rail passengers. Presiding over special meetings here at Railways Headquarters, he directed the authorities concerned to devise a plan for the upgradation of washing lines which, he added, would help in… Continue reading Saad for maintenance of coaches to facilitate rail passengers

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): Senators each to donate Rs.20,000 for purchasing four ambulance which would be handed over to Edhi Centres in all four provincial capitals of the country in recognition of late Maulana Abdul Sattar Edhi for his great service to the humanity. This was stated by Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani while chairing the 250th… Continue reading Senators to donate Rs.20,000 each for procuring 4 ambulances to Edhi Centres

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Anwar Zaheer Jamali on Monday presided over high power security meeting in Supreme Court to review the security measures taken so far for the Courts in general and Judges of superior courts in particular and safe recovery of Barrister Owais Ali Shah son of Chief Justice of… Continue reading CJP chairs meeting regarding security of judges

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): The Senate on Monday paid rich tribute to late Abdul Sattar Edhi through a unanimously resolution and recommended that July 8, the day on which Mr left the world, may be observed as ‘Edhi Day’ to commemorate his services and encourage the youth to follow his footsteps. Leader of the House Raja Zafarul Haq on… Continue reading Senate calls for observing July 8 as ‘Edhi Day’

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN specialized agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Houlin Zhao called on Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi here on Monday. The SAPM recalled his most cordial and fruitful meeting with Mr. Houlin Zhao… Continue reading Secretary General of ITU calls on Tariq Fatemi

ISLAMABAD, JULY 18(APP): Senators on Monday paid rich tribute to the great Abdul Sattar Edhi, saying there was a dire need to teach students about his services for humanity. Paying tribute to the philanthropist, Khush Bakht Shjaat said Abdul Sattar Edhi helped out the poor people and orphans who were expelled from their houses. Azam Swati said… Continue reading Senators pay rich tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CAAD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Monday distrusted Rs 0.5 million cheques among the heirs of the persons died last month in a powerful storm. Talking to media, he said, the cheques have been distributed among storm victim families on behalf of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.… Continue reading CAAD minister distributes Rs 0.5 mlm cheques among storm victims’ families

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Senate on Monday given formal approval to the amendments in the Rules of Procedure in Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012 for constitution of a Public Accounts Committee of the Upper House of the Parliament. However, the BAC decided that the proposed amendments would be laid before the… Continue reading Senate approves amendments in Rules of Procedure

PESHAWAR, July 18 (APP): At least seven people were killed as a car, they were traveling in, was Monday targeted with a remote control device on mountainous Dogdara road in Sheringle tehsil of Dir Upper District. Police told APP that a remote controlled bomb, planted in Double Cabin exploded with big bang killing seven people. No occupant… Continue reading Car blast kills seven in Dir Upper District: Police

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): The Senate on Monday strongly condemned the recent wave of brutal and extra-judicial killings of Kashmiri Muslims and called upon the international human rights organizations, the United Nations, the OIC and the international community to take notice of the atrocities, besides taking appropriate steps for stoppage of the same. Veteran politician Syed Muhashid Hussain Syed on… Continue reading Senate urges int’l community to take notice of Indian forces atrocities in occupied Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Secretary General ITU Houlin Zhao on Monday called upon the Minister of State for IT and Telecom Anusha Rahman at her office. The Minister welcomed Secretary General (ITU) in Pakistan and appreciated the efforts of the ITU in harmonizing the use of ICT’s throughout the world. The Minister also briefed the Secretary General regarding the recent… Continue reading Secretary General ITU Calls on Anusha Rahman

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Pakistan and United Kingdom have resolved to work together for enhancing and diversifying cooperation in the fields of defence and security. The two sides expressed this commitment during the 15th round of United Kingdom-Pakistan Defence Cooperation Forum held in London, UK on Monday, says a press release. Stephen Lovegrove, Permanent Under Secretary of State… Continue reading Pakistan, UK resolve to enhance defence, security cooperation