Category: National

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (APP): Minister for Finance, Revenue, Statistics and Economic Affairs Division Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan Peoples’ Party will regret its decision of agitation or filing cases against PML-N leadership and called upon saner elements in the party to avoid the politics of 90s. “Although it is internal affair of PPP but it is… Continue reading PPP will regret its decisions; COAS called PM twice during ailment: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): The Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday vehemently denied the media reports regarding incurring expenditure to the tune of Rs 22 million on renovation of bathroom of the PM’s House as no such expenditure was being made at PM’s House. However, repair and maintenance of PM’s Office building (formerly PM’s Secretariat) had been proposed as the same… Continue reading PM’s Office clarifies media reports about expenditure on bathroom renovation

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 23 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday stressed unity among Muslim countries to counter the negative propaganda against Islam. “I am a great supporter of Islamic countries that can discourage those who unnecessarily malign Muslims,” the President told media during his visit to the Hazrat Imam Complex in old Sibzar district of Tashkent.… Continue reading President urges unity among Muslim states to counter negative propaganda against Islam

ISLAMABAD June 23 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday achieved another landmark in the defence production sector, when Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and Qatar Emiri Air Force signed an agreement for supply of Super Mushshak Aircraft to the brotherly nation. The trainer aircraft supply contract signing ceremony was held at Doha (Qatar), where General Salem Hamid Al… Continue reading Pakistan to supply Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to Qatari Air Force

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday expressed grave concern over reports regarding the latest missile tests conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), terming it a violation of UN Security Council Resolutions. “We hope that DPRK will desist from steps that are inimical to regional peace and stability, a statement from the… Continue reading Pakistan expresses grave concern over Missile Tests by DPRK

LAHORE, June 23 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, first time in the history of the country, had announced an excellent package for the welfare of farmers and increasing agri production. He expressed these views while addressing a function held in his honour by Pakistan Kissan… Continue reading PM makes history by announcing Kissan Package: Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): On behalf of Chairman Pakistan Television(PTV) Atta-ul Haq Qasmi and Managing Director Syed Imran Gardezi a floral wreath was laid on grave of legendary Qawal Amjad Sabri on Thursday. A delegation of PTV Karachi center took part in funeral ceremony of the deceased and extended their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family of… Continue reading Floral wreath laid on mausoleum of Amjad Sabri by PTV

DERA MURAD JAMALI, June 23 (APP): A senior police official was killed and five other police personnel among them SHO were injured in a bomb blast took place inside a police station in Nasirabad district, on Thursday. Deputy Inspector General Police, Nasirabad Range, Sharjeel Kharal confirmed the incident. Talking to journalists, he said that an… Continue reading One police official dead, five injured in blast

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): Minister of State for Interior Baligh-ur-Rehman Thursday said the Prime Minister and Interior Minister have taken notice of recent terror incidents in Karachi. Expressing deep grief and sorrow over the killing of Amjad Fareed Sabri he termed him as a national asset. Ajmad had spread message of Sufizim and had great… Continue reading PM has taken notice of recent terror incidents in Karachi: Baligh

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (APP): Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain Thursday said specific laws were required to restore lasting peace in Karachi. He strongly condemned the killing of renowned Qawwal Ajmad Fareed Sabri and expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic incident. Ajmad was a person who spread love among the masses through his… Continue reading Specific laws needed to restore lasting peace in Karachi: Tanveer

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) Miftah Ismail Thursday said that everybody should play their due role for restorating peace in Karachi. Talking to a private news channel, he strongly condemned the killing of renowned Qawwal Ajmad Sabri and kidnapping of Awais Shah son of Chief Justice Sindh High Court Sajjad Shah.… Continue reading Chairman BOI urges everybody play their role for restorating peace

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (APP): Minister for Human Rights Kamran Michael on Thursday said that ministry is coordinating with the provincial governments to introduce subject of Human Rights in their respective curricula to raise awareness on the fundamental rights. The Ministry will launch campaigns and form district level committees across the country to counter the issue of… Continue reading Govt endeavouring to introduce HR subject in curriculum: Minister

ISLAMABAD June 23 (APP): Deceased Amjad Sabri had no specific life threat but he was under threat like some other popular persons in the country, said his brother Sarwat Sabri in a private news channel. “I do not think, he had any specific threat to his life. He used to share with me almost all matters but… Continue reading Amjad had no specific life threat: Brother Sarwat