Sartaj Aziz felicitates Kashmiris on Eid, expresses concern over detention of Kashmiri leaders

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz Thursday expressed deep concern over the detention of Kashmiri leaders on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, in violation of their fundamental right of religious freedom. “We call upon the international community to take note and urge the Indian Government to respect the basic rights… Continue reading Sartaj Aziz felicitates Kashmiris on Eid, expresses concern over detention of Kashmiri leaders

Relief goods arrive In Chitral

PN actively participating in population census

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): As many as ten trucks loaded with relief goods have arrived in Chitral from Lahore. The relief goods were sent by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) following the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif for the rain and flood affected people of Drosh, Chitral district, PTV reported on Thursday. According to a… Continue reading Relief goods arrive In Chitral

Pak family drowns, 6 others survive in Nile incident

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): An ill fated Pakistani family drowned in the river Nile in Cairo, Egypt while six others on board survived when their boat capsized after an accident. “A Pakistani, Faisal Afaq Khan, his wife Sana Urooj and 2 daughters Rumaisa and Amenah, aged 5 and 2, respectively were drowned in an accident… Continue reading Pak family drowns, 6 others survive in Nile incident

OIC to work out useful strategy to curb menace of terrorism: Leaders

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Former Ambassador Ali Sarwar Naqvi has suggested that the Organization of Islamic Countries should organize a meeting to work out a policy to curtail terrorism from all the muslim world. Talking in a Radio Pakistan’s Current Affair program, he said in view of recent wave of terrorism in muslim world ,… Continue reading OIC to work out useful strategy to curb menace of terrorism: Leaders

Second phase of Hajj training to commence from Monday

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): The second phase of Hajj training would commence from Monday (July 11), to enable intending pilgrims to perform the sacred religious obligation in accordance with the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has chalked out a comprehensive strategy to train intending pilgrims in… Continue reading Second phase of Hajj training to commence from Monday

President felicitates nation on Eidul Fitr; prays for well-being, prosperity of country, masses

Turkish PM calls President; extends Eid greetings prosperity of country, masses

ISLAMABAD, July 5 (APP): Felicitating the nation on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr, President Mamnoon Hussain has prayed for the well-being and prosperity of the country, masses and Islam. “The day of Eid is not a mere festival, but it is like a symbol that relates to tolerance, fortitude, peace and serenity, mutual harmony and peaceful coexistence,” the President said… Continue reading President felicitates nation on Eidul Fitr; prays for well-being, prosperity of country, masses

PM felicitates nation on Eidul Fitr; attributes Eid joys to Jawans of Pak Army, LEIs

PM orders to act against officers involved in bogus allotment of apartments by PHAF

ISLAMABAD, July 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif while felicitating the nation on Eidul Fitr has lauded the services of Pakistan Army, police, FC and other law enforcing institutions, whose Jawans (personnel) are working day and night for the defence of country. “On the day of Eid, we cannot forget those who, for the sake of country and… Continue reading PM felicitates nation on Eidul Fitr; attributes Eid joys to Jawans of Pak Army, LEIs

President hosts Open House reception at Aiwan-e-Sadr

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr received guests from all walks of life at an Open House here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday and exchanged Eid greetings. Besides the general public, a large number of diplomats, politicians, senior officials and senior citizens were present. While talking to the diplomats on this… Continue reading President hosts Open House reception at Aiwan-e-Sadr

President offers Eid prayers at Faisal Mosque

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain offered Eid prayers here at Faisal Mosque on Wednesday and prayed for peace and progress of Pakistan as well as for the unity and solidarity of Muslim Ummah. After the Eid prayers, the President mingled up with the common people, hugged them and exchanged Eid greetings.

Services Chiefs call on President; exchange Eid greetings

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Chiefs of the three armed forces called on President Mamnoon Hussain here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday and exchanged Eid greetings. The President said besides the nation, the officers and Jawans of Pakistan Army were also included in the Eid joys, and the whole nation stood behind the country’s armed forces in the war against terrorism.… Continue reading Services Chiefs call on President; exchange Eid greetings

Indian PM telephones PM Nawaz Sharif, conveys Eid greetings: FO

PM warns Int'l Community to ignore "rising tension" in South Asia at its own peril

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday telephoned Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to convey Eid greetings. He also enquired about the health of the Prime Minister and wished him a complete and speedy recovery, Foreign Office said in a statement issued here. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif thanked his Indian counterpart… Continue reading Indian PM telephones PM Nawaz Sharif, conveys Eid greetings: FO

President calls PM; extends Eid greetings

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday had a telephonic contact with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, extended to him Eid greetings and felicitated on his recovery after the cardiac-surgery. The President told the Prime Minister that the whole nation was praying for his (Nawaz’s) health and during the holy month of Ramazan,… Continue reading President calls PM; extends Eid greetings

COAS spends Eid day with troops in Waziristan

PESHAWAR, July 6 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday spent Eid day with the troops in the forward areas of North and South Waziristan agencies. The COAS offered his Eid prayers at Shawal and interacted with the troops. Later, he visited Datta Khel where he met with the troops.… Continue reading COAS spends Eid day with troops in Waziristan

Sardar Yousaf greets nation on Eidul Fitr

Pak. army, nation ready to respond Indian aggression: Minister

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-fitr. In his felicitation message on Tuesday, he said, “I greet the whole nation on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr and I pray to Allah Almighty to give such a happy occasion time and… Continue reading Sardar Yousaf greets nation on Eidul Fitr

Saad Rafiq visits Child Protection Bureau

Minister condemns Indian aggression in Occupied Kashmir

LAHORE, July 6 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq visited Child Protection and Welfare Bureau on Eid day Wednesday and greeted all the children residing there. He spent some hours with the children and wished them happiness in the life. The minister also had lunch with them and cut an Eid cake. On the… Continue reading Saad Rafiq visits Child Protection Bureau

People to reject political orphans in next polls; Abid Sher Ali

Zero loadshedding from 415 feeders in KP: Abid Sher Ali

FAISALABAD, July 6 (APP): State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Wednesday said that the people would once again reject the nefarious designs of those who hatch conspiracies, in the next general elections. Talking to mediamen here, he termed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and other parties as political orphans… Continue reading People to reject political orphans in next polls; Abid Sher Ali

Corps Commander visits forward posts

LAHORE, July 6 (APP): Lahore Corps Commander Lt. General Sadiq Ali on Wednesday visited forward areas near Lahore and Kasur borders, here. According to the ISPR, he exchanged Eid greetings with troops of Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers deployed at forward posts. He commended their high morale and dedication to the duties. The Corps Commander,… Continue reading Corps Commander visits forward posts

Shawwal moon sighted: Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow

LAHORE, July 05 (APP): Shawwal moon was sighted and Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Wednesday across the country. This was announced by Chairman of Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, here on Tuesday night before the media. The announcement of sighting of Hilal of Shawwal ul Mukarram was announced on the basis of tangible witnesses received from across the country by… Continue reading Shawwal moon sighted: Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow

Terror attacks in Saudi Arabia; Pakistan to extend every cooperation: Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP): Describing the incidents of terrorism in Saudi Arabia, particularly in Madina Munawwara, “a matter of great concern for the Islamic world”, Advisor to PM on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday said Pakistan will extend every cooperation in investigating the attacks. Talking to PTV, the Advisor on Foreign Affairs said he also called his Saudi counterpart… Continue reading Terror attacks in Saudi Arabia; Pakistan to extend every cooperation: Sartaj Aziz

PM strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia