KARACHI, April 13 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the pace of Karachi operation, and said economic progress is directly linked to peace in the metropolis. Chairing a security meeting at Corps Headquarters here, the COAS said a terror free and peaceful Karachi is the ultimate aim of the… Continue reading Economic progress linked to peace in Karachi: COAS
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PML N to defeat PPP in up coming elections in AJK: Barjees Tahir
TRARKHAL, April 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Chaudhry Barjees Tahir Wednesday said that Pakistan Muslim League (PML N) would defeat Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in upcoming elections as PPP government had failed to carry out development works in the area. Addressing a public meeting here, the minister claimed that during its… Continue reading PML N to defeat PPP in up coming elections in AJK: Barjees Tahir
NDMA chairman reaches GB to review relief activities
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP) In coordination with the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) government and with assistance of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had sent 20 tons of relief goods to GB via C 130. The relief goods included wheat flour, milk powder and other dry ration beside 550 shelters and 350 blankets. More… Continue reading NDMA chairman reaches GB to review relief activities
Pakistan Belarus to explore more areas for cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Pakistan and Belarus on Wednesday principally agreed to explore further vistas for bilateral cooperation in numerous sectors with special regard to Defence Production, Science and Technology. A high level Belarus delegation met Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain and discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly cooperation in the field defence production. The delegation to… Continue reading Pakistan Belarus to explore more areas for cooperation
Govt committed to improve medical education: Governor
PESHAWAR, April 13 (APP): Governor Khyber pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra Wednesday said the incumbent government was committed to improve medical education adding that all out efforts are being made to foster excellence in health education and research, to educate and train medical students in accordance with highest professional standards. He said we can meet… Continue reading Govt committed to improve medical education: Governor
Some politicians trying to impede country’s progress: Ranjha
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha Wednesday said some politicians were trying to impede the country’s progress by hurling allegations on Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) leadership. Talking to a delegation of PML N Youth Wing from Sargodha, he said the party would continue serving the… Continue reading Some politicians trying to impede country’s progress: Ranjha
National University for Skill Development (NUSD) to be setup in capital
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP)- Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Baligh-ur-Rehman informed the National Assembly here Thursday that government would establish National University for Skill Development (NUSD) in Islamabad to enhance availability of vocational training opportunities in the country. He said the government would establish National University for Skill Development (NUSD) at Federal Capital besides… Continue reading National University for Skill Development (NUSD) to be setup in capital
Senegal’s president to visit Islamabad on April 22-24
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): President of Senegal Macky Sall will pay a visit to Islamabad on April 22-24. The Senegal’s President is arriving here on the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, a PM’s Office statement said here Wednesday.
OIC Contact Group reaffirms support to Kashmiris’ self-determination right
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir expressed the continued support of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to the people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir for their right to self-determination. The contact group that met on the sidelines of 13th OIC Summit in Istanbul called for resolving the Kashmir… Continue reading OIC Contact Group reaffirms support to Kashmiris’ self-determination right
PM advises to President to summon Senate Session on April 14
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday sent an advise to President Mamnoon Hussain to convene a session of the Senate of Pakistan on April 14, a statement from the PM House said here Wednesday.
Mechanism in final stages to regularize daily-wages employees of FDE
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP)- Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Wednesday informed the National Assembly that a committee had been constituted to regularize the services of daily wages staff of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE). He said a committed under the chairmanship of Hasseb Ather, an official of Federal… Continue reading Mechanism in final stages to regularize daily-wages employees of FDE
Rs 177 bln earmarked for National Floods Protection programme: NA told
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid on Thursday informed the National Assembly Rs 177 billon had been earmarked for National Floods Protection Programme and its implementation would start after approval of Council of Common Interests (CCI) next meeting. Replying to question regarding steps taken by the government to control floods in future,… Continue reading Rs 177 bln earmarked for National Floods Protection programme: NA told
PM leaves for London for medical check-up
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday departed for London for his medical check-up. The PM’s spokesperson in a statement on Monday had said that owing to his national engagements, the Prime Minister had postponed his medical check-up several times.
19 killed,12 injured in road accident
FAISALABAD,April 13 (APP): As many as 19 persons were killed while 12 others received multiple injuries when a speeding bus collided with a trailer on Jhang-Faisalabad road during early hours on Wednesday. Aslam Bhatti,In-charge Investigation,Thikriwala police station told APP that Lahore to Layyah route bus (BSD-15) going via Faisalabad hit a trailer at high speed near Adda… Continue reading 19 killed,12 injured in road accident
Absence of ministers annoys NA speaker
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday took strong notice of absence of ministers during Question Hour and suspended proceeding of house 10 minutes. He directed State Minister Sheikh Aftab Ahmed to contact the relevant ministers and ensure their presence in the House. The Speaker said every minister is well aware… Continue reading Absence of ministers annoys NA speaker
President leaves for Turkey
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday left here for Istanbul to represent Pakistan at the 13th Islamic Summit Conference of OIC being hosted by Turkey from April 10 to 15. Besides addressing the Conference the President during his three-day visit will also hold bilateral meeting with some leaders of the OIC member states.… Continue reading President leaves for Turkey
Pakistani women make more important financial decisions than men: Gallup
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): 47% Pakistani women claim to make important financial decisions in consultation with their husbands while only 23% Pakistani men make important financial decisions in consultation with their wives, said survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan. According to special press release, women, within the context of the developing world and especially within Pakistan, continue… Continue reading Pakistani women make more important financial decisions than men: Gallup
Balochistan law & order much better as compared to past: Nasir Janjua
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Nasir Janjua Tuesday said that Balochistan law and order situation was much better now as compared to past especially in Gwadar area. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has given attention toward the development of Balochistan for removing the depriveness of the people of province, he… Continue reading Balochistan law & order much better as compared to past: Nasir Janjua
PML N to resolve AJK people’s problems: Barjees
DHIRKOT, April 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Chaudhry Barjees Tahir Tuesday said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) after coming to power in AJK would resolve the problems of people on priority. Addressing the Workers Convention here, the minister said 2016 was the year of PML N as it would… Continue reading PML N to resolve AJK people’s problems: Barjees
Kashmir’s prosperity, liberation PML N’s mission: Kirmani
DHIRKOT, April 12 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister Dr Syed Asif Kirmani Tuesday said the prosperity of Azad Jammu andKashmir (AJK) and the liberation of occupied valley was the mission of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N). Addressing ‘Workers Convention’ here, he said the PML N would field its candidates in all constituencies of AJK… Continue reading Kashmir’s prosperity, liberation PML N’s mission: Kirmani