Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey Tuesday signed a Framework Agreement for establishing Free Trade Area (FTA) between the two countries to further boost bilateral trade and investment relations.

ISLAMABAD, March 22 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday lauded the services of outgoing ambassadors of Argentina and Sweden for further deepening of friendly relations between Pakistan and their respective countries. He hoped that they would continue to work towards further strengthening bonds of friendship.

PESHAWAR, March 21 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain arrived Monday in Wana,headquarters of South Waziristan Agency on a daylong visit and was briefed on the security situation. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and high ranking officials of the military and Political Administration received the President upon his arrival in Wana. The authorities briefed the President… Continue reading President arrives in Wana, briefed on security situation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Engr. Muhammad Baligh ur Rahman said the government was taking concrete steps to equip youth with technical skills and professional training through Prime Minister’s Education Reforms Programme.

ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Monday said the government was committed to the welfare of journalists and independence of media.

ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that Pakistan was working on the prospects to enhance trade volume with Afghanistan and bilateral trade would be doubled in coming years. The government had vision for share prosperity, through regional connectivity and economic integration for maintaining peace and prosperity in the region,… Continue reading Khurram vows to enhance trade volume with Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): The government on Monday announced the Automotive Policy 2016 carrying incentives and reduced duties for new entrants and existing vehicle manufacturers with the hope to bring in well known international brands to the Pakistani market. Addressing a press conference here, Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif said the new… Continue reading Govt announces automotive policy carrying incentives, reduced duties

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Monday said National Assembly, Senate Secretariats would jointly sort out their bilateral issues and surely remove the disconnect between both Houses of Parliament. Speaking in the Joint Session of the Parliament, he said the speaker must avoid issue… Continue reading NA, Senate secretariats to amicably resolve issues: Dar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Thousands of people drawn from various walks of life on Monday witnessed the full dress rehearsal of parade held as part of preparations for Pakistan Day at the Parade Venue here. Preparations of March 23 (Pakistan Day) parade holds a significant place in the history of Pakistan and to mark this… Continue reading Thousands of people witness full dress rehearsal of Pakistan Day Parade

ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Monday said the government was committed to the welfare of journalists and independence of media. The government believed in freedom of expression and would continue to support and facilitate the growth of free media, he said while talking to a delegation… Continue reading Govt committed to welfare of journalists: Pervaiz

RAWALPINDI, Mar 21 (APP): Commander Resolute Support Mission (RSM) and United States Forces Afghanistan General John Nicholson, who is on  on his maiden visit to Pakistan, Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif here at General Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security with particular emphasis on… Continue reading Commander RSM & US Forces Afghanistan calls on COAS

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif  Monday said the government was pro actively pursuing the agenda of bringing reforms in different sectors for the welfare of masses. The Prime Minister expressed these views in his separate meetings with parliamentarians Mir Dostain Khan Domki, Bilal Virk and Nawabzada Mazhar here at the PM… Continue reading Government pursuing reforms agenda for masses’ welfare: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday said former President Gen (R) Pervez Musharraf would be extradited back to Pakistan through Interpol, whenever court issues order in this regard. Responding to points raised by Leader of the Opposition in Joint Session of the Parliament, the minister assured… Continue reading Pervez Musharraf to be extradited back on court's order: Nisar

ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid Monday said Pakistan was progressing as per vision of Quaid i Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah where every citizen had equal rights without any discrimination. “The government and state treat every Pakistani equally without any discrimination of gender, faith, caste and creed,”… Continue reading Pakistan progressing as per vision of Quaid i Azam: Pervaiz

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday lauded the services and contribution made by outgoing Ambassador of Argentine Rodolfo Martin J Sarawia, who he said, “celebrated our joys and shared our sorrows.” Addressing the farewell reception in honor of the outgoing diplomat, the Prime Minister said during his tenure since 2004, Rodolfo… Continue reading PM lauds services of outgoing Argentinean envoy for cementing bilateral ties

PESHAWAR, March 21 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain arrived Monday in Wana,headquarters of South Waziristan Agency on a daylong visit and was briefed on the security situation. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and high ranking officials of the military and Political Administration received the President upon his arrival in Wana. The authorities briefed the President… Continue reading President arrives in Wana, briefed on security situation

WANA, March 21 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said that armed forces were fighting a decisive war against terrorism in tribal areas as officers and Jawans were rewriting a history of valour and gallantry.

ATTOCK, March 20 (APP) :State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmad has said that govt is giving due priority to promote livestock and for the purpose revolutionary steps are being taken. He said this during a ceremony organized by Livestock Department on the other day where keys of motorbikes were handed over to 114… Continue reading Govt giving due priority to promote livestock

LAHORE, March 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to discuss matters of mutual interest and various projects in energy sector here Sunday. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif said that sincere efforts were made for overcoming energy crisis during two and a half years… Continue reading CM, Asif discuss energy projects