Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan in China Masood Khalid has said that he was looking forward to see the outcomes of the China’s outgoing ‘Two sessions’ with reference to the country’s economic blueprints. The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, colloquially known as ‘Two sessions’ in China is a politicial consultative body of China… Continue reading Pak envoy looks forward to China’s economic blueprints

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday chaired a briefing session here on the consultative process with stakeholders on draft Companies Bill 2016. He was also briefed about Pakistan stock market’s possible induction into the emerging markets index of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).

LAHORE, March 13 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that elimination of energy crisis was a major challenge and all out resources were being utilized to overcome it.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Minister of State and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), MNA Marvi Memon Sunday said that great Sindhi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s message of peace, tolerance and women empowerment was universal in its reach.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Managing Director Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC) Masood Malik has said Karachi issue can only be sorted out with the installment of good administrative structure. Talking to PTV News, Senior journalist Masood Malik said that political parties have consensus over several national issues such as CPEC and NAP and they… Continue reading Karachi needs good administrative structure: Masood Malik

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The government was making all-out  efforts to bring about reforms in the Federal Directorate of  Education (FDE) for further improving its functioning. Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development  Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said while talking to APP.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has successfully disbursed about Rs. 362.25 billion across the country since inception. BISP has successfully achieved all the goals and objectives set by the Federal Government and International Development Partners from time to time since inception.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday expressed his utmost grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of coal mine collapse in Orakzai Agency. The Prime Minister extended condolences to the families of those who became victims of the catastrophe.

ISLAMABAD, March 12 (APP): Minister for Information Technology Anusha Rahman has been invited by UNESCO and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the formulation of policy to use technology for the proliferation of education. While addressing this forum at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week at Paris, Anusha Rahman said, “ICT is the key enabler of socio economic… Continue reading ICT key enabler of socio-economic development: Anusha

MULTAN, Mar 12 (APP): Punjab Governor, Malik Rafique Rajwana urged doctors to serve in rural areas saying that it was need of the hour for ailing masses. “People in villages even do not know what is dental treatment though it is a very important department of health,” he added.

LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here Saturday.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Sri Lankan High Commissioner Major General (rted) Jayanath Lokuketagodage called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here Saturday and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation. He was accompanied by Ms Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Minister and Head of Chancery of the High Commission of Sri Lanka.

LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways (PR) Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed the authorities concerned to complete survey of railway lands in the given time period.

LAHORE, March 12 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Korean Ambassador Song Jong-Hwan here Saturday discussed matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and increase in cooperation in education, skill development, health,Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) and other sectors. During the meeting, the Korean Ambassador assured all-out cooperation in health, skill development… Continue reading Shehbaz, Korean envoy discuss bilateral ties

MULTAN, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the government was working on different gas projects to address energy crisis in the country.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Chairman Senate, Senator Raza Rabbani Saturday said unfortunately western countries are trying to destabilize democratic grounds in Asia and it is high time to work collectively to be a vibrant power internationally. He said, “Unity is diversity”, so Asian nations should work for safeguarding democratic values, economic and natural resources for… Continue reading Asian countries work collectively to be vibrant power: Rabbani

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived here Saturday after completing his three day official visit to Saudi Arabia, at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud.

SIALKOT, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif Saturday said defence of the country was in very strong hands and the government had successfully purged northern and tribal areas from militancy, extremism and terrorism during  Operation Zarb e Azb.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Friday said that International Interfaith Harmony Conference would soon be held in Pakistan to promote peace among various countries.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Earnest efforts would continue to enhance professional capacity of premier news agency’s journalists to enable them to compete effectively besides meeting modern day challenges, Managing Director Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Masood Malik said here Friday. Addressing APP journalists’ capacity building lecture, he said such lectures, discussions, and experience sharing of… Continue reading Earnest efforts to continue to enhance APP journalists’ capacity: MD