ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Mrs Anusha Rahman on Monday said it is indispensable for Pakistan to have a complete functional e-commerce gateway to act as a bridge between merchant’s website and financial institutions for legitimate processing of e- transactions.
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Accused of blasphemy in Jhelum arrested: Rana Sana
FAISALABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan said here on Monday that accused involved in committing blasphemy in Jehlum had been arrested.
NA offers “fateha” for Makhdoom Amin Fahim
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): The National Assembly Monday offered “Fateha” for the departed soul of late Member National Assembly Makhdoom Amin Fahim who passed away yesterday.
Tree plantation project to combat global warming: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan Monday said that global warming could only be prevented with planation of trees.
NA session starts
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): The 26th session of National Assembly started here on Monday at 04:35 pm with recitation from the Holy Qura’n.
Efforts on to introduce local manufacturing of mobile handsets: Anusha
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Mrs. Anusha Rahman on Monday said local manufacturing of mobile handsets was being given priority to help ensure locally made handsets at affordable price.
PM vows to rid country of extremism, terrorism
ISLAMABAD Nov 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif while vowing to rid the country of extremism and terrorism on Monday said there was no room for intolerance.
President condoles demise of Jamiluddin Aali
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned poet and intellectual Jamiluddin Aali.
PM saddened over Jamiluddin Aali’s demise
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday expressed deep grief on the sad demise of renowned poet and writer Jamiluddin Aali.
Govt pursuing revolutionary economic agenda: Mujtaba
LAHORE, Nov 23 (APP): Provincial Excise & Taxation Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman Monday said the incumbent government was pursuing a revolutionary economic agenda to enlist Pakistan in the comity of developed nations.
No compromise on quality education: Rajwana
LAHORE, Nov 23 (APP): Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has said the government gives top priority to livestock development and there will be no compromise on quality of education.
CM Balochistan meets Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, Nov 23 (APP): Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Malik Baloch met Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Monday and discussed matters of inter-provincial harmony as well as current political situation.
German Ambassador lauds business community
SIALKOT, Nov 23 (APP): Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, Ina Lepel Monday visited Sialkot International Airport and appreciated the vision and entrepreneurship which made the project a success.
AIOU regional offices to be upgraded to facilitate 1.3 million students
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) under a comprehensive plan will upgrade its 44 regional offices to further improve quality of education and provide best possible services to 1.3 million students.
Govt making all-out efforts for infrastructure development: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Spokesperson to Prime Minister Dr. Musadik Malik said on Monday that the government is making all out efforts for infrastructure development in the country.
Cleanliness drive begins in Korangi on CM’s directives
KARACHI, Nov. 22 (APP) : On the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, a campaign for cleanliness and provision of other civic amenities has been launched by District Municipal Corporation of Korangi.
Graduate School of Arts and Science of NYU offers Falak Sufi Scholarship
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): The Graduate School of Arts and Science of New York University announced the Falak Sufi Scholarships awarded by the master’s programme in Near Eastern Studies at the Kevorkian Center.
`Govt’s prudent policies for road infrastructure yielding positive results’
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) Miftah Ismail has said that the PM Nawaz Sharif is the only political leader who being the Prime Minister facilitated the people of country by constructing motorways.
ZTBL attains top rating in short time: Talat
LAHORE, Nov 22 (APP): Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) President Syed Talat Mahmood said has that the bank has achieved rating as AAA/A-1+ in very short period due to commitment and continuous efforts of the present management.
Promotion of economic activities to increase job opportunities:CM
LAHORE, Nov 22 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said promotion of economic activities will result in creation of jobs as well as investment opportunities in the country.