French parliamentary delegation meets NA body members

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):A five-member French Parliamentary delegation headed by Jean-Bernard Sempastous, President of France-Pakistan Friendship Group in the French parliament met the members of Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs here at the Parliament House on Monday. The meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee which was presided by MNA Dr Nafisa Shah welcomed the French… Continue reading French parliamentary delegation meets NA body members

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Chinese passenger jet likely to be delivered to customers in 2021

BEIJING, Dec 5 (APP):: The Chinese-produced C919 passenger jet, produced by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has made at least seven test flights at the Aviation Industry Test Center in Yanliang, Shaanxi Province, since November 23, officially embarking on its airworthiness certification phase. Yuan Wenfeng, Director of the C919 Project Office, said COMAC… Continue reading Chinese passenger jet likely to be delivered to customers in 2021

Admiral Sir Philip Jones visits Naval Headquarters

ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP):First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Royal Navy UK, Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, who is on an official visit to Pakistan visited Naval Headquarters on Tuesday. According to a statement issued here by Pakistan Navy, Admiral Sir Philip is in Pakistan on the invitation of Chief of… Continue reading Admiral Sir Philip Jones visits Naval Headquarters

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Zubair for increase in bilateral trade between UK, Pakistan

KARACHI, Nov 09 (APP):Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has called for enhancement in bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Britain. He was talking to a delegation of UK-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry that called on him at the Governor House on Thursday. Zubair spoke of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Britain spanning over several… Continue reading Zubair for increase in bilateral trade between UK, Pakistan

Govt. taking initiatives to improve education standard; 57 million illiterate in country,

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP):Government has taken many initiatives for the improvement and enhancement of education in the country but still there are 57 million illiterates in the country. “Literacy is an ability or skill that exposes an individual to new sources of information and knowledge, and empowers with the ability to express, communicate and… Continue reading Govt. taking initiatives to improve education standard; 57 million illiterate in country,

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Enhanced Pak-Iran border security in mutual interest of both countries: DG ISPR

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TEHRAN, Nov 7 (APP): Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor Tuesday stressed that enhanced Pak-Iran border security was in mutual interest of both the countries. Addressing a joint press conference in Tehran along with Gen Staff Officer of Iranian Army, Major General Asif Ghafoor apprehended that terrorists were likely to… Continue reading Enhanced Pak-Iran border security in mutual interest of both countries: DG ISPR

Pak strongly condemns killing of two innocent Chinese Nationals

  ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP):The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the death of two innocent Chinese Nationals, the foreign office said here Monday after the DNA reports which have confirmed that the two persons killed in Balochistan in June 2017 were the same two Chinese nationals, who were kidnapped from Quetta in May, 2017. The… Continue reading Pak strongly condemns killing of two innocent Chinese Nationals

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Pakistan’s first optical remote sensing satellite to be launched in 2018

KARACHI, Oct 4 (APP): Pakistan’s first optical remote sensing satellite PRSS-1 would be launched in 2018. This was announced in a statement by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Wednesday. It said that the World Space Week 2017 commenced on Wednesday and the inaugural ceremony of the event was organized by… Continue reading Pakistan’s first optical remote sensing satellite to be launched in 2018

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APP54-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet at PM Office. APP

Cabinet condemns genocide of Rohingya Muslims; calls for immediate steps to stop atrocities ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): The federal cabinet on Thursday condemned the cold-blooded and callous genocide of innocent Rohingya Muslims, including women, children and even infants under the direct patronage of state institutions of Myanmar. The cabinet, which met here with Prime Minister… Continue reading Untitled

Prince Club Mardan win Independence Day Twenty20 Cricket

PESHAWAR, Aug 13 (APP): Prince Club Mardan defeated Charsadda Club in the final of the Independence Day Inter-Club Twenty20 Cricket Tournament organized at Fazal-e-Haq College Mardan. Principal Fazal-e-Haq College Mardan Ijaz Ahmad Khan was the chief guest on this occasion. Before the start of the final match the players were introduced to him. Batting first… Continue reading Prince Club Mardan win Independence Day Twenty20 Cricket

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Roadshow on Pak-China industrial cooperation to be held in Urumqi, Xinjiang

BEIJING, Aug 8 (APP): A roadshow on industrial cooperation between China and Pakistan on the side line of Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo to be held in Urumqi, Xinjiang from August 24 to 28. Punjab government will organize the roadshow while it will also set up a pavilion during the Expo and exhibit their products… Continue reading Roadshow on Pak-China industrial cooperation to be held in Urumqi, Xinjiang

PHF invites 116 for final hockey trials

LAHORE, Aug 4 (APP)- Pakistan Hockey Federation on Friday announced the names of 116 junior players for appearing in the final trials to select probables for the junior hockey team. “These players were selected from country wide open trials which were participated by 575 players at four centres of the country”, said a spokesman of… Continue reading PHF invites 116 for final hockey trials

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Uzma Yousaf becomes first Pakistani female to climb Spantik peak

ISLAMABAD, August 2 (APP): Uzma Yousaf on Wednesday wrote her name in the record books as she became first Pakistani women to scale 7,027 metre high Spantik peak in the Spantik-Sosbun Mountains sub-range of Karakoram in Nagar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. Uzma’s high altitude team included Wajid Ullah Nagri, Asghar Hussain and Yaseen. Also known as Golden Peak, Spantik… Continue reading Uzma Yousaf becomes first Pakistani female to climb Spantik peak

PCB tribunal asks Khalid Latif to file final written arguments till Aug 9

LAHORE, Aug 01 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board’s Tribunal, probing spot-fixing allegations against cricketer Khalid Latif during the Pakistan Super League matches, has directed him to file final written arguments by August 9, according to a spokesman for the PCB on Tuesday. In case of failure to file the arguments, the matter would be decided… Continue reading PCB tribunal asks Khalid Latif to file final written arguments till Aug 9

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PBF not serious to promote badminton: Raziuddin

ISLAMABAD, July 31 (APP): International badminton coach Raziuddin Ahmad Monday said Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) is least bothered about promotion of the game saying there is immense talent in the country which needs to be brought to fore. Talking to APP, Raziuddin said recently Pakistan senior team (male and female) badly collapsed in the qualifying… Continue reading PBF not serious to promote badminton: Raziuddin

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PML-N govt to continue development-oriented agenda: Tariq

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ISLAMABAD, July 30 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) MNA, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Sunday said development projects initiated by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would be completed by the government till 2018. Talking to PTV, he said the PML-N government was implementing its development oriented-agenda and put the country on track of speedy progress. Improved economic situation… Continue reading PML-N govt to continue development-oriented agenda: Tariq

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Murtaza Abbasi for investigating anonymous letter to MNA

ISLAMABAD July 13 (APP): Acting Speaker, National Assembly has taken strict notice of delivery of an anonymous letter to the Parliamentarians residing in Parliament Lodges. According to a press release issued here Thursday, he termed the contents of letter, misleading, a propaganda and a nefarious attempt to sabotage the brotherly relations between Pakistan and China.… Continue reading Murtaza Abbasi for investigating anonymous letter to MNA

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Around Sixty interns selected under NIP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Around sixty interns have been selected under the National Internship Programme (NIP) associated with the Upper House of Parliament. Talking to APP an official said,”The selected interns have gone through the tests of education system of Pakistan where is no presence of Parliamentary or constitutional history of Pakistan in the curriculum.” He… Continue reading Around Sixty interns selected under NIP

Shehbaz condemns firing on police mobile in Karachi

LAHORE, June 23 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the incident of firing on a police mobile in SITE area of Karachi. He paid tribute to the martyred police officials. The chief minister expressed sympathies and condolences with the bereaved families of martyred police officials and said that great sacrifices… Continue reading Shehbaz condemns firing on police mobile in Karachi

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