AJK PM meets President Masood

MUZAFFARABAD,June 14 (APP): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan called on AJK President Sardar Muhammad Masood Khan in President House the other day and exchanged views on different issues including unprovoked Indian firing on LOC ,latest situation in Indian held Kashmir, the main features of upcoming fiscal year Budget 2017/18 of… Continue reading AJK PM meets President Masood

PML-N president constitutes probe committee against Nehal

ISLAMABAD, Jun 6 (APP): President Pakistan Muslim League-N, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has constituted a five-member PML-N national ethics and disciplinary committee to investigate against Nehal Hashmi. Raja Zafarul Haq would be the convener of the committee whereas other members of the committee are; barrister Zafarullah, senator Nuzhat Sadiq, Khawaja Zaheer Ahmed and Dr… Continue reading PML-N president constitutes probe committee against Nehal

Hussain Nawaz appears before JIT on Panama Papers case

Hussain Nawaz appears before JIT on Panama Papers case

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Hussain Nawaz, son of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Sunday appeared before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), constituted by the Supreme Court on Panama Papers case, to submit his statement. On his arrival at the Federal Judicial Academy here, Hussain Nawaz in a brief chat with media said that he was… Continue reading Hussain Nawaz appears before JIT on Panama Papers case

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Budget-Highlights

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Friday presented the federal budget 2017-18 in the National Assembly. – The PML-N government got unique distinction of presenting its 5th budget – GDP Growth 5.28%, highest in 10 years – Rs 1001 bln, an increase of 40% in Federal Development Programme – Fixed Sales Tax on… Continue reading Budget-Highlights

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Ex-US speaker calls Trump’s presidency so far mostly ‘a complete disaster’

NEW YORK, May 26 (APP): The former House of Representatives Speaker, John Boehner, has said Donald Trump’s presidency so far has been ‘a complete disaster’ and that the billionaire businessman is still learning the job, according to the energy publication ‘Rigzone’. “Everything else he’s done [in office] has been a complete disaster,” Boehner, a Republican,… Continue reading Ex-US speaker calls Trump’s presidency so far mostly ‘a complete disaster’

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Quality education imperative for sustained development: President

APP36-25 TOPI: May 25 - President Mamnoon Hussain in a group photo with faculty members and gold medalist during the 21st convocation of Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra is also present. APP

SWABI, May 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday said that quality education especially science and technology played significant role in rapid progress and sustained economic development of a nation and asked the students to get ready for the opportunities in the context of multi-faceted China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Addressing students, parents and faculty… Continue reading Quality education imperative for sustained development: President

Turkish judiciary delegation calls on CJP

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): A delegation of Turkish Judiciary headed by Musa Hebet, High Rank Judge, Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and the judges of the Supreme Court here on Thursday. Other members of the Turkish judiciary delegation included Muhsin Senturk,… Continue reading Turkish judiciary delegation calls on CJP

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Senate Standing Committee on Defense discuss issues of affectees of Loralai

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Defence on Wednesday discussed the issues concerning affectees of Loralai and Salala in Balochistan. The meeting was chaired by Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed. The committee discussed the point of order raised by Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel on December 20, 2016 regarding the order of Ministry of… Continue reading Senate Standing Committee on Defense discuss issues of affectees of Loralai

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Enhanced regional connectivity to boost bilateral relations: Secretary FO

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ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Enhanced connectivity among the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries will help in forming regional economic bloc. Secretary Foreign Office, Ms.Tehmina Janjua said this here on Thursday while speaking as a chief guest during a seminar on “Pakistan Relations with Central Asian Republics (CARs) & Azerbaijan Prospects and Challenges” to mark… Continue reading Enhanced regional connectivity to boost bilateral relations: Secretary FO

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PCB submits its opening brief against Shahzaib Hasan

LAHORE, May 4 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday submitted its opening brief to the Anti-Corruption Tribunal against suspended cricketer Shahzaib Hasan allegedly involved in the spot fixing case of the Pakistan Super League. “PCB has submitted its opening brief which details its claims along with all the supporting evidence. This includes, amongst other material,… Continue reading PCB submits its opening brief against Shahzaib Hasan

Violence perpetuated by Indian forces in IOK is state-sponsored terrorism: COAS

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RAWALPINDI, April 30 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Sunday visited Line of Control (LOC) at Haji Pir Sector. The COAS appreciated the operational preparedness and high morale of troops and said that Indian aggression and frustration vents at the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) and Pakistani villages along… Continue reading Violence perpetuated by Indian forces in IOK is state-sponsored terrorism: COAS

Promotion of quality education in FATA top most priority: Governor

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PESHAWAR, April 25 (APP); Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that providing facilities to students of FATA and promotion of quality education was the topmost priority of the incumbent government. An independent monitoring system has been initiated to ensure full attendance of teachers and to inculcate quality education among students of FATA. He expressed these… Continue reading Promotion of quality education in FATA top most priority: Governor

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Sartaj welcomes Foreign Minister of Maldives to Pakistan

ISLSAMABABD, April 24 (APP): The Foreign Minister of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Asim, who called on Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs here Monday, said the cooperation in the fields of culture and education will further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. According to a foreign office statement, the Foreign Minister… Continue reading Sartaj welcomes Foreign Minister of Maldives to Pakistan

Chairman Board of Directors of USIP meets Adviser, SAPM

APP34-06 ISLAMABAD: April 06 – Adviser to the PM on Foreign Affairs, Sartaz Aziz meeting with the Chairman of US institute of Peace at Foreign Office. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, April 6 (APP): A delegation led by the Chairman, Board of Directors of United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Stephen Hadley paid a courtesy call on Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz here on Thursday. According to a foreign office statement, following the call, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister… Continue reading Chairman Board of Directors of USIP meets Adviser, SAPM

War against terrorism to continue: Ahsan Iqbal

War against terrorism to continue: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan was fighting war against terrorism and would continue till complete elimination of terrorist elements. Cowardly acts like blast in Lahore cannot deter determination of the nation against terrorism, he said talking to a private news channel. Ahsan Iqbal said the incident… Continue reading War against terrorism to continue: Ahsan Iqbal

Load shedding to end from country by Nov,2017: Chairman BOI

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): Minister for State and Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) Dr. Miftah Ismail Tuesday said that with the energy reforms and positive initiatives by the current government, electricity load shedding from country would end in November 2017. He said for the last 70 years, only 23000 MW installed capacity of electricity was… Continue reading Load shedding to end from country by Nov,2017: Chairman BOI

Recovered Rs 339.29 mln distributed amongst 21 affectees : NAB

ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (APP): National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Rawalpindi on Thursday distributed an amount of Rs 339.29 million among 21 affected persons and government departments which has been recovered from different corrupt elements. In a ceremony held here, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights, Barrister Zafarullah Khan, who was chief guest on the… Continue reading Recovered Rs 339.29 mln distributed amongst 21 affectees : NAB

US Embassy launches Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): The United States (US) Embassy launched its Entrepreneurship Speaker Series 2017 with the visit of American entrepreneur Rhett Power. While Peter Power delivered a presentation at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on the theme of ‘Dos and Don’ts of Starting a Business.” Speaking on the occasion, Rhett Power said 75 million young… Continue reading US Embassy launches Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

Development in Balochistan priority of federal government: PM

GWADAR, Mar 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that development in Balochistan was the priority of federal government, as was evident from the projects initiated during the last three years. The Prime Minister said this during a meeting with Cabinet ministers and Members of Balochistan Assembly here. He stated that the… Continue reading Development in Balochistan priority of federal government: PM

TFA to provide facilitation, simplification for international trade: Commerce Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Commerce Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan on Wednesday said that Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) would help provide facilitation, simplification and modernization for international trade between World Tarde Organizations (WTO) members. Pakistan ratified the TFA in October 2015 and the agreement has now come into force from February 22, 2017, after… Continue reading TFA to provide facilitation, simplification for international trade: Commerce Minister

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