Work in full swing on projects under PM’ Karachi package: Haleem Adil Sheikh

KARACHI, Aug 10 (APP):The leader of the opposition in the Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh said that work in Karachi was in full swing on the federal government-funded development projects to uplift the provincial capital and provide basic facilities to its residents. Haleem Adil Sheikh, in a statement issued here on Tuesday, said that fast… Continue reading Work in full swing on projects under PM’ Karachi package: Haleem Adil Sheikh

Governor Punjab to convene Overseas Pakistani Convention soon

LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Monday has said that Overseas Pakistani Convention will be convened soon to woo foreign investors including expatriate Pakistani businessmen to invest in the country. According to a press release issued by the Governor’s House here, the overseas Pakistani convention will be held at the Governor’s House… Continue reading Governor Punjab to convene Overseas Pakistani Convention soon

PTI installs filtration plant at Rs 3m contrary to PML-N’s Rs 65m: Farrukh

LAHORE: August 09 - Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib talking to media at Governor House. APP

LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Monday that previous PML-N government led by Shehbaz Sharif had committed massive corruption in the then Punjab Saaf Pani Company (now Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority-PbAPA). Briefing media persons here, he disclosed that last PML-N government had installed 116 water filtration plants under… Continue reading PTI installs filtration plant at Rs 3m contrary to PML-N’s Rs 65m: Farrukh

UNDP, Punjab MPs discuss ways to end inequalities

LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP):The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan representatives held dialogue with the Punjab Assembly Members on Monday to highlight the role of the lawmakers in reducing inequalities in society and providing equal opportunities to masses in all districts of the province. The dialogue was conducted by the Punjab Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)… Continue reading UNDP, Punjab MPs discuss ways to end inequalities

Opening brief of naval war game ‘SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR-VIII’ held at Karachi

KARACHI: August 09 - Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi in a group photo along with Tri-Services offcers at the opening session of Naval War Game SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR VIII. APP

KARACHI, Aug 09 (APP):Pakistan Navy War game ‘SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR-VIII’ commenced at Karachi where Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the opening brief of the exercise as Chief Guest and was received by Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi. Later, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Rear Admiral Javaid lqbal… Continue reading Opening brief of naval war game ‘SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR-VIII’ held at Karachi

Kashmiris to observe August 15 as Black Day

Kashmiris to observe India’s independence day as Black Day on Monday(August 15)

MIRPUR [AJK]: Aug 09 (APP):People of Jammu & Kashmir, living both sides of the line of control including AJK and IIOJK and rest of the world, would observe India’s Independence Day on August 15, as black day to condemn India for constantly denying Kashmiris right to self determination. The observance of the scheduled Indian Independence… Continue reading Kashmiris to observe August 15 as Black Day

Preparations afoot to celebrate Independence day in Kashmir with full zeal

MIRPUR [AJK]: , Aug 09 (APP):Brisk preparations were afoot to celebrate August 14 – the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan by Jammu & Kashmir people dwelling either side of the line of control – AJK and Indian Illegally occupied Jammu Kashmir as well as rest of the world in a befitting manner and with great… Continue reading Preparations afoot to celebrate Independence day in Kashmir with full zeal

2 policeman martyred, 12 injured in Quetta blast

QUETTA, Aug 08 (APP):At least two policemen were martyred and twelve others including 8 police personnel injured in a blast near Serena Hotel area of Quetta on Sunday. According to Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani, time explosive device was fitted into a motorcycle and parked it which went off when police mobile was patrolling in… Continue reading 2 policeman martyred, 12 injured in Quetta blast

Soldier injured amid terrorists’ attack from Afghanistan on Pakistan military post: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Aug 08 (APP):A soldier of Pakistan Army on Sunday got injured while thwarting terrorists’ attack from inside Afghanistan on Pakistan military post in Dewagar, North Waziristan District. “Terrorists from inside Afghanistan across the international border, opened fire on a Pakistan military post in Dewagar, North Waziristan District,” said an ISPR news release. Pakistan Army… Continue reading Soldier injured amid terrorists’ attack from Afghanistan on Pakistan military post: ISPR

PM’s focus on Sindh now to eliminate corruption: Shahbaz Gill

FAISALABAD, Aug 08 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill Sunday said that the campaign against corruption would continue, now in Sindh specially. Talking to the media at Gill House in Samundari, the residence of former MPA Mazhar Ali Gill, he said that after nailing down the corrupt elements in other… Continue reading PM’s focus on Sindh now to eliminate corruption: Shahbaz Gill

Stable Afghanistan inevitable for regional peace: FM

MULTAN, Aug 08 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Hussain Sunday said that peaceful and stable Afghanistan was inevitable for peace in the region. Addressing a workshop in the city, the foreign minister said Pakistan always stated that there was no military solution of Afghanistan conflict and advocated for a political, negotiated settlement among Afghan leaderships to… Continue reading Stable Afghanistan inevitable for regional peace: FM

COAS praises NCOC team for completing 500 days of continuous struggle

RAWALPINDI, Aug 08 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Sunday paid tribute to the team of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) for its continuous struggle and quick calculated response against the deadly pandemic of COVID-19 that enhanced national response in the time of crisis and protected the nation. The DG… Continue reading COAS praises NCOC team for completing 500 days of continuous struggle

SAPM Shahzain meets CM Buzdar

LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Reconciliation and Harmony in Balochistan Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti met Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at CM’s office and discussed matters of mutual interest and current political situation. The chief minister said on the occasion that Punjab and Balochistan were closely bonded to each other and… Continue reading SAPM Shahzain meets CM Buzdar

Sarwar urges public participation to eliminate Hepatitis

LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that every Pakistani should come forward and play his role in complete elimination of Hepatitis from the country as government alone cannot fight the menace. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the ‘World Hepatitis Day’ at the Governor’s House here on Saturday, he said it… Continue reading Sarwar urges public participation to eliminate Hepatitis

KP, WB agree to expand cooperation for development

PESHAWAR, Aug 07 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan held a virtual meeting with the team of World Bank headed by its Vice-President for South Asian Hartwig Schafer here on Saturday. Various matters related to developmental projects being carried out in the province with the financial assistance of the World Bank came under discussion. Acting… Continue reading KP, WB agree to expand cooperation for development

People are fed up of plunder and corruption policies of Sindh govt: Haleem Adil Sheikh

KARACHI, Aug 07 (APP):Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh said that it was the last tenure of PPP government in Sindh as the people of the province were fed up of its policies of plunder and corruption in the province. He expressed the views while talking to media persons outside the… Continue reading People are fed up of plunder and corruption policies of Sindh govt: Haleem Adil Sheikh

Apex committee meeting reviews steps against COVID-19, law & order situation

LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):A meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee (PAC) was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at the CM’s Office on Saturday. The meeting was also attended by Corps Commander Lahore Lt. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Aziz, General Officer Commanding 10 Division Major General Muhammad Aniq-ur-Rehman Malik, DG Rangers… Continue reading Apex committee meeting reviews steps against COVID-19, law & order situation

Govt paying special focus on uplift of backward regions: Fakhar Imam

KHANEWAL, Aug 07 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said on Saturday that the incumbent government was paying immense focus on development of backward regions in the country. He was chairing meeting of District Coordination Committee here on Saturday to review the pace of work on different uplift schemes across… Continue reading Govt paying special focus on uplift of backward regions: Fakhar Imam

Coronavirus claims 31 more lives, 1,099 new cases in Punjab

LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):The coronavirus claimed 31 more lives while 1,099 new cases were reported in the province during the last 24 hours . According to data shared by the spokesperson for the Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) here on Saturday, the death toll reached 11,170 and a total number of cases recorded… Continue reading Coronavirus claims 31 more lives, 1,099 new cases in Punjab

Over 1 mln people being vaccinated against COVID-19 daily: Dr Faisal

QUETTA, Aug 06 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan Friday said the process of vaccination was in full swing as more than one million people were being vaccinated against COVID-19 every day. Talking to media persons, he said it was a positive sign for controlling the virus in the country.… Continue reading Over 1 mln people being vaccinated against COVID-19 daily: Dr Faisal

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