ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. During the meeting, the prime minister directed authorities concerned to take effective steps for the rehabilitation of the flood affected population besides, restoration of damaged infrastructure. Issues pertaining to the development of… Continue reading Chairman Senate, CM Balochistan call on PM
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Pak ambassador to US calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Asad Majeed Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. During the meeting, secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs Sohail Mahmood was also present. Bilateral ties between Pakistan and the US were discussed and the prime minister directed to expedite efforts for further fostering of these… Continue reading Pak ambassador to US calls on PM
Int’l community, UN must take action on India’s war crimes in IIOJK: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday urged the international community especially the United Nations to take action on India’s war crimes in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “The international community, especially the UN must take action on India’s war crimes and the crimes against humanity in IIOJK, as Kashmiris… Continue reading Int’l community, UN must take action on India’s war crimes in IIOJK: PM
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border internationally recognized; fencing to be completed at all costs: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Jan 5 (APP):Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on Wednesday clarified that Pakistan and Afghanistan Border was an internationally recognized border and the ongoing fencing would be completed at all costs. Addressing a media briefing, the ISPR DG said the purpose of the press conference was to review… Continue reading Pakistan-Afghanistan Border internationally recognized; fencing to be completed at all costs: DG ISPR
India on path to self-destruction; can’t suppress Kashmiri struggle: President
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said that India was on path to self-destruction with its Hindutva policy targeting all minorities, while it was vainly planning to suppress Kashmiri struggle for their right to self-determination with barbaric steps. He said the unending oppression coupled with atrocities and human rights violations committed against… Continue reading India on path to self-destruction; can’t suppress Kashmiri struggle: President
Long-term planning required for urban centers: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said long-term planning was required for urban centres to ensure “improved cities” management, public service delivery and revenue generation. Chairing a meeting here on road projects aimed at reducing the vehicular traffic burden of Lahore city, the Prime Minister said Lahore city has a huge potential… Continue reading Long-term planning required for urban centers: PM
Maryam Safdar continuously attacking freedom of press: Gill
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill while strongly condemning derogatory language of PML-N leadership against senior journalists on Wednesday said that Maryam Safdar has been continuously attacking freedom of press. Addressing a press conference here, he said they (PML-N leadership) not only used extremely derogatory language… Continue reading Maryam Safdar continuously attacking freedom of press: Gill
Agri-scientist for opting vertical farming for beauty and productivity
By: Nayyab Batool ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): The fragmentation of arable land into smaller pieces coupled with a rapidly decreasing agricultural labor force requires Pakistan to consider vertical farming practices, said a professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics while talking to APP. GROW is a viable alternative to mainstream agriculture. It is a design-based light… Continue reading Agri-scientist for opting vertical farming for beauty and productivity
Fake accounts, plunder, identity of PPP; says Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday singled out the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for being an entity known for its plunder and money laundering through fake accounts. In a tweet, he said PPP Chairman Bilawal Zardari should better address the question about 11 bank accounts kept… Continue reading Fake accounts, plunder, identity of PPP; says Farrukh
Spread of Omicron virus imminent in country: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Wednesday said that like in other parts of the world, the new variant of COVID-19 named Omicron was also spreading rapidly in Pakistan and feared that the virus would spread even more quickly in days to come. The minster said vaccination and following… Continue reading Spread of Omicron virus imminent in country: Asad Umar
APHC leaders urge UN to implement its resolutions on Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):The all Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders have called upon the United Nations to resolve the Kashmir dispute by implementing its resolutions that granted the Kashmiris their right to self-determination,In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The leaders in their statements issued in connection with the Kashmiris’ Right to Self-Determination Day, being… Continue reading APHC leaders urge UN to implement its resolutions on Kashmir
PAF pays tributes to first CAS Air Marshal Asghar Khan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday paid tribute to the legendary Air Marshal Muhammad Asghar Khan (Late), the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Air Force on his 4th death anniversary. Air Marshal Muhammad Asghar Khan was born on 17 January, 1921 and joined Royal Indian Air Force in December, 1940, said… Continue reading PAF pays tributes to first CAS Air Marshal Asghar Khan
Sufi festival to be held on Friday to celebrate rich culture of Sufism
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):A Sufi festival would be held here at F-9 Park on Friday, with the aim of celebrating rich culture and wonderful teaching of Sufism with talks, featuring practices and Sufi performances. According to organizer Murtaza Khan this is an opportunity to experience Sohbat Zikr and Sama for the Sufi aspirants novices or… Continue reading Sufi festival to be held on Friday to celebrate rich culture of Sufism
Governor Balochistan calls on FM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha Wednesday called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest. The foreign minister said the government was cognizant of issues faced by the people of the province. He said the government of Tehreek-e-Insaf was committed to alleviating… Continue reading Governor Balochistan calls on FM
India committing worst state terrorism in Kashmir: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Wednesday that Indian Armed Forces were continuously committing worst state terrorism against innocent Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir. In a message on January 5 on the Right to Self-determination Day, he said the day besides both sides of the… Continue reading India committing worst state terrorism in Kashmir: Farrukh
PM welcome PTI’s funding scrutiny; hopes similar probe into PPP, PML-N fundings
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday welcomed scrutiny of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) overseas funding by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). In a series of tweets, the prime minister expressed the hope that a similar examination of funding of two other political parties including Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)… Continue reading PM welcome PTI’s funding scrutiny; hopes similar probe into PPP, PML-N fundings
Struggle for the right to self-determination in IIOJK is a freedom movement
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): The struggle for the right to self-determination in the Illegally Occupied Indian Jammu and Kashmir was neither a secessionist movement, nor terrorism, but was a freedom movement. The remarks came at a seminar on human rights violations and war crimes in the IIOJ&K, including Russell Tribunal 2021 proceedings. The event was… Continue reading Struggle for the right to self-determination in IIOJK is a freedom movement
Int’l community’s promise of right of self-determination remains unfulfilled: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP): The Speakers at the Round Table titled “Commemorating Kashmiris’ Right to Self-Determination Day” organised by the India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Wednesday said on January 05, 1949, the international community promised Kashmiris to get them the right of self-determination and free and fair… Continue reading Int’l community’s promise of right of self-determination remains unfulfilled: Speakers
Rehman Malik expresses solidarity with Kashmiri brethren
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator A Rehman Malik on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the Kashmiri brothers and sisters on the occasion of “Right to Self-Determination Day” and urged the United Nations to give them their basic right to self-determination, said a press release. In a statement, expressing solidarity with Kashmiri brothers… Continue reading Rehman Malik expresses solidarity with Kashmiri brethren
UN, int’l community must hold India accountable for brutalities in IIOJK: Moeed
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf on Wednesday said that the United Nations and international community must hold India accountable for its crimes against humanity in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In a tweet in connection with the Kashmiris Right to Self-Determination Day, the National Security Adviser said the… Continue reading UN, int’l community must hold India accountable for brutalities in IIOJK: Moeed
- Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese security
- Pakistani players celebrated the wicket of New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell catch Babar Azam ball by Shadab Khan during the Fifth Twenty20 International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Qaddafi cricket stadium
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
