ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Friday extended Eid greetings to the Islamabad Police and other security personnel performing their duties at the foreign ministry. The foreign secretary thanked the security personnel for their services. Sohail Mahmood also had a group photo with the security personnel who were also served with sweets.
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Qureshi urges Afghan parties for efforts to achieve permanent ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday welcomed the recently announced Eid ceasefire by the Afghan parties and emphasized the continuous efforts for a permanent truce. The foreign minister received a telephone call from Afghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar wherein they exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Foreign Minister Qureshi… Continue reading Qureshi urges Afghan parties for efforts to achieve permanent ceasefire
Terrorists will never be allowed to disturb hard earned peace along Western Border areas: COAS
RAWALPINDI, May 14 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday said, the terrorists would never be allowed to disturb the hard earned peace in these areas [of tribal districts of Kyber Pakhtunkhwa along Western Border]. “Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) will do whatever it takes till the job is fully… Continue reading Terrorists will never be allowed to disturb hard earned peace along Western Border areas: COAS
Whole nation unanimous on Kashmir, Palestine issues: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said that the whole nation including all the political parties of Pakistan had unanimity of views when it came the issues of Kashmir and Palestine. In a telephonic conversation with Ameer of Jamat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq, who phoned him, the foreign minister said the whole Muslim… Continue reading Whole nation unanimous on Kashmir, Palestine issues: Qureshi
Cabinet gives 180 days tax concession on oxygen, cylinders: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Friday that in view of the need for oxygen in the current coronavirus situation, the federal cabinet has decided to give 180 days special tax concessions on oxygen, cylinders and all related products. کرونا کی موجودہ صورتحال میں آکسیجن کی ضرورت کے… Continue reading Cabinet gives 180 days tax concession on oxygen, cylinders: Fawad
Govt kept prices of essential imported commodities lower, last year; Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Friday said the present government took steps to keep the prices of essential imported commodities low despite the increase in prices of essential commodities at the international level. In his tweet, the federal minister said that imported items have direct relation with the… Continue reading Govt kept prices of essential imported commodities lower, last year; Shibli Faraz
Sharif brothers made world record of corruption: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday said that Sharif brothers were “founders of corruption” in Pakistan and they made world records in this field. Responding to the remarks of PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb, he said that during past four decades, Sharif family was given free hand for… Continue reading Sharif brothers made world record of corruption: Farrukh
COVID-19: 73,398 cases recorded with addition of 2,517
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases Friday recorded 73,398 with 2,517 new cases during the last 24 hours. According to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 4,123 corona patients recovered and 48 died. 44 of them were under treatment in hospital in which 14… Continue reading COVID-19: 73,398 cases recorded with addition of 2,517
Govt striving to transform Pakistan into real Islamic welfare state: Farrukh Habib
FAISALABAD, May 14 (APP):State Minister for Information & Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Friday the PTI government was striving to transform Pakistan into a real Islamic welfare state as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. During his visit to Shelter Home (Panahgah) here at General Bus Stand, he said that innovative project of… Continue reading Govt striving to transform Pakistan into real Islamic welfare state: Farrukh Habib
Ijaz Shah for extra care of deserving people on Eid
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Minister for Narcotic Control Brig (Rtd) Ijaz Ahmed Shah has felicitated the nation and Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a message, he asked the countrymen to take care of other fellows while celebrating the Eid festival and avoid unnecessary movement to contain the spread of deadly virus.… Continue reading Ijaz Shah for extra care of deserving people on Eid
People’s cooperation vital for controlling spread of coronavirus: CM
LAHORE, May 14 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that cooperation of people was highly important to control the spread of coronavirus. Official sources said here on Friday the CM urged the people to strictly follow corona standard operating procedures (SOPs) to stay protected from virus. He said that violations of SOPs would not… Continue reading People’s cooperation vital for controlling spread of coronavirus: CM
Over 7 mln needy population being assisted under ‘Ehsaas Kafalat Program’: Sania Nishtar
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on Friday said that currently over 7 million needy population of Pakistan are being looked after under ‘Ehsaas Kafalat Program’ and ‘Ehsaas payment system’ to be fully digitalization till the month of September 2021. “Opening biometric ATMs… Continue reading Over 7 mln needy population being assisted under ‘Ehsaas Kafalat Program’: Sania Nishtar
Reports of putting Shahbaz Sharif’s name of ECL on Eid day not correct: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that reports of putting Shahbaz Sharif’s name on Exit Contol List ( ECL) on Eid day were not correct. In a tweet, he said no such notification has been issued yet. However, the Cabinet Committee has recommended that Shahbaz Sharif’s… Continue reading Reports of putting Shahbaz Sharif’s name of ECL on Eid day not correct: Fawad
Sanjrani arrives in Djibouti to attend President Guelleh’s swearing in ceremony
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP):Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani along with a three-member delegation arrived in Djibouti Thursday on a special invitation to attend the swearing-in and investiture ceremony of newly elected President Ismaeel Omar Guelleh. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on 15 May, said a press release here. The delegation was awarded a… Continue reading Sanjrani arrives in Djibouti to attend President Guelleh’s swearing in ceremony
113,302 vaccine doses administered on May 12: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP):The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Thursday said a total of 113, 302 vaccine doses were administered across Pakistan on May 12. Sharing the statistics in a tweet, the NCOC said total 3,997,186 vaccine doses had been administered till now.
World should play role to resolve Palestine, Kashmir issues: Rashid
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday urged the international community to play its due role and resolve the lingering issues of Palestine and Kashmir. Talking to the media here at Lal Havelli, he condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on the innocent Palestinians, and the situation needed the world intervention.… Continue reading World should play role to resolve Palestine, Kashmir issues: Rashid
Farrukh Habib celebrates Eid with children at CP&WB
FAISALABAD, May 13 (APP): State Minister for Information & Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday visited the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (CP&WB) and celebrated Eid with children. Talking to the media, he termed unaccompanied children housed in the CPWB as national asset and said Prime Minister Imran Khan had issued direction to facilitate these children… Continue reading Farrukh Habib celebrates Eid with children at CP&WB
Corrupt elements to face music: Farrukh Habib
FAISALABAD, May 13 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday said the corrupt elements would have to face music as they had not only looted and plundered the public money but also played havoc with the national economy. He was talking to the media after offering Eid prayer here at… Continue reading Corrupt elements to face music: Farrukh Habib
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important symbol of Islamic civilization, culture & religious traditions
PESHAWAR, May 13 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Thursday congratulated the entire nation, especially the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and said that Eid-ul-Fitr is an important symbol of Islamic civilization, culture and religious traditions. Self-sacrifice teaches compassion, piety and abstinence and we should give thanks to Allah… Continue reading Eid-ul-Fitr is an important symbol of Islamic civilization, culture & religious traditions
Minister visits Child Protection Bureau to celebrate Eid with children
LAHORE, May 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Thursday visited the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CP&WB) to celebrate Eid with children. He visited the bureau on the invitation of Sarah Ahmad, the chairperson of the bureau, who gave briefing to the minister about the working and achievements of… Continue reading Minister visits Child Protection Bureau to celebrate Eid with children
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