LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Friday lashed out at Atta Ullah Tarar and Maryam Aurangzeb for creating false impression through their press conferences that Punjab government was going to launch an operation at the residence of Sharif family in Jati Umrah. Speaking at… Continue reading Shahzad Akbar criticizes Atta Ullah Tarar,Maryam Aurangzeb
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India represses dissent by imposing unlawful restrictions: Amnesty International
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Amnesty international in its latest report has highlighted the shrinking space for freedom of expression in India. Indian authorities repressed dissent through unlawful restrictions on peaceful protestors and by silencing critics. Human rights defenders, including students, academics, journalists, and artists, were arbitrarily arrested, often without charge or trial. The report pointed… Continue reading India represses dissent by imposing unlawful restrictions: Amnesty International
Ministry seeks applications for Hazrat Niazmuddin Aulia’s Urs participation in Delhi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has sought applications from the devotees interested to attend the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Nizamuddin Aulia (RA) in Delhi, India. According to a statement, the forms could be submitted to the ministry of religious affairs by April 23. About 250 Pakistani pilgrims will be… Continue reading Ministry seeks applications for Hazrat Niazmuddin Aulia’s Urs participation in Delhi
Minister visits Ramazan Bazaars
SIALKOT, Apr 16 (APP): Provincial Minister for Industry and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal on Friday visited Ramadan Bazaars in the city and Government Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital Sambrial. On this occasion, the minister said 313 Ramadan Bazaars had been set up across the province and a 10kg bag of flour was available at discount… Continue reading Minister visits Ramazan Bazaars
Pakistan condemns missile, drone attacks on Jizan, Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the launch of ballistic missiles and drones by Houthis towards Jizan, Saudi Arabia on 14 and 15 April 2021. “It is commendable that Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed all projectiles successfully. Such attacks causing fear and terror are reprehensible,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said… Continue reading Pakistan condemns missile, drone attacks on Jizan, Saudi Arabia
COVID-19 claims 110 lives, infects 5,364 more people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): The national tally on Friday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 78,425 with 5,364 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,123 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and ten corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 104 of whom were under… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 110 lives, infects 5,364 more people
CPEC Authority chairman briefs governor on ongoing projects, new initiatives
LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP):China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Lt-Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar at Governor’s House on Friday and briefed him about the ongoing Corridor projects and new economic initiatives. Hailing the initiative as the bright future of Pakistan, the governor said that CPEC was a manifestation… Continue reading CPEC Authority chairman briefs governor on ongoing projects, new initiatives
SSUET organizes Orientation Session for the 2nd batch of students of PM Hunarmand Pakistan Program
KARACHI, Apr 16 (APP): Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) organized Orientation Session for the second batch of students of Prime Minister Hunarmand Pakistan Program here on Friday. Students were provided with the vision and academic guidance at the Orientation ceremony, said a statement. SSUET had offered free vocational training in five courses… Continue reading SSUET organizes Orientation Session for the 2nd batch of students of PM Hunarmand Pakistan Program
CM Sindh approves Rs30 bn safe city project to install 10,000 CCTV cameras
KARACHI, Apr 16 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Friday approved Rs. 30 billion to launch Safe City Project under which 10,000 CCTV cameras would be installed in the city in three phases and each phase would be completed within 12 months starting from next financial year, 2021-22. He took this decision while… Continue reading CM Sindh approves Rs30 bn safe city project to install 10,000 CCTV cameras
PM pays tribute to police for “heroic stand” against TLP’s violence
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday paid tribute to the police force for their heroic stand against organized violence, what he said, was intended to create chaos to blackmail government. The prime minister, in a tweet, said four police personnel were martyred and over 600 were injured during the protests. I want… Continue reading PM pays tribute to police for “heroic stand” against TLP’s violence
AC postpones Gillani’s indictment till May 18
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): An Accountability Court (AC) Friday postponed again the indictment of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani till May 18, due to absence of the accused in a reference pertaining to illegal award of a publicity campaign contract. AC-II Judge Muhammad Azam Khan heard the reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau… Continue reading AC postpones Gillani’s indictment till May 18
Sheikh Rashid visits CMH, DHQ Hospital; inquires health of injured security personnel
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Friday visited Combined Military Hospital (CMH) and District Headquarters Hospital Rawalpindi to inquire the health of policemen and personnel of Pakistan Rangers, injured during a clash with a religious party’s supporters. He said the security personnel bravely tackled the situation and foiled the attempt of the… Continue reading Sheikh Rashid visits CMH, DHQ Hospital; inquires health of injured security personnel
No religion or constitution allows violence against people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Friday said that no religion or constitution allows violence against people and writ of the government would be maintained through strict action against those trying to create chaos. Responding to points of order raised in National Assembly by the various lawmakers,… Continue reading No religion or constitution allows violence against people
Scientific prowess in biotechnology to help fight challenges of hunger, poverty: Ch Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology (Now Information and Broadcasting Minster) Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said that scientific prowess in industrial biotechnology will enable humanity to fight the challenges of hunger, poverty, diseases and environmental degradation in an effective manner. “This will also go a long way in improving our agriculture,… Continue reading Scientific prowess in biotechnology to help fight challenges of hunger, poverty: Ch Fawad
Tareen made Finance Minister, Fawad gets I&B as PM reshuffles cabinet
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday reshuffled his cabinet changing the portfolios of his government’s key ministers and appointing Shaukat Fayaz Tareen as a new Minister for Finance and Revenue. The prime minister appointed Chaudhry Fawad Hussain as Minister for Information and Broadcasting, replacing Senator Shibli Faraz who interchanged his portfolio with… Continue reading Tareen made Finance Minister, Fawad gets I&B as PM reshuffles cabinet
PM announces Rs 446b package to uplift Sindh’s backward areas
SUKKUR, Apr 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday unveiled a historic development package worth Rs 446 billion to uplift backward areas of opposition-led Sindh province through power supply, irrigation, sports and communication projects. The prime minister, while addressing a ceremony to hand over business loan cheques among the entitled youths here, said the proposed… Continue reading PM announces Rs 446b package to uplift Sindh’s backward areas
‘No corrupt element to escape from accountability’: Shahbaz Gill
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Special Assistant to the PM on Political Communication, Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Friday said that the Government under the vision of PM Imran Khan has firm belief in anti-corruption drive to recover the country’s looted wealth as nobody was above the law. Talking to a Private news channel, he criticized the PML-N… Continue reading ‘No corrupt element to escape from accountability’: Shahbaz Gill
Speaker announces six members as Panel of presiding officers
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qasir Friday announced the names of six members as panel of presiding officers for 32nd session. In pursuance of sub-rule one of rule 13 of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly 2007, the Speaker announced the names of MNAs Amjad Ali Khan, Sardar… Continue reading Speaker announces six members as Panel of presiding officers
Friday to be observed for contrition to get rid of COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): The country would observe this Friday (today) as a day to express contrition and forgiveness from Allah Almighty to seek riddance from COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has already issued a notification in this regard, on the directive of President Dr Arif Alvi, who himself recovered… Continue reading Friday to be observed for contrition to get rid of COVID-19
Special cell set up in Lahore to identify people involved in violence through video footage: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Friday that a special cell comprising NADRA, Safe City Lahore and other agencies has been set up which has been helping in identification of the people involved in the violence against the police through videos. نادرا،سیف سٹی لاہور اور دیگر اداروں… Continue reading Special cell set up in Lahore to identify people involved in violence through video footage: Fawad
- Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests
- PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
- 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.
