ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan will unveil a historic development package worth Rs 446 billion today for Sindh province encompassing projects related to agriculture, education, electricity, gas supply and road infrastructure. Under the package, around 200,000 acres of land would be restored to make it cultivable thus creating 2,522 employment opportunities to… Continue reading PM set to unveil Rs 446 billion uplift package for Sindh today
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Complete shutdown in IIOJK today
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), complete shutdown is being observed on Friday against the surge in Indian state terrorism. According to Kashmir Media Service, the Kashmiris are observing the shutdown to register their protest against the massacres of youth and destruction of residential houses by Indian troops in the… Continue reading Complete shutdown in IIOJK today
Turkish president phones PM; Afghan peace, bilateral ties discussed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday received telephone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wherein they discussed bilateral ties besides Afghan peace process in wake of recently announced planned US withdrawal. The two leaders exchanged felicitations on the advent of the holy month of Ramazan. They discussed issues of mutual interest… Continue reading Turkish president phones PM; Afghan peace, bilateral ties discussed
Pakistan launches “Pass Track App” to register incoming passengers
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): The government has introduced a “Pass Track App” application to maintain the data of passengers traveling to Pakistan also to track them in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. As per the decision, it would be mandatory for all passengers to submit their requisite information/data through the said application. Effective… Continue reading Pakistan launches “Pass Track App” to register incoming passengers
Expatriates to get succession certificates abroad through biometrics
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) would issue letter of administration and succession certificates to overseas Pakistan through biometric verification at Pakistani missions abroad freeing them from the hassle of going to court. The government has widely circulated the procedure for applying the said documents through the Pakistani missions for awareness… Continue reading Expatriates to get succession certificates abroad through biometrics
PM to announce Rs 446 bn mega development package for Sindh tomorrow: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that Prime Minister Imran Khan would announce mega development package of Rs 446 billion for Sindh in Sukkur tomorrow. In a tweet, he said that this huge amount would be in addition to Rs 1100 billion of Karachi package.… Continue reading PM to announce Rs 446 bn mega development package for Sindh tomorrow: Fawad
CM approves various development projects
LAHORE, Apr 15 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday chaired a meeting of the cabinet standing committee for finance & development to review the pace of progress on development projects and approved various development projects. The meeting was attended by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, Industries Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal, Chairman… Continue reading CM approves various development projects
Ombudsman Punjab calls on Chief Minister
LAHORE, Apr 15 (APP): Ombudsman Punjab Major (Retd) Azam Sulaiman called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and presented the annual report during a meeting at the Chief Minister’s office, here on Thursday. The Ombudsman also apprised the Chief Minister Punjab of the performance and other affairs of the office of the ombudsman Punjab.… Continue reading Ombudsman Punjab calls on Chief Minister
No leniency for industrial polluters: Advisor
KARACHI, Apr 15 (APP): Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law, Environment, Climate Change, and Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday while chaired a meeting decided that strict action would be taken against those who despite the availability of resources release their industrial effluent without treating it. Murtaza Wahab earlier received reports of contamination… Continue reading No leniency for industrial polluters: Advisor
Pakistan supports US troops withdrawal in coordination with stakeholders: FO
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said that it supported the principle of responsible US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan in coordination with Afghan stakeholders. Responding to media queries on US President Joe Biden’s announcement of US troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan by May 1, 2021 to be completed by September 11, 2021, the Foreign Office… Continue reading Pakistan supports US troops withdrawal in coordination with stakeholders: FO
5478 KP students to get Rehmat Ul Alameen scholarships: KP CM
PESHAWAR, Apr 15 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Thursday said that under the Rehmat Ul Alameen Scholarship program, a total of 5478 students would be provided scholarships in higher, elementary and secondary education sectors in the province. 878 scholarships in higher education sector would cost Rs.340 million while 4600 scholarships in elementary and… Continue reading 5478 KP students to get Rehmat Ul Alameen scholarships: KP CM
Soomro chairs progress review meeting
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Privatisation, Muhammad Mian Soomro chaired weekly Privatisation progress review meeting in the Ministry on Thursday . The meeting was attended by Federal Secretary Privatisation and other senior officers of the Ministry and Privatisation Commission, says a press release. The minister was briefed about the progress made in the… Continue reading Soomro chairs progress review meeting
Ulema, religious scholars condemn violent TLP protests as un-Islamic
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): The religious scholars from different schools of thought have strongly condemned the ongoing violent protests by Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), describing them as immoral, inhumane, un-Islamic and unconstitutional. Referring to different Islamic injunctions, the Ulema believed that killing and injuring the police officials, road blockades, violence and disruption of normal life in… Continue reading Ulema, religious scholars condemn violent TLP protests as un-Islamic
AJK PM inaugurates mass vaccination center in Muzaffarabad
MUZAFFARABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan Thursday inaugurated a mass vaccination centre against COVID- 19 here at city campus of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) established by health department with the collaboration of UAJK. Vice chancellor of UAJK Dr. Kaleem Abbasi, Director General… Continue reading AJK PM inaugurates mass vaccination center in Muzaffarabad
Food items at subsidized rates govt’s top priority: NA speaker
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Thursday said the provision of food items to the masses at subsidized rates was the top priority of the government. Talking to Utility Stores Corporation managing director who called on him here, he said equitable distribution of basic amenities on affordable rates would discourage profiteering mafias.… Continue reading Food items at subsidized rates govt’s top priority: NA speaker
Universal coverage to revolutionize health sector: PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said the universal health coverage would revolutionize the health sector in the country and protect the poor against economic fallout of contracting a disease. Speaking after launching the Pakistan Medical Commission Online here, he said despite limited resources, Pakistan was moving towards full universal health… Continue reading Universal coverage to revolutionize health sector: PM
Govt launches Afghan refugees’ verification drive
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): The Government of Pakistan, with the support of UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), on Thursday launched a nationwide verification exercise for 1.4 million Afghan refugees during which new smart cards would be issued. The Documentation Renewal and Information Verification Exercise (DRIVE) was inaugurated by Federal Minister for SAFRON Mehboob… Continue reading Govt launches Afghan refugees’ verification drive
Sikh pilgrims reach Janumasthan Nankana Sahib
LAHORE, Apr 15 (APP): The Sikh yatrees from all over the world ,including India, reached Gurdwara Janumasthan, Nankana Sahib, on Thursday after attending Vesaikhi mela and Khalisa Janum Din celebrations at Gurdwara Punja Sahib,Hasanabadal. They performed their rituals while the pilgrims were recieved warmly on Nankana Sahib. Foolproof security arrangements had been made around the… Continue reading Sikh pilgrims reach Janumasthan Nankana Sahib
Zulfi hails LEAs for maintaining law & order
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Zulfikar Bukhari on Thursday hailed the police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) for their efforts to maintain law and order in the country. “Respect for Pakistan’s Police & LEAs for their efforts to keep law & order in… Continue reading Zulfi hails LEAs for maintaining law & order
Pakistan committed to expeditiously complete CPEC projects: PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday underscoring the transformational significance of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), reaffirmed the country’s commitment to expeditiously complete CPEC projects. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong, who called on him here. During the meeting, views were exchanged on China’s… Continue reading Pakistan committed to expeditiously complete CPEC projects: PM
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