ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started vaccination of health care staff of the authority against COVID-19. The vaccination process was being carried out at the CDA Hospital and in the first phase, the hospital staff and employees of the Directorate of Health Services were being vaccinated. The doze of vaccination… Continue reading CDA starts COVID-19 vaccination
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Interfaith harmony imperative for better social, prosperous society: EU Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Sunday said in the modern era, promoting interfaith harmony among different nations and religions was more imperative and a way forward for a better social and prosperous society. The EU was celebrating the World Interfaith Harmony Week with an aim to found all possible… Continue reading Interfaith harmony imperative for better social, prosperous society: EU Envoy
7500 poor families own home now courtesy PM’s low-income housing initiative
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative of low-income house financing is coming to fruition as Rs 3.35 billion have been disbursed for construction of 7572 units across the country. Under the Prime Minister’s vision to support low income group to build their own houses, the government had allocated Rs 5 billion. The… Continue reading 7500 poor families own home now courtesy PM’s low-income housing initiative
Transparency in elections shows strength of democracy: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday said transparency in elections was the strength of democracy. In a tweet, he said opposition’s outcry on the step to ensure transparency in the Senate elections was beyond comprehension. He said by opposing open ballot in Senate polls, the opposition parties… Continue reading Transparency in elections shows strength of democracy: Shibli
DRAP to hold training on reporting of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan’s (DRAP) Pakistan National Pharmacovigilance Centre (PNPC) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) have planned to arrange a day-long training on ‘reporting of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events’ here on Monday. This training session is being arranged for capacity building of focal persons on adverse events… Continue reading DRAP to hold training on reporting of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events
Dr. Fehmida felicitates Mujtaba
ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr. Fehmida Mirza, on Sunday felicitated Pakistani Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Ahmed Mujtaba for outplaying his Indian opponent in the competition ONE Championship held at Singapore. Mujataba aka Wolverine, who hails from Quetta, downed India’s Rahul Raju aka The Kerala Krusher in only… Continue reading Dr. Fehmida felicitates Mujtaba
President for undoing Indian evils, portrayal of Pakistan’s true image
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that in order to seek a solution to Kashmir dispute, Pakistan would have to undo the Indian evils and portray true image of its own in the comity of nations. “We will have to undo the evils of India which labeled us for terrorism, opposed… Continue reading President for undoing Indian evils, portrayal of Pakistan’s true image
Pervaiz Elahi hails PM Imran Khan for raising Kashmir issue internationally
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan must be given credit for raising Kashmir issue at all international platforms over past two and half years. Addressing a party meeting in Gujrat on Saturday, he said Imran Khan had proved himself true ambassador of the hapless… Continue reading Pervaiz Elahi hails PM Imran Khan for raising Kashmir issue internationally
Open balloting to discourage votes’ sale, bring transparency in Senate polls: Qureshi
MULTAN, Feb 06 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday said the Senate polls through open ballot would discourage sale and purchase of votes and bring transparency in the election process. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government wanted to introduce a transparent system which would abolish the avenues of corruption in the Senate polls on permanent basis,… Continue reading Open balloting to discourage votes’ sale, bring transparency in Senate polls: Qureshi
Qureshi condoles death of Ataul Mahaiman Bukhari
MULTAN, Feb 06 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed condolence over demise Ameer Majlis Ahrar-e-Islam (Pakistan) Syed Ataul Mahaiman Shah Bukhari, son of religious scholar Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari. The minister, in his condolence message, said late Syed Ataul Mahaiman Shah Bukhari was a great Islamic figure. He prayed the Almighty to rest… Continue reading Qureshi condoles death of Ataul Mahaiman Bukhari
Twitter suspends more than 200 accounts for raising voice for Kashmir: Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Saturday said that Twitter suspended more than 200 Pakistan based accounts, without a warning, for raising a voice for Kashmir. In a tweet, he said that the people and Government of Pakistan demand an explanation from @Twitter over its oppressive attitude.… Continue reading Twitter suspends more than 200 accounts for raising voice for Kashmir: Murad Saeed
HBL PSL 6 anthem ‘Groove Mera’ released
By Naeem Khan Niazi LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 anthem “Groove Mera” was released on Saturday to the much excitement of the cricket fans across the globe. ‘Groove Mera’, which depicts realities of life under novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has been sung by famous singers Nassebo Lal, Aima Baig… Continue reading HBL PSL 6 anthem ‘Groove Mera’ released
UK judge observed Shehbaz & family involved in money laundering: Shahzad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP):Advisor to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Barrister Shahzad Akbar on Saturday said a British judge in the preliminary hearing of defamation lawsuit against Daily Mail had observed that Shehbaz Sharif and his family were involved in money laundering of billions of rupees. The London court would set the seal… Continue reading UK judge observed Shehbaz & family involved in money laundering: Shahzad
Opposition parties want to continue corrupt practices in Senate polls: Murad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Saturday said opposition parties were not supporting the legislation for Senate elections through open ballot as they wanted to continue the corrupt practices like the past. Addressing a press conference here, he said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI)government introduced the bill to stop… Continue reading Opposition parties want to continue corrupt practices in Senate polls: Murad
Three nature reserves spreading over 18,000 acres inaugurated in Chakwal
CHAKWAL, Feb 06 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Saturday inaugurated three interconnected nature reserves spreading over Parera, Ara and Dil Jabba areas of 18,000 acres in Chakwal district of the Punjab. Speaking on the occasion, the SAPM briefed the media that nature reserves were notified… Continue reading Three nature reserves spreading over 18,000 acres inaugurated in Chakwal
President signs ordinance for Senate polls through open ballot
President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday signed an ordinance amending the Election Act 2017 to provide for holding the Senate election through the open ballot. Through Election (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, the president amended subsection VI of section 122 of the Election Act 2017, according to the President House statement. The ordinance will come into force if… Continue reading President signs ordinance for Senate polls through open ballot
Malaysian umbrella NGO gifts blankets as a mark of solidarity with Kashmiri brethren
MIRPUR (AJK): Feb 06 (APP):The Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organization (MAPIM) and Pakistani Friends of Kashmir gifted blankets for their Kashmiri brethren as an expression of solidarity on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day observed the nation-wide in Pakistan and AJK on Friday. “A simple ceremony was held at Jammu Kashmir House in the… Continue reading Malaysian umbrella NGO gifts blankets as a mark of solidarity with Kashmiri brethren
President prays for safety of missing Ali Sadpara, other climbers
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday prayed for the safety of renowned mountaineer Ali Sadpara and his co-climbers who went missing during their expedition to summit K 2. “I hope Ali Sadpara and his co-climbers are alive and fine,” the president remarked on Twitter calling them “very brave mountaineers.” Ali Sadpara along… Continue reading President prays for safety of missing Ali Sadpara, other climbers
PM discusses bilateral ties, COVID-19 with crown prince Abu Dhabi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday had a telephone conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and discussed the bilateral and regional ties as well as the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The two leaders reaffirmed the existing close fraternal relations between Pakistan and the United Arab… Continue reading PM discusses bilateral ties, COVID-19 with crown prince Abu Dhabi
Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy delivers lecture at GCU
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi Commodore Sohail Ahmad Azmie Saturday visited the Government College University (GCU), Lahore, and addressed a seminar on the importance of maritime security and its role in Pakistan’s economy. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi conducted the seminar, which was attended by faculty deans, chairpersons and heads… Continue reading Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy delivers lecture at GCU
- 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.
