MIRPUR (AJK): Jan 27 (APP):AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has said that despite the outbreak of coronavirus, 400 teachers of Azad Jammu and Kashmir University have set a shining example by imparting distance education to more than 9,000 students through the online system. He said this while addressing the 48th meeting of the Syndicate of… Continue reading AJK President lauds online education system in AJK Varsities
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NA speaker, NPC China agree on formation of Joint Parliamentary body
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Chairman National Peoples Congress of China Wednesday agreed for formation of a joint Parliamentary Committee for effective oversight of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). They were of the view that enhanced economic cooperation would give impetus to the existing bilateral relations through parliamentary and economic cooperation.… Continue reading NA speaker, NPC China agree on formation of Joint Parliamentary body
Kashmiris offering unprecedented sacrifices with no example in history : AJK PM
MIRPUR (AJK): Jan 27 (APP):Commenting on observance of Indian Republican Day as black day by Jammu Kashmir people inhibiting at either side of the LoC and rest of the world, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan said that Indian claim to be a big democracy was totally a fraud… Continue reading Kashmiris offering unprecedented sacrifices with no example in history : AJK PM
Afzaal Mahmood joins as Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Afzaal Mahmood, after successfully completing his tenure as Ambassador in Bahrain, on Wednesday joined as Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Afzaal Mehmood carries diverse experience of representing Pakistan at many international fora and in different parts of the world. His notable assignments include serving as Consul General Houston,… Continue reading Afzaal Mahmood joins as Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE
Shibli terms hereditary politics responsible for PDM fiasco
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that hereditary politics was responsible for the failure of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). “If politics is based on family inheritance rather than merit, then the outcome is the same as that of the PDM”, he said in a tweet. Shibli… Continue reading Shibli terms hereditary politics responsible for PDM fiasco
Govt plans multiple projects to make country tourist hub, says Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Faisal Javed Wednesday said that government has multiple plans to develop country into world-class tourist hub for revival of tourism industry and project a real side of Pakistan globally. Talking to a Private news channel , Senator said incumbent government’s tourism policy has been implemented in coordination with… Continue reading Govt plans multiple projects to make country tourist hub, says Faisal Javed
Pakistan pledges $25k contribution for UN Secy Gen’s peacebuilding fund
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan has announced a contribution of $25,000 to the UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund, expressing commitment to multilateral cooperation for peace and conflict prevention. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his virtual address to the High-Level Replenishment Conference for the UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund late Tuesday said Pakistan would continue… Continue reading Pakistan pledges $25k contribution for UN Secy Gen’s peacebuilding fund
Saifullah urges PDM to show solidarity with Kashmiris rather staging political show
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Organizer Saifullah Khan Nyazee Wednesday said February 5 was observed as ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren and criticized Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for planning to stage a political show on the same day instead of expressing unity and spirit with the national cause. Speaking… Continue reading Saifullah urges PDM to show solidarity with Kashmiris rather staging political show
Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day
MIRPUR (AJK): Jan 26 (APP): Kashmiris on Tuesday observed the Indian Republic Day as black day to reiterate complete dissociation towards India and to apprise the world of the urgency of the early peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute in line with aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The day also marked severe hatred and protest… Continue reading Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day
Medical Camp provides treatment to inhabitants of coastal village
KARACHI, Jan 26 (APP): Scores of villagers belonging to Rehri Goth, located in the coastal area of Karachi were provided with an opportunity to be examined and provided with treatment, in accordance to their needs, by a team of experts almost at their door steps, here on Tuesday. During the free medical camp organized by… Continue reading Medical Camp provides treatment to inhabitants of coastal village
Sindh Governor opens TIKA supported state of art cleft palate and lips correction unit for children
KARACHI, Jan 26 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail here on Tuesday inaugurated a state of art operation theater for children with cleft palate and lips at Al Mustafa Trust Hospital, with the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). On the occasion, he felicitated Haji Hanif Tayyab, Chairman, Al-Mustafa Trust and TIKA Coordinator,… Continue reading Sindh Governor opens TIKA supported state of art cleft palate and lips correction unit for children
Railways directs to expedite land retrieval efforts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Pakistan Railways has directed the concerned quarters to expedite the efforts for retrieval of department’s precious land by launching crackdown against the land mafia. The directives had been issued by Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati and in that regard he would hold meeting with all chief ministers for their assistance… Continue reading Railways directs to expedite land retrieval efforts
Indian claim of big democracy is totally a fraud: AJK PM
MIRPUR (AJK): Jan 26 (APP): Commenting on Indian Republic Day, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan Tuesday said Indian claim to be a big democracy of the world was totally a fraud merely aimed at to hoodwink the international community of the true ugly picture of turbulent India. He,… Continue reading Indian claim of big democracy is totally a fraud: AJK PM
Cabinet approves commission of inquiry on Broadsheet issue to bring truth before nation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved the constitution of the commission of inquiry on the Broadsheet issue under the chairmanship of Justice Retired Azmat Saeed to bring the truth before the nation. Briefing the media about the decisions of Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Minister for Information… Continue reading Cabinet approves commission of inquiry on Broadsheet issue to bring truth before nation
Criteria being developed for Covid-19 vaccination: Dr. Shahzad Waseem
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Leader of the House in the Senate Dr. Shahzad Waseem on Tuesday said that a mechanism and criteria were being developed for COVID-19 pandemic vaccination. Speaking in the Senate, he said that Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) had already approved the vaccines while process of its import would be started… Continue reading Criteria being developed for Covid-19 vaccination: Dr. Shahzad Waseem
Opposition parties afraid of submitting receipts in foreign funding case
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Tuesday said that opposition parties were afraid of submitting receipts in foreign funding case as they will be exposed for receiving funding from the Jewish lobby. Speaking in Senate, he said that PPP and PML-N have not yet submitted their foreign funding… Continue reading Opposition parties afraid of submitting receipts in foreign funding case
AJK President brands India a fascist State, not democratic country
MIRPUR (AJK):, Jan 26 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has asserted that today’s India is neither secular nor democratic state but a settler-colonial power, and its hegemonic designs are serious threats to peace and security of not only neighbouring countries but the whole region of South Asia. “India’s illegal occupation… Continue reading AJK President brands India a fascist State, not democratic country
Youth centers being set up for career counseling: Usman Dar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar Tuesday said youth centers were being set up across the country to address unemployment issues of young people through career counseling. Usman Dar told this to the delegation of National Dialogue Forum comprising students of 15 universities. The… Continue reading Youth centers being set up for career counseling: Usman Dar
Inflation down to 6.4% in December, expected to decrease further in coming months, Cabinet told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): The federal cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair, was told that the rate of inflation recorded at 6.4% in the month of December 2020 was expected to come down further during the coming months. Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar told the… Continue reading Inflation down to 6.4% in December, expected to decrease further in coming months, Cabinet told
Revolutionary steps taken by PTI govt to promote investment: CM
LAHORE, Jan 26 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Tuesday said that revolutionary steps had been taken by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to promote investment, adding that Punjab had emerged as a haven for the investors. He said this during a meeting with a delegation of investors, led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO)… Continue reading Revolutionary steps taken by PTI govt to promote investment: CM
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- 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.
