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CPEC Central Asia Business Conference to be held in Gwadar from Nov 16

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is going to hold a three-day business conference titled “China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Central Asia” in Gwadar from November 16 to 18. The conference would be attended by Chief Minister, Governor Balochistan, ministers, high government officials, foreign diplomats, and trade and industrial… Continue reading CPEC Central Asia Business Conference to be held in Gwadar from Nov 16

President grieved over Bahrain prime minister’s demise

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Bahrain’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. The death of the Bahraini leader was announced earlier in the day by Bahrain News Agency saying, “The Royal Court mourns His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa,… Continue reading President grieved over Bahrain prime minister’s demise

Ch Fawad terms Punjab govt shift to electric public transport as commendable

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday termed the decision of the Punjab government to shift on electric public transport as commendable. In a tweet, the federal minister said that his ministry will extend full cooperation to the Punjab government in this regard. پنجاب حکومت کا الیکٹرک پبلک… Continue reading Ch Fawad terms Punjab govt shift to electric public transport as commendable

Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program contributes largely for welfare of vulnerable segments

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The globally acclaimed Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program emerged as a most extensive social protection intervention in the history of Pakistan which has empowered the weakest segments of society in the unusual circumstances of COVID-19 lockdown. The initiative was launched by the Prime Minister, Imran Khan on April 1, 2020 to provide… Continue reading Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program contributes largely for welfare of vulnerable segments

Women empowerment remains top priority of Pakistan, EU body told

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Women empowerment was among the top priorities of Pakistan and the government had taken multiple legislative, policy and administrative actions for the promotion and protection of women rights and gender equality. This was stated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Zaheer A. Janjua during an event organized by the European Parliament’s Delegation… Continue reading Women empowerment remains top priority of Pakistan, EU body told

Rs 53,432 million released for NHA projects under PSDP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The federal government has released Rs 53,432.308 million for National Highway Authority (NHA) projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-2021. Out of the released Rs 53,432.308 million amount, Rs 52,287.428 million were local component whereas Rs 1,144.880 million as foreign assistance. It is worth a mention that a total… Continue reading Rs 53,432 million released for NHA projects under PSDP

Asad urges political leadership to demonstrate responsibility in containing COVID-19

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Asad Umar Wednesday urged the national political leadership to demonstrate responsibility in containing COVID-19 in the country. “The national political leadership across the political spectrum needs to demonstrate leadership to send a message to the entire nation for taking preventive steps and follow Standard… Continue reading Asad urges political leadership to demonstrate responsibility in containing COVID-19

NCOC suggest banning large public gatherings, enhance restrictions as COVID-19 resurge

NCOC reviews overall coronavirus situation across country

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday has called for banning large public gatherings and enhance restrictions in high risk areas due to COVID-19 resurge amid rising possible second wave of the pandemic. The NCOC meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar reviewed… Continue reading NCOC suggest banning large public gatherings, enhance restrictions as COVID-19 resurge

1,708 new coronavirus cases reported; 21 deaths in past 24 hours

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Wednesday were recorded 21,098 as 1,708 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Twenty one corona patients, 20 of whom were under treatment in hospital and one out of hospital died on Tuesday, according to the latest… Continue reading 1,708 new coronavirus cases reported; 21 deaths in past 24 hours

Pakistan says ‘resolute & successful’ to counter COVID-19

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Pakistan on Wednesday expressing firm resolve to counter COVID-19 said additional measures were being taken on public health, economic and poverty alleviation to reduce the impact of pandemic. “We have been resolutely and successfully confronting COVID-19 and taking all possible measures to strengthen the existing health system,” Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood said at a video-conference… Continue reading Pakistan says ‘resolute & successful’ to counter COVID-19

Political parties dragging feet from PDM: Shibli

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Tuesday said political parties were dragging feet from Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). Pakistan Peoples Party was not supporting Nawaz Sharif’s narrative which he had adopted against the national institutions. Talking to a private news channel, hes said the Pakistan Muslim League… Continue reading Political parties dragging feet from PDM: Shibli

Pakistan welcomes trilateral agreement over Nagorno Karabagh

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Pakistan Tuesday welcomed the recent announcement of cessation of hostilities by the relevant parties over Nagorno Karabagh region and the trilateral agreement facilitated by Russian Federation paving way for liberation of Azerbaijan territories from the Armenian occupation. “We congratulate the government and brotherly people of Azerbaijan on the liberation of their… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes trilateral agreement over Nagorno Karabagh

“Proud of serving Sikh community”: Governor Punjab

LAHORE, Nov 10 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Tuesday said that he had developed a close bond with the Sikhs across the globe over the years and was proud of serving the Sikh community in the province. “The government, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, is doing its best to… Continue reading “Proud of serving Sikh community”: Governor Punjab

Zaidi asks whether Sindh govt to take action against police officers involved in “mutiny”

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Tuesday asked whether the government of Sindh would take any action against police officers involved in the “mutiny”, after release of statement of Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) informing that officers involved in the Karachi incident were removed. In a… Continue reading Zaidi asks whether Sindh govt to take action against police officers involved in “mutiny”

SACM Dr. Firdous for capacity building of provincial Information dept

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LAHORE, Nov 10 (APP): Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab (SACM) on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said the Punjab Information Department would be reorganized in accordance with the modern-day trends in order to keep pace with the modern times. Presiding over a meeting at the DGPR Headquarters here, she said capacity building… Continue reading SACM Dr. Firdous for capacity building of provincial Information dept

All steps to be taken for progress of Radio Pakistan: Senator Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday assured that all possible steps would be taken for progress and improvement of Radio Pakistan as it was voice of the nation. During a visit to Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation here, he said institutions were destroyed in the past with the wrong policies… Continue reading All steps to be taken for progress of Radio Pakistan: Senator Shibli

Pakistan moving towards “Renaissance of Muslims” in line with philosophy of Allama Iqbal: President

President Dr Arif Alvi addressing a conference on Allama Muhammad Iqbal, at Aiwan-e-Sadr

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that with the present government’s vision of the establishment of Riasat-e-Madina, Pakistan was moving towards the Renaissance of Muslims in line with the philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. “There should not be any taunting about the establishment of Riasat-e-Madina, as it the voice of… Continue reading Pakistan moving towards “Renaissance of Muslims” in line with philosophy of Allama Iqbal: President

Govt to recover looted money, punish Model Town killers: Raja Basharat

LAHORE, Nov 10 (APP): Punjab Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Raja Basharat on Tuesday said the government considered it a responsibility to bring back the looted resources and bring the Model Town killers to a logical conclusion. The blood of the martyrs of Model Town was demanding justice, he said and added that law… Continue reading Govt to recover looted money, punish Model Town killers: Raja Basharat

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