ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): A brave son of Pakistan, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was remembered on his 55th martyrdom anniversary on Saturday (today) across the nation. Born in Hong Kong in 1928, Aziz Bhatti moved to Pakistan before Independence in 1947, living in the village of Ladian, Kharian, Gujarat. There he enlisted with the newly… Continue reading Nation observes 55th death anniversary of ‘Major Raja Aziz Bhatti’
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Sepoy embraces martyrdom after IED explosion in NW
RAWALPINDI, Sep 12 (APP): A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near security forces check post on Road Boya- Miranshah in Northwazirstan. Sepoy Sajid, age 33 years embraced shahadat during the explosion, said an ISPR press release. The security forces had cordoned the area for clearance operation.
NDMA distributes 2,190.82 tons food packs, 14,521 blankets among flood hit people
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has so far distributed 60,073 tents, 2,190.82 tons food packs, 14,521 blankets/quilts, 79,870 mosquito nets, 4,795 plastic mats and 12,532 tarpaulins among flood-hit people in collaboration with provincial relief agencies. According to NDMA website, a total of 4,907 kitchen sets, 20 gas cylinder, 5,983 jerry cans,… Continue reading NDMA distributes 2,190.82 tons food packs, 14,521 blankets among flood hit people
Pakistan’s creation impossible sans dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was truly a leader of stature, who left a strong imprint on course of history and indeed creation of Pakistan was nearly impossible without his dynamic leadership. Jinnah started his political career with Indian National Congress in 1906. One can identify three distinct phases of his leadership… Continue reading Pakistan’s creation impossible sans dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam
Provision of Gas facility to 25 villages, adjacent localities approved: Amin Aslam
Attock, Sep 12 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Saturday said that provision of gas facility to 25 villages and adjacent localities of NA-56 had been approved. While addressing a gathering in Pindigheb, he said the government believed in across the board provision of facilities without any discrimination. He… Continue reading Provision of Gas facility to 25 villages, adjacent localities approved: Amin Aslam
Naval Chief visits Pakistan Navy installations at Gwadar, Ormara
KARACHI, Sep 12 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, on Saturday inaugurated Marines Training Center at Gwadar and infrastructure of 21st Air Defence Battalion at Ormara. He was in a visit to Pakistan Navy units at Coastal Areas, he was received by Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi on arrival… Continue reading Naval Chief visits Pakistan Navy installations at Gwadar, Ormara
Commander US CENTCOM calls on COAS, discuss geo-strategic, Kashmir situation: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Sep 11 (APP): Commander US CENTCOM General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting, geo-strategic environment, regional security, Pak-US military cooperation including Afghanistan Peace Process and Kashmir situation were discussed, said Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Babar Iftikhar in a… Continue reading Commander US CENTCOM calls on COAS, discuss geo-strategic, Kashmir situation: DG ISPR
Quaid’s vision of vibrant, prosperous Pakistan remains our goal: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Sep 11 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said Quaid-e-Azam’s vision of a vibrant, peaceful and prosperous Pakistan remains our goal. The COAS paid tribute to the father of the nation on his death anniversary, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release. He said, “The nation… Continue reading Quaid’s vision of vibrant, prosperous Pakistan remains our goal: COAS
EU gives equipment worth 1 mln Euro for KPK local community projects
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Friday handed over equipment worth one million Euro to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local government. The consignment will be utilize for implementation of Community Driven Local Development (CDLD) Policy in 13 districts of of the province. Talking to APP, she said that the European Union (EU)… Continue reading EU gives equipment worth 1 mln Euro for KPK local community projects
UN Secretary General shares message on ‘Day for South-South Cooperation’
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): United Nations Secretary General Friday shared his message in connection with on the Day for South-South Cooperation ,COVID-19 pandemic is devastating lives and livelihoods around the world . It poses the greatest risks to developing countries and to vulnerable people and communities. As we mark this year’s United Nations Day for… Continue reading UN Secretary General shares message on ‘Day for South-South Cooperation’
PM arrives in Quetta to chair review meeting on Balochistan projects
QUETTA, Sep 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Quetta on a day-long visit, where he will chair a meeting to review progress on development projects in Balochistan. On arrival, Governor Balochistan Justice (retd) Amanulalh Khan and Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan received the prime minister. Federal Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz, Planning… Continue reading PM arrives in Quetta to chair review meeting on Balochistan projects
Relevant agencies must conduct probe into building collapsed in Korangi: Ali Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday said that relevant agencies must conduct thorough probe into building that collapsed in Korangi, Karachi. In his statement on social media networking site, the minister said that “Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has played a very negative role in Karachi by… Continue reading Relevant agencies must conduct probe into building collapsed in Korangi: Ali Zaidi
CM Sindh approves Rs700 mln grant for providing relief to rain-affected people
KARACHI, Sep 11 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs 700 million grant for relief work being carried out in the rain affected areas of Sindh. He approved the amount in a meeting on relief work in all the rain affected districts of the province here on Friday. Speaking on the… Continue reading CM Sindh approves Rs700 mln grant for providing relief to rain-affected people
Corps Commander Lahore witnesses troops training, emphasizes high readiness: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Sep 11 (APP):Commander Lahore Corps Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan on Friday witnessed training of troops near Lahore Garrison. The Corps Commander commended the standard of operational preparedness of troops and emphasized on maintaining a high state of readiness, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.
Efforts against locust to be continued till complete elimination
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): The Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam Friday said that efforts against desert locust would be continued and strategies to be evolved for averting any pest threats in future. Addressing the National Locust Control Center (NLCC), he said that coordinated efforts of all concerned ministries, departments at… Continue reading Efforts against locust to be continued till complete elimination
Fall in love-Pakistan’ campaign launched in London to boost inbound tourism
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): A private tourism company Friday launched ‘Fall in love-Pakistan’ campaign at the Central London to boost inbound tourism in the country by luring foreign tourists through projection of stunning sceneries, cultural heritage and historic sites on billboards. Under the digital campaign, the Fascinating Pakistan (a tourism company) had put the pictures… Continue reading Fall in love-Pakistan’ campaign launched in London to boost inbound tourism
Public-Private partnership imperative for delivery of health services:AJK President
MIRPUR (AJK): Sep 11 (APP): AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has said that the Government of AJK will continue to work with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to strengthen partnerships between the public and private sectors in tackling human development challenges, including the awareness-raising relating to population management, access to universal health facilities and… Continue reading Public-Private partnership imperative for delivery of health services:AJK President
Qureshi for condemnation of unilateral, illegal measures to change status of disputed territories
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi Thursday called for strong condemnation and opposition of unilateral and illegal measures to change the status of disputed territories in violation of the UNSC resolutions. He expressed these views during the Plenary Session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Foreign Ministers (SCO-CFM) meeting held… Continue reading Qureshi for condemnation of unilateral, illegal measures to change status of disputed territories
President Alvi highlights relevance of alternative sources of energy
KARACHI, Sep 10 (APP): President Arif Alvi on Thursday said the promotion of environment friendly alternative sources of energy was the need of hour. Addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ceremony held at here Sindh Governor House, he said switching over to solar energy to meet electricity needs of presidency was in accordance to the… Continue reading President Alvi highlights relevance of alternative sources of energy
FM Qureshi, Russian counterpart discuss prospects of enhanced bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers in Moscow. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including the COVID-19 situation, prospects of enhanced bilateral cooperation, regional issues and cooperation at multilateral… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Russian counterpart discuss prospects of enhanced bilateral cooperation
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