Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Ehsaas is the largest ever poverty alleviation program in Pakistan to help the poorest and weakest sections of society through making them financially independent. No other government has launched such a large-scale, large-budget public welfare and poverty alleviation program in the last 72 years. Prime Minister Imran Khan, from the very beginning,… Continue reading Ehsaas-a landmark initiative to financially empower weakest segments of society

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Monday that inclusion of the people of erstwhile FATA into the mainstream democratic process signified a new, strong and prosperous Pakistan. In a tweet, the minister said the tribesmen were very close to the heart of Prime Minister Imran Khan who was determined… Continue reading Inclusion of ex-FATA in democratic process signified prosperous Pakistan: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said legally a person with dual citizenship could not become a member of National Assembly and the Senate, however said that there was no such bar for them to hold any other position. “In democracy, the status of elected representatives is higher because of the… Continue reading Constitution puts no bar on dual nationals to work as government aides: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry Monday congratulated the United Arab Emirates for its historic achievement in its first mission to Mars, said UAE is investing in new technologies and achieved a milestone in its space exploration programme under the visionary wise leadership. Talking to a private news channel, Fawad… Continue reading Fawad Chaudhry congratulates UAE scientists on successful launch of Mars mission

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s indigenous creation JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft bagged global acclaim during its maiden appearance at Virutal Royal Air Tattoo Show-2020. It was a moment of pride for the country when the Pride of Pakistan JF-17 Thunder participated in Virtual Air Tattoo Show-2020 at Royal Air Force Base Fairford (UK),… Continue reading PAF JF-17 Thunder makes maiden appearance in Virtual Royal Air Tattoo show

ATTOCK Jul 20 (APP):The Naya Pakistan Housing Programme (NPHP) has entered to its implementation phase as project ground breaking ceremony was held at Hazro town of Attock on Sunday. Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has performed the ground breaking ceremony. Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme spread over 400 kanals of land… Continue reading Naya Pakistan Housing project launched in Attock

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):The government has so far disbursed emergency cash amount of Rs157.250 billion among 12,997,237 lockdown affected persons under Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme in different categories. The Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program was initiated to disburse cash amount of Rs12,000 among those affected from the coronavirus lockdown. The payment process continued through different centres… Continue reading Ehsaas provides emergency relief to 12,997,237 lockdown affected persons so far

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Ministry of Human Rights is launching a public awareness campaign on child abuse through videos This campaign will be initiated through social and electronic media. According to a press release issued here on Monday the Pakistan Electronic Media Authority has issued letters to all electronic media to air these video messages free… Continue reading MoHR launching Child abuse public awareness campaign

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Labour and Culture Shaukat Yousafzai Monday said the PTI-led government, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, was taking various measures to revive the virus-hit tourism industry. Talking to a private news channel, he said government has been preparing strict guidelines in view of the coronavirus… Continue reading KP govt preparing strict SOPs for reopening tourism after Eid-ul-Adha: Shukat Yousafzai

GILGIT, Jul 20 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan DIG (R) Mir Afzal said the prime minister Imran Khan was taking keen interest to promote tourism sector in GB. In a statement issued from CM secretariat here on Monday he said that corona pandemic has badly damaged the tourism and related people with it, therefore, the… Continue reading PM takes keen interest for promotion of tourism sector : CM GB

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Monday emphasized that work on approved health sectors schemes needed to be expedited, so that residents have access to medical facilities closer to their homes. The minister was chairing a meeting to review development projects being undertaken by the Ministry of National… Continue reading Asad stresses speedy work on approved health schemes

RAWALPINDI, Jul 20 (APP):The Indian Army troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) in Baghsar Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) targeting civil population. A 20-year-old boy, resident of Mehtika village received critical injuries and was evacuated to nearby hospital for necessary medical care, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday said the opposition was totally divided because opposition parties had conflict of interests but they were pretending to be united. Talking to a private news channel, he said the opposition parties had no plan and they were thinking from different angles… Continue reading Opposition divided but pretends to be united: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Japanese ambassador to Pakistan MATSUDA Kuninori Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the officials of Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on 18th July in Mashkel district of Balochistan, which resulted in the martyrdom of two officials and caused critical injuries to others. “I am deeply saddened and grieved over the loss of precious… Continue reading Japanese envoy condemns terrorist attack on ANF officials; condoles loss of precious lives

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) on Sunday while terming 19th July as a defining moment in the Kashmir’s history has said that it was on this historic date when Kashmiri leadership unanimously decided to link their future with yet to born state of Pakistan. In a statement issued on the occasion… Continue reading July 19, a historic day linking future of Kashmir with Pakistan