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Senators asked to submit assets or face suspension

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday asked 28 senators to submit their yearly statements of assets and liabilities for the financial year 2023–24 to the commission by January 15. According to an ECP official, the membership of those MPs who failed to declare the details of their yearly assets… Continue reading Senators asked to submit assets or face suspension

Pakistan sends relief goods for people of Gaza

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):The government of Pakistan dispatched the third consignment of relief goods for the people of Gaza on Monday. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani sent off the cargo with a special Pakistan air force aircraft at Noor Khan Airbase. According to Foreign Office, after arrival at Al Arish airport in Egypt, the consignment… Continue reading Pakistan sends relief goods for people of Gaza

SIFC, MoPD to work out comprehensive study to exploit Pink Salt export potential: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Sami Saeed, told the Upper House of Parliament on Monday that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives would work out a comprehensive study on exploiting the pink salt export potential. In his comments on the… Continue reading SIFC, MoPD to work out comprehensive study to exploit Pink Salt export potential: Minister

Safety of the citizens top priority of NH&MP:IG

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Inspector General of the National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP), Sultan Ali Khawaja, said on Monday that the safety of citizens’ lives and property while driving on national highways and motorways is our main concern. According to a private news channel, Inspector General of National Highways and Motorways Sultan Ali Khawaja… Continue reading Safety of the citizens top priority of NH&MP:IG

Dense fog to persist in plain areas of Punjab:PMD

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP):Dense fog/smog is likely to persist in plain areas of Punjab during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Fog/smog is likely in plain areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh during morning and night hours. During the next 24 hours, mainly cold and dry weather is expected in… Continue reading Dense fog to persist in plain areas of Punjab:PMD

LHC decides over 50,000 cases in last 4 months of 2023

LAHORE, Jan 01 (APP):Following the directions of Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti, the LHC and its three benches decided more than 50,000 cases from September 1 to December 31, 2023. As per an LHC press release issued on Monday, in the final four months of 2023, a total of 57,625 cases… Continue reading LHC decides over 50,000 cases in last 4 months of 2023

Interior ministry for crackdown against individuals implicated in passport, visa scam

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): The Interior Ministry has underscored the imperative to crackdown on individuals implicated in the counterfeit passport and visa scam, aiming to enhance transparency in visa and passport procedures. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting on Integrated Border Management System Version 2, chaired by the Interior Secretary on Monday, said a… Continue reading Interior ministry for crackdown against individuals implicated in passport, visa scam

Issue of Baloch protesting families being painted wrongly: PM

LAHORE, Jan 01 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday said that issue of Baloch families from Balochistan was being projected in negative and in sharp contrast to realities as Balochs were standing with the state of Pakistan. Responding to different media queries during his visit to Business Facilitation Center, the prime minister said… Continue reading Issue of Baloch protesting families being painted wrongly: PM

SC to hear case pertaining to lifetime disqualification

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP):A seven-member larger bench of the Supreme Court (SC) will hear a case on Tuesday pertaining to the matter of lifetime disqualifications under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution. The bench would be presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Amin… Continue reading SC to hear case pertaining to lifetime disqualification

Islamabad police commended for good performance in 2023

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan extended heartfelt thanks to the dedicated officers, women, and staff of the Islamabad Capital Police for their unwavering commitment and relentless efforts throughout 2023. In a special New Year message, Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan acknowledged the sacrifices and hard work put in… Continue reading Islamabad police commended for good performance in 2023

SC adjourns hearing on petition against delimitation in NA-165

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday adjourned the hearing till a date, after general elections, in a case pertaining to the delimitations of NA-165. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah remarked that the elections would be held on the delimitations, finalized before the issuance of election schedule. At the outset of hearing, Director… Continue reading SC adjourns hearing on petition against delimitation in NA-165

Minister lays foundation stone of Shah Alla Ditta Caves preservation & development project

APP30-010124 ISLAMABAD: January 01 - Jamal Shah, Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture inaugurating Shah Alla Ditta Caves development, conservation & preservation project.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah on Monday laid the foundation stone of Shah Alla Ditta Caves development, conservation, preservation and restoration. Federal Secretary of National Heritage and Culture Division Humaira Ahmed, Director General Department of Archaeology & Museums (DOAM) Dr Abdul Azeem and other senior… Continue reading Minister lays foundation stone of Shah Alla Ditta Caves preservation & development project

Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party  

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Pakistan on Monday condemned the Indian authorities’ decision to declare the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir (TeH) as an unlawful association for a period of five years, terming it a “subjugation of Kashmiris’. “Banning of political parties is part of India’s relentless campaign to subjugate the Kashmiri people, suppress dissent, and consolidate its occupation of… Continue reading Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party  

Senators demand national dialogue, highlight Balochistan protesters issue

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): The members of the Upper House of the Parliament on Monday called for initiating a national dialogue and highlighted the issue of Balochistan protestors in the Capital. The third convening of the 334th Senate session was held with Senator Sadiq Sanjrani in the chair that started with the call from Senators… Continue reading Senators demand national dialogue, highlight Balochistan protesters issue

Mushaal concerned over deteriorating political, HR situation in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights & Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick Monday has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating political and human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). While talking to Pakistan Television, Mushaal Hussein Mullick warned that brazen demographic change by India in… Continue reading Mushaal concerned over deteriorating political, HR situation in IIOJK

248 people killed in IIOJ&K during last year: LFK report

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): A total of 248 people had been killed in multiple incidents of violence across Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) by the Indian forces, according to an annual review report titled ‘Human Rights Situation in IIOJK released by Legal Forum for Kashmir (LFK). The armed action of India’s occupying forces… Continue reading 248 people killed in IIOJ&K during last year: LFK report

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