Category: National

RAWALPINDI, June 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan would inaugurate an Express Train service between Rawalpindi and Karachi on June 30. Talking to media here at Rawalpindi Railway station, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Thursday said the Sir Syed Express would travel through Faisalabad. “I have started 30 new trains during my present tenure… Continue reading PM to inaugurate Sir Syed Express on June 30: Sheikh Rashid

MULTAN, June 7 (APP)::Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi stressed the need for unity to cope with internal and external challenges. Talking to the media, he said the country was facing numerous challenges and the whole nation would have to extend maximum support to deal with the challenges.

SIALKOT, June 7 (APP)::Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said opposition was trying to create chaos for its personal gains. Addressing various functions in Sialkot and Daska on Thursday evening, she said past rulers were responsible for current price hike due to which the whole nation was suffering.

PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (APP):The Speaker, National Assembly, Asad Qaiser arrived in his native town, Marghuz (Swabi) on Friday wherein the local residents congratulated him on Eidul Fitre and Umra. Speaking to the people, the Speaker National Assembly said that on the occasion of Eidul Fitre they should have to include orphans, destitute, poor and deserving… Continue reading NA Speaker visits native town, exchanges Eid greetings with people

RAWALPINDI, June 7 (APP):The Army Aviation helicopters are busy in extinguishing the fire that erupted on Karamar mountains between Mardan and Swabi districs, an Inter Services Public Relations press release Friday said. The helicopters made nine sorties carrying Bambi Buckets to overpower the blaze. The firefighting operation was continuing till filing of this report.

ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP):Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi Friday expressed firm resolve to ensure sustainable use of oceans and preserve marine resources with coordinated national efforts. “Let us re-affirm our commitment and resolve for preserving sustainable use of oceans and marine resources, while making conscious efforts to empower women in various economic… Continue reading Naval chief vows to ensure sustainable use of oceans, preserve marine resources

MULTAN, June 7 (APP)::Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said the opposition should not take any step against the country’s interest as protest demonstrations could harm economy and democracy. He asked whether the politics of protests would strengthen the country. The opposition should learn from past experiences and avoid doing politics of agitation,… Continue reading Opposition’s protest can harm economy, democracy: Qureshi

LINE OF CONTROL, June 07 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday spent Eid with troops along Line of Control (LoC). COAS offered prayer with troops on front line. Special prayers were made for peace, progress and prosperity of Pakistan, an Inter Services Public Relations press release said. Talking to troops, COAS… Continue reading COAS spends Eid with troops along LoC

PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakthunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Friday said the dreams of Prime Minister Imran Khan have been fulfilled after Khyber Pakthunkhwa has received massive influx of tourists during Eid holidays. “Bringing tourism back on track in the war-affected province is a big achievement of the PTI Government,” he said. He said… Continue reading PM’s dream materialized following arrival of massive influx of tourists to KP: CM

ISLAMABAD, June 6 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Thursday said Maryam Safdar should not give preference to his father over the country and the nation. In tweets on her social media account, she said Nawaz Sharif was given sentence under the Constitution and law and Maryam should… Continue reading Maryam should not prefer father over country: Firdous

PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (APP):Defense Minister, Pervez Khattak has said Pakistan’s defense was in strong hands and our armed forces were ready to give every kind of sacrifices for protection and security of the motherland. He said people of merged areas of erstwhile Fata have obtained their rights after merger in Khyber Pakthunkhwa and they will… Continue reading Pakistan defense in strong hands, budget to be people’s friendly: Defense Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP):The rest houses of Pakistan Post, opened by the government for general public across the country last month, have witnessed 100 percent booking during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays due to affordable rates and improved facilities for tourists. “The rest houses witnessed 100 percent booking during the Eid days with 90 percent advance booking… Continue reading Pakistan Post rest houses witness 100% booking during Eid holidays

ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said the Pakistan Navy (PN) was committed to preserving clean air and green environment. “We reaffirm the PN’s commitment to ensure a cleaner and safer environment especially against air pollution which directly affects our quality of life,” he said in his message… Continue reading Pakistan Navy committed to preserve clear air, green environment: CNS

PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (APP):KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that the upcoming provincial budget will reflect the aspirations of the people, whose focus will be the socio-economic uplift of the poor. He expressed these views while talking to the people in his residence at Matta, district Swat. He remained at his residence and met… Continue reading KP budget to reflect aspirations of people: Mahmood

RAWALPINDI, June 7 (APP):Terrorists Friday targeted a military vehicle through an improvised explosive device (IED) in Kharkamar area of North Waziristan, due to which three officers and one soldier embraced martyrdom, besides four soldiers sustained injuries. In the roadside IED blast, Lt Col Raashid Karim Baig, resident of Karimabad, Hunza, Major Moeez Maqsood Baig, resident… Continue reading Three officers, one soldier embrace martyrdom in N-Waziristan IED blast

LAHORE, Jun 07 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar reached DG Khan from his ancestral area Barthi on the third day of Eid and chaired a meeting in the Circuit House. According to a DGPR handout issued here, the chief minister was briefed about the ongoing and new projects of DG Khan and other areas.… Continue reading Festival to be organized in Koh-e-Suleman: Usman Buzdar

RAWALPINDI, June 5 (APP):Terrorists Thursday targeted FC troops during their patrolling on Eid security duties in Harnai, Balochistan. As a result, two FC soldiers embraced martyrdom, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said. Shaheeds include 23-year Sepoy Yar Muhammad of Kuch District Sibi, Balochistan and 19-year Sepoy Mehtab Khan of Laki Marwat. The… Continue reading 2 FC soldiers martyred in attack during Eid patrol

SIALKOT, June 06 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Thursday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government was committed to purge the country of the corrupt elements, who had no space in the Naya Pakistan. The Sharif family would not escape from accountability for their corrupt practices as it… Continue reading PTI govt committed to purge country of corrupt elements: Firdous