Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar said Thursday that the incumbent government was committed to undertake structural reforms to accelerate and sustain economic growth. Talking to Country Director, World Bank, Patchamuthu Illangovan, who called on him here, the minister said that corrective measures were being taken to put… Continue reading Govt committed to accelerate, sustain economic growth: Makhdum Khusro

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said the latest survey conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI) in Pakistan proved that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government enjoyed strong support of the masses with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s approval rating at 57 per cent. Using his Twitter handle,… Continue reading IRI survey proves PTI enjoys strong support of masses: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Board of Investment (BoI) Chairman Haroon Sharif on Thursday said the government was focused on addressing the structural problems in the economy to ensure export-led development and achieve stabilization through development of human resource in the country. The BoI chairman said this during a meeting with ACCA Chief Executive Officer Ms Helen… Continue reading Govt focusing on export-led growth to achieve economic stability: BoI chairman

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Thursday that sports were beyond politics. “Dear Pakistanis you are desirous to put on military style caps/shirts during PSL final. Pak Armed Forces humbly acknowledge your love & support,” he said on his official twitter handle. “Sports are… Continue reading Sports are beyond politics: DG ISPR

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that nest year all cricket matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) would be played in home grounds due to improved security situation in the country. “Being a cricketer I know well how boring is to play in a deserted stadium,” he said after launching… Continue reading All PSL matches to be played in Pakistan next year: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):A delegation of the Asian Development Bank led by Director General, Warner Liepach Thursday called on Prime Minister advisor on Commerce, Textile Industries and Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood . Director General,ADB, Warner Liepach apprised the Adviser on Commerce about their ongoing technical assistance programmes in Pakistan, said a statement issued… Continue reading Delegation of ADB calls on Commerce Advisor

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Punjab Chief Secretary Punjab to resolve the land issue of a girls school in Gujranwala encroached by Katchi Abadi people by Friday (March 15). A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed and comprising Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Ijaz… Continue reading SC directs Punjab chief secretary to resolve girls school’s land encroachment issue

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):An Iranian Delegation led by Chairman of Board & Managing Director, TANAVIR, Muhammad Hassan Motevallizadeh Thursday called on Federal Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan to discuss bilateral and regional issues. While extending welcome to the delegation Omar Ayub Khan said that Government of Pakistan valued its relations with the Government of… Continue reading Iranian delegation meets Omar Ayub, discuses bilateral issues

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Pakistan arts and crafts were showcased at one of the world’s biggest tourism fair titled “Salon Mondial du Tourism” which kicked off in Paris from Thursday (March 14. The beauty of Pakistan, splendor of its landscapes, richness of its history, diversity of its culture, hospitality of its people, flavors of its cuisine… Continue reading Pakistan arts, crafts displayed at Fair in Paris

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) joins hand with Qatar Charity to provide humanitarian assistance to the deprived country fellows. In this regard, a MoU signing ceremony was held here at PBM Head Office, where Managing Director PBM Aon Abbas Buppi and Head of Qatar Charity programme in Pakistan Ameen Adb ur Rahman endorsed the… Continue reading PBM , Qatar charity to jointly help the deprived

ISLAMABAD, March 14 (APP):Finance Minister, Asad Umer Thursday launched clean and green Pakistan spring tree plantation campaign by planting a sapling in sector D-12 here. Addressing the launching ceremony, he said Pakistan was ranked among most vulnerable climate change countries, hence the tree plantation was most important to boost environmental protection measure as well as… Continue reading Asad launches ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ tree plantation campaign

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Media Affairs Yousaf Baig Mirza on Thursday contradicted a news item regarding appointment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Babar Awan as Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting replacing the incumbent minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. Yousaf Baig Mirza, in a statement, said Chaudhry Fawad Hussain… Continue reading Mirza refutes news about replacing information minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Minister of State for Revenue, Hamad Azhar on Thursday said Modi’s politics was based on extremism which had jeopardized the peace of the region. The Indian government should look into the affairs of its state where people were facing a number of problems, he stated while talking to a private news channel.… Continue reading Indian PM Modi’s politics jeopardizes peace of region: Hamad Azhar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Thursday said that government was committed to ensure the rights of every citizen especially the rights of persons with disability. She said all steps had been taken for formulation of plan of action to implement Incheon Strategy, United Nation (UN) Convention on the Rights… Continue reading Govt commits to ensure rights of disable persons: Mazari

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP):Punjab Governor Mohammad Sarwar and newly appointed chairman of Religious Tourism and Heritage Committee, constituted by Prime Minister Imran Khan, hassaid that Pakistan is home to various religious sites and rich cultural heritage, which attracts tourists across the globe. “Ancient Muslim, Sikh, Hindu and Bhuddist civilisations and heritage have made Pakistan an… Continue reading Pakistan a great religious tourism destination: Governor

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Amid ‘cordial environment,’ Pakistan and India Thursday agreed to work expeditiously on opening of Kartarpur Corridor, aimed at facilitating Sikh pilgrims to visit their holy sites on both sides of border. The talks held between the delegations of Pakistan and India at Attari Complex, Amritsar, gave the two sides an opportunity to… Continue reading Pakistan, India agree to expedite work on Kartarpur Corridor

ISLAMABAD, March 14 (APP):Three children Ayan, Mannan and Bushra were released who were in prison in Saudi Arabia under social protection department after taking up the issue by Pakistan overseas ministry. They were detained in 2016 after their parents conviction in heroine smuggling case. Bushra has already been sent to Pakistan while Ayan and Manan… Continue reading Zulfi’s efforts bring fruits, 3 children released imprisoned in Saudi jail

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fwad Hussain Thursday said it appeared that the Punjab government was unaware about the austerity policies of the Prime Minister and federal government. He said otherwise the sham exercise of awarding huge benefits to themselves would not have happened. In his tweet he said: “Seems… Continue reading Fawad surprised over Punjab Assembly’s sham exercise of serving themselves

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP):Pakistan and India on Thursday agreed to expedite work on making the Kartarpur Corridor operational and decided to hold next meeting at Wagah on April 2. Talking to media persons at Wagah after leading Pakistani delegation in talks with India at Attari, Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal termed the meeting positive,… Continue reading Pakistan, India agree to expedite work on Kartarpur Corridor: Dr Faisal