Category: National

LAHORE, Dec 30 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Sunday ordered the Punjab Irrigation Department to submit a report by January 4 in a case pertaining to alleged water theft by India.The CJP was hearing a petition related to the River Ravi and Abbasia Link Canal here at the Supreme Court Lahore… Continue reading CJP seeks report on water theft from Ravi, Abbasia Canal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to pay a two-day official visit to Turkey on January 3-4, 2019, at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It would be the prime minister’s first official visit to Turkey, during which he would be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Minister for Foreign… Continue reading Prime Minister to visit Turkey on January 3-4

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday met his Qatari counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and discussed regional peace including Afghan situation, and bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, the foreign minister, who arrived in Doha on a day-long visit, observed that the bilateral trade had witnessed… Continue reading FM Qureshi meets Qatari counterpart; discusses regional peace, bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):The year 2018 has been a complete success story for Pakistan security forces as through the ongoing countrywide Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad they have not only been able to cleanse the society of the menace of terrorism to a great extent but also broken the myth that fencing at the 2611 kilometre long and… Continue reading Fencing at Pak-Afghan Border: A success story for Pak security forces

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) conviction ratio of white collar crimes has touched 70 percent due to effective strategy devised by incumbent Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal after assuming the responsibilities of chairman NAB. According to official sources, the ratio of complaints registered by NAB has doubled during the tenure of incumbent chairman owing to prompt remedial… Continue reading NAB’s white collar crimes conviction touches 70pc

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday said the people of Pakistan would get a good news soon as the country had defined its right direction. Addressing the members of Pakistani community here at the Pakistan Embassy during his day long visit to Qatar, the foreign minister said the government had… Continue reading Good news soon as Pakistan defines right direction: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):The Federal Government would provide an amount of Rs 12 billion to Azad Jammu and Kashmir in terms of net hydel profit like other federating units to strengthen financial position of the AJK state. The government has agreed in principle to provide share from the net hydel profit to Azad Kashmir and… Continue reading Govt to provide Rs 11 billion to AJK as net hydel profit: AJK Secy

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Public Accounts Committee (PAC), under chairmanship of Shehbaz Sharif, will meet here at the Parliament House on Monday.Auditor General of Pakistan will brief the committee, whereas representatives of the water and power divisions, Energy Ministry and National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for briefing on January 1. In maiden meeting of the PAC, held… Continue reading PAC to get briefing on AGPR on Monday

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has received 1244 complaints regarding unauthorized transactions through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Internet Banking Fund Transfer (IBFT) till November 08 this year. Out of 1244 complaints, 524 have been converted into regular enquiries, 35 converted into First Information Reports (FIRs) and 463 are at verification stage in… Continue reading FIA receives 1244 complaints about unauthorized ATM transactions

KARACHI, Dec 29 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday while stressing the importance of prevention in the healthcare system, said majority of the diseases and health issues could be prevented through adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Addressing as chief guest at the 6th Convocation of Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC) here, the president advised the… Continue reading Healthy lifestyle can prevent majority of diseases: President

LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP)Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday advised the medical students to serve the nation by fulfilling their responsibilities towards the ailing humanity. Addressing a convocation of Services Institute of Medical Sciences at Alhamra Hall, he said that it was needed to come forward as per the requirements of… Continue reading CJP advises students to serve nation with responsibility

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Postal Services Murad Saeed Saturday inaugurated the Pakistan Post Mobile Application for services featuring complaint handling, track and trace, e- commerce, delivery, parcel collect, complaints, tariff, post office locations, post codes and information about postal services. Talking to media persons after the launch of the mobile application here at… Continue reading Murad Saeed inaugurates Pakistan Post Mobile Application

KARACHI, Dec 29 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said the aesthetic expression was a value addition to a culture as it created awareness among the people on social-justice, harmony, quality of life, patriotism and other aspects of life. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of a painting exhibition here at Jamil Naqsh Museum titled “Fisher Woman of… Continue reading Aesthetic expression a value addition for culture, social awareness: President

KARACHI, Dec 29 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday visited the family of former MNA Ali Raza Abidi, who was assassinated in Karachi on Tuesday, to express condolence over the tragic incident. The president prayed for peace of the departed soul and courage for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude. He also directed… Continue reading President visits slain Ali Raza Abidi’s family for condolence