ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday had a meeting with leading businessman Aqeel Karim Dhedi at Prime Minister’s Office. Governor Sindh Imran Ismail was also present, PM Office Media Wing in a press release said. During the meeting, fund-raising campaign for the dams and other issues came under discussion.
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Govt. transfers four administrative high ups
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):The government has conducted transfers and postings of top administrative brass across the country here on Monday. According to a notification released by Cabinet Secretariat Establishment Division, Rabiya Javeri Agha, a BS-22 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted as Secretary Human Rights Division has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Climate… Continue reading Govt. transfers four administrative high ups
Fawad lauds lawyers community role in dispensation of justice
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said that lawyers fraternity had been playing an important role in provision of justice to the people. This he said during a meeting with a delegeation of Jhelum District Bar Association here. He said that the bench and bar were… Continue reading Fawad lauds lawyers community role in dispensation of justice
Air Chief calls on Oman’s Defence Minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) called on Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Badr Bin Saud Bin Hareb Al-Busaidi at Bait Al-Falaj, Oman on Monday. Both the dignitaries remained together for some time and discussed matters of bilateral and… Continue reading Air Chief calls on Oman’s Defence Minister
PTI to empower police, institutions: Ch Sarwar
LAHORE, Sep 10 (APP):Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar said on Monday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government would empower police and the civil bureaucracy in order to free it from the political influence. Addressing a ceremony to decorate the police martyrs and Ghazis at the Governor’s House, he said the police would be freed from… Continue reading PTI to empower police, institutions: Ch Sarwar
Re-polling underway in PK-23 Shangla peacefully
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Polling is peacefully underway in the provincial assembly PK-23 constituency in Shangla district where a tough contest is expected between the candidates of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the polling will continue 6:00 pm without any break. Thirteen candidates are in… Continue reading Re-polling underway in PK-23 Shangla peacefully
Strict security measures taken for Muharram: Minister Raja
LAHORE, Sep 10 (APP):Punjab Law Minister Muhammad Basharat Raja on Monday said foolproof security measures had been taken for maintenance of law and order during Muharram. Talking to a delegation of ulema and mushaikh here,he said the provincial government was determined to provide complete security for holding of peaceful majalis and zuljinah processions. “Extra force… Continue reading Strict security measures taken for Muharram: Minister Raja
Solid measures afoot for women’s empowerment in GB: Minister
ASTORE, Sep 10 (APP):Minister for Tourism Gilgit Baltistan Fida Khan said Monday the provincial government was taking tangible measures for the socio-economic development of the womenfolk. Talking to media, he said that it was the PML(N) that gave true identity to the women of Gilgit Baltistan and added his party’s women wing had brought about… Continue reading Solid measures afoot for women’s empowerment in GB: Minister
Fawad seeks PBA help in resolution of issue of non- payment of media workers salaries
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday sought help of Pakistan Broadcasters Association ( PBA) for resolution of the issue of non-payment of salaries to working journalists and media workers. In a letter to Chairman PBA Mian Amir Mehmood, the minister said that his ministry had received several… Continue reading Fawad seeks PBA help in resolution of issue of non- payment of media workers salaries
COAS confirms death sentence to 13 hardcore terrorists
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):The Chief of Army Staff Monday confirmed death sentences,awarded to 13 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences, related to terrorism including attacking Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, destruction of educational institutions and killing of innocent civilians. On the whole, they were involved in killing of 202… Continue reading COAS confirms death sentence to 13 hardcore terrorists
National Forest Policy will be implemented in letter and spirit: Malik Amin Aslam Khan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Advisor to PM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Khan has said that National Forest Policy (NFP) will be implemented in letter and spirit. He stated this while chairing a meeting on the subject here Monday. Federal Secretary Climate Change Khizar Hayat Khan and other senior officials from forest department were… Continue reading National Forest Policy will be implemented in letter and spirit: Malik Amin Aslam Khan
Fawad appreciates Dawat-i- Islami role in promotion of Sunnah of Holy Prophet
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Monday that Dawat-i-Islami was playing an important role in the promotion of teachings and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (SAW). During a meeting with a delegation of Majlis Rabta Dawat-i- Islami here, he said that they were fulfilling the responsibility… Continue reading Fawad appreciates Dawat-i- Islami role in promotion of Sunnah of Holy Prophet
FC Balochistan averts major terrorist bid
RAWALPINDI, Sep 10 (APP):Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on Monday in an intelligence based operation (IBO) averted a major terrorist bid in border town of Qamar Din Karaiz, district Zhob, a press release issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. During the IBO 21 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) of different weights (total weight 235… Continue reading FC Balochistan averts major terrorist bid
PM’s Advisor for special mechanism to facilitate return of qualified Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Establishment, Mohammad Shehzad Arbab Monday stressed the need for establishing a special institutional mechanism to facilitate the return of highly qualified overseas Pakistani professionals and investors to Pakistan. “There is an urgent need to reverse the phenomena of the ‘brain drain’ and replace it with ‘brain… Continue reading PM’s Advisor for special mechanism to facilitate return of qualified Pakistanis
Adoption of new technologies must to meet modern challenges: Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser on Monday underscored the need to adopt innovative and modern technologies for meeting new challenges and ensuring socio-economic development of the country. The speaker, who was chairing a meeting of National Information Technology Board (NITB) here at Parliament House, directed NITB to complete e-governance project in… Continue reading Adoption of new technologies must to meet modern challenges: Asad Qaiser
PM, CJP dams fund receive Rs 2.062 bln by Sept 7
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):The fund dedicated for the construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams received over Rs 2.062 billion from various individuals and groups by September 7. According to the latest update issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the “Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund” received Rs… Continue reading PM, CJP dams fund receive Rs 2.062 bln by Sept 7
President Alvi for strengthening Pak-Chinese strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi while underlining the significance of China in Pakistan’s foreign policy, said Sunday that he looked forward to strengthening the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China in all areas. The president said this in a meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi who called on him… Continue reading President Alvi for strengthening Pak-Chinese strategic partnership
Friendship with China a cornerstone of Pakistan foreign policy: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said that the friendship with China was a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and his government was committed to the implementation of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In a meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on an official visit here… Continue reading Friendship with China a cornerstone of Pakistan foreign policy: PM
PM invites greater Saudi investment in multiple sectors
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday invited greater investment by Saudi public and private sector in petroleum, energy, livestock and agriculture sectors besides stressing to address the imbalance in bilateral trade currently tilted towards Saudi Arabia. The prime minister said in a meeting with Saudi Minister for Information Dr. Awwad Bin Saleh Al… Continue reading PM invites greater Saudi investment in multiple sectors
President Alvi for Pak-Saudi cooperation in culture, tourism
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday emphasized the need for regular exchange of cultural and media delegations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as there existed vast opportunities for cooperation between the two fraternal countries in the fields of information, culture and tourism. Information Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Awwad Saleh al-Awwad, who is… Continue reading President Alvi for Pak-Saudi cooperation in culture, tourism
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