ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a public rally in Kabul resulting in the loss of several precious innocent lives and injury of many others. “We express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and pray to Almighty… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul
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CM Punjab assures to take up stalled project of Rawalpindi Ring Road
By Shafek Koreshe ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar Sunday while pointing to the sad state of affairs in the province owing to policies of predecessors said his priority was the uplift of the neglected areas, focus on provision of basic facilities and taking up of stalled development projects like Rawalpindi Ring… Continue reading CM Punjab assures to take up stalled project of Rawalpindi Ring Road
Omer Ayub Khan felicitate Dr. Alvi on his oath as President
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Leader MNA Omar Ayub Khan on Sunday congratulated Dr. Arif Ur Rehman Alvi on his oath as 13th President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In his message, he extended warm felicitation to him on his Presidential oath. He said that Dr. Arif Ur Rehman Alvi is a statesman and a… Continue reading Omer Ayub Khan felicitate Dr. Alvi on his oath as President
United States felicitates President Arif Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):The United States and the American people Sunday congratulated Dr. Arif Alvi on his swearing in as the new President of Pakistan. “The United States looks toward working with Pakistan to advance our shared interests, such as regional peace, stability, and prosperity,” said Heather Nauert, the Spokesperson of US State Department in a… Continue reading United States felicitates President Arif Alvi
Four BLF terrorists killed in IBO, one sepoy embraces martyrdom
RAWALPINDI, Sep 09 (APP):Four terrorists were killed on Sunday in an intelligence based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces against group of Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) terrorists in general area Jhao near Awaran. According to a press release issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) during the operation cache of arms and ammunition were also… Continue reading Four BLF terrorists killed in IBO, one sepoy embraces martyrdom
Atif Aslam donates Rs. 2.5 millions for construction of dams
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP):Atif Aslam, a renowned singer on Sunday donated Rs. 2.5 millions for the construction of dams in the country. Atif called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, at his residence here and presented a cheque to the Supreme Court of Pakistan Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund, said a… Continue reading Atif Aslam donates Rs. 2.5 millions for construction of dams
Speaker NA announces to donate his first salary in Dam fund
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Sunday announced that he will donate his first salary to Dam fund. According to National Assembly Media Wing, Speaker NA in his twitter message made the announcement and also appealed people to contribute in the noble cause for the future of your children. Asad Qaiser… Continue reading Speaker NA announces to donate his first salary in Dam fund
Two tunnels on KKH Havelian-Thakot section becomes operational
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Making a steady progress on the dream project to connect Pakistan and China through a viable road link, a Chinese company has operationalized two long tunnels at Havelian-Thakot section of Karakorum Highway (KKH) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. “Two, out of the six tunnels have been made operational at a… Continue reading Two tunnels on KKH Havelian-Thakot section becomes operational
Suki-Kinari Hydropower project to generate 3,000 more job opportunities for locals
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):The Suki Kinari Hydropower Project (SKHPP), one of the largest private sector run-of-the-river projects, will generate around 470MW inexpensive electricity to meet ever-growing energy needs of the country and provide 3,000 more job opportunities to locals, mitigating their financial sufferings. “The SKHPP, being executed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will become operational… Continue reading Suki-Kinari Hydropower project to generate 3,000 more job opportunities for locals
Pakistan opens window for talks: Indian HC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, has said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has opened a window for talks, reported a private news channel today. Addressing a ceremony in Kolkata, he said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan had held conversation over phone which was very… Continue reading Pakistan opens window for talks: Indian HC
UN’s Environment Programme representative vows to work with Pakistan to fight mercury toxicity
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):United Nations Environment Progamme Programme Officer Dr. Shunichi Honda expressed all-out support on behalf of his organization to help Pakistan weed out use of toxic mercury in different items including skin whitening creams, dental filling, batteries, fluorescent lights, felt production, thermometers and barometers, said Climate Change Ministry Deputy Director Media , Mohammad… Continue reading UN’s Environment Programme representative vows to work with Pakistan to fight mercury toxicity
NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker felicitate Dr. Arif ur Rehman Alvi on his oath as President
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker National Assembly Muhammad Qasim Khan Suri have congratulated Dr. Arif Ur Rehman Alvi on his oath as 13th President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In their separate congratulatory messages to Dr. Arif Ur Rehman Alvi, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker extended warm felicitation to… Continue reading NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker felicitate Dr. Arif ur Rehman Alvi on his oath as President
PM decides to induct another four members in federal cabinet
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday decided to induct another four members in the federal cabinet. According to a statement by PM’s spokesman, the prime minister had decided to induct Omar Ayub Khan, Ali Zaidi, Mohammed Mian Soomro, and Murad Saeed in his cabinet. After oath, Omar Ayub Khan would be made the… Continue reading PM decides to induct another four members in federal cabinet
President Mamnoon gets farewell guard of honor on term completion
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday was given a farewell guard of honor at Aiwan-e-Sadr on completion of his five-year constitutional term. Clad in brown shalwar kameez and charcoal waistcoat, the president arrived at the forecourt of the Aiwan-e-Sadr on a buggy being pulled by the horses. The president was escorted to the salute… Continue reading President Mamnoon gets farewell guard of honor on term completion
Pak, China to further cement bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Foreign ministers of Pakistan and China Saturday held detailed discussions on the bilateral relationship and resolved to further cement the all weather strategic cooperative partnership for the mutual benefits of the people of two countries. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Ministry… Continue reading Pak, China to further cement bilateral ties
Pakistan, China renew pledge to elevate all weather strategic partnership to new high
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Pakistan and China Saturday reiterated the resolve to take the traditional friendship and all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries to new heights while giving thrust in key areas of economic, trade and defence sectors. The two sides expressed their convergence of opinion that social economic development would be an important… Continue reading Pakistan, China renew pledge to elevate all weather strategic partnership to new high
Chinese delegation calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, Sep 08 (APP):A Chinese delegation led by Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi on Saturday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed with him matters related to regional security and bilateral cooperation. Chinese Foreign Minister said that Pakistan-China relationship was based on convergence of views and mutual respect, said a… Continue reading Chinese delegation calls on COAS
Saudi Arabia desires to start a fresh chapter in ties with Pakistan: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Saudi Minister for Information Dr. Awwad Bin Saleh Al Awwad Saturday said that the Saudi government desired to work closely with the new government in Pakistan, to start a fresh chapter in the bilateral relations. The Saudi Information Minister said this in a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi… Continue reading Saudi Arabia desires to start a fresh chapter in ties with Pakistan: Minister
Pakistan Navy celebrates 53rd anniversary of Pakistan Navy Day
ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP):Pakistan Navy Saturday ‘Pakistan Navy Day’ to commemorate its stunning performance against a much bigger and devious enemy during the 1965 War, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy. Daring attack by Pakistan Navy Warships on Dwarka and confinement of entire Indian Navy Fleet by… Continue reading Pakistan Navy celebrates 53rd anniversary of Pakistan Navy Day
Govt ready to constitute Commission to probe alleged rigging: Fawad Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday said the government was ready to constitute a commission to probe the alleged rigging in the general election, as per demand of the opposition. Responding to the allegations leveled by Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif in a video message,… Continue reading Govt ready to constitute Commission to probe alleged rigging: Fawad Hussain