GILGIT, July 21 (APP): Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Hafiz Hafeezur Rehmn has said that exemplary peace has been established in GB due to efforts of Pak-Army, Police Force, Intelligence agency and cooperation of people. Now it is our responsibility to maintain this peace and harmony in the regions and frustrate design of people who were… Continue reading CM lauds role of police in maintaining public order in GB
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Radio, PTV directed to provide equal time to all political parties: Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Saturday said that Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television have been instructed to provide equal time to all political parties to freely present their manifestos, programmes and agenda on national medium. Responding to a commenced motion in Senate, he said official media… Continue reading Radio, PTV directed to provide equal time to all political parties: Zafar
Punjab Rangers apprehends terror suspects
RAWALPINDI, Jul 21 (APP):Pakistan Rangers Punjab along with intelligence agencies on Saturday conducted intelligence based operations (IBOs) in different areas and apprehended terror suspects with illegal weapons. The IBOs were conducted in various areas of Punjab including Attock, Sialkot, Lahore, Kasur, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and DG Khan, said a press release issued… Continue reading Punjab Rangers apprehends terror suspects
Chairman Water Commission calls for strategies to resolve water issues
HYDERABAD, July 21 (APP):The Chairman of Supreme Court-mandated Commission on Water and Sanitation of Sindh Justice Retired Amir Hani Muslim said water is life which essentially means that we must divert our attention and develop strategies and action plans to solve water-related issues. This he said while speaking as chief guest at the closing ceremony… Continue reading Chairman Water Commission calls for strategies to resolve water issues
APML holds power show ahead of July 25 elections
CHITRAL, July 21 (APP): All Pakistan Muslim League (APMLN) Saturday took out a big rally in favour of its candidate Dr. Muhammad Amjad Chaudhary contesting elections from NA-1 Chitral. The rally taken out from Torku area converted into a public address at Shahgram. Former President Gen. Pervez Musharaf addressed the participants of the rally through… Continue reading APML holds power show ahead of July 25 elections
PPP to face tough electoral competition in Hyderabad as opponents joining hands
HYDERABAD, Jul 21 (APP):A tough electoral battle is underway in PS 62 Qasimabad and PS 63 Hyderabad rural where Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is trying to defend its historic electoral victory. After withdrawal of PTI’s Mehfooz Ursani in favour of GDA’s Ayaz Latif Plijo, a three-way competition among the candidates of PPP, Grand Democratic Alliance… Continue reading PPP to face tough electoral competition in Hyderabad as opponents joining hands
No compromise on security during election : Barrister Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Saturday said the government would completely assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in holding free, fair and transparent elections. Talking to a private news channel , he said ECP was legally and constitutionally empowered and had finalized the arrangements in… Continue reading No compromise on security during election : Barrister Ali Zafar
PML-N being singled out in Punjab province complains Zafar-ul-Haq
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafar-ul-Haq on Saturday complained that PML-N was facing difficulties in its election campaign due to lack of neutrality and impartially in the Punjab province. Participating in debate on law and order situation in country, he alleged PML-N was being singled out in the Punjab which… Continue reading PML-N being singled out in Punjab province complains Zafar-ul-Haq
Hasan Askari calls on CM Baluchistan
LAHORE, Jul 21 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Dr Hasan Askari called upon Caretaker Chief Minister Baluchistan Alauddin Mari in Quetta. It was decided in the meeting that caretaker governments would ensure arrangements of free, fair and impartial general election, said a handout issued here on Saturday. This was reiterated in the meeting that all political… Continue reading Hasan Askari calls on CM Baluchistan
Punjab CM visits Sarwan House to condole Siraj Raisani’s death
QUETTA, Jul 21 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Professor Hassan Askari along with his Balochistan counterpart Mir Alauddin Marri Saturday visited Sarawan House here to condole the death of Nawabzada Siraj Raisani with his family. They offered Fateha for the departed soul and prayed to the Almighty to grant courage to his family to bear the… Continue reading Punjab CM visits Sarwan House to condole Siraj Raisani’s death
Former MPA of MQM to support ANP leader Shahi Syed
KARACHI, Jul 21 (APP):Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-Pakistan) former Member Sindh Assembly Fareeda Baloch has announced her support for Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh President Shahi Syed who is contesting election of NA-250. ANP Sindh spokesman on Saturday said that Shahi Syed went to the residence of former MPA Fareeda Baloch and requested for support in… Continue reading Former MPA of MQM to support ANP leader Shahi Syed
PPP strongly denies forging any alliance with PML-Z
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has not yet forged any electoral or political alliance with Pakistan Muslim League-Zia, (PML-Z) candidate Ejaz-ul-Haq in NA 169, Bahawalnagar, said leader of the Opposition in Senate Ms Sherry Rehman. Speaking in the Senate, she said PPP could not think about forging alliance with the legacy of… Continue reading PPP strongly denies forging any alliance with PML-Z
ANP to ensure peace after winning elections: Iftikhar
PESHAWAR, Jul 21 (APP):Central General Secretary ANP, Mian Iftikhar Hussain Saturday said that we did not budge from our resolve against the menace of militancy despite threats and terror incidents. Addressing public meetings in PK-65, he said that we have faced militancy with courage and would adhere to our stance despite threats and terror attacks.… Continue reading ANP to ensure peace after winning elections: Iftikhar
Interim CMs Balochistan, Punjab corroborated holding of transparent, fair and free elections
QUETTA, Jul 21 (APP):The meeting between the caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Allauddin Mari and the caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Prof. Hasan Askari on Saturday corroborated that interim set up would hold transparent, fair and free elections, and all the political parties and their candidates would be given equal opportunities to participate. The interim CMs in… Continue reading Interim CMs Balochistan, Punjab corroborated holding of transparent, fair and free elections
Rabbani questions caretaker’s ability to conduct fair election
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):Former Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani on Saturday questioned the the ability of caretaker government and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for ensuring holding free, fair, transparent and imperial elections which was being held on July 25. Resuming last day’s debate on law and order situation, he said, the caretaker government… Continue reading Rabbani questions caretaker’s ability to conduct fair election
Senate session commences
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):The Senate session was started at 10:00 am with the recitation of some verses from the holy Quran-e-Karim. Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani was in the chair. The Senate is set to resume the discussion on prevailing law and order situation in the country.
PML-N to achieve success on July 25: Shehbaz Sharif
FAISALABAD, July 20 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday claimed the PML-N would achieve success on July 25 on the basis of its performance. Addressing a public meeting outside Al-Fateh Sports Complex Saleemi Chowk here, he said that under the leadership of former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, PML-N government… Continue reading PML-N to achieve success on July 25: Shehbaz Sharif
PTI to unite masses to cope with economic challenges: Imran Khan
MULTAN, July 20 (APP)::Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan pledged on Friday the PTI would unite masses in order to steer the country out of economic crisis. Addressing a public meeting here at Fort Qasim, he said the PTI would unite people as a great nation. He claimed the PTI would improve economic condition of… Continue reading PTI to unite masses to cope with economic challenges: Imran Khan
PTI to get the country rid of debts : Imran
BAHAWALPUR, Jul 20 (APP):Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Imran Khan Friday pledged that the country would be got rid of debts by eliminating corruption, if PTI was voted to power. Addressing a public gathering here at Dring Stadium he alleged that PPP and PML-N governments were responsible for the debts outstanding against the country. He alleged… Continue reading PTI to get the country rid of debts : Imran
President woos foreign investors to Pakistan citing incentives, flexible policies
KARACHI, Jul 20 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain, while recounting the incentives and flexible policies announced by the government, on Friday wooed the foreign investors to bring their capital to Pakistan which was being predicted as the world’s 18th largest economy by 2050. Addressing the distribution ceremony of “6th FPCCI’s Achievement Awards” here, the president said the… Continue reading President woos foreign investors to Pakistan citing incentives, flexible policies
- Ambassador of Pakistan to China H.E. Mr. Khalil Hashmi speaking at the Pakistan Professionals and Students Forum hosted by Pakistan Embassy
- ANF recovers 74 kg drugs in three operations
- Director General, Federal Judicial Academy, Mr Hayat Ali Shah presenting a bouquet of flowers to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Athar Minallah in a certificate awarding ceremony at the Federal Judicial Academy
- CM orders setting up integrated health system in Murree, Galiyat
- Anti-dengue surveillance geared up
