ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Privatization, Daniyal Aziz Thursday criticized Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for resorting to delaying tactics to prolong court cases against him and his party, saying that the ‘Insaf party’ itself was creating hurdles in the way of justice. Addressing a press conference here, the federal minister… Continue reading ‘Insaf’’ party itself a hurdle in the way of justice: Daniyal Aziz
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BISP is complementing PM’s uplist package for Balochistan development: Marvi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Minister of State and Chairperson BISP MNA Marvi Memon visited Gwadar Thursday to spot check progress of Waseela-e-Taleem (WeT) program in line with the uplift package for the development of Balochistan as announced by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Under the newly-announced 10 year development package, all union councils in Balochistan will… Continue reading BISP is complementing PM’s uplist package for Balochistan development: Marvi
SC asks who allowed factories around Katas Raj temple to increase production
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The Supreme Court on Thursday asked who was responsible for allowing cement factories around the historic Katas Raj Temple to increase production, which had resulted in catastrophic destruction of the historic site. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, who was heading a three-judge bench overseeing a suo motu case which… Continue reading SC asks who allowed factories around Katas Raj temple to increase production
Romania celebrates 99th Independence day in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Romania’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolae Goia has said that bilateral ties between Bucharest and Islamabad are fast moving from cordial to excellent and hoped these would continue to grow in future besides expanding bilateral trade and active cooperation in defence sector. He was speaking at the 99th Independence Day of Romania reception… Continue reading Romania celebrates 99th Independence day in Islamabad
Barlas posted as DG EP Wing
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Zahoor Ahmad Barlas, a BS-20 officer of the Information Group has been posted as Director General (BS-21), External Publicity Wing in Information and Broadcasting Division with immediate effect and until further orders. According to a notification issued here Thursday, Barlas was currently working as Joint Secretary Information and Broadcasting Division Islamabad. The… Continue reading Barlas posted as DG EP Wing
CPC holds high-level dialogue with world political parties
BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP):A four-day dialogue between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and representatives from some 300 foreign political parties and organizations kicked off here on Thursday, with the aim of deepening cooperation and communication among different party entities, as well as tackling challenges that hinder the development of human society together. The CPC… Continue reading CPC holds high-level dialogue with world political parties
Awasis Leghari directs for establishing hot line to monitor load-shedding schedule in high losses areas
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has directed the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to clear all backlog of pending new electricity connections within one month so that a new procedure for new connections can be adopted. The Federal Minister directed this while chairing a review meeting with all… Continue reading Awasis Leghari directs for establishing hot line to monitor load-shedding schedule in high losses areas
PML-N to contest next election on basis of performance: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), will contest next general election in 2018, on basis of performance. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was the popular leader of the country. PML-N government under the vision of the former prime minister, had made efforts for resolving the… Continue reading PML-N to contest next election on basis of performance: Talal
Pak-China to further strengthen cooperation in border management
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan and China during the 3rd Round of Border and Boundary Consultations held in Beijing on Wednesday expressed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in the sphere of border management and border related issues, Foreign office said here Thursday. The Pakistani delegation was led by Director General (China) from the Ministry of… Continue reading Pak-China to further strengthen cooperation in border management
NAB distributs sum of Rs. 81.14 million among 175 affectees
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi distributed a sum of Rs 81.14 million among 175 affectees in and government departments in nine cases at a ceremony held at NAB Headquarters. Justice Javaid Iqbal, Chairman NAB, the chief guest on the occasion handed over cheques to the affectees and government departments concerned, said… Continue reading NAB distributs sum of Rs. 81.14 million among 175 affectees
Senate body appreciates HIT achievements, projects
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production in its meeting on Thursday appreciated the achievements and projects of Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) and recommended that the budget disbursement process to HIT might be made smoother and quicker to achieve more viability and fast pace of work. The meeting was held under the Chairmanship… Continue reading Senate body appreciates HIT achievements, projects
Pakistan expressed concerns over Indian missile test
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Spokesperson of Foreign Offices Dr Faisal Thursday said that Indian test of indigenous nuclear-capable cruise missile is yet another manifestation of its dual standards. Dr Faisal in his weekly press briefing here said that India’s missile test, despite being the member of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)), clearly demonstrates its duplicity and… Continue reading Pakistan expressed concerns over Indian missile test
NDMA,FDE join hands to inculcate disaster resilience in schools
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Thursday inked an agreement to inculcate disaster resilience in school students vulnerable to both natural and human induced hazards. According to a press release, Gender and Child Cell (GCC), NDMA Thursday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FDE, on Pakistan School… Continue reading NDMA,FDE join hands to inculcate disaster resilience in schools
SCO best forum to exploit opportunities for resolving important matters: Qayyum
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Senator Lt General (Retd), Abdul Qayyum on Thursday said Shangai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was the best forum to exploit economic opportunities for the benefit of the people of Pakistan and resolving the matters of the region. The prime minister’s participation in the SCO and meeting with the… Continue reading SCO best forum to exploit opportunities for resolving important matters: Qayyum
US Embassy to lead Pakistani delegation on power generation
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Economic Counselor of US Embassy William Laitinen will be leading a delegation of Pakistani government and business officials to participate in the Power-Gen International trade show in Las Vegas to promote US Pakistan bilateral commercial ties and increase trade and investment in the energy sector. According to a message received here, the… Continue reading US Embassy to lead Pakistani delegation on power generation
Minister for motivating students towards technical education
LAHORE, Nov 30 (APP):State Minister for Industries & Production, Sardar Muhammad Arshad Khan Laghari, on Thursday stressed the need for launching a comprehensive media campaign to motivate students towards technical education. Talking to the media after inaugurating PITAC College of Technology at Pakistan Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (PITAC), he said that every developed nation made… Continue reading Minister for motivating students towards technical education
ECP to start enlistment campaign of missing women voters
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would start a campaign to enlist women voters in the electoral rolls from earlier next week aiming to ensure the enlisting of maximum number of women voters before the year 2018 polls. According to ECP spokesman, the campaign would continue till April 2018. The main target… Continue reading ECP to start enlistment campaign of missing women voters
Police’s public-friendly gesture to help control crime : Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said that police would have to be public-friendly as without help of citizens crime cannot be controlled. The Minister, who conducted a sudden visit to different police stations of Islamabad including Ramna, Secretariat and Kohsar, said police should make public service as their obligation and… Continue reading Police’s public-friendly gesture to help control crime : Ahsan
PMLN looking for another five year term on basis of strong performance
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The leadership of Pakistan Muslim League (N) is looking for another five-year term of government and during the election campaign next year will seek vote on the basis of its strong performance on many fronts. Secretary Information PML-N Mushahidullah Khan is confident that PML-N will lead the election results and reason for… Continue reading PMLN looking for another five year term on basis of strong performance
Muqam for speedy completion of party reorganization on VC level
PESHAWAR, Nov 30 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister and Provincial President PML-N, Engr. Ameer Muqam Thursday said that reorganization of PML-N on Village Council (VC) level should be completed speedily. He expressed these views during his visits to various UCs in Swat. He said that focus should also be given to Social Media Wing, Women Wing, Youth Wing of… Continue reading Muqam for speedy completion of party reorganization on VC level
