ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP):The session of Senate of Pakistan on Friday started at 10:00 am with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani is chairing the session. The house will discuss different motions, calling attention notices and legislative business during the proceedings of the session.
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French parliamentarians to visit Pakistan to promote bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):A delegation of five French parliamentarians is all set to visit Pakistan next month and it would be led by member and the newly appointed President of the France Pakistan Friendship Group in the French National Assembly Jean Bernard Sempastous. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque disclosed this after his… Continue reading French parliamentarians to visit Pakistan to promote bilateral relations
NA passes bill for delimitation of constituencies with two third majority
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):The National Assembly Thursday passed the constitutional amendment to consider the provisional results of census 2017 to make delimitation of constituencies for upcoming general election, 2018. Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid presented the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2017 aimed for delimitation of constituencies which was passed with more than two third… Continue reading NA passes bill for delimitation of constituencies with two third majority
CCI to take up increase in census blocks for third party audit: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday said the issue of raising census blocks from one percent to five percent for third party audit would be presented before the Council of Common Interest (CCI) for approval. Speaking at National Assembly’s floor, he said decision of audit of one percent census block had been made in… Continue reading CCI to take up increase in census blocks for third party audit: PM
FC apprehends 5 suspects, recovers explosive, ammunition
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on Thursday conducted intelligence based operations (IBOs) in Dera Bugti, Uch and Chaman on terrorist hideouts and apprehended five suspects besides recovering explosive and ammunition. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the explosive and ammunition recovered during the operations were included improvised explosive devices… Continue reading FC apprehends 5 suspects, recovers explosive, ammunition
Resources being utilised for providing healthcare facilities to masses:CM
LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said resources worth billions of rupees were being utilised fo providing qualitative and the latest healthcare facilities to people. He said this while addressing a meeting held to ponder over the pace of progress on health projects and state of implementation on the health… Continue reading Resources being utilised for providing healthcare facilities to masses:CM
Negotiations underway with leaders of protestors in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said that he is directly involved in negotiating process with the leaders of those protesting at Faizabad interchange in the capital. Speaking here at the National Assembly, the minister said, “We have strong belief on the finality of Prophethood. We have strong affiliation with the… Continue reading Negotiations underway with leaders of protestors in Islamabad
Benefits of CPEC highlighted
KARACHI, Nov 16 (APP):China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is truly a game changer as it had turned very positive the image not only of Pakistan but that of the entire region. China took timely step by coming up with the mega development and economic propgramme of CPEC. It has compelled the world including Europe to… Continue reading Benefits of CPEC highlighted
JF-17 thunder dazzles spectators at Dubai Air Show
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):On the last day of Dubai Air Show, a large number of spectators thronged the PAF pavilion to see the static display of JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak aircraft, on Thursday. Being an open day for general public, aviation enthusiasts turned out in thousands to see the sleek and lethal fighter aircraft,… Continue reading JF-17 thunder dazzles spectators at Dubai Air Show
Law and justice commission of Pakistan amendment bill 2017 presented in NA
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):The bill further to amend the law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Ordinance, 1979 [The law and justice Commission of Pakistan] presented in the National Assembly here on Thursday. The bill was moved by the Chairman Standing Committee on Law and Justice Chaudhry Mahmood Bashir Virk. Parliamentary Secretary for Finance Revenue and… Continue reading Law and justice commission of Pakistan amendment bill 2017 presented in NA
Pakistan fully cognizant of security challenges: Khurram Dastgir
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Minister for Defence Khurram Dastgir Khan said Pakistan was fully cognizant of asymmetrical and dynamic security challenges emerging in the 21st century. The minister was speaking during the United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Meeting that concluded in Vancouver, Canada, says a press release issued here on Thursday. “We support the concept of… Continue reading Pakistan fully cognizant of security challenges: Khurram Dastgir
NA unanimously passes Election (Amendment) Bill
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed the Election (Amendment) Bill 2017 which pertains to restoring the finality of the Prophethood clause to its original form. The Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid presented a motion in the National Assembly for bringing an Election Amendment Bill 2017 for discussion. After the… Continue reading NA unanimously passes Election (Amendment) Bill
Senate panel for expediting process of finalizing PEMRA Amendment Bill,Journalists Protection of Welfare Bill
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Information,Broadcasting and National Heritage on Thursday asked the ministry to expedite the process of finalization of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill,2017 and Journalists Welfare and Protection Bill,2017. The committee meeting chaired by Senator Kamil Ali Agha deferred both the agenda items due to non-availability of the… Continue reading Senate panel for expediting process of finalizing PEMRA Amendment Bill,Journalists Protection of Welfare Bill
Political parties agree to hold election on time: Saad Rafique
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique Thursday said that all the political parties are agreed to hold election on time. Talking to media after attending the parliamentary leaders meeting to discuss delimitation issue, he said, “there is consensus among all the political parties that the elections be held on time for continuity… Continue reading Political parties agree to hold election on time: Saad Rafique
Zubair performs ground breaking for provision of gas to 100 villages
KARACHI, Nov 16 (APP):The current PML-N government is determined to provide all basic amenities to the people of Sindh in order to help improve their standard of living and remove a sense of deprivation from their lives. This was stated by Governor Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, during his keynote address at the ground breaking ceremony for… Continue reading Zubair performs ground breaking for provision of gas to 100 villages
IHC directs Tahreek e Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah to call off Dharna
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed Tehreeq e Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah to call off the sit-in (Dharna) at Faizabbad interchange, which resulted into blockage of roads and brought suffering to the citizens, government employees and students. Justice Shoukat Aziz Siddiqui passed the directions while hearing a plea moved by… Continue reading IHC directs Tahreek e Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah to call off Dharna
Historic public gathering to be observed on Nov 19 for Nawaz Sharif: Murtaza Abbassi
ABBOTTABAD, Nov 16(APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly and General Secretary PML-N Khyber Phakhtunkha chapter Murtaza Javed Abbassi on Thursday said that public gathering of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would be historical in Hazara region on November 19. Addressing PML-N workers in Lora area, he said people of Hazara would participate in the public… Continue reading Historic public gathering to be observed on Nov 19 for Nawaz Sharif: Murtaza Abbassi
CPEC is great opportunity for Pakistan: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a great opportunity for Pakistan, adding it needs to be fully exploited to achieve its fullest potential. Talking to a group of post-graduate students from School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, who visited the Prime Minister… Continue reading CPEC is great opportunity for Pakistan: PM
US CENTCOM Commander concluded 4th Visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Commander from United States Central Command (CENTCOM) General Joseph Votel has completed a two-day visit to Pakistan this week. General Votel met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Hayat; Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa; Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt. Gen. Naveed Mukhtar; and… Continue reading US CENTCOM Commander concluded 4th Visit to Pakistan
FIA directs inquiry into killing of 15 young persons in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Interior minister Ahsan Iqbal Thursday directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to hold inquiry into killing of 15 young persons in Balochistan. In a statement issued here, he directed swift and effective action should be taken against the agents involved in this heinous crime.
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