ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday said federal and provincial governments were unanimously committed for mainstreaming of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and its merger with Khyber Pukhtunkhwa to ensure its development. Talking to a delegation (Jirga) of youth wings of political parties belonging to FATA here, the Prime Minister said… Continue reading Fully committed to FATA’s mainstreaming, merger: PM
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Entire country is unified on CPEC: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development, and Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said all the four provinces, the federal government, Azad Jammu and Kashmir , Gilgit Baltistan, and FATA are on the same page regarding timely completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. “CPEC belongs to entire Pakistan and not to any… Continue reading Entire country is unified on CPEC: Ahsan Iqbal
Provincial governments fully committed to hold quality measles campaigns
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar Wednesday said that the provincial governments were fully committed and prepared to conduct the quality measles campaigns. The government of Pakistan appreciated the tremendous partnership with Gavi and its continuous support to the country, she said while talking with Dr Seth Berkley, the CEO… Continue reading Provincial governments fully committed to hold quality measles campaigns
Pakistan to welcome French coop in mass transit transport system development
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Pakistan would welcome French cooperation and collaboration in the development of mass transit transport system in Pakistan to provide modern and efficient travelling facilities to its population of 207 million. The ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque said this while talking to a group of French students of Paris Institute… Continue reading Pakistan to welcome French coop in mass transit transport system development
PM strongly condemns attack on police officer in Quetta
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has strongly condemned attack on Police Officer in Quetta on Wednesday resulting in the loss of precious lives of the officer and his family members. The Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of police officer Muhammad Ilyas and his family members.
PM for early finalization of Hajj Policy 2018
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to immediately convene the Policy Formulation Committee constituted under the direction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan for early finalization of policy options for Hajj 2018 and its approval from the Cabinet. The prime minister was chairing a meeting on… Continue reading PM for early finalization of Hajj Policy 2018
People suffer for 8th day due to protest at Faizabad Interchange
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP)::The people of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi continued to suffer for eighth consecutive day Wednesday due to massive traffic jams on different roads caused by the protest of Tehreek Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYR) at the Faizabad Interchange. Around 3,000 protestors have blocked the Faizabad Interchange by placing barricades on… Continue reading People suffer for 8th day due to protest at Faizabad Interchange
Opposition voicing against corruption just for point scoring: Daniyal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz Wednesday said opposition was raising its voice against corruption just for point scoring. Talking to a private news channel, he said it was an irony that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) had closed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accountability commission and Pakistan Peoples Party was in a bid to reduce National Accountability… Continue reading Opposition voicing against corruption just for point scoring: Daniyal
Lawyers community rendered unprecedented struggle for democracy: Nawaz
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said the lawyer community had rendered supreme sacrifices and made unprecedented struggle for the cause of democracy in the country. Talking to a lawyers delegation, including former presidents of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and representatives of Pakistan Bar Association (PBA), which called on him… Continue reading Lawyers community rendered unprecedented struggle for democracy: Nawaz
Govt not to accept any illegal demands of protesters: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP)::Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry Wednesday said the present government would not accept any illegal demand of protestors holding a sit-in at the Faizabad interchange of the federal capital. A committee headed by Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafarul Haq was constituted for looking into the matter, he… Continue reading Govt not to accept any illegal demands of protesters: Talal
When justice is not seen to be done it does raise many questions: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to media outside the Accountability Court here Wednesday said when justice is not seen to be done and verdicts are given in haste, it does raise many questions. She said an elected prime minister was sent home on the basis… Continue reading When justice is not seen to be done it does raise many questions: Marriyum
ECP to give verdict in PTI chief ’s code of conduct violation case on Dec 4
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday decided to give its verdict in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s code of conduct violation case on December 4. A five-member bench of the commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan heard the case. PTI counsel Shahid Gondal requested the ECP to adjourn the… Continue reading ECP to give verdict in PTI chief ’s code of conduct violation case on Dec 4
Parliamentary Committee on National Accountability meets
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):The 19th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Accountability Law was held here Wednesday at Parliament House. The agenda of the meeting included discussion on the proposed National Accountability Commission Law and reviewing the minutes of the previous meeting for implementation. Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid chaired the meeting… Continue reading Parliamentary Committee on National Accountability meets
President condemns Quetta terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Quetta in which a police officer along with his family members embraced martyrdom. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, he said the attack on police and civilians was a cowardly act which could not be tolerated. He emphasized that the life… Continue reading President condemns Quetta terrorist attack
PM chairs meeting; NSC agrees on proactive Pak role in best interest of Muslim Ummah
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):The National Security Committee Wednesday unanimously agreed that it was of critical importance for Pakistan to play a proactive role in the best interest of the Muslim Ummah, while firmly adhering to its bilateral commitments. The agreement reached after detailed discussion on the subject during the meeting of NSC held here with… Continue reading PM chairs meeting; NSC agrees on proactive Pak role in best interest of Muslim Ummah
PML-N rendered service for national prosperity: CM
LAHORE, Nov 15 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said politics was no gimmickry but a selfless service to people. He added that people had defeated the conjurers at every front who made politics a victim of their tricks. “The objectives of these political elements have remained unsuccessful in the past nor will… Continue reading PML-N rendered service for national prosperity: CM
PM chairs meeting on net hydel profits; issue amicably resolved
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired a high level meeting on the issue of net hydel profits here at the PM’s Office on Wednesday. The issue of net hydel profits was amicably resolved during the meeting after taking into account the claims of the two provincial governments and modus operandi for… Continue reading PM chairs meeting on net hydel profits; issue amicably resolved
SP among four killed in Quetta firing
QUETTA, Nov 15 (APP): Four persons, including Superintendent of Police (SP) City Investigation Muhammad Ilyas, his wife and a son, were killed and his daughter was injured when their vehicle was fired upon by unidentified gunmen in Nawan Killi area of the provincial capital on Wednesday evening. According to police sources, the SP along with… Continue reading SP among four killed in Quetta firing
PIIA hosts `Peace in South Asia’ conference
KARACHI, Nov 15 (APP):A two-day moot on `Peace in South Asia: Opportunities and Challenges’ commenced here on Wednesday. The conference is being organized by the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA) to mark their 70th anniversary. Dr. Masuma Hassan, Chairperson PIIA, in her welcome address said `South Asia is no exception to war and conflict.… Continue reading PIIA hosts `Peace in South Asia’ conference
UK fully respects sovereignty, territorial integrity of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):United Kingdom fully respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan, of which Balochistan is and will continue to be an integral part, responding to concerns about advertisements about Balochistan in London British High Commissioner, Thomas Drew CMG has said. According to a message from the UK High Commission, here Wednesday, he… Continue reading UK fully respects sovereignty, territorial integrity of Pakistan
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