ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Friday that promotion of sports in the country was top most priority of the present government as they were harbinger of peace all over the world. She said that being mindful of the importance of sports, Prime Minister… Continue reading Promotion of sports activities top most priority of present regime: Marriyum
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PML-N govt pursuing uniform development policy for urban, rural area: Shehbaz
LAHORE, June 30 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government was pursuing a balanced and uniform development policy for both urban and rural areas. It was evident from the fact that development projects worth billions of rupees had already been completed in southern Punjab, while more… Continue reading PML-N govt pursuing uniform development policy for urban, rural area: Shehbaz
Investment by Chinese exchanges to spur growth of PSX: Governor Sindh
KARACHI, June 30 (APP): The investment by Chinese stock exchanges will help spur growth of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). This was stated by the Governor of Sindh, Mohammad Zubair, during a visit to the PSX here on Friday. He was of the view that owing to the successful economic policies of the government of… Continue reading Investment by Chinese exchanges to spur growth of PSX: Governor Sindh
Pak envoy for more trade, investment cooperation between Pakistan,France
ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque has expressed his sincere hope to bring about a quantum jump in the existing level of economic, trade, and investment cooperation between France and Pakistan. The Ambassador, who is on a 3-day visit to Lyon from June 29 to July 1, 2017 as part… Continue reading Pak envoy for more trade, investment cooperation between Pakistan,France
Our enemies shall never succeed to lower our resolve, or to divide us: COAS
PARACHINAR, June 30 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Parachinar, Kurram Agency and had a detailed briefing about security situation and recent terrorist incidents. The COAS interacted with local tribal elders and representatives of the sit-in, a news release of Inter Services Public Relations said. Offering dua for Shuhada, the… Continue reading Our enemies shall never succeed to lower our resolve, or to divide us: COAS
CPEC to increase job opportunities, tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan: CM
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), projects would increase job opportunities and tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan areas. Road infrastructure, hotels, health and other facilities would help improve the living standard of the people of the area, Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman said while talking to a private news channel. Appreciating the… Continue reading CPEC to increase job opportunities, tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan: CM
PM strengthened economy, made Pakistan nuclear power: Kirmani
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Asif Kirmani said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif strengthened the economy, made Pakistan a nuclear power and put the country on the path of prosperity. In a statement, he said name of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was not in the Panama Papers. He… Continue reading PM strengthened economy, made Pakistan nuclear power: Kirmani
Qadir Baloch calls on Governor Sindh
KARACHI, June 30 (APP): Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), Lt. Gen. (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch, called on Governor Sindh, Mohammad Zubair, here on Friday. The On-going situation, CPEC project, economic and financial development was also discussed at the meeting held at the Governor House here. Governor said that provision of basic facilities… Continue reading Qadir Baloch calls on Governor Sindh
Nisar condoles death of Mushahid Hussain’s father
ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday visited Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed and expressed condolence over demise of his (Mushahid) father Colonel (Retd) Amjad Hussain. During the visit, Chaudhry Nisar expressed grief and sorrow over the demise and prayed for the departed soul. Late Colonel (Retd) Amjad Hussain was… Continue reading Nisar condoles death of Mushahid Hussain’s father
PM gets an update on Foreign Affairs, regional situation
ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday while reiterating his priority for a peaceful neighbourhood and resolution of disputes through dialogue, directed that trade, investment and scientific collaboration, be the strategic pillars of Pakistan’s foreign Policy. He was speaking here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he was given a comprehensive… Continue reading PM gets an update on Foreign Affairs, regional situation
Nisar takes notice of Afghan citizen’s alleged appointment as AD
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday took notice of alleged appointment of Afghan citizen as Assistant Director in Directorate of Immigration and Passports. A Spokesman of Ministry of Interior said the Minister has taken notice on the issue in response to media reports, saying the appointment was made through proposed procedure of Federal Public… Continue reading Nisar takes notice of Afghan citizen’s alleged appointment as AD
Governor takes strong notice of unannounced, prolonged electricity load shedding in KP
PESHAWAR, June 30 (APP): Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra while taking strong notice of the public complaints with regard to unannounced and prolonged power outages in the province has asked the PESCO authorities to take urgent measures to ease the current situation and resolve the grievances being faced by the public. He was talking… Continue reading Governor takes strong notice of unannounced, prolonged electricity load shedding in KP
Entire nation united against terrorism: Muqam
PESHAWAR June 30 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister and PMLN KP President, Engr Amir Muqam has said the entire nation was united against menace of terrorism and extremism in the country and would give every sacrifices for protection of motherland. In an exclusive chat with APP here after inquiring health of injured of Parachinar… Continue reading Entire nation united against terrorism: Muqam
Terrorism to be defeated with unity, Army above any sect: DG ISPR
PARACHINAR, June 30 (APP): Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Friday said that menace of terrorism would be completely eliminated with unity and the Pakistan army had already made great achievements on this front. Talking to media he said “Security of whole country is equally valued for us, entire… Continue reading Terrorism to be defeated with unity, Army above any sect: DG ISPR
Partly Quantified Grading System, IAM improve output: NAB
ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Friday said introduction of Partly Quantified Grading System and Internal Accountability Mechanism (IAM) have improved quality of output considerably. He said year 2014 was year of re-invigoration of NAB as tempo and momentum generated in 2014 has been sustained till to-date. The… Continue reading Partly Quantified Grading System, IAM improve output: NAB
CPEC to strengthen economy, promote industrialization: Sardar Yousaf
MANSEHRA, June 30 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Friday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will bring massive economic opportunities besides expediting pace of economic development in the country. He said this while addressing stone-lying ceremony of the Karmang road here. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said under the… Continue reading CPEC to strengthen economy, promote industrialization: Sardar Yousaf
Investment in IT sector to open new avenues of progress: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Friday said investment in the information technology sector due to the government’s initiatives will open new avenues of progress and development in the country. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the award of 4G spectrum license here. Cellular company Jazz won the 3rd auction for… Continue reading Investment in IT sector to open new avenues of progress: Dar
Condolence reference for Amjad Hussain Syed held
ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): A condolence reference and prayer for the departed soul of Colonel (R) Amjad Hussain Sayed, father of Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, was held here at his residence on Friday. The reference was attended by Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chairman Senator Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Advisor to… Continue reading Condolence reference for Amjad Hussain Syed held
Ayaz, Abbasi condole senator Agha Shahbaz Durrani’s death
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Acting Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed Abbasi on Friday condoled the death of seasoned politician, Senator Agha Shahbaz Durrani. In their separate condolence messages to bereaved family the Speaker and Acting Speaker expressed their heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Senator Agha Shahbaz… Continue reading Ayaz, Abbasi condole senator Agha Shahbaz Durrani’s death
ECP releases final electoral rolls list
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): The figure of total registered voters with Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday reached 97,021,340 voters throughout the country. Sharing a final electoral rolls data, an official of ECP informed that out of total voters, 54,597,406 voters were male voters with 56 percent while 42,423,934 were female voters with 44… Continue reading ECP releases final electoral rolls list
- 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
- Vendor preparing garlands to attract customers at roadside
- Children enjoying jumping on trampoline at vendors’ roadside setup
