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
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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
Chairman of Oman council acquired the membership of IAB
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): Chairman of The Research Council of Oman (TRC) has become the member of International Advisory Board of the Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF). According to MSTF Media report, the issue of their membership in the International Advisory Board of the MSTF was brought up during the TRC delegation visit to… Continue reading Chairman of Oman council acquired the membership of IAB
17 people killed in Hub rain-related incident
LASBELLA, June 30 (APP): At least 17 people were killed in rain-related incident in Hub area of the district while nine bodies were found. Deputy Commissioner Lasbella Mujeeb Qambrani told APP that the flash flood water accumulated near Pathar Colony, Jangi Goth, Zehri Goth and Marri Goth and swept away seventeen people and several houses. Edhi… Continue reading 17 people killed in Hub rain-related incident
Gurdwara committee to hold demo against Indian govt
LAHORE, June 30 (APP): Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Muhammad Siddiqul Farooq has said that Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) will stage a protest demonstration against the Indian government for not allowing Sikh yatrees to come to Pakistan. Addressing a press conference along with Pardhan Sardar Tara Singh and other Sikh leaders at… Continue reading Gurdwara committee to hold demo against Indian govt
Anti-Pakistan forces halting economic progress, CPEC: Musadik
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Spokesperson to the Prime Minister Dr Musadik Malik on Thursday said that anti-Pakistan forces were trying to halt economic progress and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects. Industrial zones, vast employment opportunities, infrastructure development and economic activity would be held in Pakistan through CPEC initiatives, he said while talking to a private news… Continue reading Anti-Pakistan forces halting economic progress, CPEC: Musadik
KP people to hold Imran accountable for unfulfilled promises: Marriyum
PESHAWAR, June 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) would hold Imran accountable for his unfulfilled promises and he would not be able to run away from their court in 2018 elections. She said that Imran Khan had done… Continue reading KP people to hold Imran accountable for unfulfilled promises: Marriyum
Work on preparation of new curriculum in progress: Baligh ur Rehman
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): The concerned ministry was preparing a new curriculum for the students of primary and secondary level which will help provide information about traffic laws and disaster management. The new curriculum will also create hate against corruption and drugs besides civic sense among the students, Minister of State for Education, Interior and… Continue reading Work on preparation of new curriculum in progress: Baligh ur Rehman
PM announces compensation for martyrs of Parachinar blasts
PESHAWAR, June 29 (APP): In response to an extraordinary initiative taken by the Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has announced a compensation of Rs one million for the heirs of each martyred and Rs 0.5 million for every injured of the tragic bomb blasts that took place at Parachinar just before Eid-ul-Fitr. While… Continue reading PM announces compensation for martyrs of Parachinar blasts
Marriyum chairs condolence meeting for martyrs of Parachinar, Quetta, Ahmedpur Sharqia
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday chaired a condolence meeting in the ministry for the martyrs of the terrorist attacks at Parachinar and Quetta and the inferno that followed the overturning of an oil tanker at Ahmed Pur Sharqia. The participants of the meeting… Continue reading Marriyum chairs condolence meeting for martyrs of Parachinar, Quetta, Ahmedpur Sharqia
Dar directs PBS to compile Census results within given time
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Thursday called upon Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to compile the results of Population and Housing Census 2017 within the given time line. While chairing a briefing session on the recently held Population and Housing Census 2017, the minister said that the data… Continue reading Dar directs PBS to compile Census results within given time
Marriyum Aurangzeb calls on KP Governor
PESHAWAR, June 29 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb called on the Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra here at Governor House on Thursday. She remained with the Governor for some time and discussed matters of national importance.
Pakistan keen to strengthen bilateral ties with UK: Dar
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that Pakistan was keen to work with the UK for further strengthening bilateral ties and broaden economic cooperation. Talking to Acting British High Commissioner, Richard Crowder who called on him, the Minister said that after having achieved macroeconomic stability, the government was… Continue reading Pakistan keen to strengthen bilateral ties with UK: Dar
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