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CPEC’s implementation plan going smoothly: Ahsan Iqbal

BEIJING, June 29 (APP): Pakistan has been smoothly implementing the plan to build an economic corridor with China, despite experiencing some challenges, Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said. China has promised $57 billion in investment in projects along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of the Belt and Road Initiative that proposed… Continue reading CPEC’s implementation plan going smoothly: Ahsan Iqbal

NAB lodges complain against Channel 24, host Mubashir Luqman

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday lodged a complain with Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) against host of Khara Such programme, Mubashir Lucman which was aired on Channel 24 News. The programme, entitled ‘Khara Such’ was aired on Wednesday (June 28, from 10:03 to 10:53 pm) and hosted by Mubashir… Continue reading NAB lodges complain against Channel 24, host Mubashir Luqman

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CM suspends DSP, SHO over injury by kite string

LAHORE, June 28 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took strict notice of injury to a five-year-old boy due to kite string in Misri Shah area, here, and ordered to suspend DSP Misri Shah Zulfiqar Butt and SHO Shad Bagh Ibrar. The chief minister said that incidents of kite-flying despite ban were… Continue reading CM suspends DSP, SHO over injury by kite string

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Army is closely following sectarian, ethnic colour being given to recent spate of incidents: COAS

  RAWALPINDI, June 28 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said Army is closely following the sectarian and ethnic colour being deliberately given to recent spate of incidents in the country by hostile intelligence agencies and sponsored anti state elements. Having failed to divide us through terrorism, our enemy… Continue reading Army is closely following sectarian, ethnic colour being given to recent spate of incidents: COAS

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NA Speaker calls for regular interaction between political, parliamentary leadership

APP23-28 SEOUL: June 28 - Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq shaking hand with Chairman of the State Duma of Russian Federation Vyachesiav Volodin. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday stressed the need for regular interaction between political and parliamentary leadership to build bridges of understanding and friendship. He expressed these views while talking with Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of Duma (Russian Parliament) and Chung Sye-kyun, Speaker of Republic of Korea in the sideline meetings… Continue reading NA Speaker calls for regular interaction between political, parliamentary leadership

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CPEC helps breaking cycles of poverty, under-development: Ahsan Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was creating opportunities for sustained growth by breaking cycles of poverty and under-development. Speaking at the 11th Annual Meeting of New Champions, also known as the “Summer Davos,” in Dalian, China, Ahsan said that… Continue reading CPEC helps breaking cycles of poverty, under-development: Ahsan Iqbal

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Indian authorities denying Sikh yatrees to enter Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): More then 150 Sikhs yatrees were waiting at the Attari station on Wednesday after the Indian authorities, unfortunately, refused them to enter Pakistan. Pakistan has arranged a special train to facilitate the Sikh yatrees to arrive here. Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 300 visas to Sikh yatree to visit… Continue reading Indian authorities denying Sikh yatrees to enter Pakistan

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PM visits residence of Ahmad Saeed, condoles his mother’s death

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LAHORE, June 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited the residence of senior PML-N leader and former PIA chairman Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed here on Wednesday and expressed grief over the death of his mother. Accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, he expressed condolences with Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed, former federal minister Chaudhry Ahmad… Continue reading PM visits residence of Ahmad Saeed, condoles his mother’s death

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PM directs precautionary measures in pre-monsoon spell

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ISLAMABAD, June 28 (A APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday directed National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and all provincial governments to take immediate precautionary measures in view of the ongoing pre-monsoon spell. The prime minister said that adequate emergency preparedness measures should be ensured throughout the country so as to contain any potential damage… Continue reading PM directs precautionary measures in pre-monsoon spell

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Air Chief visits Jinnah Hospital Lahore, enquires after health of injured

ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman on second day of Eid visited Jinnah Hospital Lahore and met the burn victims of Ahmedpur East incident. He enquired after health of the injured, expressed solidarity with their families and prayed for quick recovery of the… Continue reading Air Chief visits Jinnah Hospital Lahore, enquires after health of injured

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Armed forces alongside the nation have restored peace in country: Air Chief

  ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): On the sacred occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman visited an operational base of PAF and spent Eid day with the personnel of Pakistan Air Force. The Air Chief met the pilots, airmen, technicians and civilians who were performing duties at the… Continue reading Armed forces alongside the nation have restored peace in country: Air Chief

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Chief of Naval Staff spends Eid with troops deployed at forward posts in Creek areas

KARACHI, June 28 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah spent Eid with the troops deployed on forward posts of Pakistan Navy located in Sir Creek area bordering India. A PN statement here said that the Naval Chief was accompanied by officiating Commander Coast Rear Admiral Athar Mukhtar during the visit. The Naval… Continue reading Chief of Naval Staff spends Eid with troops deployed at forward posts in Creek areas

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FBR urged to take measures for meeting tax collection targets

APP51-28 ISLAMABAD: June 28 - Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairing a meeting at FBR to review state of revenue collection. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Wednesday urged Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take all necessary measures to meet the tax collection target for the current fiscal year (2016-17). Chairing a meeting at FBR regarding the state of tax revenue collection, the minister assured the board of his full support… Continue reading FBR urged to take measures for meeting tax collection targets

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Rescue 1122 remain high alert to cope with Flood

RAWALPINDI, June 28 (APP) The model emergency service Rescue 1122 is fully equipped to cope with the possible flood in the Leh Nullah as the monsoon season has set in. According to a Rescue 1122, the rescue staff would be on standby to provide timely emergency response, medical treatment and transportation facilities to possible flood… Continue reading Rescue 1122 remain high alert to cope with Flood

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India violates UN Charter by not permitting Sikh Yatrees to visit Pakistan: Siddiqul Farooq

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LAHORE, June 28 (APP): Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Muhammad Siddiqul Farooq on Wednesday said that India had violated the United Nations Charter by not permitting Sikh Yatrees to visit Pakistan to participate in 178th death anniversary functions of Maharja Ranjeet Singh. Addressing a press conference here, he said that today Pakistan Railways was… Continue reading India violates UN Charter by not permitting Sikh Yatrees to visit Pakistan: Siddiqul Farooq

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Flash flood washed away roads, cutting off link between two villages from DHQs Mastuj

PESHAWAR, June 28 (APP): Flash flood washed away 1500 feet of road linking two villages Union Council Yarkhoon and Union Council Anauch with District Headquarter Mastuj on Wednesday, resultantly more than 1000 families were stranded and would face food shortage, medicines etc. According to Deputy Commissioner Office Chitral and spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority… Continue reading Flash flood washed away roads, cutting off link between two villages from DHQs Mastuj

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Flashfloods in upper Balochistan as lightning kills one in Dera Bugti

QUETTA, June 28 (APP): Torrential rains coupled with thunderstorm on Wednesday flooded streams in upper areas of Balochistan and inundating Karachi-Khuzdar Road in Wingo area leaving hundreds of passengers stranded as a person died and 11 injured as lightening struck a house in Dera Bugti. Rain with strong windstorm, which started in Bolan, Chaghi, Kohlu,… Continue reading Flashfloods in upper Balochistan as lightning kills one in Dera Bugti

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President grieved over landslide devastation in China

ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the devastation caused by landslides in China. The President in a message said in this hour of grief the people and government of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the people of China.

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Residents of Capital fully enjoying Eid holidays in pleasant weather

ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Capital residents, who could not go to their natives towns, are visiting various recreational spots during the eid holidays, to fully enjoy the holidays. There is a lot of hustle bustle on spots like Rawal Dam, Chattar Park, Lake View Park, DamneKoh, Shakarparian and Rose and Jasmin Garden as thousands of… Continue reading Residents of Capital fully enjoying Eid holidays in pleasant weather

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