ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced that April 7 will be the last date for admission in its various academic programmes. There has been overwhelming students’ response taking admission in AIOU for spring 2017 semester, therefore the admission’s plan was rescheduled and the students were allowed to submit their admission… Continue reading AIOU announces April 7 as last date for admissions
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Govt making allout efforts to control loadshedding: Khawaja Asif
SIALKOT, April 2, (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday said the government was making allout efforts to control electricity loadshedding. Talking to the newsmen here, he said the existing power loadshedding was temporary because of water shortage in reservoirs and increase in its demand due to hot weather. The… Continue reading Govt making allout efforts to control loadshedding: Khawaja Asif
Pakistani officials complete six-year USDA agricultural export training program
ISLAMABAD, April 2 (APP): Nearly thirty Pakistani government officials and agricultural industry representatives completed a six-year U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsored training program in a ceremony here Sunday. The ceremony was presided over by David Williams, Agriculture Counselor, US Embassy Islamabad, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Deputy Director Department of Plant Protection, Karachi, and Dr. Babar… Continue reading Pakistani officials complete six-year USDA agricultural export training program
Minister listens to people’s problems at open court
SIALKOT, Apr 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif held an open court at the PML-N House Sialkot here on Sunday. He listened to people’s problems and complaints and issued orders on various applications. Provincial Minister for Local Governments Mansha-Ullah Butt, MPA Chaudhry Muhammad Ikram, Chairman Sialkot Municipal Corporation Chaudhry… Continue reading Minister listens to people’s problems at open court
PTI introduces confrontation, derogatory politics: Dr Tariq
ISLAMABAD, April 2 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Sunday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) had introduced politics of confrontation and derogatory language in the country. No Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, he said, had used unparlimentary language against political opponents. Talking to a private news… Continue reading PTI introduces confrontation, derogatory politics: Dr Tariq
Hepatitis Filter Clinics to be set up in every district of province: CM
LAHORE, April 2 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said Hepatitis Filter Clinics would be established in every district of the province. The CM expressed these remarks during a meeting which reviewed progress on the Pakistan Kidney & Liver Transplant Institute project,human resource affairs and establishment of Hepatitis Filter Clinics. During the… Continue reading Hepatitis Filter Clinics to be set up in every district of province: CM
Fake saint kills 20 people
SARGODHA, Apr 2 (APP): At least 20 people including four women were murdered while three including two women were injured by a fake saint here, police sources said Sunday. A matwalli (fake saint) Abdul Waheed along with his four companions including Yousaf and others had murdered 20 pilgrims including four women with sharp edge weapons… Continue reading Fake saint kills 20 people
News about PM’s health rejected
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): Maryam Nawaz Sharif Saturday completely rejected a ‘sensational news’ in a section of media and said that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was fine. On her Twitter account, she posted “PM is Alhamdolillah fine. Diagnosed with small kidney stone that doesn’t need any intervention.”
Prime Minister sees future of Pakistan through eyes of youth : Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif sees the future of Pakistan through the eyes of youth and the focus of his efforts in all the domains of the national life is on the projects and steps which would benefit… Continue reading Prime Minister sees future of Pakistan through eyes of youth : Marriyum
CPEC transformed SINO-PAK bilateral relations: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had transformed Pak-China bilateral relations from strategic nature to economic cooperation. China has emerged as a top country in respect of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan, said a statement issued here by the… Continue reading CPEC transformed SINO-PAK bilateral relations: Ahsan Iqbal
PM issues guidelines to facilitate domestic, foreign investment
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday issued guidelines to the administrative heads of all relevant divisions, attached departments and autonomous bodies aimed at facilitating the domestic and foreign investment in Pakistan. According to a PM House statement, the prime minister directed all federal ministries and departments concerned to prepare a comprehensive code of procedure which would be… Continue reading PM issues guidelines to facilitate domestic, foreign investment
PAF’S Elite Squadron declared twin of Illustrious Squadron of RAF
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): It was yet another historic day in the remarkable history of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) when its Elite Squadron (9 squadron) was declared the twin of renowned Illustrious Squadron (9 squadron) of Royal Air Force (RAF) of United Kingdom (UK) at a grand ceremony held at Masahf base, on Saturday. Chief of… Continue reading PAF’S Elite Squadron declared twin of Illustrious Squadron of RAF
CPEC is outcome of the efforts of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif: Shahid Khaqan
NAWABSHAH, April 1 (APP): The Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khan Abbasi has said that China Pakistan Economic corridore was an outcome of the efforts of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Talking to media at the opening ceremony of Admore Daulatpur Oil Terminal on Saturday, the Federal Minister said people should wait… Continue reading CPEC is outcome of the efforts of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif: Shahid Khaqan
Shehbaz chairs cabinet committee on law and order
LAHORE, April 01 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here Saturday chaired Provincial Cabinet Committee on Law and Order’s meeting which decided to tight security of entry and exit points of Punjab. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said all the necessary steps should be taken for protection of life and property of people,… Continue reading Shehbaz chairs cabinet committee on law and order
President felicitates Marvi on British Speaker’s Democracy Award
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday congratulated Minister of State and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon on winning the prestigious British House of Commons Speaker’s Democracy Award. The President admired the meritorious services of Chairperson BISP in combating poverty and said through her work, Marvi had helped in promoting the country’s image abroad. He expressed the hope… Continue reading President felicitates Marvi on British Speaker’s Democracy Award
CDA devises strategy to beautify capital: Mayor
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): Mayor of Islamabad and Chairman, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sheikh Anser Aziz has said that CDA had devised a comprehensive strategy to make federal capital a beautiful and modern city with collaboration of private sector. Involvement of the general public in journey of development would not only create sense of ownership… Continue reading CDA devises strategy to beautify capital: Mayor
Pakistani injured at Chirikot in firing from across LOC
RAWALPINDI April 01 (APP): At the line of control in Chirikot sector, a civilian Attique Querashi son of M. Khalil Qureshi was injured due to Indian unprovoked firing on Saturday. Pakistani troops responded effectively to Indian unprovoked firing, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
National institutions working under constitutional domains: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): Member National Assembly of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Talal Chaudhry Saturday said all national institutions were so strong and working under their constitutional domains. Talking to a private news channel, he said that institutions were effectively working for promoting and progress of the country. He said due to concrete measures of the present government, the country… Continue reading National institutions working under constitutional domains: Talal
Three-pronged strategy kicks off to turn AJK a true model welfare region: Raja Farooq Haider
MIRPUR (AJK), April 1 (APP): AJK Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider said on Saturday that his government is engaged in turning Azad Jammu Kashmir into a true developed and prosperous region under the three-pronged priority. “Liberation of Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, welfare of the people and establishment of good governance in AJK are top priorities… Continue reading Three-pronged strategy kicks off to turn AJK a true model welfare region: Raja Farooq Haider
Verdict of Panama case to shatter evil designs of PTI: Abid Sher
FAISALABAD, Apr 1 (APP): State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Saturday said the government had performed well during the last three years and electricity was being provided to the industrial sector round-the-clock. He added new transmission lines were also being laid to supply electricity from power houses to major load centers… Continue reading Verdict of Panama case to shatter evil designs of PTI: Abid Sher
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