ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Zafarullah Khan Thursday said case on Panama Papers was subjudice and the government would accept the Supreme Court verdict in this regard. Talking to a private news channel, he said it was imperative to implement rule of law in the… Continue reading Govt to accept SC verdict on Panama Papers: Zafarullah
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Mangla power generation capacity to be enhanced to 1,310 MW: Chairman WAPDA
MIRPUR (AJK), Dec 29 (APP): Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is going to enhance the power generation capacity of the Mangla Power House to 1,310 megawatt in the near future. WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen ® Muzammil Hussain said this during his visit to Mangla dam Thursday. WAPDA is implementing ‘Mangla Refurbishment Project’ with an… Continue reading Mangla power generation capacity to be enhanced to 1,310 MW: Chairman WAPDA
Youth slaps PTI MNA on dais
ABBOTTABAD, Dec 29 (APP): A youth slapped Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) MNA Dr Azhar Jadoon during a ceremony held at Jalal Baba Auditorium here on Thursday. According to police sources, the incident took place when a provincial Minister for Health was distributing Sehat Insaf Cards among deserving persons. The youth suddenly took to stage and started… Continue reading Youth slaps PTI MNA on dais
PM administers oath to two members of AJK Legislative Council
MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday administered oath to two newly-elected members of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Council. Abdul Khaliq Wasi and Chaudhry Muhammad Siddiq took oath of their office at the 53rd budget session of AJK Council. AJK President Masood Khan was also present. Earlier, fateha was offered for the martyrs of… Continue reading PM administers oath to two members of AJK Legislative Council
WB advisor calls on Punjab Chief Minister
LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP): World Bank Advisor Regional Economic Corporation for South Asia, Haroon Sharif called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at latter’s office here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said economy has strengthened due to economic reforms of present government of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and international institutions have… Continue reading WB advisor calls on Punjab Chief Minister
FIA seeks information from sites regarding release of fake picture
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday sought access from various social media sites to the information related to the release of fake picture of key government and judicial figures. In a statement, Spokesman of the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control said that in compliance of the court orders the FIA has formally… Continue reading FIA seeks information from sites regarding release of fake picture
PM arrives in Muzaffarabad to attend 53rd AJK budget session
MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived here Thursday to attend the 53rd budget session of Azad Jammu Kashmir Council. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Barjees Tahir, Commerce Minister Khurram Dastagir, Senator Pervaiz Rasheed accompanied the Prime Minister.
President Obama acknowledges Pakistani renowned scholar Nasir Hunzai on 100th birth anniversary:
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): United States President Barack Obama has congratulated renowned Pakistani scholar and poet Professor Allama Nasiruddin Hunzai on his 100th birth anniversary and hoped that his scholarly work will further broaden vision of people in the years to come. In a letter from the White House, President Obama wrote to centenarian Hunzai, “we… Continue reading President Obama acknowledges Pakistani renowned scholar Nasir Hunzai on 100th birth anniversary:
PM for making educational institutions fully vibrant to control extremism, terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the menace of extremism and terrorism could be controlled by making educational and literary institutions fully active and vibrant. This was stated by the prime minister while talking to his Advisor on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqi, who called on him… Continue reading PM for making educational institutions fully vibrant to control extremism, terrorism
PM to visit Muzaffarabad on Thursday
MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) capital Muzaffarabad on Thursday. During the visit, the Prime Minister will chair a budget meeting of the Kashmir Council besides other engagements. The Prime Minister, on this occasion, will also be briefed by planning and development department… Continue reading PM to visit Muzaffarabad on Thursday
Nisar orders investigation into collection of petroleum levy
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday directed investigation into the issue of petroleum levy. According to Interior Ministry, there were reports that the marketing companies were receiving billions of rupees from the public as petroleum levy but this amount was not being deposited in the national exchequer. The… Continue reading Nisar orders investigation into collection of petroleum levy
Maryam for revival of film industry through cooperation of business community
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): State Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Maryam Aurangzeb Wednesday stressed for revival of the film industry through cooperation of business community with focus on indigenous production and broadcasting. Addressing business community during her visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here, she said peaceful and conducive environment guarantees development in… Continue reading Maryam for revival of film industry through cooperation of business community
Biometric verification system for payments launched in Mianwali
MIANWALI, Dec 28 (APP): The increase in budget of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to Rs 115 billion shows the commitment of government for the welfare of the vulnerable segment of society. This was stated by Minister of State and Chairperson BISP MNA Marvi Memon while inaugurating Biometric Verification System (BVS) in the presence of… Continue reading Biometric verification system for payments launched in Mianwali
COAS confirms death to 8 terrorists, life term to 3
RAWALPINDI, Dec 28 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday confirmed death sentences awarded to eight hardcore terrorists, besides life term to three others. According to Inter Services Public Relations, those have been sentenced were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, including killing of innocent civilians, slaughtering soldiers of… Continue reading COAS confirms death to 8 terrorists, life term to 3
Broadcaster can participate in auction of DTH licences: LHC
LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): A three-member bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday declared that a broadcaster could participate in the auction of Direct-to-Home (DTH) licences. The bench set aside the ban imposed on broadcasters to participate in the auction of DTH licences under Rule 13(3) and (4) of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory… Continue reading Broadcaster can participate in auction of DTH licences: LHC
Institutions engaged in research fields doing miracles: Governor KPK
PESHAWAR, Dec 28 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra said that it is the age of multi disciplinary research and innovations as the institutions engaged in research fields with success stories are doing miracles. This he said while addressing the 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Management and Sciences (ICETEMS-2016) as a… Continue reading Institutions engaged in research fields doing miracles: Governor KPK
Revived magistracy system in Gilgit Baltistan benefitting people
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The revival of magistracy system in Gilgit Baltistan has helped resolve many of the problems faced by the people. Many of the issues especially encroachments on government lands, non implementation on price lists, law and order problems and other public issues were increasing due to absence of a coordinated system of… Continue reading Revived magistracy system in Gilgit Baltistan benefitting people
NA body passes Illegal Dispossession (Amendment) Bill-2016
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control Wednesday passed the Illegal Dispossession (Amendment) Bill-2016, under which land grabbers would face imprisonment up to three years or fine, or the both. Under a section of the bill, “Whoever forcibly and wrongfully dispossesses any owner or occupier of any property and… Continue reading NA body passes Illegal Dispossession (Amendment) Bill-2016
CPEC enters into full implementation with remarkable progress: Xinhua
KARACHI, Dec 28 (APP): Three years on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), described by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as a “game changer” for the entire region here, has entered into full implementation in 2016 and remarkable progresses have been achieved. Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong reiterated on many occasions that 16 early harvest… Continue reading CPEC enters into full implementation with remarkable progress: Xinhua
Tariq Fazal directs launch of Smart School Project
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Wednesday directed the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and management of Prime Minister Education Reform Program to immediately launch the Smart School Project. The minister chaired a meeting on education sector which was attended by the Parliamentary Secretary… Continue reading Tariq Fazal directs launch of Smart School Project
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