KARACHI, April 9 (APP): Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted test launch of shore based anti-ship Zarb Missile on Saturday. A PN statement said that the trial was conducted in Arabian Sea and weapon launched from coastal site successfully engaged the surface target. The test further consolidates Pakistan’s capability for defence of the country. The PN statement said that speaking… Continue reading Pakistan Navy Inducts Zarb Missile
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Meeting reviews progress of withdrawal of concessionary SROs
ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a meeting with senior officials of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review progress of complete withdrawal of concessionary SROs and Tax exemptions. Chairman FBR briefed the meeting about the third and final phasing out plan for withdrawal of concessionary regime under the head of… Continue reading Meeting reviews progress of withdrawal of concessionary SROs
Dar to attend WB, IMF spring meetings in Washington from 15-17 April
ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with a delegation, would be visiting Washington from April 15-17 to attend the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings. During the visit, Finance Minister will also represent Pakistan at the Global Connect Initiative (GCI) event, which is being co-hosted by President… Continue reading Dar to attend WB, IMF spring meetings in Washington from 15-17 April
PML(N) Parliamentary Board discuss candidates for AJK elections
ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP): Parliamentary Board of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Azad Kashmir held a meeting at Punjab House on Saturday and discussed award of tickets to candidates for the next elections of AJK Legislative Assembly. The meeting, chaired by PML(N) Chairman Raja Zafarul Haq, was attended by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Special Assistant to… Continue reading PML(N) Parliamentary Board discuss candidates for AJK elections
Siddiqui for promoting Allama Iqbal's ideology
LAHORE, April 9 (APP): Prime Minister’s Advisor on National History and Literary Heritage, Irfan Siddiqui Saturday underscored the need for formulating short and long-term programmes aimed at promoting ideology of the great thinker and Poet of the East Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA). Chairing the 44th Governing Body meeting of Iqbal Academy Pakistan (IAP) here at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, he said… Continue reading Siddiqui for promoting Allama Iqbal's ideology
34 militants killed in Balochistan: Home Minister
QUETTA, April 09 (APP): The Provincial Home Minister, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has said that 34 alleged militants including a top commander Mir Abdul Nabbi Bangulzai have been killed in security operation in Johan area during last three days. Addressing a press conference along with spokesman for Balochistan government, Anwar Ul Haque Kakar, here on Saturday,… Continue reading 34 militants killed in Balochistan: Home Minister
Nisar offers Imran probe of Panama Leaks through FIA
KALLAR SYEDAN (RAWALPINDI) Apr 9 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotic Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday said that the Interior Ministry was ready to probe Panama Leaks through Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Talking to media here, Nisar Ali Khan asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to point out any FIA officer of… Continue reading Nisar offers Imran probe of Panama Leaks through FIA
Govt’s focus to end terrorism is clear: Rana Tanveer
LAHORE, Apr 9 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production, Science and Technology Rana Tanveer Hussain on Saturday said the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) was working well keeping in view the current scenario of the country besides fulfilling needs of national defence institutions. Inaugurating the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) Lahore office here, he… Continue reading Govt’s focus to end terrorism is clear: Rana Tanveer
Flood expected in river Swat, Panjkora: PDMA
ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP): The Provincial Disaster anagement Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has warned that the current rain spell in Malakand Division may cause floods in Swat and Panjkora Rivers. Warning for high level flooding in the next 48 hours has been issued for rivers including Kabul, Kurram, Gambeela and Swat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa… Continue reading Flood expected in river Swat, Panjkora: PDMA
Wing set up in Religious Ministry to verify Umra agreements
ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a separate wing to verify Umra agreements inked between Zaireen and Umra operators. Spokesman Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor Zaman told APP that 600 companies have been registered with the ministry for conducting Umra operations. He said the… Continue reading Wing set up in Religious Ministry to verify Umra agreements
All institutions on same page; country’s problems being dealt through joint strategy: President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Friday that for the first time in Pakistan’s history, all institutions were on same page regarding the problems confronting the country. Addressing the Army officials undergoing training at the Command and Staff College, Quetta Cantonment at the Aiwan e Sadr, here, the President said all institutions were unanimously… Continue reading All institutions on same page; country’s problems being dealt through joint strategy: President
Government believes in dignity of labour: PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said present government believed in the dignity of labour and understood that a prosperous workforce could enable them to compete in a globalized market environment. He said this in a meeting with Minister for Labour and Human Resource Punjab Raja Ashfaq Sarwar who called on… Continue reading Government believes in dignity of labour: PM
PML N to contest on all AJK LA seats in upcoming election: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, April 8 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Friday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz would not form any alliance in the upcoming Azad Kashmir election and field its candidates in all constituencies of the Legislative Assembly. He was addressing a reception given at Darbar e Aaliya Basahan Sharif by the… Continue reading PML N to contest on all AJK LA seats in upcoming election: Pervaiz
PAF fleet carrying out relief, rescue operation for flood hit people of GB
ISLAMABAD Apr 08 (APP): Pakistan Air Force’s transport fleet continued the relief and evacuation operation for the flood affected people of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) on Friday. According to Directorate of Public Relations Air, three C 130 aircraft landed at Gilgit airport carrying relief goods for the flood affected areas of GB. On way back to… Continue reading PAF fleet carrying out relief, rescue operation for flood hit people of GB
PM for best cabin crew, catering services for PIA
ISLAMABAD, April 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday directed provision of best cabin crew and catering services for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to achieve high service standards. He was chairing a meeting on the affairs of Pakistan International Airlines that was attended by Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Secretary Aviation Irfan… Continue reading PM for best cabin crew, catering services for PIA
Prime Minister accepts resignation of Capt Shujaat Azeem
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday accepted the resignation of Captain Shujaat Azeem from the office of his Special Assistant on Aviation. The Prime Minister took the step on the continued request of Shujaat Azeem to accept the resignation that had been pending since December 2015, said a PM House statement.… Continue reading Prime Minister accepts resignation of Capt Shujaat Azeem
Not a single word mentioned in Panama papers against PM, family’s involvement in any illegal act: Pervaiz Rashid
ISLAMABAD, April 8 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Friday said not a single word was mentioned in Panama papers against the Prime Minister and his family’s involvement in any illegal act or harm to country’s economy and its democracy. Participating in the debate, he said it was only Pakistan Muslim… Continue reading Not a single word mentioned in Panama papers against PM, family’s involvement in any illegal act: Pervaiz Rashid
Ambassador Javed Malik meets Bahrain interior minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan in Bahrain Javed Malik called on Interior Minister of the host country Lt General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and discussed bilateral ties and matters of mutual interests. In a statement received here Friday, Ambassador Javed Malik said that warm welcome of a Pakistani envoy at the… Continue reading Ambassador Javed Malik meets Bahrain interior minister
Pak Army distributes relief items among heavy rain victims
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): Pakistan Army troops has distributed various relief items including tents, ration packs, medicines and blankets among the heavy rains victims of Chilas, Barseen and Patan through helicopters. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), 33 tons wheat was also despatched to Gilgit from Rawalpindi on Friday. Overall, 600 Army Troops and 96… Continue reading Pak Army distributes relief items among heavy rain victims
Bosan stressed to use modern technologies in agriculture
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayaat Khan Bosan on Friday stressed the need to use modern technologies in agriculture sector to ensure food security in the region. He was addressing the 3rd annual meeting of South Asian Association of Regional Countries (SAARC) agriculture ministers in Dhaka, on… Continue reading Bosan stressed to use modern technologies in agriculture
- Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah and President of Press Club Arshad Aziz Malik inaugurating the solar system and renovation work of Press Club
- Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah addressing during the inaugural ceremony of solar system and renovation work of Press Club
- Politically stable, economically strong Pakistan vital for protection of Indian minorities: Solangi
- Vendor displaying tomatoes bags for bidding at Vegetable Market
- Daily wages laborers busy in unloading bricks from donkey at a local kiln near Bypass Road
