Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Senate on Monday given formal approval to the amendments in the Rules of Procedure in Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012 for constitution of a Public Accounts Committee of the Upper House of the Parliament. However, the BAC decided that the proposed amendments would be laid before the… Continue reading Senate approves amendments in Rules of Procedure

PESHAWAR, July 18 (APP): At least seven people were killed as a car, they were traveling in, was Monday targeted with a remote control device on mountainous Dogdara road in Sheringle tehsil of Dir Upper District. Police told APP that a remote controlled bomb, planted in Double Cabin exploded with big bang killing seven people. No occupant… Continue reading Car blast kills seven in Dir Upper District: Police

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): The Senate on Monday strongly condemned the recent wave of brutal and extra-judicial killings of Kashmiri Muslims and called upon the international human rights organizations, the United Nations, the OIC and the international community to take notice of the atrocities, besides taking appropriate steps for stoppage of the same. Veteran politician Syed Muhashid Hussain Syed on… Continue reading Senate urges int’l community to take notice of Indian forces atrocities in occupied Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Secretary General ITU Houlin Zhao on Monday called upon the Minister of State for IT and Telecom Anusha Rahman at her office. The Minister welcomed Secretary General (ITU) in Pakistan and appreciated the efforts of the ITU in harmonizing the use of ICT’s throughout the world. The Minister also briefed the Secretary General regarding the recent… Continue reading Secretary General ITU Calls on Anusha Rahman

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Pakistan and United Kingdom have resolved to work together for enhancing and diversifying cooperation in the fields of defence and security. The two sides expressed this commitment during the 15th round of United Kingdom-Pakistan Defence Cooperation Forum held in London, UK on Monday, says a press release. Stephen Lovegrove, Permanent Under Secretary of State… Continue reading Pakistan, UK resolve to enhance defence, security cooperation

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): As many as two private members bills including the Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and the Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health (Amendment) Bill, 2016 were introduced in the Senate on Monday. Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati moved the bill to amend the Protection against Harassment… Continue reading Two private members bills introduced in Senate

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): The Senate of Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the recent wave of brutal and extra judicial killings of Kashmiri Muslims in occupied Kashmir and called upon the international Human Rights Organizations, the United Nations, the OIC and the International Community to take notice of these atrocities besides taking appropriate steps for stoppage… Continue reading Senate urges Intl community to take notice of atrocities in IHK

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Ambassador of Netherlands Jeannette Seppen has appreciated pro-poor initiatives of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) during her meeting with Managing Director of PBM Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh at PBM Head Office on Monday. The Ambassador was greatly impressed by the value efforts for accommodating the deprived persons in the field of healthcare, education, self-reliance and rehabilitation. Barrister Abid… Continue reading Netherlands envoy appreciates PBM’s initiatives

LAHORE, July 18 (APP): American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale and Consul General in Lahore Zachary Harkenrider met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Monday. Matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral ties and cooperation in various sectors including energy were discussed on the occasion. The Chief Minister said that relations between America and… Continue reading David Hale, Zachary Harkenrider meet Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration & Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary on Monday distributed compensation cheques among the families of those killed in Islamabad storm. Speaking during the distribution of cheques, he said that the cheques of 5 million have been given by the Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The price… Continue reading Tariq distributes cheques among storm affectees

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Pakistan will host the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) and related events. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here Monday the event is scheduled from July 19-20, 2016 in Islamabad. The meeting aims at to promote development through cooperation, leading to… Continue reading Pak to host CAREC meeting on July 19

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): The Senate on Monday strongly condemned the murder of Amjad Sabri and urged the Sindh, Federal governments and law enforcement agencies to take immediate action to apprehend all the culprits involved in this heinous murder. Saeed Ghani of Pakistan People’s Party moved the resolution in the House which was adopted unanimously. The Senate… Continue reading Senate for nabbing killers of Amjad Sabri

MULTAN, July 18 (APP): Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Margaret Adamson said that Australia and Pakistan enjoyed cordially relationships in various fields especially in agriculture sector. She was happy to know that mango was second major fruit of Pakistan. She said that besides cricket, mangoes were also recognition of Pakistan. Margaret Adamson congratulated Pakistani people on… Continue reading Australia, Pakistan enjoy best relations in agri sector: Margaret

LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday said that a lot of work had been done under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to cope with energy crisis. He said that power projects were delayed due to sit-ins staged by the elements against development of the country and prosperity of masses.… Continue reading Power projects delayed due to sit-ins: Shehbaz Sharif