Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): As many as six people were killed and three injured in separate road accidents due to reduced visibility caused by dense fog in various parts of the country.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said the regional connectivity and cooperation is vital for sustainable economic growth and prosperity in South Asian region.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) is providing books to the visually impaired persons, almost free of cost across the country.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Three periodical reports of the Standing Committees regarding energy conservation, health services and Parliamentary Affairs were presented in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): The opposition in the National Assembly on Wednesday ended boycott of proceedings of the lower house of the parliament over the PIA issue after assurance of the government that the national flag career would not be privatized.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said Iran and Pakistan have historical relationship and the bonds between the two countries would further strengthen in the days ahead.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday terming terrorism and extremism as the common enemy of Pakistan and Afghanistan called for a collective approach to combat the menace.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack at Kandhar Airfield that led to loss of precious lives.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan values its ties with Tajikistan as both are connected in cultural and social bonds over the centuries.

ISLAMABAD Dec 9 (APP): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday received a warm welcome as he arrived here on a day-long visit to participate in the Heart of Asia Conference.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has stated that Pakistan stands committed to broaden its horizon for the protection, promotion and practice of human rights for empowerment of its people.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Zafarullah Khan has said that the fundamental rights of citizen are fully protected in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has asked Germany to play its role in devising a global strategy to address the menace of terrorism and extremism confronting world security and stability.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): British Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Owen Jenkins called on Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan at Punjab House on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said that corruption was a curse and a danger for stability of states which threatened their political, social and economic fabric.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Federal Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said Wednesday present government has laid due focus on social safety sector and has been able to expand the network of income support programme to over 5 million beneficiaries.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Pakistan Navy’s Command and Staff Conference concluded here at Naval Headquarters reviewed operational preparedness and developmental plans of Pakistan Navy.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): The fifth ministerial Heart of Asia- Istanbul Process concluded here on Wednesday reaffirming the commitment by all member states to the principles and objectives to promote regional peace and prosperity with collective efforts.