President Mamnoon, Niger’s PM discuss bilateral, regional issues

ISTANBUL, Apr 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister of Niger Brigi Rafini met here on Friday and discussed issues of bilateral, regional and international importance. Both leaders stressed strengthening of relations between the two countries in diverse areas particularly trade and economy. The meeting took place on the sidelines of 13th summit of… Continue reading President Mamnoon, Niger’s PM discuss bilateral, regional issues

Arab, ASEAN countries’ envoys briefed on RAW’s activities

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Ministry of Foreign Affairs Friday briefed envoys of Arab countries and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), based in Islamabad, over the subversive activities of the Indian Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) inside Pakistan. They were briefed over the arrest of RAW’s officer Kulbushan Yadav and his confession about the Indian sponsored… Continue reading Arab, ASEAN countries’ envoys briefed on RAW’s activities

Pervaiz, Mushahid call on Mehmood Khan Achakzai

Atrocities in IOK to isolate India internationally: Pervaiz Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Minister of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid and PML N Senator Mushahid Ullah on Friday called on Chairman Pakhtoonkhaw Milli Awami Party (PMAP), Mehmood Khan Achakzai here. They briefed the PMAP leader about PML N government stance on Panama leaks. The minister said that the PML N was… Continue reading Pervaiz, Mushahid call on Mehmood Khan Achakzai

Ahsan Iqbal proposes China-Pakistan business platform for joint production in economic zones

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Friday proposed China-Pakistan business platform for joint production in economic zones under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He also proposed for working out a mechanism for training of Pakistani human resource in Shandong province to learn about setting up and management of economic zones in Pakistan.

Turkey keen to further promote ties with Pakistan: Davutoglu

ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Prime Minister of Turkey Ahmed Davutoglu has said that Turkey and Pakistan enjoyed excellent ties and Turkey was keen to promote them further, encompassing all sectors of mutual benefits. He said they were also looking for a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during the upcoming high level strategic meeting to be… Continue reading Turkey keen to further promote ties with Pakistan: Davutoglu

Political parties should give mandate to commission to reveal reality: CM

Govt implementing comprehensive programme for development of school education: CM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday urged all political parties to give mandate to inquiry commission on Panama Leaks to reveal the reality before the nation. In an interview to a news channel, he said the independent, powerful, and neutral commission on Panama Leaks would be formed to investigate the matter of 200… Continue reading Political parties should give mandate to commission to reveal reality: CM

Al Qaeda linked group remains threat to Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh

WASHINGTON, April 15 (APP): A senior US general in Afghanistan has said there has been an increased relationship between Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan and Al Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS) remains a threat to the countries in the region including Pakistan and India. Addressing a press conference via videophone from Afghanistan, Brigadier… Continue reading Al Qaeda linked group remains threat to Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh

5 member Committee to oversee admin matters of Kidney Hospital

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress of Nawaz Sharif Kidney Hospital, Swat. The Minister was informed that most of matters regarding complete operationalization of the hospital had been settled and OPD operation already started work, said a statement issued here. The… Continue reading 5 member Committee to oversee admin matters of Kidney Hospital

Opposition politicizing Panama leaks for point scoring: Rana Tanveer

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday said that the opposition parties were politicizing the Panama leaks just for point scoring. The government was ready for transparent and neutral investigation on Panama reports from any state institution, he said while talking to a news channel. The minister said that some PML N… Continue reading Opposition politicizing Panama leaks for point scoring: Rana Tanveer

US Dy. Secretary of State phones Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): The US Deputy Secretary of State, Tony Blinken phoned Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Friday evening and expressed best wishes for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on behalf of Secretary of State, John Carry and on his own behalf. Finance Minister thanked him and stated that he would convey the sentiments… Continue reading US Dy. Secretary of State phones Finance Minister

OIC summit reaffirms support for just cause of Kashmiri people

ISTANBUL Apr 15 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday reaffirmed support for the just struggle of people of occupied Kashmir for their right to self determination. In the joint communique adopted at the end of 13th OIC Summit attended by heads of state and the governments from over 30 countries, the members… Continue reading OIC summit reaffirms support for just cause of Kashmiri people

4116 employees working in PTV in various grades, cadres: Pervaiz Rashid

ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Friday said that 4116 employees were working in PTV in different grades and cadres. Replaying to a question in the Senate, the minister said that employees working against the sanctioned posts in Pakistan Television (PTV) were sufficient to cope with the work-load. He said… Continue reading 4116 employees working in PTV in various grades, cadres: Pervaiz Rashid

News reports on Interior Minister’s visit to Germany contradicted

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Reports in certain section of the press about the purpose of the Interior Minister’s visit to Germany are false, concocted and ridiculous, said spokesperson of the ministry. It was to preempt such habitual liars that the interior minister publicly announced the reason for his private visit to Germany, said a press… Continue reading News reports on Interior Minister’s visit to Germany contradicted

Dar chairs meeting on telecom sector

Committee on Electoral Reforms meets

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Minister for Finance, Muhammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high level meeting on matters relating to telecom sector with particular focus on frequency spectrum demand on Friday. The Minister of State for Information Technology (IT) Anusha Rehman Khan briefed the meeting on the spectrum demand scenario and the progress with regard to holding… Continue reading Dar chairs meeting on telecom sector

OIC members to work together for combating terrorism

ISTANBUL April 15 (APP): Member states of Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Friday reaffired to collectively fight the menace of terrorism through increased international soliderity and cooperation. The member states in a joint communique adopted at the end of 13th summit stressed that the fight against terrorism is a major priority for all member… Continue reading OIC members to work together for combating terrorism

Quality education key for future successes: Ahsan Iabal

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that there was a need to reform Pakistan’s education system as the quality education is only key for future successes. The government has set up a national curriculum council with the partnership of provinces aimed at devising a new curriculum in… Continue reading Quality education key for future successes: Ahsan Iabal

Tariq directs CDA to remove shanties from list of illegal societies

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary on Friday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to remove the name of shanties from the list of illegal housing societies of the capital. Chairing a meeting here, he directed CDA officials to lift the ban on the provision of electricity… Continue reading Tariq directs CDA to remove shanties from list of illegal societies

Pakistan dismisses US declassified documents claims

Foreign Ministry rejects baseless media allegations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Pakistan on Friday strongly dismissed certain media allegations over the United States Government’s declassified documents. In response to media queries regarding allegations, the Spokesperson of the Foreign Office said that allegations in media on Pakistan’s involvement with Haqqani Network (HQN) were preposterous. “In fact, we were shocked and deeply saddened when… Continue reading Pakistan dismisses US declassified documents claims

President returns home after attending OIC Summit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Friday returned here after attending 13th Islamic Summit Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Turkey. The President led Pakistan delegation at the Summit, hosted by the Turkish President, in Istanbul from April 14 15. The Summit was attended by 25 heads of State/Government including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iran,… Continue reading President returns home after attending OIC Summit

President leads Pakistan delegation in 13th OIC Summit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has led Pakistan delegation in the 13th Islamic Summit Conference which was held in Istanbul, Turkey on April 14-15. The Summit was chaired by the President of Turkey and attended by 25 heads of State/Government including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The President, in his address… Continue reading President leads Pakistan delegation in 13th OIC Summit