PESHAWAR, Apr 16 (APP): The spirited team of Pakistan Air Force clinched the trophy of the Inter-Services Golf Championship after 25-years long lapse by scoring 1139 over 72 holes here at PAF Golf Course on Saturday. The start-studded PAF team succeeded in toppling both Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy teams. Pakistan Navy took second position… Continue reading PAF win Inter-Services of Golf Championship after 25-year
Rs 332.7 bln agri credit disbursed so far
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): Some Rs 332.7 billion agricultural credit has been disbursed during the first eight months of the current fiscal year by various banks and financial institutions against the target of Rs 600 billion set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The disbursement of Rs 332.7 billion from July-March (2015-16), shows an increase… Continue reading Rs 332.7 bln agri credit disbursed so far
Rajwana confers degrees to 2360 Arid University graduates
RAWALPINDI, April 16 (APP): Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana on Saturday conferred degrees to some 2360 students of undergraduate, Masters, M Phil and PhD courses at the 17th Convocation of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR). Fifty-five students, who topped the examination in their respective disciplines, were given gold, silver and bronze medals… Continue reading Rajwana confers degrees to 2360 Arid University graduates
Peshawar win male, female squash titles as Nowshera bag Athletic trophy in KP U-23 Games
PESHAWAR, Apr 16 (APP): Peshawar clinched the trophy of the female squash after defeating Nowshera in the final while District Nowshera bagged Athletic trophy after securing 37 points in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U-23 Female Games being played at BISE Sports Complex on Saturday. Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Miss Rashida Ghaznavi and Director Sports BISE Manzar… Continue reading Peshawar win male, female squash titles as Nowshera bag Athletic trophy in KP U-23 Games
Pakistanis soon to watch popular Chinese TV programs
BEIJING, April 16 (APP): Viewers, pertaining to varied age groups in Pakistan, will soon be watching popular Chinese fashion dramas, documentaries and cartoon dubbed into Urdu as an effort to further strengthen the long standing friendship between the two countries. The programmes, immensely popular among local viewers as well as those in other parts of the world,… Continue reading Pakistanis soon to watch popular Chinese TV programs
Economic development directly linked to research, technology: Rana Tanveer
LAHORE, April 16 (APP): Since economic development is directly linked to research and technology, the government is paying special attention to strengthen research institutions and enhanced the PCSIR research and development budget to Rs 250 million from mere Rs 65 million. Federal Science and Technology Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain stated this in a meeting with business community… Continue reading Economic development directly linked to research, technology: Rana Tanveer
VC AIOU book launched at fourth Islamabad Literature Festival
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): A book of Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, “Education Policies in Pakistan” launched here on Saturday at fourth Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) at Lok Virsa. The three-day festival, started today, was organized by Oxford University Press to feature a line-up of around 165 authors, academics, journalists,… Continue reading VC AIOU book launched at fourth Islamabad Literature Festival
No credible evidence of Pakistan involvement in 2009 attack on CIA in Afghanistan: WP Report
WASHINGTON, April 16 (APP): There is no credible evidence exists of Pakistan’s government involvement in the 2009 attack on CIA operators in Afghanistan, a Washington Post report said citing unnamed US officials. Declassified US documents made public this week by a nonprofit group made allegations in a memo, written early in 2010 by a US… Continue reading No credible evidence of Pakistan involvement in 2009 attack on CIA in Afghanistan: WP Report
Yemen at critical crossroads, UN envoy tells UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, April 16 (APP): Yemen is now at a critical crossroads, the UN envoy for the Arab country Friday told the Security Council, with one path leading to peace while the other can only worsen the security and humanitarian situation. “This briefing comes on the eve of the next round of face-to-face talks in Kuwait, where… Continue reading Yemen at critical crossroads, UN envoy tells UNSC
New standard of transparency established for next UN chief: General Assembly chief
UNITED NATIONS, April 16 (APP): Three days of interviews with nine candidates for the position of the next United Nations Secretary-General have concluded during which they answered all together some 800 questions from the UN membership and the public on how, if selected, they would lead the world body. “We have established a new standard of transparency… Continue reading New standard of transparency established for next UN chief: General Assembly chief
Government committed to transform Pakistan into knowledge-based economy
WASHINGTON, April 16 (APP): Pakistan was promoting increased global connectivity through a series of initiatives and the government is committed to transform the country into a knowledge-based economy, Finance Secretary Dr. Waqar Maood Khan said. Speaking at an event the “Global Connect Initiative” at the World Bank, Washington, the Finance Secretary reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to support the… Continue reading Government committed to transform Pakistan into knowledge-based economy
Establishing offshore companies legal: Hussain Nawaz
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Prime Minister’s son Hussain Nawaz Friday said that establishing offshore companies was legal. Talking to a news channel, he said, he had two offshore companies named NESCOL and NELSON, adding that Marryum Nawaz was trusty of those companies. Hussain Nawaz said, “We do not own flat No 16 A, which is… Continue reading Establishing offshore companies legal: Hussain Nawaz
Pakistan, Turkey to finalize FTA by September: President
ONBOARD SPECIAL FLIGHT, April 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said Pakistan and Turkey would finalize the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by September this year to further promote and encourage trade between the two brotherly countries. “This issue came under discussion during my meetings with the Turkish President and PM and we will finalise… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey to finalize FTA by September: President
PM announces compensation for AJK land slides affectees
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday announced monetary compensation for the affectees of recent landslides in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Under the compensation package, the owners of the completely damaged houses would get Rs 5,00,000 each, while a sum of Rs 2,50,000 would be given to the owners of partially damaged… Continue reading PM announces compensation for AJK land slides affectees
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
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
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
- Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests
- PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
- Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese security
- Pakistani players celebrated the wicket of New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell catch Babar Azam ball by Shadab Khan during the Fifth Twenty20 International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Qaddafi cricket stadium
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
