ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Friday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a project to practically implement vision of leadership of two brotherly countries. Talking to a high-level Chinese delegation led by Vice Governor Shandong province Xia Geng who called on him, Ahsan said the CPEC would… Continue reading CPEC to practically implement Pak-China leadership's vision: Ahsan
Increasing Pollen allergy makes life tough for residents
By Mudassar Iqbal ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Ever-Increasing seasonal dust and pollen allergy is at its peak by this time of the year in the federal capital giving rise to air-born diseases thus making life tough for the residents. Once few in numbers, the pollen and dust allergy victims are increasing day by day, while the authorities concerned… Continue reading Increasing Pollen allergy makes life tough for residents
Dar assures payment of net hydel profit to KPK
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Friday apprised the National Assembly that any decision regarding extension of Custom Act in Malakand Division would be taken in the light of Law Ministry’s recommendations. Replying to point of order, he said that promise regarding payment of net hydel profit to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be fulfilled, adding… Continue reading Dar assures payment of net hydel profit to KPK
Talks underway with Swiss authorities to provide access to accounts of Pakistani nationals: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar Friday informed the Senate that after getting approval from the Cabinet, the Federal Board of Revenue has already started negotiations with Swiss authorities to provide access to accounts of Pakistani nationals. Giving clarification, the minister said he was the first person in the country’s history who brought… Continue reading Talks underway with Swiss authorities to provide access to accounts of Pakistani nationals: Dar
Govt committed to ensure maximum FATA development : Minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Sheikh Aftab on Friday apprised the National Assembly that the government, under the vision of Prime Minister, was committed to launching maximum development projects in FATA. Replying to point of order of MNA Junaid Akbar regarding shifting of funds allocated for Malakand tunnel to other project despite… Continue reading Govt committed to ensure maximum FATA development : Minister
Pakistan to host Common Wealth’s teams this year: NA told
ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), Riaz Hussain Pirzada Friday told the National Assembly that the government was taking measures for the visit of common wealth’s world 11 teams to Pakistan this year. Replying to a question in the National Assembly, the minister said that sports culture is dying from the country… Continue reading Pakistan to host Common Wealth’s teams this year: NA told
PCB offers chief selector role to Inzamam who seeks time to ponder
ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday offered former Captain and current Afghanistan team coach Inzamam -ul-Haque the position of the Chief Selector. According to a private news channel, PCB has extended an offer to the Multan-born batsman in order to revive the game in the country. The PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan wants… Continue reading PCB offers chief selector role to Inzamam who seeks time to ponder
President leaves for home after Turkey visit
ISTANBUL, Apr 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday left here for home after concluding his visit to Turkey where he participated in the 13th summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Turkish minister for economy Mustafa Alitash saw off President Mamnoon at the Ataturk International Airport. Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey Sohail Ahmed and senior… Continue reading President leaves for home after Turkey visit
President of Mauritius to visit Pakistan from April 17
ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): President of Mauritius Dr Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib Fakim will be paying a four day visit to Pakistan from April 17 and discuss matters of mutual interest with President Mamnoon Hussain. The President of Mauritius will be visiting Pakistan with a nine member delegation, on the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain. The… Continue reading President of Mauritius to visit Pakistan from April 17
Economic ties between Pakistan, Australia to enhance further: NA told
ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engr Khurram Dastagir Khan Friday told the National Assembly the economic ties between Pakistan and Australia would enhance further. Replying to a question, the minister said that both countries were exchanging their delegations in the field of trade and commerce. He told the House that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz… Continue reading Economic ties between Pakistan, Australia to enhance further: NA told
Law and order significantly improved due to govt’s efforts: Baligh
ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control, Baligh-ur-Rehman Friday said the law and order situation has been improved significantly across the country due to concrete steps of the government in this regard. Replying to a question in Senate Session, he said under the National Action Plan (NAP), it was decided to… Continue reading Law and order significantly improved due to govt’s efforts: Baligh
Govt taking steps to bring improvement in cotton industry: Khurram
ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engr Khurram Dastagir Khan Friday told the National Assembly that Pakistan was the 4th largest cotton producing country in the world since 1965 and government was taking steps to bring further improvement in cotton industry. Replying to various questions during question hour, he said that the government was taking steps… Continue reading Govt taking steps to bring improvement in cotton industry: Khurram
New locomotives inductions to revolutionalise Pakistan Railways
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): The induction of new locomotives, renovation and refurbishing of out of order engines and launching of cargo trains would revolutionize the Pakistan Railways. Official sources in the Ministry of Railways told APP here Friday that the decades of mismanagement, bad governance, corruption and lack of commitment had ruined the Railways. The… Continue reading New locomotives inductions to revolutionalise Pakistan Railways
Pak-China Railway line on the cards: Pervaiz Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Friday told the Senate that a proposal to lay Railway line between Pakistan and China from Havelian to Khunjrab was under consideration. Replaying to a question on behalf of Minister Railways in the Senate, he said that the length of the proposed… Continue reading Pak-China Railway line on the cards: Pervaiz Rashid
‘Two-state solution in danger,’ warns new UN report on Mideast
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 (APP): The viability of a two-state solution, which envisages peaceful co-existence of both Israel and Palestine, is in danger due to the negative trends on the ground, including recent violence, ongoing settlement activity, demolitions, incitement, and the absence of Palestinian unity, a new United Nations report warned Friday. The report, issued… Continue reading ‘Two-state solution in danger,’ warns new UN report on Mideast
Global terrorist treat now ‘more pervasive’, Pakistan tells UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, April 15 (APP): Warning that the global terrorist threat has become “more pervasive”, Pakistan on Thursday called on the international community to join hands to combat the menace “urgently and effectively.” Speaking in a UN Security Council debate on countering terrorism, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said that Pakistan had made substantial gains in its anti-terrorism drive,… Continue reading Global terrorist treat now ‘more pervasive’, Pakistan tells UNSC
Pakistan's Ambassador in Behrain meets with Prince Salman
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Javed Malik met with Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain and discussed various ways to expand the bilateral relations between both countries. While welcoming Ambassador Javed Malik, Prince Salman paid tribute to the strong and friendly relations between both countries and stressed… Continue reading Pakistan's Ambassador in Behrain meets with Prince Salman
President Mamnoon meets leadership of Belarus, Afghanistan
ISTANBUL, April 14 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday met President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah, on the sidelines of the ongoing 13th session of the Islamic Summit Conference organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) here. During the meeting with Belarusian President, both the sides agreed to extend cooperation in the… Continue reading President Mamnoon meets leadership of Belarus, Afghanistan
Prime Minister approves posting of bureaucrats
ISLAMABAD, April 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday approved the posting of six bureaucrats serving in various ministries and division by assigning them new responsibilities. According to a PM House statement issued here, the Prime Minister approved the posting of Noor Ahmed as Additional Secretary Finance and Qaiser Majeed as Managing Director of the National Education… Continue reading Prime Minister approves posting of bureaucrats
Imran's politics restricted to sit-ins, agitation: Amir Muqam
PESHAWAR, April 14 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister, Engr Amir Muqam said on Thursday that politics of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan revolved around politics of agitation and sit-ins and his proposed Dharna on April 24 at Raiwand would meet the same fate like the previously staged in Islamabad. He expressed these views during… Continue reading Imran's politics restricted to sit-ins, agitation: Amir Muqam