Final draft of budget strategy paper reviewed

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to review the final draft of the Budget Strategy Paper, for the period 2016-17 to 2018-19 here on Tuesday. The strategy will be presented to the Federal Cabinet for approval on April 27. The Minister was briefed on the broad contours of the macroeconomic framework,… Continue reading Final draft of budget strategy paper reviewed

Nisar stresses for enhancing mutual cooperation between Pakistan, UK

LONDON, April 26 (APP): Expressing satisfaction over the state of Pak-UK bilateral relations, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Tuesday stressed the need for enhancing mutual cooperation in all possible areas to further tap the existing potential for cooperation between the two countries. This he said while talking to his British counterpart Ms. Theresa May here on Tuesday. The… Continue reading Nisar stresses for enhancing mutual cooperation between Pakistan, UK

Fiscal reforms, improve business environment helped growth in Pakistan: IMF Regional Outlook

WASHIGNTON, April 26 (APP) Reforms to reduce fiscal deficit and improve business environment supported economic recovery in some regional countries including Pakistan, according to the Regional Economic Outlook by the IMF for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Growth in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region remains subdued owing to… Continue reading Fiscal reforms, improve business environment helped growth in Pakistan: IMF Regional Outlook

Pakistan keen to strengthen defence, economic ties with Azerbaijan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan values its close friendly relations with Azerbaijan and is keen to enhance ties in defence, energy, commercial and economic fields. The Prime Minister stated this in a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Minister for Defence Industry Yavar Jamalov here here at the PM House. Nawaz Sharif… Continue reading Pakistan keen to strengthen defence, economic ties with Azerbaijan: PM

COAS, Jordanian king discuss enhanced defence collaboration

RAWALPINDI April 26 (APP): Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif, who is on an official visit to Jordon on Tuesday called on King Abdullah II at King’s Palace. Matters of mutual interest including enhanced defence and security collaboration and regional security situation in the Middle East came under discussion, an ISPR news release here stated.… Continue reading COAS, Jordanian king discuss enhanced defence collaboration

Violent extremism 'affront' to UN principles, Global Forum told in Baku

UNITED NATIONS, April 26 (APP): The head of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), a body mandated to promote harmony among nations, Tuesday emphasized the need to counter narratives of hatred and mistrust in order to prevent violent extremism. “The Alliance is the soft power tool established to contribute to a more peaceful world by countering radicalization and… Continue reading Violent extremism 'affront' to UN principles, Global Forum told in Baku

Aqib, Mudassar get associated with Lahore Qalanadar

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): Former test cricketers, Aqib Javed and Mudassar Nazar has become part of the Lahore Qalandar team of Pakistan Super League. This was stated by the owner of the Lahore Qalandar team, Rana Fawad and Chief Executive Officer, Rana Atif at a news conference along with Aqib javed and Mudassar Nazar at Lahore Press club… Continue reading Aqib, Mudassar get associated with Lahore Qalanadar

Naval vice chief victorious in Turkish Airlines World Golf

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Khan Hasham bin Saddique was victorious as the latest stage of the 2016 Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, golf’s largest and most exciting amateur tournament, took place at Margalla Greens Golf Club Islamabad. The 18th of 100 qualifiers for the global event, which has… Continue reading Naval vice chief victorious in Turkish Airlines World Golf

Noman wins three medals in National cycling

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP): Punjab’s ace rider, Muhammad Noman staged one show by winning three medals on the opening day of the 62nd national cycling championship here on Tuesday at cycling velodrome. Noman struck unmatched performance to win 2 gold and 1 silver to remain the main attraction of the day, winning the one kilometer time trial in 1M:20S:14P.… Continue reading Noman wins three medals in National cycling

PCB elaborates its stance on Younis Khan

Younis Khan's career celebrated at Lords

LAHORE, April 26 (APP)- The Pakistan Cricket Board has elaborated its stance with regard to the unfortunate episode that happened in the ongoing Pakistan Cup at Faisalabad in respect of test batsman Younis Khan abandoning the tournament following his dissent on a couple of umpiring decisions. “Chairman PCB, Shaharyar M Khan clarified that while we have all regards for Younis… Continue reading PCB elaborates its stance on Younis Khan

Pakistan condoles sad demise of JKLF leader Amanullah Khan

ISLAMABAD April 26 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday termed the sad demise of veteran Kashmiri leader Amanullah Khan, Patron-in-Chief of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) an immense loss to the cause of Kashmiris. A statement from the Foreign Office said it was deeply saddened and grieved at the demise of Amanullah Khan. “His death is an immense loss to… Continue reading Pakistan condoles sad demise of JKLF leader Amanullah Khan

Govt to establish sports university: Dar

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday said that the government would establish a sports university and all resources would be provided in this regard. Addressing the closing ceremony of Quaid-i-Azam Inter Provincial Youth Games 2016 at Pakistan Sports Complex, the minister said that the present government within two years has put the country to… Continue reading Govt to establish sports university: Dar

Dar assures Rs 100 mln help for renovating PSC

ISLAMABAD Apr 26 (APP): Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada on Tuesday requested the government to grant an amount of Rs 100 million for the renovation and up-gradation of the Pakistan Sports Complex (PSC). Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Quaid-i-Azam Inter Provincial Games here at the Pakistan Sports Complex,… Continue reading Dar assures Rs 100 mln help for renovating PSC

SMEs to be trained for boosting exports: Commerce Minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Minister for Commerce, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that the Ministry of Commerce was focusing to develop and train new exporters from Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector to boost Pakistan’s export in the coming years. “There is a need of a hand-holding of the prospective SME exporters and guide them to graduate… Continue reading SMEs to be trained for boosting exports: Commerce Minister

US denies visa to Afghan Vice President Dostum

NEW YORK, April 26 (APP): Afghanistan’s vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum, who was once described by US State Department as “the quintessential warlord”, has been denied an American visa for his alleged war crimes, including the killing of hundreds of Taliban prisoners by his militia, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Dostum, a leader from… Continue reading US denies visa to Afghan Vice President Dostum

SECP issues draft valuers registration, governance regulations, 2016

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has notified the draft Valuers Registration and Governance Regulations, 2016, and also placed it on its website to obtain public opinion within 30 days. The draft gegulations are aimed at the regulation and supervision of the work of professional valuers, a statement issued by the SECP… Continue reading SECP issues draft valuers registration, governance regulations, 2016

FFC posts net earnings of Rs 2.73 bn for first-quarter

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has announced results for the first quarter amid highly challenging business environments. In spite of adverse market conditions FFC recorded net earnings of Rs 2.73 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. According to a statement here on Tuesday, urea industry remained under severe stress during the… Continue reading FFC posts net earnings of Rs 2.73 bn for first-quarter

PAF chief meets Saudi counterpart; discusses training matters

ISLAMABAD April 26 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, on Tuesday met Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Ahmed Alshaa’lan, Commander Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) at Royal Saudi Air Operations Center, Riyadh. On his arrival, the Air Chief was received by Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Ahmed Alshaa’lan, Commander RSAF, PAF Spokeman here stated. The… Continue reading PAF chief meets Saudi counterpart; discusses training matters

Imran Khan lost charity money of cancer hospital in offshore companies: Rana Tanveer

Pakistan-South Africa relations are increasing with a steady pace

ISLAMABAD, April 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain Tuesday said Imran Khan had lost charity money of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in offshore companies. Talking to mediamen here he said father of Imran Khan, as a civil servant, bought land in his constituency and then got it transferred in his name after retirement. He… Continue reading Imran Khan lost charity money of cancer hospital in offshore companies: Rana Tanveer

CPEC to change fate of country: Capt Safdar

ABBOTTABAD, Apr 26 (APP):: President PML-N Youth Wing MNA Capt (R) Muhammad Safdar on Tuesday said that due to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a new era of development and prosperity would start in the country. He said this while addressing a public gathering after inauguration of road at Union Council Chmhad district Abbottabad. He said that during… Continue reading CPEC to change fate of country: Capt Safdar