PESHAWAR, Nov 5 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak
has said that the KP government is ready to increase the salaries of
doctors by two to three times to fill the vacant posts in the health facilities of rural and remote areas.
KP Govt. ready to increase doctors salaries: Pervez Khattak
Ahsan visits hospital to inquire after Amin Fahim’s health
KARACHI, Nov 5 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and
Development, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal visited a local hospital to inquire after
the health of senior PPP leader, Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Thursday evening.
Start of CPEC witnesses socio-economic activities in Balochistan
KARACHI, Nov 5 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and
Development, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said social and
economic activities have started in Balochistan along with the
roads being constructed there as part of China Pakistan Economic
Corridor (CPEC).
Shehbaz felicitates Turkish Premier
LAHORE, Nov 5 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad
Shehbaz Sharif Thursday telephoned to Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet
Daud Oglo and congratulated him on the glorious success of
Justice and Development Party in parliamentary elections.
President approves LHC CJ Manzoor Malik’s elevation to SC; Justice Ijaz to replace
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday
approved the Prime Minister’s advice for elevation of Chief
Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik
and Senior Puisne Judge LHC Justice Sardar Tariq Masood as judges
of Supreme Court of Pakistan against existing vacancies.
Anusha appreciates Ciosco’s intention for achieving Digital Pakistan vision
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Minister of State for Information Technology,
Anusha Rahman here on Thursday appreciated the Cisco’s positive intention for working to achieve government of Pakistan vision of a “Digital Pakistan”, with emphasis on socio economic development.
Gwadar to connect with Middle East, Central Asia: Chinese Ambassador
QUETTA, Nov 5 (APP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Sun Weidong
has said that Gwadar is going to become an economic belt which would be connected with Middle East and Central Asia, bringing a great boost in economy of the region.
Support Ajmal instead of taking any action: Qadir
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir on
Thursday urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to support Saeed Ajmal
instead of taking any action against him.
Rabbani directs PEMRA to take action against journalist
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani
Thursday directed the Secretary Senate to write a letter to
PEMRA for taking action against a senior journalist under the law,
who had committed contempt of Parliament.
President congratulates cricket team on winning test series against England
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday
congratulated the Pakistan cricket team on winning the test
series against England.
Ajmal likely to get a show cause notice on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Out of favor off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is likely
to be issued a show cause notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday for criticizing the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) policy on bowlers with suspect bowling actions.
Talking to APP, A PCB official said Ajmal might get the notice on
Friday for his comments.
ECP de-notifies UC member from Karak, orders re-election
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
on Thursday ordered re-elections in Union Council of Karak North-1 District Karak and on the seat of member district council from Mansehra, over alleged violation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act, 2015.
Pakistan becomes favourite destination for foreign investors: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting
and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Thursday said that
Pakistan had become a favourite destination for foreign investors due
to investment-friendly policies of the present government.
Inauguration of ITP’s one window operation on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Minister for Interior, Ch. Nisar Ali
Khan would inaugurate ‘one window operation’ of Islamabad Traffic
Police (ITP) office on Friday.
Pervaiz Rashid congratulates national cricket team
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Minister for Information,Broadcasting
and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Thursday
congratulated national cricket team over winning ongoing test series
against England with overwhelming 2-0 margin.
International Squash Championship starts
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Serena Hotels in collaboration with the
Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) is hosting the President Gold Cup
International Squash Championship here at the Mushaf Complex from Thursday.
PMAS-AAUR and Kastamonu University of Turkey sign MOU
RAWALPINDI, Nov 5 (APP) Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) and Kastamonu university of Turkey Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for close academic collaboration and mutual Exchange in Educational, Research.
Pakistan has huge potential of investment: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq
Dar said on Thursday that Pakistan has huge potential for investment
in range of sectors where the foreign investors can exploit the
opportunities.
Pervaiz appreciates China for sending relief goods for quake victims
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting
and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Thursday said
the Chinese people and government have once again demonstrated their
compassion for the people of Pakistan and their commitment to stand
along side the Pakistani nation at a time when it was struck by a
natural calamity.
Pakistans’ power projects environment friendly: Minister
LAHORE, Nov 5 (APP): Federal Minister for Planing and Development,
Ashan Iqbal Thursday said that Pakistan will generate 11,000 mega watt
more electricity by 2018 and will further increase upto 45,000 mega watt
by 2025.