Sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers at Gallipoli remembered on ANZAC Day

Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 11:32 AM

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The sacrifice and service of Pakistani servicemen attached to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in the 1915 Gallipoli campaign were remembered here at a Service at the Australian High Commission.

The day also saw the first contingent of former Pakistan Servicemen march in the ANZAC Day parades in Australia’s national capital Canberra, state capitals Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and the NSW regional city of Armidale.

The event at the Australian High commission was attended by Director General Artillery Major General Farhan Akhtar, who accompanied the members of 7 Mountain Artillery Brigade, that were attached to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in the 1915 Gallipoli campaign.

Shahnaz wants Pakistan hockey fraternity to sit together for CT

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 11:26 AM

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Former Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh wants the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and former Olympians to sit-together and chalk-out a strategy for persuading the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to review its plan on scrapping the Champions Trophy (CT).

Talking to APP, Shahnaz asked PHF to hold a seminar for developing a consensus to press FIH abandon its plan of doing away with the Champions Trophy.

“All the former Olympians are concerned at the FIH’s decision to scrap this prestigious event. I think we need to hold a seminar to convince the FIH that this event has a long history and its abolishment will only have negative effects on the game of hockey,” he said.

Hasil Bizenjo endorses formation of Judicial Commission

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 11:11 AM

ISLAMABAD April 25 (APP): Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo Monday showing complete faith in the Prime Minister fully endorsed his decision of formation of a Judicial Commission.

Mir Hasil Bizenjo who called on called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at PM House lauded the leadership of Prime Minister for initiating massive infrastructure development projects and welfare schemes for the residents of Balochistan.

Mir Hasil Bizenjo said under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the consolidation of gains made through revival of peace and security in the Province has started.

Nisar in London, to hold important meetings

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 11:02 AM

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan will hold meeting with his British counterpart, Theresa May in London on Tuesday to discuss situation relating to regional security.

The Minister, who has reached London after attending a Special Session of United Nations General Assembly on World Drug Problem (UNGASS) in United States, will also discuss matters relating to bilateral Pak-United Kingdom ties and ways and means to further strengthen them.

According to a message received here on Monday, Ch. Nisar would address British Think Tanks at International Institute for Strategic Studies and highlight security situation in Pakistan, sacrifices rendered by people and Pakistan Armed forces in fighting against terrorism.

Food imports up by 2.68 percent in 3 quarters

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 10:58 AM

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The food imports into the country increased by 2.68 percent during the first three quarters of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of last year.

The food imports into the country during July-March (2015-16) were recorded at $3.983 compared to the imports of $3.835 million during July-March (2014-15), according to latest data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

During the period under review, the imports of milk, cream and milk food increased by 2.44 percent, from $188.655 million to $193.254 million.

Pakistan-Romania to enhance defence cooperation

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 9:51 AM

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Pakistan and Romania on Monday decided to enhance defence cooperation at a meeting held between Romanian delegation and Minister of Defence Production, (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain.

They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and enhancing cooperation in defence production, a pres release stated.

“As Pakistan and Romania does not share enmity or competition so they must cooperate in the field of defence”, said Rana Tanveer Hussain.

Chairman Press Council calls on PIO

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 9:50 AM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Chairman Press Council of Pakistan Dr. Salah-ud-din Mengal on Monday met Principle Information Officer Rao Tehsin Ali Khan.

The Chairman was accompanied by Registrar of the Council Ms. Nighat Shah during call on to PIO.

He briefed PIO about the working of the Press Council.

Pakistani Americans welcomes judicial commission on offshore accounts

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 8:32 AM

WASHINGTON, April 25 (APP): A large number of Pakistani Americans have praised Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for constituting a commission to probe offshore accounts, saying it will raise the stature of Pakistan as a country where leaders were ready to present hemselves for accountability.

Talking to APP, the notables from the Pakistani diaspora living in the Washington DC area and sates of Virginia and Maryland also criticized Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for trying to create anarchy in the country to suit his political ambitions.

A leading attorney Mumtaz Wani hailed Prime Minister Sharif’s decision for creating a commission under Chief Justice of Pakistan to probe the offshore accounts and allied issues recently raised after the so-called Panama Papers controversy.

Foreign Secretary to attend Heart of Asia meeting in New Delhi

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 5:36 AM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Foreign Secretary Aizaz will lead the country’s delegation to the senior officials meeting of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process in New Delhi on April 26.

A Foreign Office statement on Monday said Pakistan had continued to play an active role in the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process.

“Pakistan looks forward to active participation in the forthcoming Senior Officials Meeting of the Heart of Asia process reflecting our commitment to efforts for promoting long term peace and stability in Afghanistan,” the statement added.

Imran Khan spreading despondency: Senator Nehal

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Mon, 25 Apr 2016, 5:03 AM

KARACHI, April 25 (APP): PML-N leader Senator Nehal Hashmi, criticising Imran Khan for his undemocratic attitude, said the PTI chief is spreading despondency in the country.

In his comments on Imran Khan’s speech at his party’s public gathering in Islamabad on Sunday, he said that the PTI chief has disappointed the nation.

He said that Imran Khan does not have any issue to do politics, therefore, he is spreading despondency.

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Associated Press Of Pakistan

Sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers at Gallipoli remembered on ANZAC Day

Shahnaz wants Pakistan hockey fraternity to sit together for CT

Hasil Bizenjo endorses formation of Judicial Commission

Nisar in London, to hold important meetings

Food imports up by 2.68 percent in 3 quarters

Pakistan-Romania to enhance defence cooperation

Chairman Press Council calls on PIO

Pakistani Americans welcomes judicial commission on offshore accounts

Foreign Secretary to attend Heart of Asia meeting in New Delhi

Imran Khan spreading despondency: Senator Nehal

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