ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will administer Oath of office to the newly elected members of the Gilgit Baltistan Council on Thursday.

The Prime Minister will also perform the ground breaking
of Pakistan-China Optical Fiber Cable Project in Gilgit, which
is part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

According to media section of the PM House, the Prime
Minister will also visit Swat on Friday May 20 for
inauguration of the Nawaz Sharif Kidney Hospital.

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): While felicitating the nation
on 65th anniversary of Pak-China Diplomatic relations, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework would not only improve Pakistan’s economy but also strengthen its defence.

“The entire nation will have to play its role in the
implementation of this vital initiative by exhibiting a
complete unity and solidarity besides giving a message to the world that Pakistan has now become a economically vibrant and politically stable country,” he made these remarks in an interview with APP here.

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): At the invitation of the Justice Academy of Turkey, a high level delegation comprising members of high judiciary from Pakistan visited Turkey from May 15 to 20.

The visit was aimed at sharing experiences on judicial systems of the two brotherly countries that would contribute to further promoting mutual cooperation in the field of judicial training.

Led by Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court, Justice Riaz Ahmad Khan, the Pakistan delegation included honourable judges and senior officials of the Federal Shariat Court, Sindh High Court, Balochistan High Court, Islamabad High Court, Federal Judicial Academy, Shariat Academy of
International Islamic University, Competition Appellate Tribunal, and Al Meezan Foundation.

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Minister of State and
BISP Chairperson Marvi Memon Wednesday said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) would be victorious in the next elections due to its performance.

“Confused opposition should concentrate on public
service in their respective areas of power rather than
mudslinging,” she said while addressing to the local
representatives, notables and beneficiaries during her visit to
Mirpur (AJK).

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, she said,
emerged victorious after answering the questions from opposition in the National Assembly.

KARACHI, May. 18 (APP): Admiral Wu Shengli, Commander PLA (Navy) of China on an official visit to Pakistan arrived here on Wednesday.

Upon arrival at Pakistan Navy Fleet Headquarters, the dignitary was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, a press release of the PN said here.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy clad in ceremonial dress presented him the Guard of Honour.

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday condemned two blasts in Peshawar.

The Prime Minister directed the concerned authorities to ensure special medical care of the injured.

A police official told APP in Peshawar that the blasts occurred with a gap of half an hour where two improvised explosive devices (IED) went off one after the other, injuring 17 people of whom one cop succumbed to his injuries at Lady Reading Hospital.