ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): The meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control was held here on Wednesday at NADRA headquarters under the chairmanship of MNA Rana Shamim Ahmad Khan.
US embassy congratulates competitors in Pakistan’s 2nd annual StartUp Cup
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Islamabad Chapter celebrated the conclusion of the 2015 Pakistan StartUp Cup, a nationwide business model competition.
CJCSC calls on Egyptian Defence Minister; discusses enhancement of defence coop
RAWALPINDI, Jan 27 (APP): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC),General Rashad Mahmood who is on an official visit to Egypt, on Wednesday called on General Sedki Sobhi Sayed, Minister of Defence, Egypt, press release by Inter Services Public Relations said.
Pak Kenya delegations review bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador and Special Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Waheed ul Hasan led a delegation at Pakistan Kenyan Secretary level bilateral political consultations in Nairobi.
CPI improvement to boost resolve against corruption: NAB Chief
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan’s positive improvement in Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranking proved that initiatives taken by NAB were yielding positive results.
Maldives Foreign Minister visits Lok Virsa Pakistan Monument Museum
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Foreign Minister of Maldives Ms. Dunya Maumoon, along with her entourage visited Lok Virsa Pakistan Monument Museum here at Shakarparian.
Pakistan’s defence production industry flourishing: Qayyum
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production Lt Gen (Retd) Abdul Qayyum on Wednesday said that Pakistan’s defence producing industry was flourishing and making good profit in international markets.
Ayaz underscores cooperation between Iraq and Pakistan to counter terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has underscored the need for mutual cooperation between Iraq and Pakistan to counter the menace of terrorism affecting Middle East and South Asia alike.
‘Punjab industrialization strategy vital for investment, jobs creation’
LAHORE, Jan 27 (APP): Initiated by Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Punjab Industrialization Strategy will not only give impetus to industrial growth but also help promote investment and create a large number of employment opportunities in the province.
Islamabad Police should take lead in police reforms: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Federal Minister Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that Islamabad Police should take the lead in the country for police reforms to adopt smart and community policing.