ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Officers of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) briefed Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan here on Thursday about ongoing investigation in cases of Khanani and Kalia, AKD Securities and currency exchange business in the country.
Ahsan Iqbal holds meeting with Balochistan politicians
QUETTA, Jan 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal held meetings with the Chief Minister Balochistan, Speaker Balochistan Assembly and leaders of Pashtoonkhawa Milli Awami Party and National Party at Chief Minister House, here on Thursday.
Saudi FM lauds Pakistan’s successes in fight against terrorism
RAWALPINDI, Jan 7 (APP): Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, who arrived on Thursday on an official visit to Pakistan, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif here at the General Headquarters.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree on joint efforts against terrorism, extremism
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Thursday agreed to make a concerted effort to promote multi-faceted cooperation and work together to defeat their common enemy – terrorism and extremism.
Saudi FM arrives to discuss growing tension with Iran
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir arrived here Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East following its estranged ties with Iran.
Karachi operation, CPEC bolstering investors’ confidence: World Bank
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (APP): Macroeconomic adjustments in Pakistan and efforts to crack down on violent crime in the country’s industrial and commercial hub of Karachi are supporting investors’ confidence, the World Bank said in its latest report while projecting the economic growth for Pakistan to accelerate to 4.5 percent in the current fiscal year.
Khudadad gymkhana wins 57th All Pakistan cricket tournament
MULTAN, Jan 07 (APP): Khudadad gymkhana cricket club won 57th All Pakistan cricket tournament match organized by Multan cricket club.
Sports activities beneficial for physical, mental health: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Thursday said sports activities benefitted the youth not only in physical health but also in development of a healthy mind.
Amateur artisans get craft training
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): As many as 50 students from various educational institutions of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are being trained by master craftpersons in field of Block Printing here at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa till January 10.
2016 to be successful for film industry: Bahar Begum
LAHORE, Jan 07 (APP): Veteran film star Bahar Begum said that Pakistan film industry has started to return to its previous status and 2016 would be very successful year for the industry.