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PM condemns attack on Akram Durrani’s convoy

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VALLETTA (Malta) Nov 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday strongly condemned the attack on the convoy of Federal Minister Akram Durrani.

Federal Minister Akran Durrani escapes unhurt in IED blast

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PESHAWAR, Nov 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Housing Akram Khan Durrani Thursday evening escaped unhurt in an improvised explosive device blast planted on a roadside in Bakakhel area of FR Bannu, killing two officials of health department and injuring three others.

Use of modern technology key to development of industries: President

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APP36-26 ISLAMABAD: November 26 - President Mamnoon Hussain inspecting the Automotive Exhibition on the occasion of opening ceremony of 2nd DICE Automotive Conference organized by National University of Science & Technology. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said that key to development and stability of industries was in the use of modern technology and creativity.

Pakistani film “Morr” nominated for Oscar Award

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LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP): Pakistani new film “Morr” has been nominated for Oscar Award competition.

Pakistan will be among top 25 world economies till 2025: Ahsan Iqbal

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APP27-26 KARACHI: November 26 - Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal speaking at 11th CEO Summit Asia-2015 at a local hotel. APP photo by Sahib Zaman

KARACHI, Nov 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan is on the path of economic revival and will be among top 25 world economies till 2025.

Scouting can play a vital role in promoting physical, mental development: President

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APP32-26 ISLAMABAD: November 26 - President Mamnoon Hussain addressing a delegation of Pakistan Boy Scouts Association and Rose Scouts (Girls Group) Lyari, Karachi which called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday said Scouting can play a vital role in character development of youth and promoting their physical, mental and spiritual development to make them useful and good citizens.

Sarfraz backs resumption of Pak-India series

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Former Test Cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz Thursday backed the revival of Pak-India ties but considered it awkward that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced dates for the proposed series rather than the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) when it was our call to make it.

Driving test days increased

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APP35-25 CHINIOT: November 25 – A person giving driving test at traffic office. APP photo by Mushtaq Ahmad

FAISALABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Sardar Muhammad Asif Khan has increased days of test for issuance of commercial driving licences.

Iranian, UK Envoys meet Nisar

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APP46-26 ISLAMABAD: November 26 – Outgoing Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Ali Reza Haghighian called on Interior Minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan at Punjab House. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Outgoing Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Reza Haghighian and United Kingdom High Commissioner, Philip Barton Thursday called on Minister for Interior, Ch. Nisar Ali Khan separately here at Punjab House.

Govt. committed to protecting rights of minorities: Nisar

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan Thursday said the government was committed to protecting rights of minorities as they were playing a vital role in development and prosperity of the country.