ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in central Ankara in which several precious lives were lost.
Prime Minister condemns terrorist attack in Turkey
Speaker defers PIA Conversion Bill motion for two days
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Monday deferred a motion for referring the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) Bill, 2016 to the Joint Sitting of Parliament for consideration for two days. The Speaker said that there was a weightage in the opposition’s arguments and Article 70 of the Constitution was also very clear. The government could move the motion after two days, he said.
Govt to adopt zero tolerance policy against polio: Dr Tariq Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CA&DD), Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that zero tolerance policy will be adopted against polio in the whole country, especially in Islamabad.
Consultation meeting on Women Bill held
LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP): A meeting of the Consultation Committee on Women Protection Bill, constituted by the Chief Minister Punjab, was held on Monday in order to conceive a unified strategy to end violence against women and curb any attempt to politicize this issue.
Pakistan suffer defeat in Junior Davis Cup
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Pakistan junior Davis Cup colts suffered defeat from their counterparts from Turkmenistan 2-1 in their second match of the ongoing prestigious international competition in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Monday.
Karachi operation yielding fruitful results: Khurram
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engr Khurram Dastgir Monday said that the on-going Karachi operation was yielding fruitful results as criminals were being eliminated from the mega city.
State Minister starts anti-polio campaign
HAFIZABAD, Mar 14 (APP): State Minister for Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar inaugurated on Monday anti-polio campaign by administering anti-polio drops to an infant in Rural Health Centre Kolo Tarar. The DCO Muhammad Ali Rajwana and EDO Health Dr. Muhammad Aslam Shaheen were also present on the occasion.
Mangla Dam absolutely safe: WAPDA
LAHORE, March 14 (APP): Taking strong exception to a news report aired by a private television channel, WAPDA spokesperson here Monday clarified that Mangla Dam is absolutely safe and no cracks whatsoever appeared in it.
PBS waits for green signal to conduct census
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is all set to conduct the much-awaited 6th Population Census once it is given a green signal by the government. “We have made all the necessary arrangements for holding census and are waiting for the government’s nod to go ahead,” PBS Secretary Shahid Hussain said while talking to APP.
Dar emphasizes PPAF's role in reaching out most deserving segments of society
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday emphasized Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund’s (PPAF) role in reaching out to the most deserving segments of the society and contributing to efforts for financial inclusion. Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar stated this while chairing a meeting which reviewed progress of Prime Minister’s Interest Free Loan Scheme.