ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources is in the process of finalizing a timeline for construction of the $2 billion North-South gas pipeline project to meet increasing gas demand of power and industrial sectors of the country.
PM expresses condolence over death of Sahabzada Yaqoob Ali Khan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Sahabzada Yaqoob Ali Khan, former Foreign Minister and diplomat. The Prime Minister in a message lauded the meritorious services of Sahabzada Yaqoob Ali for the country as a seasoned and refined diplomat during his postings on Pakistan’s important missions abroad.
Ayaz Sadiq for expanding Pak-Iraq cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has stressed Iraqi leadership to expand cooperation with Pakistan to create a ‘win-win’ situation for the two countries. The Speaker made these remarks during his two-hour long meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq Dr. Haider Al Ebadi, said a message received from Baghdad here Tuesday.
Setting up of PAL office in Multan approved
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): The government on Tuesday decided to establish a regional office of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) in Multan to cater for the scholars and writers of Southern Punjab.
Punjab Irrigation Department directed to take up flood water containment projects on priority basis
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): The Irrigation Department, Punjab on Tuesday was directed to take up various irrigation projects planned flood water containment on priority basis and report back within ten working days with practically viable solutions.
International level sports bring countries closer: President
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday said sports played at international level bring the countries closer to each other.
Afridi to take 150 students of APS Peshawar for Pakistan Super League
PESHAWAR, Jan 26 (APP): Renowned cricket star and captain of T 20 team Shahid Afridi on Tuesday announced to take 150 students of APS to Dubai for the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan Super League (PSL) on his own expenses.
Afridi can’t be trusted with performance: Danish Kaneria
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Former cricketer Danish Kaneria has said that all-rounder Shahid Afridi cannot be trusted when it comes to performance because one never knows when he is able to perform or not.
UN chief expresses sorrow over ex-FM Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan’s death
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his condolences on the demise of Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan, a former Pakistan foreign minister who also worked for the U.N
PTV’s three ex-officials, a serving officer, contractor arrested by FIA
ISLAMABAD Jan 26 (APP): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone on Tuesday arrested three ex-official and a serving Residant Engineer of Pakistan Television and a contractor on charges of causing financial losses to the state run television organization, a senior officer of FIA said.