ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday hosted lunch for the foreign ministers and delegates of Heart of Asia Conference, here at the PM House.
UN chief welcomes move by Pakistan and India to resume ‘comprehensive’ dialogue
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 9 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Wednesday welcomed the announcement that Pakistan and India have decided to engage in a “comprehensive” dialogue that will include peace, security and Jammu & Kashmir.
Development of PAF Bholari Base will further strengthen aerial defense
KARACHI, Dec. 9 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the government and entire nation are proud of PAF’s dedication and devotion to the task of aerial defense, supporting sister services and the nation in different circumstances.
Opposition leader welcomes Sushma Swaraj’s visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 9 (APP): Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah Wednesday welcomed Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visit to Pakistan and hoped the visit would lead to build better relations between the two neighbours.
Road accidents due to dense fog kill six
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): As many as six people were killed and three injured in separate road accidents due to reduced visibility caused by dense fog in various parts of the country.
WHO testing new system to help curb attacks against health workers
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 9 (APP): The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it now testing a new system for collecting data to ensure that attacks against healthcare workers in the line of fire from Afghanistan to Ukraine and Yemen do not go unnoticed and that they are better protected from violence and harm.
Ahsan stresses for regional connectivity, cooperation to sustainable growth
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said the regional connectivity and cooperation is vital for sustainable economic growth and prosperity in South Asian region.
Heart of Asia melts ice; eases tensions with India, Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD Dec 9 (APP): The Heart of Asia Conference on Wednesday not only eased tensions between Pakistan and India, but also helped break the ice with Afghanistan.
NBF provides free books to visually handicapped persons
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) is providing books to the visually impaired persons, almost free of cost across the country.
3 periodical reports presented in NA
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Three periodical reports of the Standing Committees regarding energy conservation, health services and Parliamentary Affairs were presented in the National Assembly on Wednesday.