ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) will organize ” Message of Islam Conference” on February 10 with the aim to highlight its true message of love and peace. Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, Maulana Muhammad Ashrafi, speaking at press conference on Sunday said main objective of organizing the conference was to counter propaganda and wrong interpretation of extremists and terrorists in this regard.
Pervaiz lauds PIA workers for rejecting ‘politics of interests’
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Sunday said that those workers of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) deserved appreciation who had upheld the national interest by rejecting politics. He congratulated the PIA workers for realizing the problems being faced by the passengers while keeping the national prestige in view. With the support of all proud Pakistanis, the government would continue its efforts for the revival of non-profitable organizations, he said in a statement.
Govt striving to improve PIA’s structure: Abid Sher
FAISALABAD, Feb 6 (APP): State Minister for Water and Power Chauddhary Abid Sher Ali on Saturday said the government was striving hard to improve structure of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and for this purpose all available resources would be utilized on priority basis. Talking to the media after inaugurating cricket tournament at Bohranwali ground here, he said the PIA was put into heavy deficit by reinstating sacked employees and paying them heavy amounts under the garb of their arrears.
Pakistan to stand by Kashmiris as they struggle for freedom: Maleeha
NEW YORK, Feb 6 (APP): Pakistan will continue to support the valiant struggle of Kashmiri people for freedom and self-determination as it has always done, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told a large gathering of Kashmiri and Pakistani community members on Friday evening. “Until Kashmir is free, our moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people will continue,” Dr. Lodhi, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, declared at the meeting organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day.
Steps underway to revive non-profitable organizations: Irfan Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui has said the revival of non-profitable organizations was national agenda and work was underway in this regard. He said there is no need to worry about opposition agitation since they did not have any public support. Irfan Siddiqui said that the government would probe the killing incident during protest.
Prime Minister condemns Quetta terror attack
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Quetta causing loss of innocent lives. According to a PM House statement, the Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to provide best medical treatment to the injured.
Ambassador Olson meets Gen Raheel, appreciates Pakistan’s efforts against terror
ISLAMABAD Feb 06 (APP): The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard G. Olson Saturday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, here at General Headquarters. A news release of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Dar appreciates efforts of FBR for expanding tax net
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Finance Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Friday chaired a meeting to review progress of revenue collection in the ongoing January- March quarter. The meeting also discussed the revenue targets set to be achieved during the period from January to June 2016, said a statement issued by Ministry of Finance here.
Meeting reviews initiatives for financial inclusion
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP):The Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Friday chaired a meeting to review government’s initiatives for promoting financial inclusion in the country. Matters relating to BISP, PPAF, Prime Minister’s Youth Loan Scheme, Micro-finance and expansion of electronic banking services were discussed in detail, said a statement issued by Ministry of Finance here.
No progress for peoples of Pakistan, India till resolution of Kashmir issue: Nawaz
MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said Kashmir issue was a test for current leadership of Pakistan and India and peoples of both countries could not prosper and progress, until the lingering issue was resolved. Expressing optimism on initiation of bilateral dialogue process in the days ahead, the Prime Minister said resolution of all issues lies in mutual dialogue and added both India and Pakistan would have to think about the well-being and progress of their peoples. The Prime Minister was speaking at the joint session of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and Kashmir Council, in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day.