LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on Thursday said that any policy regarding National Accountability Bureau (NAB) would be made after consultation with all political forces in the Parliament. Talking to the media after attending concluding session of three day Nazria Pakistan Conference here, he said that if needed, the NAB Ordinance would be tabled before the Parliament for thorough consideration to make it more effective.
PM inaugurates National Health Programme for AJK
MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Prime Minister’s National Health Programme aimed at providing free of cost healthcare to the poorest of the poor. The scheme to be launched initially in two districts of AJK – Muzaffarabad and Kotli would benefit 82,362 and 79,004 families respectively.
President grieved over demise of veteran actor Habib
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran actor Habib. In his condolence message, the President stated that with the death of Habib, Pakistan film industry had lost a great actor adding that his services for the country would forever be remembered.
“Serving the masses is a sacred duty”: PM

MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 25 (APP): Prime Minsiter Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said he regarded serving the masses a sacred duty and the objective of his goverment was only to ensure welfare of the people.
President urges traders, industrialists to help augment exports

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has urged the traders and industrialists to help strengthen the country’s economy and augment exports by striving to grab their due share in the international market. He said the investors, besides helping to augment the country’s exports, can also enhance their dividends by benefitting from the government’s prudent economic policies.
US Secretary Kerry praises Pakistan government, military for cooperation in fighting terrorism
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (APP): US Secretary of State John Kerry praised cooperation by the Pakistan government and the army in fighting terrorism during a Senate hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request that includes $742 million in aid to Pakistan.
PM meets Hockey Team; congratulates on success in SAF games
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday met the Hockey Team that won laurels for Pakistan at the SAF gams and congratulated them on their success.
Pakistan desires enduring partnership with Afghanistan : PM
ISLAMABAD Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said “he desires a “comprehensive and enduring partnership” with Afghanistan that contributes to the security and prosperity of the two nations.
PR ready to restore Samjhauta Express service: Spokesman
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Pakistan Railways was ready to restore the operation of Samjhauta Express – a train service between India and Pakistan – which had been suspended due to the protests in Haryana.
Pakistan desires good ties with all neighbours: PM
ISLAMABAD Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said that Pakistan was pursuing good relations with all its neighbours including India as mutual cooperation was vital for the socio-economic uplift of both the countries.