ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has noticed that certain individuals and quarters are using its name to meet their own vested interests. PEMRA resolve that it is not, and would not, involve in any illegal, non transparent and behind the scene activities regarding media or media persons, says a press release issued here on Thursday.
Pak China friendship unique example of shared destiny: Sartaj Aziz
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Senator Sartaj Aziz Thursday said that Pakistan and China have been enjoying exemplary and unique relationship of shared destiny and the people of Pakistan are proud of this friendship and China’s rapid economic progress.
No meeting with Chairman NAB was on schedule: PM House
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): The spokesman at the Prime Minister’s House Thursday clarified that the news pertaining to the cancellation of a planned meeting between Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was not correct.
CPEC eastern, western routs linked with each other: NA told
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed on Thursday informed the National Assembly that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project’s eastern and western routes would be connected to each other. He said the CPEC project was not only the name of roads but $46 billion project including energy projects and all provinces would get from this gigantic project of national interest.
Pakistan desires to further strengthen relations with Australia: Ayaz Sadiq
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Thursday said that Pakistan and Australia enjoyed cordial relations based on common interest and shared perceptions on major international issues.
34-member alliance of Islamic countries for countering terrorism, militancy: Aziz
ISLAMABAD, Feb.17 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Wednesday said that the aims and objectives of the 34-member alliance of Islamic countries was to counter terrorism and militancy.
Pentagon says F-16s sale to Pakistan should not be of concern to India
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (APP) : The United States’ Defense Department said on Tuesday the F-16s sale to Pakistan should not be of concern to India and the deal took into account the regional security situation.
ECP to hold LG polls for Sindh’s reserved seats from Feb 20
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold Local Government Elections for indirect seats in Sindh between February 20 to 22.
NA committee on IPC to discuss steps for hockey revival
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination will meet here tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss budget allocation for Pakistan Hockey Federation in 20015 and the steps taken by the government for the revival of Hockey. The meeting to be chaired by Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan will also scrutinise the budgetary proposals for the ministry relating to PSDP of fiscal year 2016-17.
PSL continue to strike chord with expat fans
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): As the thrilling and exciting PSL matches are underway and the tournament reaches to its final stages, the interest and enthusiasm of expat fans have also reached to their peak. Full houses were witnessed on Weekends (Fridays) particularly in Sharjah where thousands of overseas fans flocked into the stadium to watch PSL encounters.