ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): The US $ 46 billion mega project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not only usher in a new erra of socio economic development in other parts of the provinces, but also help promote tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan and bring prosperity in the region.
CPEC to bring socio economic prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan:Dr.Iqbal
Power supply to various departments disconnected on non payment: Abid
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21, (APP): Minister of State for Water & Power Abid Sher Ali on Thursday said electricity of various departments of Islamabad and Punjab have been disconnected due to non payment.
US condemns BKU attack, says will stand by with Pakistan in fighting terrorism
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (APP): The United States will stand side-by-side with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, the US State Department said on Wednesday after a terrorist attack on a university in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan wants good relations with all neighbours: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that the government wants good relations with all its neighbouring countries including India. He said that Pakistan wanted to resolve all outstanding issues with India through comprehensive dialogue process to ensure peace and prosperity in the region, Radio Pakistan reported.
UN chief slams terror attack on Bacha Khan university, condoles with victims’ families
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (APP): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Wednesday’s terrorist attack by armed militants at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice. “He (the Secretary-general) is appalled by such acts of violence and calls for the perpetrators to be swiftly brought to justice,” UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement.
UAE condemns terrorist attack on Bacha Khan University
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): The United Arab Emirates on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsada and expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
Japanese Prime Minister condemns Charsadda attack
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 21 (APP):- Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe has condemned the terror attack in Bacha Khan University that claimed lives of a professor, students and staffers.
Sharif meets Biden, Ghani: Peace in Afghanistan discussed
DAVOS, Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here Thursday held a trilateral meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Shaun Tait reaches an agreement with Peshawar Zalmi for PSL
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Australian express bowler Shaun Tait has reached an agreement with Peshawar Zalmi to play in the first season of the HBL Pakistan Super League, said a press release issued by Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday.
Pakistan heading to a promising, prosperous future: Nawaz Sharif
DAVOS, (Switzerland) Jan 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said his government had successfully addressed the challenges of terrorism, energy shortages and economic revival and Pakistan today was fast heading towards a promising and prosperous future.