LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): Famous film star Resham Monday said that she was not interested to perform in stage dramas and the rumours in this connection were wrong.
Talking to APP here, she said that due to Pakistan Television (PTV) and films, she was being recognized as an artist throughout the world.
She said that she earned name and money from Pakistani films, while the PTV was like her mother institution.
Resham not interested in stage dramas
Munawar Zareef's death anniversary on April 29
LAHORE, April 25 (APP): The 40th death anniversary of legendary comedian Munawar Zareef will be observed on April 29.
Munawar Zareef was born on February 2, 1940 at Gujranwala.
His first film was ‘Hath Jori’. Later he performed in about 300
Pakistani films as comedian till the time of his death.
CPEC to realize dreams of Pakistan's founders: President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be a game changer in the entire region and would help realize the dreams of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
He was speaking at a ceremony arranged here by Khubaib
Foundation in connection with Orphan Day.
The President said corruption was a curse which could erode a society and urged the people to eradicate the menace through collaborated efforts.
All terrorist groups targeted without distinction: Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi Monday said that under the National Action Plan, Pakistan has targeted all terrorist groups without distinction.
He was talking to Cheng Guoping, State Commissioner for
Counter-Terrorism and Security of China who called on him here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Fatemi highlighted Pakistan’s sacrifices and significant
contribution to the global fight against terrorism.
Dar reviews preparations for ADB Meeting
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Muhammmad Ishaq Dar here on Monday chaired a meeting which reviewed preparations regarding participation of Pakistan’s delegation in the forthcoming 49th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Finance Minister who represents Pakistan on the Board of Governors of the Bank, would lead Pakistan’s delegation at the meeting which would be held at Frankfurt, Germany from May 2-5, 2016, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here Monday.
During his stay at Frankfurt, besides participating in the
scheduled events including meetings with senior ADB officials, the Minister would also have interaction with finance ministers/delegations of other countries on the sidelines of the main event.
Orange train to be safe, fast transport for masses: Ayaz
LAHORE, April 25 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Monday that Orange Line Metro Train project (OLMT) would ensure provision of safe, fast, respectable and comfortable transport facility to the masses.
Addressing a seminar regarding the OLMT project here at Samanabad, the NA Speaker said that orange line train project was being executed purely for provision of best travelling facility to the citizens of Punjab metropolitan city.
The OLMT, he added, was the low-cost and effective project in the history of Pakistan that would benefit directly to the people only.
Canadian High Commissioner pays farewell call on Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Heather Cruden paid a farewell call on Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here on Monday and discussed the current profile of Pak-Canada economic cooperation.
Other development projects financed from Canadian assistance and undertaken through local and international NGOs, UN, World Bank and local governments in the areas of sustainable economic growth, basic education, gender equality and different other fields also came under discussion, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here.
The Minister on the occasion acknowledged the Canadian
assistance for different development projects and appreciated the contribution of the High Commissioner for strengthening Pak-Canada economic cooperation.
All set to organize national cycling championship
LAHORE, April 25 (APP)- Country’s top riders will be seen in action during the 2nd edition of the national cycling championship which goes into action here from tomorrow, Tuesday at cycling velodrome.
“All the participating teams are in good practice and a keen competition is likely to be witnessed in a number of track and road events,” said Idris Haider Khawaja, President, Pakistan Cycling Federation on Monday.
Usman Anwar Director General Sports Board Punjab will inaugurate the event and Sheikh Ruhail Asghar MNA will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony on April 29.
Proposal to lay Havelian-Khunjrab railway line under consideration
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): A proposal to lay railway line
between from Havelian to Khunjrab (Pak-China border) is under consideration as part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
According to official documents, the length of the proposed
is approximately 682 kilometres. The estimated cost of the
project as per pre-feasibility study carried in 2007-2008 is
$10.5 billion. However, the actual cost will be worked out after the detailed feasibility study and design of the project.
The project is likely to commence upon finalization of the
feasibility study and approval of PC-I.
Brazil, Pakistan to increase existing trade volume of $370 mln
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Brazil’s Ambassador to Pakistan
Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins on Monday said Brazil and Pakistan should make efforts to increase the existing trade volume of 370 million dollars.
Speaking at the “Meet the Press” held at National Press
Club, he said there are vast opportunities of trade, cultural
exchange and mutual cooperation among both the countries.
Brazil-Pakistan Business Council was established to enhance
the trade volume between the two countries, he added.