ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): British Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Owen Jenkins called on Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan at Punjab House on Wednesday.
Pakistan committed to peace, stability in region: President
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said that Pakistan, being committed to peace and stability in the region, desired complete peace in Afghanistan and was ready to cooperate with the Afghan government for this purpose.
President stresses upon elimination of corruption
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said that corruption was a curse and a danger for stability of states which threatened their political, social and economic fabric.
British PM’s Af-Pak Rep meets Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Federal Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said Wednesday present government has laid due focus on social safety sector and has been able to expand the network of income support programme to over 5 million beneficiaries.
Capital’s Sports Games kick off
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): The First Islamabad Sports Games started on Wednesday with over 15000 students of private schools of Capital’s rural areas chipping in the extravaganza.
Rabbani in Cambodia to attend PAP
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP):Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani is in Cambodia to attend the 8th Plenary Session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) started on Wednesday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
PN Command, Staff Conference reviews operational readiness, development plans, prevailing maritime environment
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Pakistan Navy’s Command and Staff Conference concluded here at Naval Headquarters reviewed operational preparedness and developmental plans of Pakistan Navy.
Rain, snowfall expected in upper areas, foggy conditions to continue in plain areas
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected at scattered places in Khaber Pakhtunkhwa and isolated places of Quetta and Zhob Divisions while foggy conditions will continue in plain areas of Punjab and Sukkar Division during next 24 hours.
Heart of Asia Conference concludes: Stresses on efforts to ensure regional peace, security
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): The fifth ministerial Heart of Asia- Istanbul Process concluded here on Wednesday reaffirming the commitment by all member states to the principles and objectives to promote regional peace and prosperity with collective efforts.
Zero tolerance for corruption in PML-N government: Pervaiz Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Wednesday said there was zero tolerance for corruption in the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government.