BISP trying to empower programme beneficiaries: Marvi Memon

Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 6:19 PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Minister of State and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) MNA Marvi Memon has said that BISP was trying its level best to empower its beneficiaries.

She said this while addressing at the inauguration of
Bohra Women Talent Expo and Food Festival at Al Jamea Safiya playground.

Chairperson BISP reiterated that through BISP E Commerce, the products of beneficiaries are available online giving international recognition to the traditional products of the country.

CIA chief says won’t bring back torture, even if next president orders

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 6:17 PM

NEW YORK, Apr 11 (APP): CIA Director John Brennan said Monday he won’t allow any torture tactics on terror suspects in the future, even if they are ordered by the next president.

In a slap at Donald Trump, the Republican presidential front runner, who has said he will waterboard terrorist suspects if he’s elected, he told NBC News that the spy agency would not conduct interrogations using controversial techniques.
Brennan said that he will not agree to carry out such techniques because “this institution needs to endure.”

President Barack Obama banned waterboarding shortly after taking office in 2009.

SBP striving hard to control money laundering: Qasim Nawaz

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 6:15 PM

LAHORE, April 11 (APP): The SBP Banking Services Corporation’s Managing Director Qasim Nawaz said on Monday that State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is putting in place comprehensive and effective measures to control money laundering.

Talking to media at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Fair organized by SBP in a local hotel, Qasim Nawaz said that just like agricultural loans, the targets would also be set for the SMEs loans by respective banks. He hoped that volume of SMEs loan would also increase.

Earlier, addressing the SMEs Fair, the Banking Services
Corporation’s MD was of the view that an effective and constant coordination among all relevant public sector departments could help promote the SMEs sector in Pakistan and create vast opportunities of employment.

PM to visit London Wednesday for medical check up

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 6:14 PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharifwill visit London on Wednesday for medical check up, PrimeMinister’s Spokesperson said Monday.

In a statement, the Spokesperson said that owing to his
national engagements, the Prime Minister had postponed his medical check up for various times.

Govt to continue, consulting before making important monetary decisions: Dar

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 6:08 PM

fbr — APP95-11 ISLAMABAD: April 11 Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in a meeting with FPCCI delegation at FBR. APP

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said the government will continue its tradition of consulting the stakeholders before making important monetary decision.

Finance Minister said this while in meeting with a delegation
of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at the FBR headquarters on Monday.
The FPCCI delegation gave a detailed briefing on their tax
proposals for Budget 2016 17, said a statement issued by Ministry of Finance here on Monday.

He said that proposals given by representatives of the
Chambers of Commerce and Industry, business community, traders bodies and other stake holders would be accorded due consideration.

Marvi Memon lauds services of PSMA

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 5:05 PM

Marvi calls upon OCC to help introduce Pakistani products

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has an important role to play in enforcing national jurisdiction and sovereignty and protection of Pakistan’s economic interests in Exclusive Economic Zone.

This was stated by Minister of State and Chairperson BISP,MNA Marvi Memon during a visit to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency onsite project at Ketibandar along with Ministry of Defence monitoring and evaluation team comprising of Joint Secretary, Shakoor Nizamani and Assistant Chief M&E Sajjad and other senior officials.

DG MSA Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar and Commander Khalid Munir briefed about the construction project of administration block, accommodation block and allied facilities at PMSA base Ketibandar.

President for provision of all essential services to people of Islamabad

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 4:13 PM

APP37-11President-Islamabad — President for provision of all essential services to people of Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday directed the newly elected Mayor of Islamabad to beautify the federal capital and devise a practical mechanism to solve the issue of illegal settlements and slum in the city.

He was talking to the newly elected Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President hoped he would utilize his capabilities in serving the people of Islamabad and provide them essential services to further improve their standard of life.

President Mamnoon Hussain said for the first time in Islamabad’s history governance has been transferred to the grass roots level and said measures must be taken to further enhance the beauty of Islamabad.

UN envoy welcomes the start of ceasefire in Yemen

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 4:12 PM

UNITED NATIONS , Apr 11 (APP): The United Nations Special
Envoy for Yemen has welcomed the start of the ceasefire that began at midnight, 10 April, urging all parties to work to ensure that the terms are fully respected and create a conducive environment for the peace talks scheduled to resume next week.

In a statement, the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy,
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, highlighted that the terms and conditions for the cessation of hostilities include commitments for the unhindered access for humanitarian supplies and personnel to all parts of Yemen.

“Both sides have committed to adhere to the Terms and Conditions for the cessation of hostilities which I presented,” the Special Envoy said. “I ask all the parties and the international community to remain steadfast in support for this cessation of hostilities to be a first step in Yemen’s return to peace.

No public meeting to be allowed at D Chowk, F 9 Park: Nisar

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 4:12 PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Minister for Interior, Ch. Nisar Ali
Khan on Monday said no public meeting would be allowed at D Chowk or F 9 Park of Federal Capital as such activities infringe upon fundamental rights of people besides inflicting harm on economy.

Addressing a news conference here, he said free for all public
meeting on April 24 in Federal Capital would not be allowed and writ of state must be established.

The Minister ruled out permission to Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf
(PTI) for holding party’s public rally at D Chowk or F 9 Park in Islamabad and said “This issue is not political or personal rather it is an issue of rights of citizens of Islamabad, security of important and sensitive buildings in Capital and also it relates to respect and image of Pakistan,” he said.

ECC approves five different proposals relating to energy sector

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Mon, 11 Apr 2016, 4:11 PM

ecc — ECC approves export incentive package, other projects

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) in its meeting chaired by Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Monday considered and approved five different proposals relating to the energy sector.

The ECC considered the proposal for Implementation of North South Gas Pipeline Project under Government to Government Agreement with Russia and approved it, said in a statement issued by Ministry of Finance here.

ECC also constituted a price negotiation committee consisting of Secretary P/NR, Secretary Law, Secretary BoI, Representative of Finance Division, MD SNGPL and MD ISGS to negotiate the project details and pricing with the Russian side.

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Associated Press Of Pakistan

BISP trying to empower programme beneficiaries: Marvi Memon

CIA chief says won’t bring back torture, even if next president orders

SBP striving hard to control money laundering: Qasim Nawaz

PM to visit London Wednesday for medical check up

Govt to continue, consulting before making important monetary decisions: Dar

Marvi Memon lauds services of PSMA

President for provision of all essential services to people of Islamabad

UN envoy welcomes the start of ceasefire in Yemen

No public meeting to be allowed at D Chowk, F 9 Park: Nisar

ECC approves five different proposals relating to energy sector

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