ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday said the government was pro actively pursuing the agenda of bringing reforms in different sectors for the welfare of masses. The Prime Minister expressed these views in his separate meetings with parliamentarians Mir Dostain Khan Domki, Bilal Virk and Nawabzada Mazhar here at the PM House.
Pervez Musharraf to be extradited back on court's order: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday said former President Gen (R) Pervez Musharraf would be extradited back to Pakistan through Interpol, whenever court issues order in this regard. Responding to points raised by Leader of the Opposition in Joint Session of the Parliament, the minister assured the House that all possible options including Interpol would be used to bring him back to the country, if Musharraf adopts defying course.
Pakistan progressing as per vision of Quaid i Azam: Pervaiz
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid Monday said Pakistan was progressing as per vision of Quaid i Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah where every citizen had equal rights without any discrimination. “The government and state treat every Pakistani equally without any discrimination of gender, faith, caste and creed,” he said while talking to journalists after inaugurating a photo exhibition held in connection with the Pakistan Day, falling on March 23.
PM lauds services of outgoing Argentinean envoy for cementing bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday lauded the services and contribution made by outgoing Ambassador of Argentine Rodolfo Martin J Sarawia, who he said, “celebrated our joys and shared our sorrows.” Addressing the farewell reception in honor of the outgoing diplomat, the Prime Minister said during his tenure since 2004, Rodolfo J Martin made untiring efforts to strengthen the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Argentine.
President arrives in Wana, briefed on security situation
PESHAWAR, March 21 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain arrived Monday in Wana,headquarters of South Waziristan Agency on a daylong visit and was briefed on the security situation. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and high ranking officials of the military and Political Administration received the President upon his arrival in Wana. The authorities briefed the President on the prevailing law and order and matters regarding to the return and rehabilitation of the Temporarily Displaced Persons.
Army fighting decisive war against terrorism: Mamnoon
WANA, March 21 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said that armed forces were fighting a decisive war against terrorism in tribal areas as officers and Jawans were rewriting a history of valour and gallantry.
Govt to focuse on Balochistan development :Sikandar Bosan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said the government to focuse for the Balochistan development and farming community on priority basis. Balochistan development is important for Pakistan and Scientists would be recommended for abroad training that perform better for development of agriculture sector in Balochistan Province,he said on the occasion of concluding ceremony of 3rd Batch of Skill Development of the Farmers and Scientist from Balochistan at National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) Islamabad.
Former cricket greats link loss to India with lack of planning
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Former cricket greats have linked Pakistan’s loss to India in Saturday’s World T20 game with lack of planning. Former captain Amir Sohail said that Pakistan committed gross mistakes against India adding that the decision to play four pacers ran countered to restrict Indian batsmen from scoring runs freely.
Pakistan to produce top squash players in three to four years: Jansher
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Former Squash number one Jansher Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan would start producing top squash players in next three to four years. “Our squash is moving on right track and I’m sure we’ll not take more than three to four years in producing world-class players,” he told APP.
Govt to focuse on Balochistan development :Sikandar Bosan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said the government to focuse for the Balochistan development and farming community on priority basis. Balochistan development is important for Pakistan and Scientists would be recommended for abroad training that perform better for development of agriculture sector in Balochistan Province,he said on the occasion of concluding ceremony of 3rd Batch of Skill Development of the Farmers and Scientist from Balochistan at National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) Islamabad.