ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Thursday informed the Senate that according to Transparency International corruption has decreased in Pakistan.
NA proceeding suspended for short time on quorum issue
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14, (APP): Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday suspended the session of National Assembly for a short time after the quorum was pointed out by a member of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
PM urges USPBC to play role for preferential market access to Pakistani goods
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhmmad Nawaz Sharif Thursday asked the US-Pakistan Business Council to play its role in urging the US lawmakers the importance of providing preferential market access to Pakistani goods.
Irfan should have included in T20s: Sarfraz
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Former Test Cricket Sarfraz Nawaz believes the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee had done a huge mistake by not including pacer Muhammad Irfan in the Twenty-20 series against New Zealand.
Cold & dry weather to persist
LAHORE,Jan 14 (APP):Cloudy weather conditions prevailed in the provincial capital and adjacent areas halting maximum temperature at 16 degree celsius on Thursday.
President asks youth to follow Quaid’s principles of hardwork, dedication
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday called upon the youth to follow the principle of the Quaid-e-Azam by focusing their energies on getting education
and work hard in their practical lives to contribute for the development of country.
PNCA invites amateur singers for Singing Competition
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has invited amateur and budding singers for a singing competition here on January 26 under its `Talent Hunt’ programme.
All Pakistanis are safe in Jakarta attack: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia Aqil Nadeem Thursday said that all Pakistanis were safe and sound during the attack in Indonesian capital Jakarta.
Pakistan ready to put a good show on Friday: Ahmed Shehzad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad believes the Kiwis are an awesome side but feels the green-shirts are well prepared and ready to put up a good show against the hosts at Eden Park on Friday.
Govt wants to evolve knowledge economy: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that the government wanted to evolve knowledge economy in collaboration with public, private sectors, academia and civil society.