35 matches played in Tennis Tournament on Friday

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):A total of 35 matches were played on Friday in the 5th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Tournament here at the PTF Complex. In a major upset, promising unseeded junior Muhammad Shoaib beat 6th seed Heera Ashiq by 7-6(4), 6-4 in an close fought match. In women’s singles, Mahin Aftab… Continue reading 35 matches played in Tennis Tournament on Friday

The time to deliver has arrived: Ijaz Ahmed

LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan U19 team hit the ground running a day after arriving in Potchefstroom as the team underwent a strenuous training and practice session at the North West University Sports Village, Potchefstroom on Thursday. The team is on a high after convincing wins in the two warm-up games against Nigeria and Sri Lanka… Continue reading The time to deliver has arrived: Ijaz Ahmed

U13 players to attend cricket coaching programme in Multan

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LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):Twenty-six U13 players have been invited at the Inzamam-ul-Haq High Performance Cricket Centre in Multan for a two-week-long coaching programme, which will commence from January 21. The players have been selected by the national junior selection committee, headed by Saleem Jaffer, on the basis of their performances in the PCB U13 Catch… Continue reading U13 players to attend cricket coaching programme in Multan

Hafeez not surprised on his recall in T20 team

LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):Veteran all rounder and former Pakistan captain, Muhammad Hafeez said on Friday it was not surprising for him to be again recalled in Pakistan T20 squad and that representing the country was a big honour. “I am delighted on my selection in the team and not surprised. I will be doing my… Continue reading Hafeez not surprised on his recall in T20 team

Unseeded Noor Zaman upset Bilal Zakir of Army National Senior Squash

PESHAWAR, Jan 17 (APP):Unseeded Noor Zaman of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) upset seeded Bial Zakir of Pakistan Army in the semi-final and moved into the grand final of the National Junior Senior Squash Championship being played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Friday. Noor Zaman, who recently played the Junior Under-17 semi-finals of… Continue reading Unseeded Noor Zaman upset Bilal Zakir of Army National Senior Squash

PM directs for uninterrupted funds provision for higher education

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the finance ministry to ensure the provision of uninterrupted funds to cope with the needs of the higher education sector regardless of the economic difficulties confronting the country. Chairing a meeting to review the matters related to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), he directed to transfer… Continue reading PM directs for uninterrupted funds provision for higher education

CPEC to play important role in further cementing bilateral ties between Pakistan, China: Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi Friday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would play an important role in further cementing bilateral relations and in helping Pakistan tap its full potential in the domains of energy, industry, and infrastructure. He was talking to Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing who called on him at the… Continue reading CPEC to play important role in further cementing bilateral ties between Pakistan, China: Alvi

PM visits Naeem ul Haq to inquire after his health

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday visited his Special Assistant on Political Affairs Naeem ul Haq at the latter’s residence to inquire after his health. “I am grateful to PM Imran Khan for visiting my house again today to enquire about my health,” Naeem ul Haq said on Twitter. The hour long discussion… Continue reading PM visits Naeem ul Haq to inquire after his health

President inaugurates ICON 2020 Conference

KARACHI, Jan 17 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi Friday said there was a link between health conditions of a nation and its productivity. The stunting growth of children at their early age prevent them from being productive members of a society and it was very unfortunate that almost 40% of our children were suffering from malnutrition.… Continue reading President inaugurates ICON 2020 Conference

Dr Firdous seeks French collaboration for media persons’ training

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Aashiq Awan on Friday sought French collaboration and assistance in imparting training and capacity building of media persons in Pakistan. During the meeting with Ambassador of France to Pakistan Marc Barety, she also emphasized the need to reinforce cooperation between… Continue reading Dr Firdous seeks French collaboration for media persons’ training

Firdous for strengthening cooperation with Canada in media, film

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said that cooperation with Canada in the fields of media, film and co-productions is imperative to enhance bilateral contacts between the two countries. During a meeting with High Commissioner of Canada, Ms Wendy Gilmour, Dr Firdous… Continue reading Firdous for strengthening cooperation with Canada in media, film

FM Qureshi, Pompeo discuss bilateral ties, regional matters in Washington

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Friday and exchanged views on Pakistan-US bilateral relations and important regional and other matters of mutual interest. The Foreign Minister, who was visiting the United States on the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan in view of… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Pompeo discuss bilateral ties, regional matters in Washington

Brave journalist Rana Ayyub exposed Modi’s fascist agenda, barbarism: Dr Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting (SAPM) Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said the brave female journalist Rana Ayyub had exposed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fascist agenda and barbarism in occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoK). She tweeted on her social media account that the valiant people’s… Continue reading Brave journalist Rana Ayyub exposed Modi’s fascist agenda, barbarism: Dr Firdous

Indian CDS remarks about Kashmiri children reflective of extremist mindset: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Condemning the highly irresponsible remarks of the Indian Chief of Defence Staff at Raisana Dialogue 2020 about Kashmir children, Pakistan Friday said that the remarks were reflective of the extremist mindset and bankrupt thinking that have evidently also permeated the state institutions of India. “We condemn the highly irresponsible remarks made by… Continue reading Indian CDS remarks about Kashmiri children reflective of extremist mindset: FO Spokesperson

U.S. must make ‘responsible’ troops withdrawal unlike 80s: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday asked the United States for a “responsible” withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and not to repeat the mistake of 80s’ pull out. “Pakistan is asking [the U.S.] for a responsible withdrawal unlike 80s which created a vacuum for the destructive forces to take over,” he… Continue reading U.S. must make ‘responsible’ troops withdrawal unlike 80s: FM Qureshi

PM to inaugurate Rashakai economic zone soon: Speaker

SWABI, Jan 17 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan would soon inaugurated Rashaki economic zone the first economic zone out of the nine envisaged under the framework of Chinese Pakistan Economic Corridor project as the development in the industrial area was about to complete. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Auditorium… Continue reading PM to inaugurate Rashakai economic zone soon: Speaker

PCB announces ticket prices for Bangladesh matches

LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):Spectators’ convenience was once again at the forefront, when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced ticket prices for the upcoming international matches against Bangladesh. To enable the cricket fans to pack the Gaddafi Stadium and enjoy the three T20Is between the Asian neighbours on 24, 25 and 27 January, the PCB has… Continue reading PCB announces ticket prices for Bangladesh matches

Dr Firdous congratulates office bearers of IHC Journalist Association

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday congratulated the newly elected president, secretary general and other office bearers of Islamabad High Court Journalist Association. In a message of felicitation, she said the High Court Journalist Association was keeping the people informed about the court cases… Continue reading Dr Firdous congratulates office bearers of IHC Journalist Association

PN Commodore Faisal Abbasi promoted Rear Admiral

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan Navy (PN) Commodore Muhammad Faisal Abbasi was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral on Friday. He is graduate of PN War College Lahore, NDU Islamabad and has vast experience of various Command & Staff appointments, said a PN spokesman in a tweet.

Langar sites to be opened from Tharparker to Swat in a month: Dr Nishtar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday announced to expand the network of Ehsaas Langar scheme from Tharparker to Swat within a month. She was talking to media persons after groundbreaking of Langar site at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) along with Special… Continue reading Langar sites to be opened from Tharparker to Swat in a month: Dr Nishtar