LONDON, Jun 19 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and United Kingdom Department for International Development (UKDFID) Secretary Rory Steward on Wednesday agreed to closely collaborate in the field of development cooperation for the realization of shared goals to achieve prosperity at the grassroots level through social sector development, capacity building and security assistance. Foreign Minister… Continue reading Qureshi, UKDFID Secretary agree closely collaborate in development cooperation
Trump formally launches 2020 re-election bid; slams Democrats
NEW YORK, Jun 19 (APP):US President Donald Trump has accused his Democratic opponents of trying to “destroy our country” as he officially kicked off his re-election campaign with a packed-house rally in Orlando, Florida. “Our radical Democrat opponents are driven by hatred, prejudice and rage,” he said on Tuesday night, pointing to House if Representatives’… Continue reading Trump formally launches 2020 re-election bid; slams Democrats
More than 70 million people displaced worldwide: UNHCR
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 19 (APP):The number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million globally last year — the highest number in UNHCR’s almost 70 years of operations — as the UN refugee agency chief Filippo Grandi appealed for greater international solidarity to counter the fact that “we have become almost unable to… Continue reading More than 70 million people displaced worldwide: UNHCR
Haider’s century guides PakU19 to victory in a 50-over practice match in SA
LAHORE, Jun 19 (APP):A century by Haider Ali helped Pakistan U19 beat KwaZulu-Natal Academy XI by 141 runs in the 50-over practice match at Varsity Oval, Durban, South Africa on Wednesday, ahead of the series of seven 50-over matches against South Africa U19 starting from 22 June. Haider Ali scored 145-ball 160 with 15 fours… Continue reading Haider’s century guides PakU19 to victory in a 50-over practice match in SA
PM visits late minister’s residence in Ghotki to offer condolence
ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday visited the residence of late Minister for Narcotics Control Sardar Ali Muhammad Khan Mahar in Ghotki and offered condolence with the bereaved family. He offered Fateha for the departed soul and condoled with the deceased’s brothers Sardar Ali Gohar Khan Mahar and Sardar Ali Nawaz Khan Mahar… Continue reading PM visits late minister’s residence in Ghotki to offer condolence
Contentment & joy is all about service: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said real joy lies in serving the masses – an act that leads to a life filled with contentment. The Prime Minister quoted the legendary Lebanese-American philosopher and poet Khalil Gibran, saying as: “I slept and dreamed that the life is full of joy. I woke… Continue reading Contentment & joy is all about service: PM
Govt taking possible measures to promote furniture export-led growth: Abdul Razak Dawood
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textiles, Industries Production and Investment, Abdul Razzaq Dawood Wednesday said that the incumbent government was taking all possible measures to promote regional trade and export-led growth of economy including furniture to bring the country out of quagmire of the multiple crises. He expressed these views while… Continue reading Govt taking possible measures to promote furniture export-led growth: Abdul Razak Dawood
Pak teams performance to-date below expectations, BOG members
LAHORE, Jun 19 (APP):The member of Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday agreed that Pak team’s performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 to date has been below expectation, but expressed faith, support and confidence in the side, and hoped it will utilize all their talent and potential in… Continue reading Pak teams performance to-date below expectations, BOG members
Finance advisor to meet with FPCCI for removal of anomalies in budget
ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Wednesday invited Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to work out strategy to remove anomalies in the budget besides addressing the genuine grievances of the business community to help accelerate the economic activities in the country. The Founder President Pak-US… Continue reading Finance advisor to meet with FPCCI for removal of anomalies in budget
Hubei provincial government highlights economic development, protection of Yangtze River
BEIJING, June 19 (APP)::China’s Hubei provincial government Wednesday highlighted economic development,people’s well-being, protection of Yangtze River, technological development, foreign trade, infrastructure improvement and ecological and cultural development.
Pakistan attends int’l counter-terrorism forum opened in Beijing
BEIJING, June 19 (APP)::More than 240 representatives from the military and police forces of 31 countries including Pakistan, China, France and Uzbekistan attended an international counter-terrorism forum held here at the Chinese capital. With the theme “special force sniping,” the four-day event, “Great Wall-2019 International Forum on Counter-terrorism,” being hosted by China’s armed police force… Continue reading Pakistan attends int’l counter-terrorism forum opened in Beijing
Over Rs 406 mln released for Industries production projects
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):The government has so far released an amount of Rs 406.930 million for various projects of the Industries and Production Division under the Public Sector Development Programme PSDP 2018-19) against the total allocation of Rs769.999 million earmarked for the current fiscal year.
Firdous announces 8th Interim Wage Board Award for media workers
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday announced 8th Interim Wage Board Award leadership of media workers. Addressing a press conference here flanked by the leadership of media workers here, she said 325 percent increase equal to Rs 8,500 had been proposed for… Continue reading Firdous announces 8th Interim Wage Board Award for media workers
Two int’l teams to feature in ‘Tour de Khunjerab’
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Besides Afghanistan, this year the ‘Tour de Khunjerab’ will also feature the Sri Lankan team in the extravaganza, to kick off from June 27 to 30.
Certain group spreading edited audio for ulterior motives: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Wednesday said that audio tape attributed to her was edited and prepared by linking words spoken at different occasions.
Chief of Logistic Staff Iraqi Ministry of Defence calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI, Jun 19 (APP):Lieutenant General (Staff) Pilot Muhammad Salim Al Araji, Acting Secretary Defence (Administration) and Chief of Logistic Staff, Iraqi Ministry of Defence called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday.
China Cultural Center organizes lectures on tourism, puppetry
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):China Cultural Center (CCC) Pakistan on Wednesday organized two special lectures on ‘Tourism and the Chinese Puppet’ in connection with ‘China Tourism and Culture Week 2019’. Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of People’s Republic of China and Director of China Cultural Center, Zhang Heqing was the chief guest on the occasion.
Pakistan writer delegation visits historical sites in China
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):A 4-member writers and scholar delegation of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL)’s on Wednesday visited famous sites of Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven in China. The delegation comprising of Amjad Islam Amjad, Dr. Adal Soomro, Bushra Farrukh and Dr. Rashid Hameed, Director General Pakistan Academy of Letters are visiting Beijing, China on… Continue reading Pakistan writer delegation visits historical sites in China
Iran parliamentarians witness NA proceeding
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Parliamentarians of Iran Wednesday visited the National Assembly and witnessed its proceeding. The speaker made an announcement when leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif was delivering his budget speech.
NA speaker says he will play role for ‘Charter of Economy’
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Asad Qasir on Wednesday said that he would play his role to bring government and opposition closer for reaching at Charter of Economy (CoE).