ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):World fame Dutch oil company, Royal Vopak is going to invest $ 2.8 billion in Pakistan due to improved investment regime and conducive business environment being provided by the government. A delegation of Royal Vopak called on Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries and Production, and Investment, Razak Dawood to… Continue reading Dutch company to invest $2.8 billion in Pakistan
Pakistan deeply values China’s defence cooperation, support: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said Pakistan deeply valued China’s defence cooperation and support on issues of its national security. The president was talking to Vice Chairman of Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC) General Xu Qiliang, who called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. He acknowledged unique, all-weather and time-tested China-Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan deeply values China’s defence cooperation, support: President
Players be given longer chance for evaluation: Shan Masood
LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP):Pakistan test cricketer, Shan Masood, has urged the national cricket selector to give ample chance to players before evaluate their performance and deciding their fate in the game. “I request the national selectors to assess the performance of players based on the number of the matches played by them and they should… Continue reading Players be given longer chance for evaluation: Shan Masood
Gen Xu Qiliang conveys reaffirmation of China’s full support to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Vice Chairman, Central Military Commission (CMC) of China General Xu Qiliang Tuesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and conveyed reaffirmation of China’s full support to Pakistan, particularly at this crucial juncture. Underscoring the importance of the time-tested China-Pakistan strategic partnership, he conveyed the Chinese leadership’s commitment to the time-honoured tradition of… Continue reading Gen Xu Qiliang conveys reaffirmation of China’s full support to Pakistan
Pakistan committed to replicate model of Riasat-e-Madina: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that Pakistan was committed to replicating the model of Riasat-e-Madina in Pakistan and converting the country into a modern Islamic welfare state. Talking to the delegation of Al Baraka Banking Group, led by its CEO Adnan Ahmed Yousif, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the… Continue reading Pakistan committed to replicate model of Riasat-e-Madina: President
Shoaib Akhtar leaves for Australia for knee reconstruction
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday left for Melbourne, Australia to undergo a partial reconstruction of his right knee. “Doctors are saying that I will have to undergo a six to seven hour surgery. Let us see what will they say when I reach there. How long the operation takes place and… Continue reading Shoaib Akhtar leaves for Australia for knee reconstruction
Ammad shines, winning FMC Independence Day Squash title in Punjab
PESHAWAR, Aug 27 (APP):Muhammad Ammad, a promising upcoming squash star, claimed another title when he won the trophy of the recently concluded FMC Independence Day Squash Championship organized by Punjab Squash Association at Punjab Squash Complex, Lahore on Tuesday. Muhammad Ammad, a PAF Academy Peshawar player, got a good start when he recorded a first… Continue reading Ammad shines, winning FMC Independence Day Squash title in Punjab
RCCI delegation calls on Pak Ambassador in Beijing
BEIJING, Aug 27 (APP):An eight-member delegation from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), headed by its Senior Vice President Badar Haroon, called on Pakistan Ambassador to China Ms. Naghmana A. Hashmi. The delegation, comprising former RCCI President Raja Amer Iqbal and other senior officials of the organization, is currently visiting China. Welcoming the… Continue reading RCCI delegation calls on Pak Ambassador in Beijing
Zaheer Abbas advises PCB to assign coaching slots to patriotic ex-cricketers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Observing that former national cricketers are truly patriotic and can deliver their best to the players, Asian Bradman Zaheer Abbas on Tuesday proposed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to go for all local coaching staff for the national team. Despite, Misbahul Haq there has been two foreigners Dean Jones and Courtney Walsh… Continue reading Zaheer Abbas advises PCB to assign coaching slots to patriotic ex-cricketers
SBP, DSO Lahore to launch tree plantation campaign
LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP):The Sports Board Punjab (SBP) and Divisional Sports Office Lahore will launch ‘Harra Bharra Pakistan’ tree plantation campaign here from August 31. Thousands of saplings will be planted under the campaign at different grounds of Lahore. Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh will plant a sapling to inaugurate campaign at National… Continue reading SBP, DSO Lahore to launch tree plantation campaign
China stresses dialogue, consultation to resolve Iranian nuclear issue
BEIJING, Aug 27 (APP)::While commenting on G7 statement on Iran nuclear program, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Tuesday emphasized that confrontation was not a solution of Iran’s nuclear issue and dialogue and consultation were the right way. “We have seen relevant reports and we have also noticed the latest statements made by the relevant… Continue reading China stresses dialogue, consultation to resolve Iranian nuclear issue
PM appoints nine new parliamentary secretaries
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):The Prime Minister has appointed nine members of National Assembly as new parliamentary secretaries for different ministries. According to a notification issued by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Saleh Muhammad is appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Water Resources, Prince Muhammad Nawaz Allai for Science and Technology, Muhammad Bashir Khan for Privatization and… Continue reading PM appoints nine new parliamentary secretaries
Govt. striving to transform PIA into an efficient, profitable entity: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that the government was making efforts to transform the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) into an efficient and profit-making entity because it was a national flag carrier and a symbol of country’s identification abroad. The prime minister was chairing a meeting to review efforts for bringing the… Continue reading Govt. striving to transform PIA into an efficient, profitable entity: PM
PM to advocate Kashmiris’ cause at UN: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan, as the voice of the nation, would advocate the Kashmiris’ cause at the United Nations General Assembly while activities would be held across Pakistan every Friday to highlight the Kashmir issue. Addressing… Continue reading PM to advocate Kashmiris’ cause at UN: Firdous
Total revenues increased to 4.9 trillion in FY19
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):As many as Rs 4,900,724 million total revenues were collected by the government during the fiscal year 2018-19, including Rs 4,473,422 million tax revenues and Rs427,302 million non-tax revenues, according to official data. The tax revenues included Rs4,071,619 million federal revenues and Rs401,803 revenues collected by the provinces, whereas the non-tax revenues… Continue reading Total revenues increased to 4.9 trillion in FY19
Uphill task awaits national hockey team at FIH Olympic Qualifiers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):An uphill task will be awaiting the new-look Pakistan hockey team as they prepare for the FIH Olympic Qualifiers, taking place either in October or November, this year. The world number 17 Pakistan, who will be the lowest ranked outfit in the qualifiers will have to beat a top ranked side to… Continue reading Uphill task awaits national hockey team at FIH Olympic Qualifiers
Pakistan to approach every forum till resolution of Kashmir issue: FM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday reiterated that Pakistan would go to every forum to ensure that Indian atrocities in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) were halted and the dispute was resolved in line with the aspirations of the Kashmiris and the United Nations Security Council resolutions. He also… Continue reading Pakistan to approach every forum till resolution of Kashmir issue: FM
Amir Khan meets DG ISPR, visits LoC
RAWALPINDI, Aug 27 (APP):Light Weight Boxer Amir Khan on Tuesday met Director General of Inter-Services Publice Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor. Pakistan origin Britisher discussed matters with the ISPR DG and reiterated that a peaceful solution was required to stop all the Kashmiri people suffering. Later, he visited Chakothi Sector along the Line of… Continue reading Amir Khan meets DG ISPR, visits LoC
Belgium FM expresses concern on IoJ&K human rights situation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP):Belgium Foreign Minister Didier Reynders Tuesday expressed his concern on the human rights situation in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, noting that further escalation would have severe impact on the peace and security in the region. The Belgium foreign minister conveyed his concern during a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister Makhdoom… Continue reading Belgium FM expresses concern on IoJ&K human rights situation
Vice Chairman Chinese CMC meets Naval Chief
RAWALPINDI, Aug 27 (APP):Vice Chairman of Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC), General Xu Qiliang, along with a high level delegation on Tuesday visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad and called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, General Xu Qiliang was received by Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, said the… Continue reading Vice Chairman Chinese CMC meets Naval Chief
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