Judge’s statement exposes forgery of PML-N leaders: Cheema

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretary Information Omar Sarfaraz Cheema Sunday said the statement of the Accountability Court Judge had fully exposed the forgery of PML-N leaders Maryam Safdar and her uncle Shehbaz Sharif. Omar Sarfaraz Cheema, in a statement, said the release of a fake and fabricated video was not the first… Continue reading Judge’s statement exposes forgery of PML-N leaders: Cheema

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IHC should constitute commission over video matter: Shahzad Akbar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Sunday said Islamabad High Court should constitute a commission to probe the video presented by Maryam Nawaz in her press conference. Talking to a private news channel, he said the judge concerned had also demanded in his press release to investigate… Continue reading IHC should constitute commission over video matter: Shahzad Akbar

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Traders withdraw strike call after meeting with Governor

KARACHI, Jul 07 (APP):A delegation of local traders after meeting with Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Sunday withdrew their shutter down strike call. A delegation of Karachi Tajir Action Committee (KTAC) led by Rizwan Irfan called on the Governor and apprised him about their grievances and gave proposals regarding the tax on business community. The… Continue reading Traders withdraw strike call after meeting with Governor

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Balochistan govt allocates Rs 12.68 bln for higher education

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Balochistan government has allocated an amount of Rs 12.680 billion under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2019-20 for higher education. The provincial government has also released a grant of Rs 13.907 billion for higher education’s annual expenditures. According to official sources, the government had earmarked Rs 794 million to build four… Continue reading Balochistan govt allocates Rs 12.68 bln for higher education

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Mahmood Khan inaugurates Shandur Polo – King Game at highest polo ground of the world

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CHITRAL, Jul 07 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan inaugurated the three-day Shandur Polo Festival at the world highest polo ground on earth Shandur here Sunday. Shandur Polo ground was situated at a highest level 3800m called as the “Roof of the World” and the King Games has been held annually since 1936. The polo… Continue reading Mahmood Khan inaugurates Shandur Polo – King Game at highest polo ground of the world

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Making institutions controversail N-League agenda: Sumsam

LAHORE, Jul 07 (APP):Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Syed Sumsam Ali Bukhari Sunday said that the Nawaz League wanted to set Pakistani politics at a point of no return. The basic agenda of the N-League was to make national institutions controversial and the Sharif Family had reputation of preparing bogus documents and tempered records.… Continue reading Making institutions controversail N-League agenda: Sumsam

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3rd balloting successful pilgrims’ asked to deposit dues by July 10

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has asked the selected pilgrims of 3rd balloting of Government Hajj Scheme to deposit their hajj dues, passports and other documents in their respective banks by July 10. An official of the ministry said the pilgrims can approach the ministry on 051-9208465 in case of… Continue reading 3rd balloting successful pilgrims’ asked to deposit dues by July 10

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Historical buildings to be utilised for tourism: CM

LAHORE, Jul 07 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that historical buildings would be utilised for tourism purpose. He said that in order to add up resources, the best utilizations of government assets would be ensured. He added that opening up of rest houses for public was an exemplary step of the Punjab government… Continue reading Historical buildings to be utilised for tourism: CM

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Both characters of audio, video story certified liers: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said both characters in “audio, video tape” story were certified liers. In a tweet she said the maker of alleged video Nasir Butt was an notorious murderer and gang leader whereas Maryam Safdar, the person who played… Continue reading Both characters of audio, video story certified liers: Firdous

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Suki Kinari hydropower project helps train local workers, resolve one-fifth of energy shortage

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):The Suki Kinari hydropower station, being executed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is not only helping to train thousands of local workers but it will also resolve one-fifth of energy shortage in Pakistan after its completion in December 2022. At the beginning of the current month, the number of workers from China… Continue reading Suki Kinari hydropower project helps train local workers, resolve one-fifth of energy shortage

E&P companies drill 23,363 wells in 71 years

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP):Oil and gas Exploration and Production (E&P) companies received 571 licences during last 71 years and drilled 2,366 exploratory and appraisal/development wells, yielding around 330 discoveries. According to official data about the country’s exploration history in oil and gas sector, as many as 40 licences were awarded to E&P companies in first… Continue reading E&P companies drill 23,363 wells in 71 years

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Pakistan Railways saloon coaches earns Rs3.417 million last year: official

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Ministry of Railways has generated around Rs3.417 million from saloon coaches during the last year and at present the department has only 22 saloon coaches available on the system. “Two luxurious coaches have been allocated for the prime minister while four coaches have been allocated for the Minister for Railways,” an official… Continue reading Pakistan Railways saloon coaches earns Rs3.417 million last year: official

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Pakistan Post increases 116 % revenue compare to FY 2017-18

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Pakistan Post after taking revolutionary steps has become the most profitable public department this year by increasing 116 percent revenue as compare to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017/18. Deputy Chief Account Officer Revenue, Awais Ahmed while talking to APP said under the dynamic leadership of Federal Minister for Pakistan Services, Murad Saeed,… Continue reading Pakistan Post increases 116 % revenue compare to FY 2017-18

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Ministry to take provinces on board for implementation of STEM School Project

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Ministry of Science and Technology would take all the provinces on board for the countywide implementation and accomplishment of the STEM School Project. On the directive of Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain the ministry was planning to establish STEM schools in all the districts of the country with an aim… Continue reading Ministry to take provinces on board for implementation of STEM School Project

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‘Call Sarzameen App’ witnesses 75 % redressal rate of expats complaints

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) has resolved over 1,774 complaints of the expatriates received on ‘Call Sarzameen App’ during the last week of June, witnessing around 75 per cent redressal rate weekly. According to the data recorded by ‘Call Sarzameen App’, earlier launched by the ministry to… Continue reading ‘Call Sarzameen App’ witnesses 75 % redressal rate of expats complaints

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PMYA to facilitate Minority Youth in Kamyab Jawan Program

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):In a bid to uplift Minority Youth, Prime Minister Youth Affairs Programmes (PMYA) has planned to facilitate marginalized and minority youth in “Kamyab Jawan Program”. According to an official, for their empowerment special focus would be given on their career development and employment pathways.

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Twelve foreign firms barred from hiring Pakistani workforce

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP):Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) has barred twelve foreign recruiting firms from hiring Pakistani workforce due to non-compliance of employment code, resulting into grave problems for the emigrants. The Bureau, working under the auspices of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, had blacklisted 12 foreign recruiting companies during… Continue reading Twelve foreign firms barred from hiring Pakistani workforce

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