ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minster on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar Saturday said 80,000 interest free loans would be disbursed countrywide among the needy every month under National Poverty Graduation Strategy programme to enable them to start their own businesses.
PML-N continue to malign state institutions: Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed while commenting on PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz’s press conference on Saturday said like dawn leaks, the latest episode of “calibri productions” seems to be a brainchild of one of Darbaris of House Sharif. According to the press release issued by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf… Continue reading PML-N continue to malign state institutions: Murad Saeed
Court proper forum for presenting video but not in press conference: Farogh Naseem
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Farogh Naseem Saturday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz should have to present video before the court if they had rather than in press conference. Talking to a private news channel, he said the video could not provide any support or relief to Nawaz Sharif or… Continue reading Court proper forum for presenting video but not in press conference: Farogh Naseem
Tariff structure being rationalized, streamlined: Abdul Razak
LAHORE, Jul 06 (APP):Prime Minister’s Advisor for Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production, Abdul Razak Dawood said on Saturday that tariff structure was being rationalized and streamlined to ensure country’s industrial production competitiveness in the global market and ease of doing business. He stated this here in a meeting with Punjab industries and all other related… Continue reading Tariff structure being rationalized, streamlined: Abdul Razak
Pakistani players win two gold, two silvers, one bronze medal in Malaysian Junior Squash
PESHAWAR, Jul 06 (APP):Pakistan Junior players Huzaifa Ibrhaim and Ashab Irfan claimed gold medals while Humam Ahmad and Waleem Khalil bagged silver medals and Muhammad Hanif took bronze medal in the Borneo Junior Open Squash Tournament Under-15 and Under-17 categories respectively played at Borneo, Malaysia on Saturday. Talking to APP on phone, Manager Pakistan team… Continue reading Pakistani players win two gold, two silvers, one bronze medal in Malaysian Junior Squash
Deceitful online vendors pose threat to e-commerce growth in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):With the inception of modern technology in Pakistan, e-commerce has boomed in the country within a short span of time, but unprofessional and fraudulent online traders are driving the industry to its early grave, posing a threat to its growth. The costumers are blaming the online vendors for providing low quality articles… Continue reading Deceitful online vendors pose threat to e-commerce growth in Pakistan
Firdous expresses gratitude to Saudi leadership for including Pakistan in ‘Road to Makkah’
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday expressed her gratitude to the Saudi King and Crown Prince for including Pakistan in the “Road to Makkah”project. In a tweet, the SAPM said incorporating Pakistan in this project reflected the confidence of Saudi leadership on Prime… Continue reading Firdous expresses gratitude to Saudi leadership for including Pakistan in ‘Road to Makkah’
Navy’s ASLAT on regional maritime security patrols in Arabian Sea, visits Jeddah
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT, fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors, capable of undertaking wide range of maritime operations in multi threat environment and embarked with AL-43 helicopter, visited Jeddah Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of overseas deployment for Regional Maritime Security Patrols (West) in Arabian Sea.
CM visits various areas of city to review situation after rain
LAHORE, Jul 06 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar visited various parts of the city late night to review conditions after rain without protocol and security. The chief minister visited Ferozepur Road, Ichhra, Shah Jamal, Muslim Town, Canal Road, and Jail Road. He reviewed drainage of rainwater and cleanliness conditions of the city.
Qureshi to join Urs ceremony of Hazrat Bibi Rasti Pak Damin on Sunday
MULTAN, July 6 (APP)::Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi will chair a session in the 745th Urs ceremony of Hazrat Bibi Rasti Pak Damin, the mother of great saint of sub-continent Hazrat Shah Ruknuddin Alam, on Sunday evening. The foreign minister will arrive from Islamabad on a short visit. After participating in the inaugural ceremony… Continue reading Qureshi to join Urs ceremony of Hazrat Bibi Rasti Pak Damin on Sunday
Maryam Nawaz tried to make political narrative out of leaked video: Shahzad Akbar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shahzad Akbar Saturday said Maryam Nawaz had tried to make a political narrative out of the leaked video during her press conference. Talking to a private news channel, he said court was the proper forum for presenting the video, not the media. He… Continue reading Maryam Nawaz tried to make political narrative out of leaked video: Shahzad Akbar
Maryam’s latest judiciary sullying narrative damages PML-N’s credibility : Swati
ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Azam Khan Swati Saturday said the latest narrative of Maryam Nawaz Sharif to sully judiciary’s image would definitely damage the political credibility of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Commenting on news conference of PML-N’s Vice President Maryam Nawaz, he said the so called leaked video clearly manifested that… Continue reading Maryam’s latest judiciary sullying narrative damages PML-N’s credibility : Swati
CM to inaugurate Shandur Polo – King Game at highest polo ground of world
CHITRAL, Jul 06 (APP)::Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan will inaugurate the three-day Shandur Polo Festival at the world highest polo ground on earth Shandur here today (Sunday). Shandur Polo ground is situated at a highest level 3800m called as the “Roof of the World” and the King Games has been held annually since 1936.… Continue reading CM to inaugurate Shandur Polo – King Game at highest polo ground of world
UN chief welcomes power-sharing deal between Sudanese military, opposition
UNITED NATIONS, July 6 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday he was “encouraged” by reports of a newly-inked power-sharing deal between the Forces for Freedom and Change -– a coalition of opposition and protest groups -– and Sudan’s ruling military council. According to media reports, the two sides have reportedly agreed to share power… Continue reading UN chief welcomes power-sharing deal between Sudanese military, opposition
Monsoon rains flood Rohingya refugee shelters in Bangladesh
UNITED NATIONS, July 6 (APP):Heavy monsoon rains in Bangladesh have flooded the Cox’s Bazar settlement, home to more than 900,000 Rohingya refugees, destroying some 273 shelters, and injuring 11 people, the UN refugee agency UNHCR said Friday.
Pak-Iran Joint Trade Committee is successfully concluded at Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (APP):The Pakistan and Iran on Friday concluded of 8th Pak-Iran Joint Trade Committee (JCT ) to ink the areas of mutual understanding in the wake of 8th JTC for increasing the bilateral trade and economic ties. An Iranian delegation led by Minister for Industries, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani, called on Adviser… Continue reading Pak-Iran Joint Trade Committee is successfully concluded at Islamabad
ADB approves $235 mln to develop Karachi BRT system
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (APP):The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $235 million loan to help develop a bus rapid transit (BRT) system with innovative energy and climate resilience features that will enhance access to quality public transport for people in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most populated city. According.to a statement by the Bank on… Continue reading ADB approves $235 mln to develop Karachi BRT system
Fifty three confirmed dead after airstrikes on Libya’s migrants detention centre
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 05 (APP):The toll from Tuesday’s reported airstrikes on a detention centre in the suburbs of Tripoli has risen to 53 dead and more than 130 injured among the “severely traumatized” surviving migrants and refugees, UN aid agencies said on Friday, reiterating their appeal to close all such facilities in the embattled country.
Reward for whistle-blowers of Benami properties to be increased from 3 to 10%: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the reward money for the whistle-blowers, helping the government authorities in detection and confiscation of Benami properties, would be increased from 3 to 10 percent. Addressing the launch of National Poverty Graduation Initiative here, the prime minister said amendments would be made in the existing… Continue reading Reward for whistle-blowers of Benami properties to be increased from 3 to 10%: PM
Provision of modern facilities at airports top govt priority: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that provision of all possible facilities to overseas Pakistanis, foreign investors and tourists was top priority of the present government. Chairing a high-level meeting about ensuring better arrangements at the airports, the prime minister directed the authorities concerned to fully concentrate on making the facilities… Continue reading Provision of modern facilities at airports top govt priority: PM
- KP Govt arranges special flights to Bishkek to evacuate Pak students
- UN Chief deplores mob attacks against Pakistani & other foreign students in Bishkek
- Birth anniversary of renowned novelist, playwright Razia Butt observed
- Visitors explore the majestic beauty of the iconic Shalimar Garden in the Provincial Capital
- Governor Gilgit-Baltitan Syed Mehdi Shah meeting with the Special Persons of Gilgit-Baltistan at House
