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Won’t be in govt’s control if Imran Khan legally barred from polls: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that it would not be in the caretaker government’s control if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan was legally barred from elections by the courts, after exhausting all of his legal remedies. “The fate of Imran Khan is not final (as yet). There are judicial remedies available… Continue reading Won’t be in govt’s control if Imran Khan legally barred from polls: PM

Former British secretary Straw spills beans over Gujarat’s inquiry

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has testified to the fact that the British government had conducted an investigation on its own into 2002 Gujarat riots in India after the large-scale violence created ripples in the UK. He said the investigation was carried out after citizens of Gujarati Muslim origin in… Continue reading Former British secretary Straw spills beans over Gujarat’s inquiry

Pakistan’s economy based on strong footing, zero chance of default: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said despite economic challenges Pakistan was not defaulting in any case. “Although we are facing economic challenges, there is zero percent chance of defaulting”, Ahsan Iqbal said while talking to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Thursday night. The minister said Pakistan’s economy… Continue reading Pakistan’s economy based on strong footing, zero chance of default: Ahsan Iqbal

Senate body lauds Information Ministry for fast-track digitization of state media institutions

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Senator Faisal Javed Khan Wednesday lauded the Information Ministry to carry out fast-track digitization of state media institutions under PM’s ‘Digital Pakistan’ vision. Presiding over meeting of Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, Faisal Javed said it was imperative to transform the state… Continue reading Senate body lauds Information Ministry for fast-track digitization of state media institutions

Inflation a global phenomenon: Bank of England

Inflation a global phenomenon: Bank of England

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Inflation is a global phenomenon which also hit England, said the Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday while highlighting the policy measures being taken by the policymakers to address the issue. Rise in petroleum and energy price was a major cause of inflation in energy and food prices in the United Kingdom… Continue reading Inflation a global phenomenon: Bank of England

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PM urges int’l community to support Taliban for stable Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the international community to seize the great opportunity for bringing stability in Afghanistan by supporting, encouraging and incentivizing the Taliban government so that they could fulfill their promises. The prime minister further stressed that the international community must realize situation in Afghanistan which could spiral… Continue reading PM urges int’l community to support Taliban for stable Afghanistan

Absence of an inclusive govt. can descend Afghanistan into civil war: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday once again cautioned that Afghanistan could descend into civil war if all factions were not included in an inclusive government. In an interview with the BBC, the prime minister said “If they do not include all the factions, sooner or later they will gradually descend into… Continue reading Absence of an inclusive govt. can descend Afghanistan into civil war: PM

World to pay heavy price for ignoring Indian destabilizing policies: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Tuesday said the world would pay a heavy price if it continued to ignore India’s destabilizing policies, where its consequences were to go well beyond the region. The National Security Adviser took to the social networking site of Twitter to slam the so-called… Continue reading World to pay heavy price for ignoring Indian destabilizing policies: Dr Moeed

Pakistan to move in lockstep with world community about recognizing Taliban govt: Munir Akram

NEW YORK, Aug 24 (APP):Pakistan will extend recognition to the Taliban government in Afghanistan after consultation with regional countries and the international community, Ambassador Munir Akram has said. “Pakistan will walk in lockstep with the international community,” the Pakistani envoy told BBC in response to question whether Islamabad would recognize the new Afghan government in… Continue reading Pakistan to move in lockstep with world community about recognizing Taliban govt: Munir Akram

Afghan leadership not sincere in preventing use of its soil against Pakistan: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf Friday said Afghan leadership lacked sincere intention to contain the use of its soil against Pakistan damaging peace and security of the region. The NSA gave a clear response to the accusations, leveled by a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) news anchor questioning the country’s… Continue reading Afghan leadership not sincere in preventing use of its soil against Pakistan: Dr Moeed

PTM fans fake news to advance its racist, anti-Pakistan agenda

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP):The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) is currently banking upon fake news to advance its racist and anti-Pakistan agenda by alleging Pakistan Army of fighting along Taliban in Afghanistan and TTP’s activities in Pakistan. Through different media strategies, the PTM is planning to disseminate fake news, specifically in Pakistan to bring a bad… Continue reading PTM fans fake news to advance its racist, anti-Pakistan agenda

Dar’s interview to BBC a well earned humiliation, embarrassment: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday said Ishaq Dar had earned humiliation and embarrassment during his interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for telling lies. He made the remarks while reacting to the interview of Ishaq Dar with the British broadcaster, where he was rebuked by the… Continue reading Dar’s interview to BBC a well earned humiliation, embarrassment: Shibli

Dr. Sania Nishtar listed among 100 inspiring women

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar has been listed among the 100 most inspiring and influential women around the world by BBC. The BBC has revealed the list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020 who are… Continue reading Dr. Sania Nishtar listed among 100 inspiring women

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