PM strongly condemns Quetta church attack

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a church in Quetta. He said the whole nation was united in the fight against terrorism and had the determination to confront it. The Prime Minister praised the security forces for their prompt response, PM office media wing said in… Continue reading PM strongly condemns Quetta church attack

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CM Balochistan condemns “cowardly” attack on Church

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri Sunday strongly condemned the blast outside the Church in Quetta and termed it as cowardly and regrettable. Talking to Private news channel ,,he instructed the officials of health department to provide the best treatment facilities to the injured. He also directed the officials concerned to… Continue reading CM Balochistan condemns “cowardly” attack on Church

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Home Minister Bugti condemn Quetta blast

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Sunday strongly condemned the Quetta blast on Sunday and expressed condolences with the victims. In an exclusive interview with a private news TV channel , Balochistan Minister Sarfraz Bugti has confirmed that the church was the target of the militants. He further said that two suicide bombers… Continue reading Home Minister Bugti condemn Quetta blast

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Remembrance of martyrs of APS would continue to strengthen resolve of the nation until the last terrorist: Marriyum

APP53-16 ISLAMABAD: December 16 - Minister of State for IBNH&LH Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb addressing a ceremony to mark the issuance of Health Entitlement Cards for the journalists at PIMS Hospital. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage has said that remembrance of martyrs of APS would continue to strengthen the resolve of the nation till the last terrorist was eliminated adding that the tragedy had galvanized the people to stand united against the terrorists and the innocent martyrs… Continue reading Remembrance of martyrs of APS would continue to strengthen resolve of the nation until the last terrorist: Marriyum

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Quality education imperative for sustained economic development, eradication of extremism: PM

APP37-16 KOHAT: December 16 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a gathering after inauguration of women campus of Kohat University of Science and Technology. APP

KOHAT, Dec 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said promotion of quality education was imperative for sustained economic progress and eradication of extremism, and responsibility rested on universities and colleges to prepare students for the upcoming challenges in that regard. He was addressing a function here after inaugurating the women campus of Kohat University… Continue reading Quality education imperative for sustained economic development, eradication of extremism: PM

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Judiciary not under pressure or taking dictation: CJP

APP48-16 LAHORE: December 16 - Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Mian Saqib Nisar receiving a souvenir from Vice Chairman Pakistan Bar Council Ahsan Bhoon during a seminar arranged by Pakistan Bar Council. APP photo by Rana Imran

LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar Saturday rejected the impression that the judiciary was working under pressure or taking dictation. Addressing a seminar organised by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) here, he said the judiciary was like an elderly wise man, who decide disputes in a village, and one should not… Continue reading Judiciary not under pressure or taking dictation: CJP

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PML-N serves masses with uplift projects: PM

APP35-16 KOHAT: December 16 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a public gathering. APP

KOHAT, Dec 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government firmly believed in serving the masses with concrete steps instead paying mere lip service to public aspirations and demands. He said the PML-N politics revolved around decency and truthfulness that was the reason, the masses throughout the country, were witnessing… Continue reading PML-N serves masses with uplift projects: PM

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APS martyrs united nation: President

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday said the nation would always remember the martyrs of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar tragedy as they had united the nation with their sacrifices. On the third anniversary of APS tragedy, the President prayed for the martyrs of APS and said the whole nation recognized the sacrifices of… Continue reading APS martyrs united nation: President

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PM for building society with no tolerance for religious extremism, violence

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has urged the nation to make a pledge to build a democratic society with zero tolerance for violence and extremism in name of religion, sect, ethnicity or race. In his message to the nation on the anniversary of the tragedy of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar to… Continue reading PM for building society with no tolerance for religious extremism, violence

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There could not be two different scales in law: Marriyum

APP72-15 ISLAMABAD: December 15 - Minister of State for IBNH&LH Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, MOS for Interior, Talal Chaudhary and Spokesperson to the Prime Minister Mussadiq Malik talking to media. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to the media outside the Supreme Court after the announcement of the verdict on the petition seeking disqualification of Imran Khan and Jahangir Tareen said that there could not be two different scales in law and the decision… Continue reading There could not be two different scales in law: Marriyum

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Marriyum takes notice of fire eruption at PTV Peshawar Centre

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday took notice of fire eruption at Pakistan Television (PTV) Peshawar Centre. In a statement issued here, she said that a committee had been constituted to thoroughly inquire and examine the cause of the incident and also fix responsibility.… Continue reading Marriyum takes notice of fire eruption at PTV Peshawar Centre

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Govt strong & stable; PML-N to contest next polls with robust performance: PM

APP61-15 MUZAFRFARABAD: December 15 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a gathering after inauguration of 147 MW Patrind Hydro-power Project. APP

MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday said the PML-N government was strong and stable and the party would contest 2018 polls with a strong portfolio on the basis of several completed development projects. Addressing a gathering here after inaugurating the 436 million US dollars 147 MW Patrind Hydropower Project (the Project) on… Continue reading Govt strong & stable; PML-N to contest next polls with robust performance: PM

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PML-N to give detailed reaction after going through 250-page SC verdict

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Friday said it would give detailed reaction over the Supreme Court’s verdict in Imran Khan and Jahangir Khan Tareen disqualification case after going through the 250-page judgment. Talking to media persons outside the Supreme Court premises, PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi, who filed the petition seeking disqualification of PTI… Continue reading PML-N to give detailed reaction after going through 250-page SC verdict

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Philippines’ president visits Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF

APP26-15 MANILA: December 15 - A group photo with President of Philippines H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Rao Duterte onboard Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):President of Philippines Rodrigo Rao Duterte Friday visited Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF at Port Manila Philippines and interacted with the ship’s crew and appreciated its operational competence. The ship had reached at Port Manila for a three-day goodwill-cum–training visit to Philippines, a statement issued here by public relations directorate of Pakistan Navy… Continue reading Philippines’ president visits Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF

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Pak embassy China holds reception for 100 memeber youth delegation

APP17-15 BEIJING: December 15 - Ambassador Masood Khalid addressing a reception hosted for a 100 person Pakistani Youth Delegation comprising of youth and sportspersons, belonging to the four provinces, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan is on a weeklong visit to China, upon the invitation of the Chinese government at the Embassy of Pakistan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid hosted a reception for a 100 person Pakistani Youth Delegation at the Embassy premises in Beijing. According to a message receieved here Friday, the delegation comprising of youth and sportspersons, belonging to the four provinces, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan is on a weeklong… Continue reading Pak embassy China holds reception for 100 memeber youth delegation

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Political, non-political forces need to respect ‘Rule of the Game’: President

APP21-15 ISLAMABAD: December 15 - President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the seminar on Quaid-I-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah organized by HEC at the Aiwan-E-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday called upon the country’s political and non-political forces to have respect for law and ‘Rule of the Game’ to find solutions to the matters of national importance. “The issues we are facing today relating to politics, economy, society, religion and administration and even sensitive matter such as… Continue reading Political, non-political forces need to respect ‘Rule of the Game’: President

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Quaid’s birth celebrations to be commemorated in a befitting manner: Marriyum

APP79-14 ISLAMABAD: December 14 – Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for IBNH & LH chairing a high level meeting. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History & Literary Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb, while chairing a high level meeting here, Thursday said that birthday celebrations of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah would be commemorated with national zeal, fervor and in a befitting manner with the theme “Humara Quaid & Mein Hon Quaid Ka… Continue reading Quaid’s birth celebrations to be commemorated in a befitting manner: Marriyum

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President for enhanced infrastructure, energy cooperation among ECO countries

APP83-14 ISLAMABAD: December 14 - President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the ECO Day reception on the sidelines of 28th Regional Planning Council Meeting of ECO. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday said that there were numerous opportunities for social and economic development in the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and urged the countries to enrich cooperation in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Addressing a dinner reception held in honor of the participants of the annual meeting… Continue reading President for enhanced infrastructure, energy cooperation among ECO countries

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Imran uttering same narrative propagated by traitor Musharraf: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb has severely castigated Imran Khan for his convulsions saying that he was uttering the same narrative within the country which was being propagated by Pervez Mushrraf, a traitor and an enemy of the country and the constitution, while sitting… Continue reading Imran uttering same narrative propagated by traitor Musharraf: Marriyum

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