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ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has been conferred with “Legion of Merit of the Turkish Armed Forces” by Commander Turkish Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Adnan Ozbal during his official visit to Turkey. Upon his arrival at the Turkish Naval Forces Headquarters, Admiral Zafar Mahmood was presented guard of… Continue reading Naval Chief conferred with Legion of Merit of Turkish Armed Forces

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Faisal Thursday said Pakistan had reiterated its stance in Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit that had been its policy on Palestine issue for decades. During his weekly press briefing here at foreign office, he said Pakistan would follow the decisions of OIC regarding the issue and work… Continue reading Pakistan reiterated its decades old stance in OIC Summit: FO

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):State Minister for Petroleum Jam Kamal on Thursday informed the National Assembly that prices of petroleum products are less in Pakistan as compared to neighboring countries. Responding to calling attention notice regarding recent increase in the price of the petroleum products he said oil prices in India is Rs 118 per litre,Sri… Continue reading Price of petroleum products less in Pakistan as compared to neighboring countries

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the government was determined to safeguard the interests of the farmers and would not allow anyone to exploit sugarcane growers’ concerns. Responding to point of order and Calling Attention Notice he said “ I… Continue reading Govt. determined to safeguard interests of farmers: Bosan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP):Minister for States and Frontier Regions. Lt.Gen (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch on Thursday said that only Pakistan Muslim League (N) took lead to introduce reforms in the FATA as other parties did not bother for it during last 70 years. Responding to a point of order in the National Assembly, he said… Continue reading No political party stepped for FATA reforms during last 70 years

RAWALPINDI, Dec 13 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday interacted with Federally Administered Tribal Areas’ (FATA) delegations of tribal elders and youth jirga at Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR). The COAS held detailed discussions with both the delegations, separately, an ISPR statement issued here said. The delegations acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sacrifices, efforts and contributions… Continue reading COAS interacts with FATA delegations of tribal elders, youth jirga

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb strongly rebutted media reports that Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbassi had rejected 11 proposals presented by the PPP as a condition for supporting the government Bill on Delimitations of constituencies resulting in a deadlock on the issue. In… Continue reading Marriyum rebuts media reports about rejection of PPP proposals on Delimitation Bill by the government

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):A United States delegation led by US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale met Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday and discussed matters of mutual interest, security cooperation and combating human trafficking. During meeting, the minister for Interior informed the delegation that Pakistan was taking solid steps to stop human trafficking. He… Continue reading US delegation meets Ahsan Iqbal

LAHORE, Dec 13 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul Mr. Mevlut Uysal in Turkey on Wednesday. According to a handout issued here, during the meeting, different matters of mutual interest, including extension of cooperation in different sectors, for bringing further improvements in civic amenities came under discussion.… Continue reading CM holds meeting with Mayor of Istanbul

LAHORE, Dec 13 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif especially attended the emergency meeting of Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) which held at Istanbul on Wednesday. According to a hand-out issued here, the chief minister was warmly received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who expressed the sentiments of good gesture when Shehbaz Sharif reached… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif attends emergency OIC conference in Turkey

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said the road network under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would soon be completed and would join different regions of the world. Talking to a delegation of Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said full-fledged activities would commence at the Gwadar Port… Continue reading CPEC routes to connect difference regions: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said corruption was not just a moral hazard but it could be a major hindrance in way of establishing just, peaceful and prosperous society. Pakistan has been ranked 116 out of I76 nations on Transparency International’s (T1) Corruption Perception Index for 2016 which signals significant improvement… Continue reading Corruption a major hinderance in establishing peaceful, prosperous society : Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal here on Wednesday said that political stability, continuity of economic polices and quality of human resources were the prerequisite for socio-economic uplift of the country . Addressing the the 33rd Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists, he said that right indigenous economic… Continue reading Political stability, continuity of polices prerequisite for economic development

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that sit-in politics was a conspiracy against free, fair and transparent general election and it was creating political and economical instability in the country. Talking to media after attending the 33rd Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists,he called upon… Continue reading Sit-in politics a conspiracy against free, fair and transparent election: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Wednesday met Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Congressman Mark Meadows separately at Capitol Hill in Washington DC. According to a message received here, Ambassador Chaudhry informed Senator Cotton and Congressman Meadows on the latest developments in the sphere of bilateral relations… Continue reading Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry met US Congressmen

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP):The Cabinet Committee on Energy Tuesday decided to introduce suitable amendments in the existing policy framework to address various issues relating to power tariff. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here at the PM Office, reviewed various power sector development projects, being set up to diversify existing energy mix… Continue reading Cabinet Committee on Energy agrees on amendments related to power tariff

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a vehicle of Pakistan Army in North Waziristan leading to martyrdom of 2nd Lieutenant Abdul Moeed and Sepoy Basharat. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed to Almighty Allah to blessing the departed souls… Continue reading PM condemns attack on army vehicle in North Waziristan