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RAWALPINDI June 21 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday met German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier at the German Foreign Ministry. Discussion focused on bilateralism, regional security and peace in region, an ISPR news release here stated. German Foreign Minister acknowledged Pakistan’s contribution in war vs terrorism and regional peace.… Continue reading Germany assures full support for Pakistan efforts towards peace in region

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Rejecting opposition’s stance over the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for proposed judicial commission to probe Panama Papers, federal ministers Khawaja Saad Rafique, Zahid Hamid and Anusha Rehman on Monday said the opposition had presented facts against ground realities. Talking to newsmen here at the Parliament House, they said neither Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz… Continue reading Opposition presents facts against ground realities: Ministers

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Monday said as new alignments were emerging in the regional and global arenas, the present government was pursuing a suitable foreign policy with futuristic approach. Non-interference, balanced approach, ensuring its security, protecting sovereignty and growth of trade and economy were among the main objectives of the… Continue reading Govt pursuing suitable foreign policy with futuristic approach: Sartaj

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday said the statement of Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was surprising and if she was serious and determined about Pakistan-India relations then she should neither talk in riddles nor indulge in political point scoring. Reacting to last day’s statement of the Indian minister, he said… Continue reading Indian minister’s statement on Pak-India ties surprising: Nisar

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday called Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and inquired after his health During the telephonic conversation, the President expressed good wishes for the Prime Minister and prayed for his early and complete recovery, a statement issued by the President’s Media Wing here said. The President told the Prime Minister that the Pakistani nation was… Continue reading President calls PM to inquire after health

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Expressing deep displeasure over leaking videos of under-trail prisoners, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday informed the National Assembly that the Federal Government was ready to provide full support to investigate the matter. Speaking in the House, the minister said an inquiry into video leak case of Khalid Shamim, who remained… Continue reading Federal Govt ready to help investigate video leaks issue: Nisar

RAWALPINDI, June 20 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday arrived in Berlin on a two-day official visit to Germany, an ISPR news release here stated. The COAS was given guard of honour on arrival at historic German Ministry of Defence. He met German Army Chief and Defence Minister. Bilateral military… Continue reading COAS arrives in Berlin on two-day visit

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Political Affairs Dr Asif Kirmani said on Monday that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has nominated Nasir Dar and Yasir Rashid as its candidates from LA-30 Jammu-I and LA-33 Jammu-IV for upcoming Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections. In a statement,the special assistant to the Prime Minister said that… Continue reading Nasir Dar, Yasir Rashid named PML-N candidates from LA-30, LA-33

ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has said that the government is making every endeavour to protect minorities in the country irrespective of cast, creed and gender. Talking to a private news channel , he said that minorities in Pakistan were free to exercise their religions without any… Continue reading Minister assures minorities to exercise religions’ practices freely

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday said he met with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and found him more energetic as compared before. Talking to a private TV channel from London, the minister said that he consulted the Prime Minister over the appointment of members… Continue reading PM looks more energetic: Pervaiz

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday said that Father’s Day was a day to commemorate the compassion and resilience of every father nationwide. “On this day, I wish to commemorate all fathers and the sacrifices they have made to make us, and our newer generations, who we are today,” he said… Continue reading Father’s Day: PM commemorates compassion, resilience of fathers

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Sunday reasserted that contours of Pakistan’s foreign policy to achieve economic stability and trade growth through vast regional connectivity have met success during the last two years. He said under the global realignment policies, Pakistan increased its trade and energy connectivity in the region, thus assuming the… Continue reading Pakistan’s foreign policy achieves benchmarks of national interests: Sartaj

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) the cartel of 48 nuclear supplier countries would take up the membership cases of Pakistan and India in its annual plenary meeting, commencing from Monday in Seoul. During the week long deliberations, the Group would take up the matter for according member status to both the nuclear… Continue reading NSG takes up Pakistan, India membership on Monday (By Ejaz Shah)

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development  and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal has said that the federal government  has allocated huge funds under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) the year 2016-17 for completion of Western route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Up to Rs 22 billion have been allocated for Burhan-Hakla  (Dera Ismael… Continue reading Huge funds allocated for CPEC’s Western route: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon on Sunday said the government was sincere in its efforts to eradicate poverty and remain committed to facilitate deserving families across the country. Talking to PTV news, Chairperson said, “Government wants to empower women through BISP help to bring them in the mainstream”.… Continue reading Govt committed to give relief to marginalized segments: Marvi