Opposition in a fix on every issue: Fawad Chaudhry By: APP on June 3, 2021ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Ahmad Chaudhry on Thursday said the opposition was in a fix on every issue being confronted by the country. In a tweet, he said that on one hand, the bewildered opposition was boasting about not allowing the upcoming approved budget and on the other hand, it was holding […]
Arif Alvi shares with Rahmon Pakistan’s Vision Central Asia By: APP on June 2, 2021 ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Tajikistan based on strong historic, religious and cultural links and stressed upon further cooperation in diverse fields. Talking to Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said that Pakistan and Tajikistan had […]
Senator Abdul Qadir elected as Chairman Petroleum Standing Committee By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Petroleum elected Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir as its chairman for a term of three-year on Tuesday. The committee members elected the chairman under Rule 184(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012. Senators Fida Muhammad, Mohsin Aziz, Aon Abbas, Prince Ahmed Omer Ahmed […]
COAS lauds Qatari assistance to Pakistan in various domains By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa lauded Qatar’s assistance to Pakistan in various sectors on Wednesday while acknowledging the positive trajectory of the Pakistan – Qatar relationship. The Army Chief extended his appreciation to Chairman of Pakistan-Qatar Takaful Insurance Company and Member of the Ruling Family of State of Qatar Sheikh […]
Minister sees investment in mobile networking due to reforms, facilities by govt By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Syed Aminul Haq has said that the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom is fully committed to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Pakistan. He appreciated efforts of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), terming that revolutionary changes in the field of telecommunication in Pakistan were now being […]
Pakistan eyes city-to-city cooperation with China By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday underlined the need for enhanced cooperation and close coordination between the media industries of Pakistan and China. In a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong who called on him at his office in Islamabad, he said that news organizations, including the Pakistan […]
‘Power hungry’ Bilawal has no empathy for public: Farrukh Habib By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had nothing to do with the problems faced by the common man and that his key priority was to come into power. Commenting on Bilawal’s anti-government remarks, the minister, in a statement, lashed […]
Ulema, Mashaikh call arrangements to control, treat corona pandemic a ‘demand of Shariah’ By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: Ulema and Mashaikh on Wednesday expressing their satisfaction over the composition of corona vaccine registered in Pakistan endorsed the view of health experts, who were stressing for vaccination to check the COVID-19 pandemic. “Protection of lives and health of masses is one of the objectives of religion and Shariah. Since corona is an epidemic, […]
SC directs immediate appointments on vacant posts of accountability courts By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD :The Supreme court (SC) on Wednesday directed the government to immediately fill posts lying vacant in the accountability courts. A two-member SC bench comprising Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan and Justice Sajjad Ali Shah issued these directions while hearing a petitioner filed by the government against the Lahore High Court (LHC) order letting Leader of […]
Pakistan, Tajikistan sign 12 accords from trade, education to culture By: APP on June 2, 2021ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan on Wednesday entered into 12 accords for cooperation in diverse fields including trade, anti-corruption, infrastructure, education and culture. Prime Minister Imran Khan and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon witnessed the signing ceremony as representatives from two sides signed the agreements and the memoranda of understanding. The two leaders also signed a joint […]