Kaira calls on PML-Q Chief to inquire his health By: APP on May 20, 2022ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira called on PML-Q Chief Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain. Qamar Zaman Kaira inquired about the health of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, said a press release. Moreover, the press release also stated that both leaders discussed the current political situation of the country. Meanwhile, PML-Q Chief […]
IT exports increased by 29.29pc in 10 months: Amin By: APP on May 20, 2022ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque here on Friday said the Information Technology (IT) exports have surged at the growth rate of 29.29 percent in ten months of the current financial year. In a statement, he said, “ICT export remittances, including telecommunication, computer and information services for the period July […]
New Gwadar international Air port to be operational by 2023 By: APP on May 20, 2022ISLAMABAD: The new $246m greenfield Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) being built at an area of 4,300 acres would be made operational by September 2023. According to the official source, the passenger terminal building of the project would be completed by June 2023; work related to air traffic control by March 2023, while the overall construction […]
India, Pakistan clash at UN after FM Bilawal slams New Delhi’s abuses in Kashmir By: APP on May 20, 2022UNITED NATIONS: Delegates of India and Pakistan Thursday got into a fresh verbal duel in the UN Security Council ministerial-level meeting on food security, after Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari denounced New Delhi’s repressive actions in occupied Kashmir, saying it is “implementing a racist policy” in the disputed territory. The Indian delegate to the […]
IT ministry providing 90 to 95pc subsidy for provision of mobile services, broadband in remote areas By: APP on May 19, 2022Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday said his ministry is providing 90 to 95pc subsidy for provision of mobile services and broadband in un-served and underserved areas. “Telecom companies should now play their role in Upgradation of infrastructure in urban areas”, he said while talking to Telenor delegation led […]
IMF chief urges fast, well-coordinated actions to tackle food crisis By: Xinhua/APP on May 19, 2022WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief said on Wednesday that the Russia-Ukraine war has led to food shortages and sharply higher prices, urging the international community to take fast, well-coordinated actions to tackle the food crisis. The war has created “a crisis on top of a crisis” around the globe with countries facing food […]
Pakistan, Sri Lankan T20I series to kick off on May 24 By: APP on May 19, 2022 KARACHI: The T20I series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka women teams would commence on May 24 (Tuesday), at the Southend Club, Karachi. All three matches of the series, to be staged at the same venue on 24, 26 and 28 May, would begin at 2 p.m. after the toss at 1:30 p.m. Prior to […]
WWF Pakistan, PCRWR sign LoI to support Australia-Pakistan Water Security Initiative By: APP on May 19, 2022ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) and the World Wild Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pak) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to support the implementation of Australia-Pakistan Water Security Initiative (APWASI) in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Under the South Asia Water Security Initiative (SAWASI), APWASI being funded by the Australian Government through Department […]
Renewable energy can steer world out of climate crisis: UN chief By: APP on May 19, 2022UNITED NATIONS: Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rises, ocean heat levels, and acidification, all set new records during 2021, while some glaciers reached the point of no return, according to the latest flagship report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), published on Wednesday. The State of the Climate 2021 indicates that extreme weather – the […]
NAB arrest Xen irrigation in asset beyond means case By: APP on May 19, 2022National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Multan here on Wednesday arrested an executive engineer (Xen) of irrigation department in an asset beyond means case after his interim bail was rejected by accountability court. NAB Multan had initiated inquiry against Xen Muhammad Riaz Akhtar on complaints that he had amassed resources beyond his known means of income. Investigations […]