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Relief, rehabilitation work underway in flood affected areas of Punjab
On special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, the process of rehabilitation of flood victims and provision of relief materials is underway in flood affected areas of the province. In a statement today, the PDMA spokesperson said 29 flood relief camps were established in Mianwali and DG Khan…
Read More »ECP issues schedule for by-polls on four vacant, one reserved seat of NA
The Election Commission has issued the schedule for by-polls on four vacant and one reserved seat of the National Assembly. As per the schedule, the process of filing nomination papers for by-polls began today which will continue till Saturday while the list of candidates will be published on Sunday. The…
Read More »Parliament can ensure prosperity, inclusive development in country: NA Speaker
Today marks the diamond jubilee of 1st Constituent Assembly of Pakistan which held its first session on 10th August 1947. On the occasion, Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said the parliament being representative of masses can ensure prosperity and inclusive development in the country. He said the incumbent…
Read More »Steps being taken for development of Gwadar Port: Faisal Sabzwari
Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Sabzwari has said that revolutionary steps are being taken for the development of Gwadar Port. Addressing a news conference at Karachi Port Trust on Wednesday, he said Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is keenly interested in the development of the Gwadar port. He said that cross…
Read More »KSRelief hands over consignment to NDMA for flood-affectees of Balochistan
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has handed over another consignment of twenty emergency relief trucks carrying 190 tons loaded with essential food items to NDMA for flood-affected people of Balochistan. Each food package comprises all necessary essential food items; including 80kg of flour, cooking oil of five…
Read More »Senate passes resolution urging Int’l community to review engagement with India
The Senate on Friday unanimously passed a resolution urging the international community to review its engagement with India which is disregarding international humanitarian laws and resolutions on Kashmir dispute. The resolution moved by Leader of House Azam Nazeer Tarar recommended the government to expedite its diplomatic efforts to continue to…
Read More »Rana Sanaullah paid rich tribute to the martyrs of Kashmir
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah says Pakistanis are determined to overcome difficulties faced by the country. Addressing an event at International Islamic University in Islamabad on Friday, he said Indian government violated all resolutions of United Nations by taking unilateral actions on 5th August 2019. He said India cannot suppress the…
Read More »Economic indicators now positive due to prudent decisions taken by Govt: Miftah
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says economic indicators are now positive due to prudent decisions taken by the government. Speaking at a ceremony of Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on Friday, he said steps are being taken to control imports and increase exports to stabilize the economy. The Finance Minister said…
Read More »Pakistan Armed Forces stand with brave, resilient people of IIOJK
Pakistan Armed Forces have reiterated their committment to continue to stand with brave and resilient people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for right to self-determination as per UN resolutions. A statement issued by by ISPR said, the 1095 days of worst ever siege and brutal…
Read More »‘Digital Photographic & Painting Exhibition’ in connection with Youm-e-Istehsal held in Islamabad
“Digital Photographic and Painting Exhibition” in connection with Youm-e-Istehsal was held in Islamabad on Friday. The exhibition aimed at highlighting the grave human rights violations committed by Indian occupation forces in IIOJK. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Shahera Shahid urged the youth to highlight Indian…
Read More »FM writes letter to OIC Chief on alarming situation in IIOJK
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has written a letter to the OIC Secretary-General on the alarming situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) following India’s unilateral and illegal measures in the occupied territory on this day in 2019. The letter addressed to the Secretary-General of the OIC…
Read More »Kashmiris demand reversal of India’s illegal, unilateral actions of August 5: Barrister Sultan
President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry says Kashmiris today demand for reversal of all illegal and unilateral measures taken by India on or after 5 August 2019, with respect to the disputed territory. Addressing a presser in Islamabad on Friday, he said the people of Indian Illegally…
Read More »Ahsan Iqbal underscores need for more reliance on indigenous sources of energy
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has underscored the need for more reliance on indigenous sources of energy instead of imported fuel. Addressing the concluding ceremony of a five-day workshop on energy in Islamabad on Friday,…
Read More »FM Bilawal, Thai counterpart discuss bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a meeting with his counterpart from Thailand Don Pramudwinai in Cambodia on Friday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Phnom Penh. The two Foreign Ministers reviewed the state of relations between Pakistan and Thailand…
Read More »PM orders round the clock monitoring of rescue, relief measures in flood-affected areas
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has ordered round the clock monitoring of rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures in the flood-affected areas. He gave these directives during a briefing by the officials concerned in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Prime Minister also ordered an update regarding the relief and disbursement of funds…
Read More »CM Punjab, Australian HC discuss bilateral ties
Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkings called on Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in Lahore on Wednesday. During the meeting, cooperation in different fields between the two countries came under discussion. They agreed to promote Pak-Australia bilateral relations, in agriculture, livestock, sports and culture besides training of officers from police…
Read More »Quetta Helicopter Crash: Funeral prayers of Pakistan Army personnel offered
The funeral prayers of Pakistan Army officers and soldier martyred in a helicopter crash during the flood relief operations in Balochistan were offered in their native towns. According to Inter Services Public Relations, the Namaz-e-Janaza of Major Talha Shaheed was offered in Rawalpindi. Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Azhar…
Read More »Pakistan, Japan vow to enhance bilateral ties
Pakistan and Japan have reiterated the resolve to enhance their bilateral relationship and mutual cooperation for promotion of international peace and security. The resolve was expressed during meeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of…
Read More »‘Kashmiris reject Modi regime’s 5 August 2019 move’
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has appealed to the Kashmiris living on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over to observe coming Friday as Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir to reject Modi regime’s illegal actions of 5th August 2019 in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement from…
Read More »Governor Punjab, Australian HC discuss bilateral ties
The newly appointed Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman in Lahore on Tuesday. During the meeting, discussions were held on promoting bilateral cooperation in matters of mutual interest, especially in education, trade and environment. https://twitter.com/i/status/1554345755376222215 The Governor appreciated the initiatives of providing scholarships to Pakistani…
Read More »Govt to implement ECP’s verdict in PTI’s prohibited funding case as per law: Marriyum
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the federal government will implement Election Commission of Pakistan’s verdict in PTI’s prohibited funding case as per the law. In a statement on Tuesday, she said the verdict of Election Commission has confirmed the crimes of Imran Khan who received foreign…
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