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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…
Read More »ECP’s verdict in PTI’s prohibited funding case in accordance with law: Khursheed
Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Shah has said Election Commission’s verdict in PTI’s prohibited funding case is in accordance with the law and constitution. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the decision must also be respected. He said the Election Commission deserves appreciation for rendering…
Read More »Six Army officials martyred in Lasbela helicopter crash
All the six officers and soldier, including Lt General Sarfraz Ali, embraced Shahadat in a helicopter crash during flood operation in Balochistan. According to ISPR, the wreckage of the unfortunate helicopter was found in Lasbela district. The accident was occurred due to bad weather as per initial investigations. The President…
Read More »Pakistani laws prohibit funding from foreign nationals, companies: Khurram Dastgir
Minister for Power Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan says Pakistani laws prohibit funding from foreign nationals and companies because this will lead to their vested interest in the internal affairs of the state. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today (Tuesday) along with Senator Kamran Murtaza, the Minister said the government…
Read More »APHC appeals Kashmiris to observe Black Day on Friday
Senior APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who continues to remain under house arrest since 5th August 2019 has appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to observe Black Day on Friday to emphatically make it clear to India and the international community that Kashmiris do not accept New Delhi’s…
Read More »Restoration work of roads affected by recent rains, floods underway: NHA
National Highway Authority says the restoration work of the roads affected by recent rains and floods is going on vigorously by utilizing all available resources. In a press release on Tuesday, it said the work of removing the standing flood water and destroying the weeds on Gujarat Bypass and Eastern…
Read More »Legal experts term prohibited funding of PTI as violation of Political Parties Act
Legal experts have termed the prohibited funding of PTI as violation of Political Parties Act. Speaking in a program of Radio Pakistan’s News and Current Affairs Channel on Tuesday, senior lawyers of Supreme Court also urged the PTI leadership to answer the show cause notice of Election Commission of Pakistan…
Read More »PTI received funding from prohibited sources: ECP
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unanimously declared that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf received funding from prohibited sources. A three-member bench of the Election Commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja announced the verdict in PTI’s prohibited funding case in Islamabad on Tuesday. …
Read More »Army Aviation helicopter on flood relief operation goes missing: ISPR
A Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter, which was on flood relief operation in Lasbela, Balochistan, lost contact with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) on Monday. Commander 12 Corps Lt General Sarfraz Ali was on board along with five others, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said. It added the…
Read More »Army Chief lauds PLA’s role in China’s defense, security and nation building
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Pakistan-China relationship is unique and robust that has proven its resilience in the face of challenges. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the 95th Anniversary of the founding of Chinese Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) at GHQ in Rawalpindi.…
Read More »IIOJK: APHC reiterates call for complete shutdown on 5th August
In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) reiterating its call for a complete shutdown on 5th August, has appealed the people to offer special prayers for the success of the ongoing freedom movement. The incarcerated Vice Chairman, Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar, in a special…
Read More »Rehabilitation activities start for flood-affected people in DG Khan, Rajanpur
Rehabilitation activities for flood-affected people in DG Khan and Rajanpur districts have been started after preparing a preliminary assessment report of damages and human losses. According to the report, 236 areas of both districts were affected and 433,542 acres area came under water. In both the districts, 17 people died…
Read More »Pakistan will have to take pre-emptive steps to cope with climate change: Sherry
A committee comprising the federal ministers has left for Sindh to assess the damages caused by monsoon rains and floods. The committee will visit the affected areas of Karachi today. In a statement, Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said that we will examine the relief activities and ground situation.…
Read More »Murad asks PBM to provide financial assistance to rain-affected people in Sindh
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has asked the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) to provide financial assistance to the people affected by heavy rains in the province. Talking to the delegation of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal led by its Managing Director Amir Fida Paracha in Karachi on Monday, he said the Provincial…
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