19.4 C
Islamabad
Monday, February 24, 2025
Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube
Home Blog Page 12609

World Humanitarian Summit to be ‘launch pad’ for new initiatives

By
Uploader
-
0

UNITED NATIONS, May 23 (APP): Ahead of the opening of the World Humanitarian Summit on Monday, Senior United Nations officials said that the global event would serve as a wake-up call for action in the service of common humanity, providing a launch pad for new initiatives.

“We have tremendous suffering in the world today. There is huge need for us to show solidarity with those who are affected by natural disasters and man-made disasters,” UN Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson told reporters at a press conference in Istanbul, according to the information released at UN Headquarters in New York.

“In the meeting here in Istanbul, always think of the people who are affected, the victims. This conference is about the victims, and having a more effective way of reaching out to help them,” he continued, recalling his recent visits to Nepal and Vietnam where he met with vulnerable communities to learn directly about their plight.

NA panel to review CDA legal department Tuesday

By
Uploader
-
0

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): A sub-committee of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat will meet here tomorrow (Tuesday) to review the performance of legal department of Capital Department Authority and completion of road between Sector G-1 and G-11.

The meeting will be chaired by Malik Ibrar Ahmed, MNA while its members include Seema Mohiuddin Jameeli and Nighat Parveen Mir.

country’s institutions derive powers from democratic system

By
Uploader
-
0
country’s institutions derive powers from democratic system

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmed on Monday said that democratic system is the only system where all institutions get power and guidance from the Parliament.

In an interview to APP, after welcome ceremony at ministry of Parliamentary Affairs here, he said Opposition and Parliament are at same page for the progress and prosperity of the country.

He said opposition and government’s difference of opinion is
part of democracy and PML N respects the suggestions of opposition for the sake of national interest.Prosperity of democracy is common cause of both opposition and government.

Obama says no apology for A-bomb on Hiroshima visit

By
Uploader
-
0
Obama casts Trump as threat to American democracy at Democratic Party's convention
Obama casts Trump as threat to American democracy at Democratic Party's convention

TOKYO, May 23, (APP/AFP) – US President Barack Obama
will not apologise for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on his landmark visit this week, he told Japanese public broadcaster NHK in an interview.

Asked if an apology would be included in remarks he plans to make there, he said: “No, because I think that it’s important to recognise that in the midst of war, leaders make all kinds of decisions.”

Drone attack violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty: PM

By
Uploader
-
0
Drone attack violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty: PM

LONDON, May 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday said that Pakistan strongly protested over a reported US drone attack near Pak Afghan border which had violated its sovereignty.

Responding to media queries after his arrival here in
connection with his medical check up, the Prime Minister said it was not yet confirmed that Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, a Taliban leader, was killed in the United States drone attack.

A person identified as Mohammad Wali, resident of Qilla
Abdullah, was killed in the attack, he added. US Secretary of State John Kerry, he said, phoned him last night and the US commander also talked to the Chief of Army Staff after the attack took place.

People to people contacts to transform CPEC into economic venture: Pervaiz

By
Uploader
-
0
People to people contacts to transform CPEC into economic venture: Pervaiz

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Information,
Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday said further strengthening the people to people contacts between Pakistan and China would transform the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from a governmental project to an economic venture.

“Pakistan and China have much common in culture, arts and crafts to further deepen the relations at the societal level,” he said.

The minister was addressing the participants of a cultural show organized by the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in connection with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.

FBR on course to achieve revenue target of Rs 3104 bn

By
Uploader
-
0
FBR on course to achieve revenue target of Rs 3104 bn

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): FBR Chairman Nisar Muhammad Khan Sunday said that due to concerted efforts of the whole FBR team and continued encouragement by the Finance Minister, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was is well on course to achieve the revenue collection target of
Rs 3104 billion for the current fiscal year.

He said this in a meeting here chaired by Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue Division Haroon Akhtar Khan was also present on the occasion.

The meeting was informed that in line with the Finance Minister’s instructions, the FBR officials after holding meetings with different stakeholders including traders organizations, chambers of commerce and industries, professionals and experts, had formulated proposals for
the budget 2016 17.

History not to forgive Imran for trampling values to get power: Pervaiz

By
Uploader
-
0

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Information,
Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday said history would never forgive Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for trampling on all ethical norms and values in his bid to attain power.

The minister, in a statement, said the PTI chief had been
delivering the same speech for the last three years. Instead of wasting people’s time and money for his gatherings, Imran should better record a cassette for them, he added.

He said if Imran Khan was clean and clear, he should have presented himself for accountability like Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who had offered to start the process from him.

PM urges nation to pray for country’s prosperity, solidarity

By
Uploader
-
0
Prime Minister to chair NEC, cabinet meetings on Monday

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif citing the significance of Shab e Barat has urged the nation to offer special prayers for the peace, prosperity and solidarity of the country.

In a message in connection with Shab e Barat, being observed across the country with religious zeal, the Prime Minister said that Almighty Allah has bestowed upon the Muslims a night of great reverence and fervour, enabling the faithful to seek His forgiveness.

The Almighty Allah opens his doors of forgiveness for the
faithful invoking his blessings in the world and the hereafter, he added.

Sri Lankan President, PM inaugurate display of Buddha’s relics from Pakistan

By
Uploader
-
0
Sri Lankan President, PM inaugurate display of Buddha’s relics from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Sri Lankan President Maithripala
Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe have inaugurated an exposition of the most sacred relics of the Buddha brought from Pakistan in an impressive ceremony at Temple Trees.

A large number of senior monks/religious scholars, Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament Karu Jayasuriya, senior government Ministers, high level government officials, Secretary Heritage Pakistan Mohsin Haqqani, Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Dr Sarfraz Sipra, curator of Taxila Museum as well as officers of the High Commission attended the inaugural ceremony, said a message received here from Colombo.

The sacred relics included two holy bone relics of the Buddha,
a golden casket containing the relics and a stone reliquary in stupa shape.

Pak China growing economic ties now galloping under CPEC: Sartaj

By
Uploader
-
0

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on
Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Sunday said as political links between China and Pakistan were ever strong, the growing economic ties were now galloping under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Addressing a ceremony featuring the Pakistan China Joint
Cultural Performance to celebrate the 65th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Adviser said China was now Pakistan’s largest trading partner with $18 billion as two way trade.

“A question people generally ask is what makes this
relationship special. The answer is simple: Absolute mutual trust. The people of our two countries rejoice in each other’s achievements and feel as one during sorrows. Both countries firmly believe in the principles of sovereign equality and non interference,” he remarked.

Govt firm to recover written-off loans: Dar

By
Uploader
-
0
Govt firm to recover written-off loans: Dar

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Minister for Finance, Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday said the government would try its best to recover the loans that had been got written off by public office holders and any other individuals during past history.

Addressing a ceremony to mark the authorization of payment to the depositors of Innovative Investment Bank Limited (IIBL) here, the minister said the government had strong will to pursue the issue of written-off loans with full commitment.

“In the draft of Terms of References (TORs), prepared by the government, there was a clause included according to which all those public office holders whose loans were written-off due to their influence, should be pursued to get back the public money.

Drone attack violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty: FO

By
Uploader
-
0

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Pakistan reacting to a US drone
attack that reportedly took place near Pakistan Afghanistan border, once again reiterated that it was a violation of its sovereignty.

The Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement on Sunday, said “While further investigations are being carried out, Pakistan wishes to once again state that the drone attack was a violation of its sovereignty, an issue which has been raised with the United States in the past as well.”

“It may be recalled that the fifth meeting of the
Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) held on 18th May had reiterated that a politically negotiated settlement was the only viable option for lasting peace in Afghanistan and called upon theTaliban to give up violence and join peace talks,” it added.

Mickey Arthur will have to tread a treacherous path

By
Uploader
-
0

By Farooq Ahmad

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): The newly-appointed Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur will need to come up with innovative, new ideas to gel the team together and make it a force to reckon with in international cricket.

He will have to lift the players from the morale-sagging effects of recent disappointments and achieve successes in international arena—in all three versions of the game.

Mickey is by no means the maiden foreign-born coach appointed to raise the fortunes of Pakistan cricket team but will have to tread carefully on the treacherous track—a sobriquet the team has earned for itself over the years.

Pakistan-China ties reflects upward trajectory during past 65 years: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China

By
Uploader
-
0
Profile Picture

By Rafia Haider

BEIJING, May 22 (APP): The 65-year of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relationship has witnessed an upward trajectory, manifesting strong ties between two neighbours in wide as well as in diverse range of fields, said Masood Khalid, Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Peoples Republic of China.

In an interview with APP, here in Beijing, on an occasion when the two countries are celebrating 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in the current month of May, he said their relationship over the years have evolved into a robust architecture of cooperation in diverse fields, based on mutual trust and mutual interest.

“Be it economics, trade, commerce, defence, counter-terrorism, science and technology, education, culture, media and so-forth these are deep rooted as well as ongoing with established mechanism for an instituionalized cooperation,” said the Ambassador of Pakistan.

Pakistan’s enemies hatching conspiracies against CPEC: Ahsan

By
Uploader
-
0
Profile Picture

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Felicitating the nation on 65th anniversary of Pak-China Diplomatic relations, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework would not only improve Pakistan’s economy but also strengthen its defence.

“The entire nation will have to play its role in the implementation of this vital initiative by exhibiting a complete unity and solidarity besides giving a message to the world that Pakistan has now become a economically vibrant and politically stable country,” he made these remarks in an interview with APP on Sunday.

Ahsan Iqbal invited the foreign businessmen to come and invest as there was complete political stability and conducive environment for the foreign investment in Pakistan.

Government fully cooperative with opposition on ToRs: Marvi

By
Uploader
-
0

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): The government is fully cooperating with the opposition on Terms of Reference (ToRs) and every possible support would be  extended to the Parliamentary Committee in this regard.

Confused opposition should pay attention to development in their respective areas of power instead of maligning the sincere efforts of the government.

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Marvi Memon made these remarks in her address to the local representatives, notables and beneficiaries during her visit to Thatta and Chohaar Jamali, said a news release issued here on Sunday.

Pak-China bonds stronger than ever into 66th year of diplomatic ties

By
Uploader
-
0

By Mudassar Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Never the one to be cowed down by a bigger bully like India, almost from its very inception Pakistan has found a time-tested ally in China which has provided it defence, economic and diplomatic support over the decades.

As the two countries complete 65 years of diplomatic relations, one can easily see that $ 46 billion CPEC (or China Pakistan Economic Corridor), once accomplished, will cap the “loftier than mountains and deeper than oceans” relationship that began with the establishment of diplomatic ties back on May 21, 1951.

Be it the manufacturing, with joint collaboration, of military hardware, including aircraft, economic assistance in a broad range of fields, or using its displomatic clout at UNO or other world forums, China has stood shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan, proving a potent counterweight to India.

Balochistan’s fate changing fast: Nasir

By
Uploader
-
0
NSA convenes NAP meeting on Monday

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): National Security Adviser Lt General ® Nasir Khan Janjua has said the fate of Balochistan is changing fast as its residents were also striving hard to that effect.

He said Pakistan had continuously raised the issue of Indian
interference in Balochistan and it was vindicated with the arrest of RAW agent Yadev.

Talking to a private news channel, he expressed the hope that India would now opt for peace with Pakistan and with all other neighbours.

PBM proposes Rs 7.5 billion budget for next fiscal year:

By
Uploader
-
0
Humanitarian services help combat poverty in society : Barrister Abid Wahid

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Pakistan Baitul Mall (PBM) Managing Director Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh has said that the PBM has proposed to the Finance Ministry for a grant of Rs 7.5 billion in the budget for next fiscal year 2016 17.

The PBM was in the process to establish Thalassemia centres in Balochistan, besides introducing the latest trends for disbursement of grants among the destitute people, he said while talking to APP.

He said the PBM had already started bio metric system for fair distribution of funds.

1...12,60812,60912,610...12,863Page 12,609 of 12,863

ABOUT US

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing news operations into a forward-looking service – APP Digital for its diverse subscriber-base and the public.

Contact us: news@app.com.pk

FOLLOW US

Copyright © Associated Press of Pakistan