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Drone attack violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty: PM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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.

Pakistan, Ukraine can easily boost trade volume to new heights: Envoy

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Pakistan, Ukraine can easily boost trade volume to new heights: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Ukrainian Ambassador to Pakistan Volodymyr Lakomov Sunday said that Pakistan and Ukraine could easily boost their existing trade volume to new heights by exploring non traditional avenues.

The envoy, in an exclusive talk with APP, said the current trade volume between the two countries was $500 million and steps were in hand to enhance the same.

Ukraine was in the process of signing about a dozen agreements with Pakistan thereby providing a level playing field to the investors from both the sides, besides enhancing science and technologies, education, cultural and trade relations, he added.

Swat University’s re inauguration, proof of Imran’s swindling: Muqam

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ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister Engineer Amir Muqam on Sunday said the re inauguration of Swat University, which was earlier inaugurated in 2009, by Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was the clear proof of his politics of ‘lies and swindling’.

Amir Muqam, in a statement here, said it would have been better for Imran Khan to inaugurate that department of the university where his party’s Member of the National Assembly solved a paper and got its result within an hour.

PML N serving masses: Abid Sher

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Power generation capacity to rise up to 25,000 Megawatt by year end: Abid Sher

FAISALABAD, May 22 (APP): State Minister for Water and Power Chaudhary Abid Sher Ali on Sunday said the PML N was actually serving the masses by providing them basic amenities in all spheres of life.

Talking to the media after inaugurating an electricity provision project in Street No.10 of Zulfiqar Colony, City Council No.79 here, he said anti state elements were hatching conspiracies under which precious time of the people was being wasted.

He said there were many rifts among the ranks of Pakistan
Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) and Imran Khan was not in a position to resolve party differences adding that politics of the PTI was nothing but dance and songsHe said: “ We are honoring and fulfilling all promises made with people during electioneering.

Various goals of country’s development to be achieved under CPEC: Envoy

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ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khalid has said various goals of the country’s development would be achieved under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.

Various energy and infrastructure projects had been started under the CPEC which would bring economic development and progress in the country, he said while talking to PTV.

He said 65th anniversary of Pak China diplomatic relations,
which had sterngthened over the years, was being celebrated. The relations were at a defining stage, which would go further fast after the completion of CPEC project as per envisioned by the Chineese President, he added.

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