ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Pakistan and Romania on Monday decided to enhance defence cooperation at a meeting held between Romanian delegation and Minister of Defence Production, (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain.
They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and enhancing cooperation in defence production, a pres release stated.
“As Pakistan and Romania does not share enmity or competition so they must cooperate in the field of defence”, said Rana Tanveer Hussain.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Chairman Press Council of Pakistan Dr. Salah-ud-din Mengal on Monday met Principle Information Officer Rao Tehsin Ali Khan.
The Chairman was accompanied by Registrar of the Council Ms. Nighat Shah during call on to PIO.
He briefed PIO about the working of the Press Council.
WASHINGTON, April 25 (APP): A large number of Pakistani Americans have praised Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for constituting a commission to probe offshore accounts, saying it will raise the stature of Pakistan as a country where leaders were ready to present hemselves for accountability.
Talking to APP, the notables from the Pakistani diaspora living in the Washington DC area and sates of Virginia and Maryland also criticized Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for trying to create anarchy in the country to suit his political ambitions.
A leading attorney Mumtaz Wani hailed Prime Minister Sharif’s decision for creating a commission under Chief Justice of Pakistan to probe the offshore accounts and allied issues recently raised after the so-called Panama Papers controversy.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Foreign Secretary Aizaz will lead the country’s delegation to the senior officials meeting of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process in New Delhi on April 26.
A Foreign Office statement on Monday said Pakistan had continued to play an active role in the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process.
“Pakistan looks forward to active participation in the forthcoming Senior Officials Meeting of the Heart of Asia process reflecting our commitment to efforts for promoting long term peace and stability in Afghanistan,” the statement added.
KARACHI, April 25 (APP): PML-N leader Senator Nehal Hashmi, criticising Imran Khan for his undemocratic attitude, said the PTI chief is spreading despondency in the country.
In his comments on Imran Khan’s speech at his party’s public gathering in Islamabad on Sunday, he said that the PTI chief has disappointed the nation.
He said that Imran Khan does not have any issue to do politics, therefore, he is spreading despondency.
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): The usual mismanagement during
public gatherings of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was witnessed during the party’s 20th foundation day function at F-9 Park on Sunday when the unruly mob tried to reach near the stage.
The PTI supporters even mishandled few women workers, which
was also telecast live by a number of TV channels.
The ugly scene even prompted PTI chief Imran Khan to draw
attention of his supporters towards presence of womenfolk and advised them to be more respectful in their attitude.
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The citizens of Federal Capital have demanded the quarters concerned to take a policy decision of banning political gatherings at public parks.
The people were disappointed over damaging of the beauty of Fatima Jinnah Park by the supporters of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) during the party’s gathering marking 20th foundation day. They expressed concern over the massive damage done to the precious plants, grass and the infrastructure at the biggest recreational park
of the Capital.
Gohar Ali, a resident of Islamabad, said he and his family visited the park every Sunday to enjoy its serene environment, but his children could not enjoy the weekend due to the PTI’s meeting. He said the district administration should not have allowed such a gathering at the public place.
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): Minister for information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Peraiz Rashid Sunday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was nothing but a “political beggar” in public view.
Imran Khan could not transform his “Tehreek-e-Ilzam” into a real democratic Tehreek-e-Insaf even after lapse of 20 years since the party was formed, he said in a statement here.
He said the people of Punjab hated Imran Khan as he persistently criticized the provincial government for launching development projects.
LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the Imran Khan’s address, on the occasion of foundation Day of PTI, was marked by pessimism, lies and intolerance.
In a statement issued here on Sunday, the minister said it is a pity that PTI Chairman Imran Khan failed to give any constructive road-map to PTI workers on party’s foundation day.
PML-N senior leader said the only target of Imran Khan is to obliterate PML-N and to wield power for himself by hook or by crook.
LAHORE, April 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday said the commission on Panama Papers Leaks was a litmus test of character as the honest would welcome it and the dishonest would reject it to save themselves and their companions.
Speaking at `Meet the Press’ alongside Barrister Zafarullah Khan here at the Lahore Press Club (LPC), he said Imran Khan’s refusal to accept the commission was the victory of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Had Imran Khan’s companions not been involved in corruption cases, he would not have refused to accept the Terms of Reference
(ToRs) of the commission on Panama Papers, he added.
To a query, the Information Minister said most of the investors of Imran Khan’s political campaign and `fun-fairs’ were involved in different scams like the EOBI, graveyard land and writing-off loans.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad
Rafique Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan’s speech disappointed the nation which was based on lies and cunningness.
Talking to a news channel, he said,”I thought that Imran Khan would give future strategy and visionary statement during his speech on party foundation day ‘Youm-e-Tasees’.”
He lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif announcement of forming a judicial commission under the Chief Justice of Supreme Court on Panama Papers.
CHICAGO, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistani women are doing very well despite the immense social challenges they are facing, renowned filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has said.
Speaking at an event held in her honour, she said the recent achievements of mountaineer Samina Baig, Nobel laureate Malala Yusufzai and outstanding performance of the Pakistani women team in the recent Cricket World Cup reflected the progress Pakistani women are making.
Organized by the Skinless Project in collaboration with The Citizens Archives Project of Pakistan, the event attracted people from all walks of life, including members of the Pakistani-American community.
LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Barrister Zafarullah Khan Sunday said that the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the commission of Panama Papers were comprehensive and the commission could summon a peon to the President for investigations or witness.
Underlining legal aspects of the ToR at `Meet the Press’ programme alongside Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid at the Lahore Press Club, he said the commission, set up under 1956 law, would look into different issues including the illegalities of offshore companies, commissions, kickbacks and cases of written off loans.
Barrister Zafarullah said the commission was set up to investigate Pakistani citizens, people of Pakistan origin abroad and legal entities, partnerships and offshore companies, besides public office-holders who were involved in cases of commission, kickbacks and written off loans.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistani writers and their works were gaining international recognition and assured that the government would continue supporting their endeavours.
He said intellectuals and writers played an important role in identifying and addressing various social ills afflicting a society, besides contributing in its intellectual and moral growth.
The President was speaking at a ceremony arranged for intellectuals, writers and academicians here at Aiwan-e-Sadr who attended the 7th National Book Day Festival.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistan, Saudi Arabia enjoy time-tested, eternal bilateral relations as the countrymen considered Saudi Arabia as Pakistan’s “most strategic friendliest country, Minister for Planning, Development and reform Prof Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday.
Talking to high-level Saudi delegation, led by Prince Turki Al Faisal, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, the minister said Prince Saud Al Faisal was “Great Friend of Pakistan.”
Prof Ahsan Iqbal also lauded the services of Prince Saud Al Faisal as Foreign Minister of KSA, which will always be remembered. He was of the view that late Prince Saud Al Faisal was a “Great Friend of Pakistan”.
ABBOTTABAD, April 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Sunday said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would visit Mansehra on April 28 to inaugurate the second phase of Motorway and Sui Gas supply project for Oghi Tehsil.
Addressing a public gathering at Milad Chowk Oghi, the minister said the Prime Minister would also address a public gathering at the Hazara University ground Mansehra.
Speaking on the occasion, President PML-N Youth Wing Captain (Retd) Muhammad Safdar said the federal government had started many mega projects worth billions of rupees in Hazara division.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on National
History and Literary Heritage Division Irfan Siddique Sunday announced
Rs 1 million award in the name of famous literary figure Intezar Hussain
every year to acknowledge his great services in the field of literature.
A committee consisting of poets and writers had been constituted to decide the name who would be given the award in view of his or her
services in the field, he told the concluding ceremony of a three-day National Book Day festival here at Pak China Friendship Center.
Irfan Siddiqui said the government would establish a translation
centre here to provide a facility to literary people.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Light rain-thunderstorm is expected at a
few places in Malakand, Hazara divisions, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas, however hot and dry conditions will grip most parts of the country during next 24 hours.
Low pressure area lies over South Punjab and adjoining upper Sindh.
Continental air is prevailing over most parts of country whereas a shallow westerly trough is also prevailing over extreme northern parts of the country and likely to persist 2 to 3 days.
An official of Met office told APP, hot weather likely to prevail in
Karachi during next 2 days.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) has launched famous Urdu fiction (Novel) `Adhya Hudray Khawab’ written by renowned educationist Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui at a national book fair at Pak-China Center.
The writer presented a story of an ideal teacher and suggested a better mood of teaching through his literary skillful writing in a most impressive way.
He linked education with society while highlighting characters of teacher and a student, with some beautiful description and phrases, said eminent writers and poets Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Muhamad Hameed Shahid and Dr. Sughra Sadaf while commenting on the novel.
By Muhammad Atif Noor
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): With less than 2.7 per cent of GDP being spent on education, Pakistan is spending least on the sector in comparison to 26 nations which are poorer than the country which is a real concern to address.
Education’s condition is despicable throughout the country having literacy rate of 58% with huge gender disparity. According to reports, 43% literacy rate is noticed in females while less than 3% females know how to read in FATA.
Punjab is leading all Provinces with 60% literacy rate while Balochistan has the least rate of 41% with a lot of infrastructural problems such as washrooms, classrooms and ghost schools etc.
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