LAHORE, April 25 (APP): The 40th death anniversary of legendary comedian Munawar Zareef will be observed on April 29.
Munawar Zareef was born on February 2, 1940 at Gujranwala.
His first film was ‘Hath Jori’. Later he performed in about 300
Pakistani films as comedian till the time of his death.
Munawar Zareef's death anniversary on April 29
CPEC to realize dreams of Pakistan's founders: President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be a game changer in the entire region and would help realize the dreams of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
He was speaking at a ceremony arranged here by Khubaib
Foundation in connection with Orphan Day.
The President said corruption was a curse which could erode a society and urged the people to eradicate the menace through collaborated efforts.
All terrorist groups targeted without distinction: Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi Monday said that under the National Action Plan, Pakistan has targeted all terrorist groups without distinction.
He was talking to Cheng Guoping, State Commissioner for
Counter-Terrorism and Security of China who called on him here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Fatemi highlighted Pakistan’s sacrifices and significant
contribution to the global fight against terrorism.
Dar reviews preparations for ADB Meeting
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Muhammmad Ishaq Dar here on Monday chaired a meeting which reviewed preparations regarding participation of Pakistan’s delegation in the forthcoming 49th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Finance Minister who represents Pakistan on the Board of Governors of the Bank, would lead Pakistan’s delegation at the meeting which would be held at Frankfurt, Germany from May 2-5, 2016, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here Monday.
During his stay at Frankfurt, besides participating in the
scheduled events including meetings with senior ADB officials, the Minister would also have interaction with finance ministers/delegations of other countries on the sidelines of the main event.
Orange train to be safe, fast transport for masses: Ayaz
LAHORE, April 25 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Monday that Orange Line Metro Train project (OLMT) would ensure provision of safe, fast, respectable and comfortable transport facility to the masses.
Addressing a seminar regarding the OLMT project here at Samanabad, the NA Speaker said that orange line train project was being executed purely for provision of best travelling facility to the citizens of Punjab metropolitan city.
The OLMT, he added, was the low-cost and effective project in the history of Pakistan that would benefit directly to the people only.
Canadian High Commissioner pays farewell call on Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Heather Cruden paid a farewell call on Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here on Monday and discussed the current profile of Pak-Canada economic cooperation.
Other development projects financed from Canadian assistance and undertaken through local and international NGOs, UN, World Bank and local governments in the areas of sustainable economic growth, basic education, gender equality and different other fields also came under discussion, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here.
The Minister on the occasion acknowledged the Canadian
assistance for different development projects and appreciated the contribution of the High Commissioner for strengthening Pak-Canada economic cooperation.
All set to organize national cycling championship
LAHORE, April 25 (APP)- Country’s top riders will be seen in action during the 2nd edition of the national cycling championship which goes into action here from tomorrow, Tuesday at cycling velodrome.
“All the participating teams are in good practice and a keen competition is likely to be witnessed in a number of track and road events,” said Idris Haider Khawaja, President, Pakistan Cycling Federation on Monday.
Usman Anwar Director General Sports Board Punjab will inaugurate the event and Sheikh Ruhail Asghar MNA will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony on April 29.
Proposal to lay Havelian-Khunjrab railway line under consideration
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): A proposal to lay railway line
between from Havelian to Khunjrab (Pak-China border) is under consideration as part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
According to official documents, the length of the proposed
is approximately 682 kilometres. The estimated cost of the
project as per pre-feasibility study carried in 2007-2008 is
$10.5 billion. However, the actual cost will be worked out after the detailed feasibility study and design of the project.
The project is likely to commence upon finalization of the
feasibility study and approval of PC-I.
Brazil, Pakistan to increase existing trade volume of $370 mln
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Brazil’s Ambassador to Pakistan
Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins on Monday said Brazil and Pakistan should make efforts to increase the existing trade volume of 370 million dollars.
Speaking at the “Meet the Press” held at National Press
Club, he said there are vast opportunities of trade, cultural
exchange and mutual cooperation among both the countries.
Brazil-Pakistan Business Council was established to enhance
the trade volume between the two countries, he added.
COAS awarded Jordanian Medal of Merit
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Monday was awarded the most prestegious Jordanian Medal of Merit at an exclusive ceremoney held in Jordan.
The COAS, who is currently on an official visit to the brotherly country, was decorated with the medal for displaying remarkable courage in leading Pakistan Army in the face of multiple threats, especially the menace of terrorism, and above all for his great efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
In additition to Jordanian Medal of Merit, the COAS had recieved International awards by different countries, including Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud (Saudi Arabia), Legion of Merit (United States), Order of Military Merit (Brazil) and Legion of Merit (Turkey).
Setting up of solar projects in Punjab discussed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Minister of State for Board of
Investment Dr Mifta Ismail met here Monday with the Ex Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Mushtaq Malik along with the CEO of a French Company ENGIE Raphael Colas and discussed the prospects of setting up solar projects/plants in Punjab.
Minister of State Mifta Ismail said that government is
planning to set up a 1000MW capacity of Solar plants in Quaid e Azam Solar Park, 300MW has already been installed in that.
Sindh also has some similar plans regarding alternative
energy.
Dar-ul-Tarjuma to be set up for promotion of Urdu
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The government on Monday decided to establish ‘Dar-ul-Tarjuma’ for the promotion of national language and translation of selected international literature in Urdu.
The decision was taken in a meeting held here at National
History and Literary Heritage (NH&LG) Division with Advisor
to Prime Minister on NH&LG Irfan Siddiqui in the chair.
Senior officials of NH&LH and Pakistan Academy of Letters
(PAL) briefed the Advisor on the legal and technical issues of
the Dar-ul-Tarjuma.
Panama leaks issue aimed at disturbing economic agenda :Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Federal Minister Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that Panama Papers leak aimed at disturbing the economic agenda of the country after present government steered the country out of economic crisis to move towards economic stability during the last two and a half years.
In a statement, Ahsan Iqbal said PTI Chief Imran Khan was
creating hurdles in the way of this economic agenda without realizing the heavy price country might pay in terms of economic losses.
He noted that Imran Khan’s protest against present government carries no weight after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wrote to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) for constitution of judicial commission to probe into Panama leaks.
NA Speaker visits PR headquarters
LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Monday visited Pakistan Railways headquarters and also met Federal Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique.
PML-N Lahore President Pervaiz Malik MNA also participated
in the meeting.
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and MNA Pervaiz Malik were briefed about various ongoing development projects of the Railways.
Korean ambassador pays farewell call on Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, April 25 (APP): Korean Ambassador to Pakistan Song Jong-Hwan paid a farewell call on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Monday.
Matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral ties and cooperation in social sectors were discussed on the occasion.
The Chief Minister expressed good wishes for the Korean diplomat.
Saad directs to expedite work on upgradation of railway stations
LAHORE, April 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Monday directed the authorities concerned to expedite the work for upgradation of railway stations.
He directed this while presiding over a meeting at Railways
Headquarters, which discussed matters related to the upgradation of railway stations.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan Railways was working with National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK) on the railway stations upgradation.
UNMOGIP chief visits Gyari, lays wreath at shahuda monument
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Chief of United Nations Military
Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) Maj Gen Delali Johnson Sakyi on Monday visited Gyari sector in Siachin.
The UNMOGIP chief laid wreath at Gyari shahuda monument during his visit.
On April 7, 2012 over 120 soldiers of Pakistan army besides
civilians had lost their lives as result of avalanche struck the
base camp in the area.
Pakistan to continue supporting Kashmir casue: Raja Zafarul Haq
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Leader of the House in Senate
Raja Muhammad Zafarul Haq on Monday said Pakistan would
continue to extend moral, diplomatic and political support to
Kashmiri people for their unprecedented struggle for right to self-determination in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
He was addressing a seminar which was organized by All
Parties Hurriyat Conference here.
He said the PML-N government wanted meaningful and result-oriented dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue peacefully.
COAS reaches Jordan; meets country's leadership; decorated with most prestigious award
RAWALPINDI April 25 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General
Raheel Sharif arrived in Jordan on a two days official visit,
ISPR news release stated here.
The COAS was given unprecedented reception on his arrival at Jordan and was received by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, Jordanian Armed Forces, Gen Mashal Al-Zaben and Chief of Royal Jordanian Air Force, Major General Mansour AlJobour.
Later, the COAS met Prince Al-Hassan bin Talal and also called on Chief of Royal Jordanian Air Force, Major General
Mansour AlJobour.
Pak Ambassador to Lebanon presents his credentials to Cyprus President
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Aftab Ahmad Khokher, Pakistan’s
Ambassador to Lebanon, who is also concurrently accredited to the Republic of Cyprus, presented his credentials to Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades in a traditional ceremony held at the presidential palace in Nicosia.
Foreign Minister of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulides and Chief of
Protocol Marious Kountaurides were also present at the ceremony, a message received here Monday from Beirut said.
Following the ceremony, Ambassador Khokher held a meeting with the Cyprus President and conveyed greetings from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Foreign Minister also attended the meeting.