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4116 employees working in PTV in various grades, cadres: Pervaiz Rashid

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ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Friday said that 4116 employees were working in PTV in different grades and cadres.

Replaying to a question in the Senate, the minister said that employees working against the sanctioned posts in Pakistan Television (PTV) were sufficient to cope with the work-load.

He said PTV was a national institution and it has vast coverage across the country while its working hours were more than private channels.

News reports on Interior Minister’s visit to Germany contradicted

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Reports in certain section of the
press about the purpose of the Interior Minister’s visit to Germany
are false, concocted and ridiculous, said spokesperson of the ministry.

It was to preempt such habitual liars that the interior
minister publicly announced the reason for his private visit to
Germany, said a press release.

It is reiterated that the interior minister is in Germany
in relation to the medical treatment of his family. People who are
indulging in unwarranted and unjustified kite flying should have
the decency and courtesy to respect the privacy of the minister.

Dar chairs meeting on telecom sector

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Committee on Electoral Reforms meets

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Minister for Finance, Muhammad
Ishaq Dar chaired a high level meeting on matters relating to
telecom sector with particular focus on frequency spectrum
demand on Friday.

The Minister of State for Information Technology (IT)
Anusha Rehman Khan briefed the meeting on the spectrum demand
scenario and the progress with regard to holding of spectrum
auction,said in statement issued by Ministry of Finance.

The meeting reviewed the spectrum demand scenario while
considering the Market Assessment report of PTA prepared by
international consultant and the evolving data growth due to
mobile broadband uptake.

OIC members to work together for combating terrorism

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ISTANBUL April 15 (APP): Member states of Organization
of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Friday reaffired to collectively
fight the menace of terrorism through increased international
soliderity and cooperation.

The member states in a joint communique adopted at the end of 13th summit stressed that the fight against terrorism is a major priority for all member states, and reiterated its resolve to work together to prevent and suppress terrorist acts through increased international solidarity and cooperation, in full recognition of the UN’s central role, and in accordance with UN Charter and obligations under international law.

The conference recalled resolution 41/42 POL on Combating
Terrorism and Extremism adopted by 42nd CFM and welcomed outcome of the OIC Executive Committee at ministerial level on Combating International Terrorism and Violent Extremism in the Muslim World held in Jeddah on February 15, 2015 as well as outcome of the ministerial brainstorming session in Kuwait in May 2015.

Quality education key for future successes: Ahsan Iabal

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that there was a need to reform Pakistan’s education system as the quality education is only key for future successes.

The government has set up a national curriculum council with the partnership of provinces aimed at devising a new curriculum in accordance with the modern age requirement, he made these remarks while addressing the participants of a workshop for training of ‘Master Trainers on Assessment under the project Modernization and Standardization of Examination System’ held at Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) here.

The Minister said that the upgradation of examination and testing system would help improve our education system.

Tariq directs CDA to remove shanties from list of illegal societies

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary on Friday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to remove the name of shanties from the list of illegal housing societies of the capital.

Chairing a meeting here, he directed CDA officials to lift the
ban on the provision of electricity and gas connections in rural areas of the Islamabad.

He said that native citizens of the city had been residing
here since long and they have no link with the present illegal housing societies.

Pakistan dismisses US declassified documents claims

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Foreign Ministry rejects baseless media allegations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Pakistan on Friday strongly
dismissed certain media allegations over the United States
Government’s declassified documents.

In response to media queries regarding allegations,
the Spokesperson of the Foreign Office said that allegations
in media on Pakistan’s involvement with Haqqani Network
(HQN) were preposterous.

“In fact, we were shocked and deeply saddened when
precious American lives were lost at the Chapman facility
in 2009 in an unfortunate attack that was later claimed
by TTP in a publicly available video, featuring the suicide
bomber with the leader of the TTP,” a press release quoted
the spokesman as saying.

President returns home after attending OIC Summit

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Friday returned here after attending 13th Islamic Summit Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Turkey.

The President led Pakistan delegation at the Summit,
hosted by the Turkish President, in Istanbul from April 14 15.
The Summit was attended by 25 heads of State/Government including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

President leads Pakistan delegation in 13th OIC Summit

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has
led Pakistan delegation in the 13th Islamic Summit Conference which was held in Istanbul, Turkey on April 14-15.

The Summit was chaired by the President of Turkey and
attended by 25 heads of State/Government including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The President, in his address to the Summit, had noted
that the Muslim Ummah was facing unprecedented challenges to its fraternity and harmony, said a press statement of the Foreign Office on the conclusion of President’s visit to Turkey on Friday.

First Lady stresses joint policy by OIC states on cancer control

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Parents, teachers share responsibility to enable children to meet future challenges: First Lady

ISTANBUL, Apr 15 (APP): First Lady Begum Mehmooda Hussain has urged upon the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to adopt a joint policy to address the issue of cancer including its timely diagnosis and treatment.

In a special session – First Ladies’ Leadership on Cancer
Control – held here on the sidelines of 13th OIC summit, Begum Mehmooda said awareness should be raised about the prevention of cancer through media and holding of seminars.

The special session hosted by Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan was attended by the first ladies of OIC countries.

CPEC to practically implement Pak-China leadership's vision: Ahsan

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CADD directed to make SMART School project a flagship for education development

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Friday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a project to practically implement vision of leadership of two brotherly countries.

Talking to a high-level Chinese delegation led by Vice Governor Shandong province Xia Geng who called on him, Ahsan  said the CPEC would equally benefit both China and Pakistan.

He observed that the Chinese investment in Pakistan had
open avenues of foreign investment in the country.

Increasing Pollen allergy makes life tough for residents

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Ever-Increasing seasonal dust and pollen allergy is at its peak by this time of the year in the federal capital giving rise to air-born diseases thus making life tough for the residents.

Once few in numbers, the pollen and dust allergy victims are
increasing day by day, while the authorities concerned are not adopting measures on emergency basis to eradicate this source of irritation.

“A drive is launched jointly by National Institute of Health
(NIH) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) to cope with pollen allergy, and in this regard, NIH has deployed doctors and paramedic staff which are dealing almost 500 allergy patients daily here at NIH laboratory,” said an official of NIH.

Dar assures payment of net hydel profit to KPK

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Ishaq expresses best wishes for AJK PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Friday apprised the National Assembly that any decision regarding extension of Custom Act in Malakand Division would be taken in the light of Law Ministry’s recommendations.

Replying to point of order, he said that promise regarding
payment of net hydel profit to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be fulfilled, adding it was 20 years old issue and the present government was trying to resolve it.

He said Ministry of Water and Power was also involved in this
issue.

Talks underway with Swiss authorities to provide access to accounts of Pakistani nationals: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar Friday informed the Senate that after getting approval from the Cabinet, the Federal Board of Revenue has already started negotiations with Swiss authorities to provide access to accounts of Pakistani nationals.

Giving clarification, the minister said he was the first person in the country’s history who brought summery to the Cabinet in this regard to empower FBR.

He said two meetings of FBR officials were held with the Swiss authorities so far adding that he would present full details in this house.

Govt committed to ensure maximum FATA development : Minister

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Seminar on Saemaul Undong held at PMAS AAUR

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): State Minister for Parliamentary  Affairs, Sheikh Aftab on Friday apprised the National Assembly  that the government, under the vision of Prime Minister, was  committed to launching maximum development projects in FATA.

Replying to point of order of MNA Junaid Akbar regarding
shifting of funds allocated for Malakand tunnel to other project despite singing of Memorandum of Understating, the minister said that he would reply in detailed after getting required information from concerned ministry.

He said that Rs.19 billion were allocated for development in
FATA in last fiscal year and more funds would be earmarked in next fiscal year.

 

Pakistan to host Common Wealth’s teams this year: NA told

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ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), Riaz Hussain Pirzada Friday told the National Assembly that the government was taking measures for the visit of common wealth’s world 11 teams to Pakistan this year.

Replying to a question in the National Assembly, the minister said that sports culture is dying from the country and no institution including banks are ready to give job opportunities to the players.

He said after improving the security situation in the country the ministry will hold a Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Pakistan.

PCB offers chief selector role to Inzamam who seeks time to ponder

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ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday offered former Captain and current Afghanistan team coach Inzamam -ul-Haque the position of the Chief Selector.

According to a private news channel, PCB has extended an offer to the Multan-born batsman in order to revive the game in the country.

The PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan wants to raise the current national team’s standard at least on the level of the 90s when Pakistan won their only World Cup in 1992 under Imran Khan’s leadership, clinched the three-Test series 2-0 on the tour of England and then finished runners-up in the same country in the 1999 World Cup.

President leaves for home after Turkey visit

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ISTANBUL, Apr 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday left here for home after concluding his visit to Turkey where he participated in the 13th summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Turkish minister for economy Mustafa Alitash saw off President Mamnoon at the Ataturk International Airport.

Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey Sohail Ahmed and senior government officials were present.

President of Mauritius to visit Pakistan from April 17

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ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): President of Mauritius Dr Bibi
Ameenah Firdaus Gurib Fakim will be paying a four day visit to Pakistan from April 17 and discuss matters of mutual interest with President Mamnoon Hussain.

The President of Mauritius will be visiting Pakistan with a
nine member delegation, on the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain.

The two presidents would discuss matters of mutual interest and regional and international importance, a statement from the Foreign Office said.

Economic ties between Pakistan, Australia to enhance further: NA told

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ISLAMABAD, April 15 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engr Khurram Dastagir Khan Friday told the National Assembly the economic ties between Pakistan and Australia would enhance further.

Replying to a question, the minister said that both countries were exchanging their delegations in the field of trade and commerce.

He told the House that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would visit Australia soon which would further enhance ties between the two countries.

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