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Marvi Memon lauds services of PSMA

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Marvi calls upon OCC to help introduce Pakistani products

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has an important role to play in enforcing national jurisdiction and sovereignty and protection of Pakistan’s economic interests in Exclusive Economic Zone.

This was stated by Minister of State and Chairperson BISP,MNA Marvi Memon during a visit to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency onsite project at Ketibandar along with Ministry of Defence monitoring and evaluation team comprising of Joint Secretary, Shakoor Nizamani and Assistant Chief M&E Sajjad and other senior officials.

DG MSA Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar and Commander Khalid Munir briefed about the construction project of administration block, accommodation block and allied facilities at PMSA base Ketibandar.

President for provision of all essential services to people of Islamabad

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President for provision of all essential services to people of Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday directed the newly elected Mayor of Islamabad to beautify the federal capital and devise a practical mechanism to solve the issue of illegal settlements and slum in the city.

He was talking to the newly elected Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President hoped he would utilize his capabilities in serving the people of Islamabad and provide them essential services to further improve their standard of life.

President Mamnoon Hussain said for the first time in Islamabad’s history governance has been transferred to the grass roots level and said measures must be taken to further enhance the beauty of Islamabad.

UN envoy welcomes the start of ceasefire in Yemen

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UNITED NATIONS , Apr 11 (APP): The United Nations Special
Envoy for Yemen has welcomed the start of the ceasefire that began at midnight, 10 April, urging all parties to work to ensure that the terms are fully respected and create a conducive environment for the peace talks scheduled to resume next week.

In a statement, the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy,
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, highlighted that the terms and conditions for the cessation of hostilities include commitments for the unhindered access for humanitarian supplies and personnel to all parts of Yemen.

“Both sides have committed to adhere to the Terms and Conditions for the cessation of hostilities which I presented,” the Special Envoy said. “I ask all the parties and the international community to remain steadfast in support for this cessation of hostilities to be a first step in Yemen’s return to peace.

No public meeting to be allowed at D Chowk, F 9 Park: Nisar

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Minister for Interior, Ch. Nisar Ali
Khan on Monday said no public meeting would be allowed at D Chowk or F 9 Park of Federal Capital as such activities infringe upon fundamental rights of people besides inflicting harm on economy.

Addressing a news conference here, he said free for all public
meeting on April 24 in Federal Capital would not be allowed and writ of state must be established.

The Minister ruled out permission to Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf
(PTI) for holding party’s public rally at D Chowk or F 9 Park in Islamabad and said “This issue is not political or personal rather it is an issue of rights of citizens of Islamabad, security of important and sensitive buildings in Capital and also it relates to respect and image of Pakistan,” he said.

ECC approves five different proposals relating to energy sector

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ECC approves export incentive package, other projects

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) in its meeting chaired by Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Monday considered and approved five different proposals relating to the energy sector.

The ECC considered the proposal for Implementation of North South Gas Pipeline Project under Government to Government Agreement with Russia and approved it, said in a statement issued by Ministry of Finance here.

ECC also constituted a price negotiation committee consisting of Secretary P/NR, Secretary Law, Secretary BoI, Representative of Finance Division, MD SNGPL and MD ISGS to negotiate the project details and pricing with the Russian side.

NA speaker receives Turkish Parliamentary delegation

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International community urged to play role in stopping Indian atrocities in IHK

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): The Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq received Turkish Parliamentary delegation led by Ismail Kahraman, Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly at Nur Khan Airbase, Rawalpindi on Monday.
He was accompanied by Convener Pak Turk Friendship Group Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik MNA and Senior Officers of the National Assembly Secretariat.
Talking to the distinguished guest, the Speaker said that it
was indeed a matter of immense pleasure to receive his Turkish brothers.

Opportunities for QIA to invest in Pakistan: Ishaq Dar

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APP96-11 ISLAMABAD: April 11 – Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar meeting with the Qatar investment authority delegation. APP

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said there were good opportunities for Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to come to the fore and have its share of investment in Pakistan.

The Finance Minister said this while meeting with a delegation
of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) led by Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ali Thani, Acting Head of Business Development Department of QIA here Monday.

Finance Minister briefed the delegation about investment
opportunities in Pakistan and shared with them details of various options that the QIA could follow to forge cooperation with GoP for undertaking investment, said in statement issued by Minister of Finance.

Irfan Siddiqui directs devising implementation plans of Urdu

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Irfan Siddiqui directs devising implementation plans of Urdu

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on Monday directed senior officials of his ministry to devise proper plans for implementation of Urdu as official language.

In this regard, a meeting was held here at ministry, presided over by the Advisor to Prime Minister.

It was decided in meeting that all possible facilities would be provided to all the divisions and ministries for implementation of Urdu.

Ambassador Olson calls on COAS

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APP71-11 RAWALPINDI: April 11 - Ambassador Richard G. Olson, US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, at General Headquarters. During the meeting overall regional security situation with particular reference to situation in Afghanistan came under discussion. Ambassador also appreciated the efforts of Pakistan in fight against terrorism. APP

RAWALPINDI Apr 11 (APP): The US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan (USSRPA) Ambassador Richard G. Olson, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, at General Headquarters on Monday.

During the meeting overall regional security situation with particular reference to situation in Afghanistan came under discussion, Inter Services Public Relations here stated.

Ambassador appreciated the efforts of Pakistan in fight against terrorism.

Conducive environment for foreign investment in Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal

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OKARA, Apr 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning
and Development, Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that there was a conducive environment of foreign investment in the country due to prudent polices of the government.

He stated this while inaugurating a library project
completed at Rs 500 million at University of Education in Renala Khurd near here.

He urged the youth to play their role in the development
and prosperity of the country. He said the government was providing equal rights to women in all sectors to enable them to play their due role in national development.

NDMA asks PAF to carry out aerial survey for damages evaluation

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): National Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA) has urged Pakistan Air Force (PAF to carry
out aerial photography/survey to evaluate damages to the
infrastructure and slope stability of mountains in Gilgit Baltistan and Khyber Pakthunkhwa.

SUPARCO has been asked to provide satellite imageries
to analyze the extent of damages, if any, in GB and KP.
The request had been made in an emergency meeting held
at NDMA to scientifically and technically examine the escalated seismic activity of Hindu Kush Range.

Quality of governance at federal level improved: PILDAT

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Young Parliamentarians briefed on Federal Right to Information Law

ISLAMABAD April 11 (APP): An assessment report released
by Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) Monday pointed out that Pakistan Muslim League (N) led government had improved good governance at federal level.

During the survey, the federal government received a
score of 44% and out of 27 governance assessment parameters assessed, it had shown improvement in performance in 18 parameters and deterioration in 9 parameters, said a press release.

It said the government has emerged strongest in its
Foreign Policy Management.

YDC biggest forum of youth mobilization in Pakistan under Vision 2025: Ahsan Iqbal

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Seminar on Saemaul Undong held at PMAS AAUR

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Federal Minister Planning,
Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said Young
Development Corps (YDC) has emerged the biggest forum of youth mobilization in the country under Vision 2025.

He said youth has immense potential to become brand
ambassadors of Pakistan and show its positive attributes to the world.

Ahsan Iqbal made these remarks at formal inauguration
of Young Development Corps (YDC) chapter and inauguration of Library Centre at Okara Campus of University of Education.

PIA converted into public limited company, joint sitting passes Bill

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ISLAMABAD, April 11 (APP): The Joint setting of the Parliament Monday passed a much awaited bill to convert PIA into a public limited company (The Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (conversion) Bill,2016 with some amendments unanimously.

Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid moved the PIA (conversion) Bill, 2016 in the House.

The main purpose of converting PIA into a limited company is to attract strategic partners and to provide quality of services to the people of Pakistan.

Improve domestic cricket instead of appointing coach: Aamir Sohail

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Former Captain Aamir Sohail has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to improve domestic circuit in the country instead of appointing a new foreign coach.

Talking to APP, Aamir said the coach can only teach strategies to the players but the talent comes up from the domestic level which is lacking. “I cannot understand why PCB is in a hurry to do things quickly,” he said.

He also advised the PCB not to rush in making Twenty20 Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed the captain of all three formats. “I am not against in giving him the captaincy but give him gradually,” he said adding let him settle down first in the T20 format.

WB projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 4.8% in 2017

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WB says Pakistan’s remittances grew by 26% in 2021

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Pakistan’s economic growth is
projected to accelerate from 4.5 percent in 2016 to 4.8 percent in 2017, supported by growing industry and services and greater investment as well as buoyed by low oil prices and substantial remittances, World Bank report said.

According to the report “South Asia Economic Focus”, sustained and inclusive growth with further acceleration would require tackling pervasive power cuts, a cumbersome business environment, and low access to finance through the successful implementation of tax and energy reforms.

The report said that the South Asian region’s economic
performance prospects remained strong due to limited exposure to global turbulence, coupled with increasing investment activity.

Govt agrees to withdraw cases against PIA employees: Dar

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ISLAMABAD, April 11 (APP): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday assured the joint sitting of the parliament that all show cause notices issued to the PIA employees would be withdrawn in 24 hours.

He said that amendments to Pakistan International Airlines Corporation into a public limited company were made with consensus and would be moved jointly for approval.

Ishaq Dar said that all cases against PIA employees at administrative stage would be withdrawn.

Razzaq to assist SL blind cricket team

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Razzaq to assist SL blind cricket team

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Former Pakistan Blind Cricket team captain Abdul Razzaq will assist the visually-impaired players of Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup of the Blind scheduled to be held in India in November.

Talking to APP, Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Chairman, Syed Sultan Shah said the Sri Lanka team which recently played and lost a Twenty20 and ODI series against Pakistan had asked them to provide the services of a Pakistani coach.

PBCC, he said, will select a new-look team for the T20 World Cup. Sri Lankan team manager Narbat Silva said the Sri Lankan blind cricketers had learnt learnt a lot on their tour of Pakistan.

Death anniversary of playback singer Ahemd Rushdi observed

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): The 33rd death anniversary of renowned play back singer of past Ahmed Rushdi was observed on Monday.

Ahmed Rushdi recorded the highest number of film songs in the history of Pakistani cinema in Urdu, English, Punjabi, Bengali, Sindhi and Gujarati languages and found unprecedented success as a playback artist from the mid 1950s to early 1980s.

He recorded approximately 5000 songs for 583 released films.

Cultural Caravan visits Takht-e-Babar, Katas Raj Temple

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Cultural Caravan visits Takht-e-Babar, Katas Raj Temple

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): A cultural caravan arranged by Archeological and Historical Association of Pakistan has visited Takh-e-Babar Kallar Kahar and Katas Raj Temple, Chakwal.

Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale, Ambassador of Ukraine Volodymyr Lakomov and Acting Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, Mehvish Sultana, member of Punjab Assembly, Chairman Archeological and Historical Association of Pakistan Dr. Ghazanfar Mehdi, Vice Chairman Archeological and Historical Association Prof. Dr. Akbar S. Ahmad (U.S.A), a number of diplomates, families, writers and people from different walks of life from Islamabad were part of the Cultural Caravan.

Upon reaching Takht-e-Babar, Kallar Kahar, District Coordination Officer (DCO) Mehmood Javed Bhatti and DPO Chakwal Munir Masood welcomed the guests.

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