ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Wednesday hoped the nominated Governor for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Iqbal Zafar Jhagra would play key role in progress and restoration of peace in the province. Talking to Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, who called on him here, the Minister said people of KPK and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) had sacrificed a lot for the country.
Nisar, US ambassador discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday held a meeting withAmbassador of United States to Pakistan David Hale and discussed bilateral relations, ongoing cooperation and recent strategicdialogue.
Pak-US strategic dialogues to strengthen bond: David
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale has said that Pak-US strategic dialogues are an opportunity to build strong bilateral relationship.
To seize its full potential Pakistan needs more capable people:Prof.Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Prof.Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said that in order to seize its full potential, Pakistan was going to need more capable people to lead industries that would carry its future growth; run its national, provincial and city governments; and grow its universities.
COAS pays brief visit to Kabul; meets Afghan President, US Military leadership

RAWALPINDI, March 2 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, on way back from Tajikistan, had brief stop over at Kabul on Wednesday and attended the change of command ceremony of Resolute Support Mission in Kabul. The COAS, after attending change of command ceremony, held meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Palace, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa stated in a Tweet.
Pak destroyed terrorist infrastructure in N Waziristan, rejects blames for problems in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Mar 2 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said that Pakistan should not be blamed for the problems in Afghanistan and hoped direct talks between the Taliban and Afghan officials expected in two weeks would help strength efforts for peace in that country.Speaking at an event organised by the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, Aziz said there was still a misperception that Pakistan was supporting some groups and there were still people who sympathize with Taliban.
Govt accords top priority to development of backward areas: Pervaiz

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid on Wednesday said that the government was according top priority to the development and progress of backward and far flung areas of the country.
Govt to complete Neelum Jhelum project on time; PM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated his government’s resolve to complete the Neelum Jhelum and many other energy related projects during his term in office to rid the country of darkness. He was chairing a meeting to review the progress on Neelum Jhelum Hydel Project here at the PM House.
Govt overcoming multiple challenges to achieve economic development: PM
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his government has successfully overcome multiple challenges enabling the country to march towards ensuring sustainable economic and social development.
Foreign teams to participate in Kabaddi Championship
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): International teams will be participating in the 3rd Asian Kabaddi (Circle) Championship for Chairman POF Cup at the POC Sports Complex from April 27 to May 1. The teams to participate in the championship include India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Iran, Nepal, Bhutan, Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Afghanistan, said a POF Spokesperson.
PAL providing financial assistance to more than 500 writers, poets
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) is providing monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per month to more than 500 writers, poets and bereaved families of deceased writers.
Turkmenistan investors keen to invest in various sectors:Envoy
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):Ambassador of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov on Tuesday informed that his country’s investors and companies were interested to make investment in Pakistan. Areas including medicine, pharmaceutical, marble, sports and agriculture sectors are most important areas for investment, he said.
ECP to achieve goal of gender equality in general elections:CEC
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Chief Election Commissioner Justice retired Sardar Raza Khan on Tuesday said that ECP is committed to achieve the goal of gender equality in general elections 2018 in line with the Constitution of Pakistan, international human rights standards, conventions and treaties. He said this after inauguration of a first-ever Gender and Disability Electoral Working Group (GDEWG) and Gender section in the ECP library at the Election Commission Secretariat.
Negotiations underway with Bahrain to set up liver transplant hospital: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday apprised the Senate that negotiations were underway with Bahrain to set up a hospital that would cater for the patients for liver transplant. Responding to a question on behalf of Minister for National Health Services during Question Hour, he said currently there was no center for liver transplant in the hospitals administered by the Federal Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.
Pakistan wants to resolve all issues with India: Senate informed
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan and India had agreed to restart comprehensive bilateral dialogue to address all outstanding issues.
Govt to ensure return of TDP with honour, respect: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said the government would ensure return of Temporarily Displaced People to their native areas with honour and respect. He was talking to Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, designated Governor KPK who called on him here at the PM House.
Country's prosperity top priority of govt: PM
CHAKWAL, Mar 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said that his government accorded high priority to the country’s prosperity and therefore accommodated the political mandate in all provinces.
Pakistan to soon become prosperous country: PM
CHAKWAL, Mar 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said the day was not far-off when Pakistan would become a prosperous country after tackling all the challenges. “We are striving to take Pakistan forward, achieve progress and end load-shedding,” he said while addressing a gathering of local people in Bhar Pur area of Chakwal after extending condolences to known Naat Khawan Abdul Razzak Jaami over the demise of his wife. The Prime Minister said his government was working round the clock to end load-shedding, which he believed would be completely eliminated at the completion of his government’s tenure in 2018.
Pakistan fast bowling attack, best in the world: Azhar Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, Feb 29 (APP): New bowling coach Azhar Mahmood believes Pakistan team’s fast bowling attack is best in the world at present saying the pace trio of Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan and Wahab Riaz is outstanding. Azhar, who has replaced bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed (who has been rested for Asia Cup and World Twenty20 due to fatigue), said that Amir, Irfan and Wahab are among the best fast bowling attacks in the world at present.
Anyone not performing won’t be considered: Haroon Rasheed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 29 (APP): Pakistan Chief Selector Haroon Rasheed has made it clear that current form or performances would remain the sole criteria for selection in the team even if the concerned player is the skipper. “If a player doesn’t perform, then automatically he won’t be considered for future assignments”, He said in response to a question regarding Twenty-20 skipper Shahid Afridi who has indicated he may reverse his decision to retire after the upcoming World event in India.