ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): National Command Authority (NCA) on Wednesday reiterated its determination to take all possible measures to make national security robust; enabling it to effectively respond to the threats to national security without indulging in arms race.
Women parliamentarians briefed on global politics
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Director General, Strategic Studies Institute Islamabad, Shireen Mazari on Wednesday gave a detailed briefing to women parliamentarians about global politics and its implication on Pakistan.
Samjhota Express train restored from Thursday
LAHORE, Feb 24 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has decided to operate Samjhota Express train after clearance by the Indian government. According to the PR sources on Wednesday, India bound Samjhota Express will leave for Atari from here on Thursday at 8:00 am.
PM to inaugurate National Health Programme in AJK
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday will inaugurate the launching of Prime Minister’s National Health Programme in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Acumen Fund head praises Maryam Nawaz
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Jacqueline Novogratz, global head of Acumen Fund, Wednesday appreciated Maryam Nawaz for her leadership role in the health, education and youth employment programmes.
Siddiqui for promoting book reading culture
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on Wednesday urged writers and intellectuals to help promote book reading culture to eliminate despondency and negative trends from the society.
Govt taking steps to reduce cost of agri production: Bosan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan on Wednesday said that government was taking steps for reducing cost of agriculture production.
No society can become civilized without gender equality: Rabbani
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani on Wednesday said that no society could become civilized without ensuring gender equality and fundamental rights to women.
‘Book Fair’ to be held tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) will organize a two-day “Book Mela” (Fair) on occasion of Social Sciences Expo 2016 to be held here on Wednesday.
Maintenance of record of transactions conducted through FCA:SBP
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): With the view to preserve the integrity, soundness and safety of the financial system, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been endeavoring to prevent the possible use of the banking sector for money laundering, terrorist financing and illegal transfer of funds. To this end, SBP has been issuing various instructions and guidelines to the banks from time to time.
Pakistan forcefully opposes adding new permanent members in UNSC as reform talks resume
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 23 (APP): Making a strong case against creating new permanent seats in the UN Security Council, a top Pakistani diplomat has said such a move would only “serve the self-centered interests of a few” — an obvious reference to the bid by India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for elevated status in the 15-member body.
Pakistan’s economy now stable: PM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said Pakistan’s economy was now stable and was gaining further strength because of the consolidated efforts of its economic team.
Protest over Afzal Guru sparks culture war in India
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (APP): Attempts by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to promote an “increasingly assertive” brand of nationalism has triggered a culture war between the ruling BJP supporters and left-leaning and Indian liberals who accuse the Prime Minister of “religiously inflected chauvinism”, a report in a leading US newspaper said.
Mushahid urges EU to take steps to resolve Kashmir issue
BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (APP):Senate Defence Committee Chairman, Senator Mushahid Hussain on Tuesday urged European Union and the international community to take steps to resolve the Kashmir issue which is the biggest source of instability in the region. The Senate Defence Committee delegation comprising 10 Senators is in Brussels for interaction with the European Parliament and the European Union, said a press release.
Obama administration formally submits plan to Congress for closing Guantanamo Bay prison
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (APP): The US Department of Defence formally submitted the plan to Congress on Tuesday to close Guantanamo Bay prison, a move the Obama administration says will deny terrorists a powerful propaganda symbol and strengthen ties with key allies.
BISP devise mechanism to benefit remote areas women: Marvi
CHILAS, Feb 23 (APP): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon on Tuesday said that a comprehensive mechanism had been devised to benefit deserving women and priority would be given to those hailing from far flung areas. Addressing women at the Girls High School Chilas during her visit she said that women could earn through their skills and handicrafts.
Load-shedding hours reduce from 18 to six hours: Abid Sher
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali Tuesday said due to sincere efforts of the present governmnet load-shedding hours had been reduced from 18 to six hours in the country.
Dar reiterates government resolve to address energy shortage
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that it was prime minister’s resolve to address the problem of energy shortage and that all ministries/departments concerned should put in their best efforts to achieve this objective and also attain the targets set for December 2017. Finance Minister, was chairing a high level meeting which reviewed progress about projects in the energy sector.
Fatemi conveys Pakistan’s concern over situation in Iraq
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi Tuesday expressed Pakistan’s strong concern at the atrocities and destruction being carried out by Daesh in Iraq.
Strong Pak-Iran relations inevitable for regional peace: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Stronger Pak-Iran relations were inevitable for regional peace, security and prosperity, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Tuesday while talking to Iranian Ambassador Mehdi Honardoost.