ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday turned down a proposal of the Establishment Division seeking enhancement of the upper age limit from 28 to 30 years for the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination.
PM takes notice of illegal plotting near Rawal Dam
ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday took notice of the illegal plotting and construction in the premises of Rawal Dam. The Prime Minister directed for submission of report on the matter the same day by 5 pm.
SECP issues guidelines for estimation of IBNRs
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the guidelines for he non life insurance companies on methodology for estimation of incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims reserve, applicable with effect from July 1, 2016. The IBNR claims refer to those claims which have been incurred during the period covered by the insurance policy, but have not been reported to the insurance company during the accounting year, hence, making it difficult for the insurance company to adequately provide for such losses, a statement of SECP said here on Thursday.
PM attends closing ceremony of S.Arabia’s military exercise
HAFAR Al BATIN (Saudi Arabia), March 10 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif along with 20 heads of states and governments on Thursday attended the concluding ceremony of ‘North Thunder’ military exercise. According to a statement from the media wing of the PM House, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi also witnessed the ceremony.
Freedoms of religion and expression "twin rights" in fighting intolerance: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 10 (APP): The freedoms of religion and of expression are not contradictory but complementary, as both rights are the twin tools in combating incitement to hatred, a United Nations human rights expert said Thursday.
PM to attend concluding ceremony of military exercise
HAFAR Al BATIN (Saudi Arabia), March 10 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will attend the concluding ceremony of “North Thunder” military exercises on Thursday along with 20 heads of states and governments.
Chairman PCB hopeful of security clearance
LAHORE Mar 10 (APP) Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar M Khan has said the International Cricket Council and PCB are in constant contact and he was hopeful that the security assurance would be given to Pak team for its participation in the World T20 Cup.
COAS Saudi Defence Minister meet to discuss bilateral military relations
RAWALPINDI March 10 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif Thursday met Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa said in tweet message from Saudi Arabia.
Sartaj Aziz leads Pak delegation to 14th ACD Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Advisor to the PM on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Thursday said if Asia continues to grow at a faster pace, the 21st century will belong to it.
BISP joins hands with MHIN for welfare of mentally retarded children
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):A joint delegation of WHO, Human Development Research Foundation, Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) and Overseas Development Institute on Thursday called on Minister of State and Chairperson BISP, Marvi Memon.
Govt looking forward to rebuild Pak Iran economic cooperation : Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday that after lifting of sanctions on Iran, Pakistan was looking forward to rebuild and strengthen Pak Iran economic cooperation.
CM reviews proposals on better services to people
LAHORE, Mar 10 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a meeting which reviewed various proposals for provision of better services to the people, capacity building of government departments and improvement of social sectors.
Pakistan pavilion at Berlin trade, tourism fair draw attention of large crowds
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Hafiz ur Rehman attended the opening ceremony for Pakistan Pavilion at 50th International Tourism Trade Fair (ITB) being held in Berlin, Germany, from March 7 to 13.
PEMRA asks TV, FM Radio not to air advertisements of Hakeems, Peers, Aamils
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Council of Complaints on Thursday directed all cable operators, FM Radio stations, and satellite TV channels to stop airing advertisement of quacks, Hakeems, Peers and Aamils.
Najam Sethi calls on Finance
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Chairman, Executive Committee of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi Thursday held a meeting with Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq here and discussed matters of mutual interests.
Nisar invites Mustafa Kamal to appear before FIA body probing Sarfaraz’s allegations
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Thursday invited Mustafa Kamal to appear before the inquiry team of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), probing the allegations levelled by Sarfaraz Merchant against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and its leadership.
PM prays for speedy recovery of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, on behalf of the people of Pakistan as well as on his own behalf, has prayed for full and speedy recovery of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani who suffered a heart attack in New Delhi on Thursday morning.
IG FC, DG ANF call on Ch Nisar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Newly appointed Inspector General of Frontier Corps Maj General Mazhar Mehmood and Director General Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Major General Nasir Dilawar Shah called on Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan separately on Thursday.
NDMA keep on alert PDMAs’ for tackling heavy showers’ threat
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday asked all provincial authorities to keep on alert for taking necessary measures to cope with the heavy rains, forecast till weekend.
Visit of Iranian President due in current Month: Iranian Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani will visit Pakistan later this month, Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost on Thursday said.