ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Ms.Ina Lepel, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Thursday called on Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Pir Syed Saddaruddin Shah Rashidi here and exchanged views of mutual interests and bilateral relations.
Govt empowering nation through socio-economic uplift, skill development: Tanveer
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Rana Tanveer Hussain Thursday said the socio-economic uplift of nation through education and skill enhancement was top priority of the government.
Governor summons Sindh PA session
KARACHI, Jan 14 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has summoned the Provincial Assembly (PA) Session to meet on Jan 15 (Friday) at 10 am at the Sindh Assembly Building here.
Govt committed to bring every child to school: Baligh
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Minister of State for Education and Professional Training Baligh-ur-Rehman Thursday said that the government was committed to bring every child to school, who was not getting education due to any reason.
LNG project deal being done in transparent manner; Shahid told NA
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14, (APP): Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday informed the National Assembly that Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) deal with Qatar was being done in a transparent manner and the International community had declared it Asia’s cheapest deal which would help strengthen county’s economy.
Ali Zafar returns after concerts in different cities
LAHORE, Jan 14 (APP): Famous rock singer, Ali Zafar has returned to Lahore after holding musical concerts in different cities of Punjab.
Corruption decreased in Pakistan: Pervaiz Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Thursday informed the Senate that according to Transparency International corruption has decreased in Pakistan.
NA proceeding suspended for short time on quorum issue
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14, (APP): Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday suspended the session of National Assembly for a short time after the quorum was pointed out by a member of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
PM urges USPBC to play role for preferential market access to Pakistani goods
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhmmad Nawaz Sharif Thursday asked the US-Pakistan Business Council to play its role in urging the US lawmakers the importance of providing preferential market access to Pakistani goods.
Irfan should have included in T20s: Sarfraz
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Former Test Cricket Sarfraz Nawaz believes the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee had done a huge mistake by not including pacer Muhammad Irfan in the Twenty-20 series against New Zealand.
Cold & dry weather to persist
LAHORE,Jan 14 (APP):Cloudy weather conditions prevailed in the provincial capital and adjacent areas halting maximum temperature at 16 degree celsius on Thursday.
President asks youth to follow Quaid’s principles of hardwork, dedication
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday called upon the youth to follow the principle of the Quaid-e-Azam by focusing their energies on getting education
and work hard in their practical lives to contribute for the development of country.
PNCA invites amateur singers for Singing Competition
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has invited amateur and budding singers for a singing competition here on January 26 under its `Talent Hunt’ programme.
All Pakistanis are safe in Jakarta attack: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia Aqil Nadeem Thursday said that all Pakistanis were safe and sound during the attack in Indonesian capital Jakarta.
Pakistan ready to put a good show on Friday: Ahmed Shehzad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad believes the Kiwis are an awesome side but feels the green-shirts are well prepared and ready to put up a good show against the hosts at Eden Park on Friday.
Govt wants to evolve knowledge economy: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that the government wanted to evolve knowledge economy in collaboration with public, private sectors, academia and civil society.
Electoral reforms to be finalised before 2018 election: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Chairman Parliamentary Electoral Reforms Committee Senator Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that the recommendations on electoral reforms would be finalized before the general election 2018.
Baligh chaired 14th Board Meeting of NAVTTC
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Engr Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman chaired the 14th Board Meeting of National Vocational and Technical Training (NAVTTC) here on Wednesday.
Afghan President phones PM; assures of more security measures for Pakistani diplomats
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday made a telephonic call to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and apprised him regarding the attack on
Pakistani Consulate in Jalalabad.
NA Speaker, Deputy Speaker condemn Quetta blast
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi Tuesday strongly condemned the bomb blast at anti Polio Centre in Quetta, causing loss to precious lives.