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US urged to take ‘firm stand’ against India to halt Kashmiri people’s rights abuses

Posted on August 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, A retired US military officer and a counterterrorism expert has urged the United States to take a “firm stand” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “aggression” in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to put an end to the human rights abuses now being […]

Soft loans disbursement under KJP in AJK at fast pace: Usman Dar

Posted on August 10, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar on Tuesday said the youth of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) would reap maximum benefits of Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP) as loan disbursement process under its Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES) had […]

Saudi Arabia allow vaccinated teens to perform Umrah

Posted on August 10, 2021

ISLAMABAD, The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that local pilgrims aged from 12 to 18 can obtain Umrah permits if they have received two vaccine doses. The announcement follows the inauguration of the 2021 Umrah season on August 10. More than […]

Special instructions issued for foolproof security to Muharram processions: Sh Rashid

Posted on August 10, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Tuesday said that special instructions have been issued to chief secretaries and police officials to ensure foolproof security to the processions of Muharram-ul-Haram across the country. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that all effective measures would […]

Govt working on ‘Blue Bond’ to attract investment through mangroves in Balochistan: Farrukh

Posted on August 10, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Tuesday that the government was working on ‘Blue Bond’ to attract investment through mangroves in Balochistan, storing enormous amount of blue carbon. In a news statement, he said mangroves in Balochistan were growing […]

National Assembly refers six bills to committees

Posted on August 10, 2021

ISLAMABAD, The National Assembly on Tuesday witnessed introduction of six private members’ bills which were referred to the relevant committees for further consideration. The bills introduced in the House were the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (Amendment in Article-27); the Trade Organizations (Amendment) Bill, 2021; the […]

National Minority Day on Wednesday

Posted on August 10, 2021

ISLAMABAD, The National Minority Day would be celebrated on Wednesday as the state aspires to commemorate the contribution of minorities in the progress of Pakistan besides upholding rights, recognizing services, sacrifices of minorities in the creation of Pakistan, and nation-building. The day recalls the vision […]

Farrukh criticises Afghan officials for running propaganda against Pakistan

Posted on August 10, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday criticised Afghanistan government’s officials for running a dedicated propaganda against Pakistan instead of coordinating with rest of stakeholders to reach a political settlement for ensuring lasting peace in the landlocked country. “This is […]

PM inaugurates ship lift & transfer system at Karachi shipyard

Posted on August 10, 2021

KARACHI, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday inaugurated the ship lift and transfer system at Karachi shipyard, which will help improve the efficiency of the shipping sector. The prime minister performed the inauguration by touching an electronic panel on the occasion. Federal Minister for Maritime […]

Ambassador of Japan grieves the loss of precious lives in Quetta blast

Posted on August 9, 2021

Islamabad, H.E. Mr. MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on Monday expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the bomb blast which occurred in Quetta on August 8th, leaving two policemen dead and numbers of people injured. “Any act of […]

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US urged to take ‘firm stand’ against India to halt Kashmiri people’s rights abuses

Soft loans disbursement under KJP in AJK at fast pace: Usman Dar

Saudi Arabia allow vaccinated teens to perform Umrah

Special instructions issued for foolproof security to Muharram processions: Sh Rashid

Govt working on ‘Blue Bond’ to attract investment through mangroves in Balochistan: Farrukh

National Assembly refers six bills to committees

National Minority Day on Wednesday

Farrukh criticises Afghan officials for running propaganda against Pakistan

PM inaugurates ship lift & transfer system at Karachi shipyard

Ambassador of Japan grieves the loss of precious lives in Quetta blast

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