Chinese envoy calls on COAS Bajwa

Rawalpindi March 09 (Online): Chinese Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan Pang Chunxue called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters Rawalpindi on Wednesday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, defence collaboration, progress on CPEC and regional security were […]

Govt to hold long-awaited LB polls in AJK: PM Qayyum

MIRPUR (AJK): Mar 09 (APP): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi said that his government was ready to facilitate the Election Commission by providing the required funds to hold long-awaited local body elections in the region. The Prime Minister Niazi […]

National Assembly to celebrate its platinum jubilee

ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP): The National Assembly of Pakistan will celebrate its platinum jubilee on August 10, 2022, as the first session of the constituent Assembly of Pakistan was held on the same day in 1947, a week prior to the independence of Pakistan. Therefore, […]

Biden orders work to begin on future digital dollar

Washington, March 9 (AFP/APP): President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered government agencies to begin work on creating a digital US dollar, weighing the risks and benefits of a move that could be a game changer for the global financial system. Coming amid the explosive rise […]

Russian forces close in on Kyiv on eve of talks

Kyiv, March 9 (AFP/APP): Russian troops closed in on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday as the two countries prepared for their first high-level talks since Moscow launched its deadly invasion two weeks ago. As fighting raged for a 14th day, Russian forces made rapid advances towards Kyiv, […]

Adidas optimistic for 2022, bags Italy football contract

Frankfurt, March 9 (AFP/APP):German sportswear giant Adidas set its sights on double-digit revenue growth in 2022 despite the shock from the war in Ukraine and struggles in Asia, announcing Wednesday an eye-catching deal to supply the Italian national football team. “Sport is back in 2022 […]

Van Aert wins Paris-Nice time trial to take race lead

Montluçon, France, March 9 (AFP/APP):Wout van Aert led a Jumbo-Visma podium sweep in the Paris-Nice time trial on Wednesday. The Belgian, who won a time trial on last year’s Tour de France, powered uphill to the finish to complete the 13.4-kilometre ride in Montlucon in […]

Moeed chairs meeting on National Security Policy

QUETTA, Mar 09 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister for National Security Dr Moeed Yousuf on Wednesday said the National Security Policy contained a comprehensive national security framework to ensure the safety, security and dignity of every citizen. He was chairing a high level meeting […]

Gill suggests Opposition to work for national interest

ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM), Dr Shehbaz Gill on Wednesday suggested the Opposition parties to work for national interest and avoid following the policy of agitation with the Government of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI). Opposition should play role for […]

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