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500 officers appointed on contract in NADRA over last three years; NA told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): The National Assembly was informed on Friday that a total of 500 officers had been appointed on a contractual basis in the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) during the last three years, including both fresh recruits and re-employed retired officials. Responding to a question by MNA Naeema Kishwar Khan, Minister […]
Govt to unveil “Vision Islamabad 2027”: Talal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday reaffirmed that women’s safety remains a top priority of the government, stating that multiple security and policing mechanisms are already in place to address concerns of working women, particularly those residing in hostels across the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).Responding to a Calling […]
Unregulated social media use by minors a serious national concern: Tariq Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday told the Senate that the growing and unregulated exposure of children under 18 to social media platforms was an extremely serious issue, requiring a coordinated and comprehensive response from all state institutions. Responding to a calling attention notice raised by Falak Naz […]
USF continues to expand telecom facilities in remote areas: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday apprised the Senate that the Universal Service Fund (USF) continues to expand telecom facilities in remote regions of the country. Responding to various questions during Question Hour, the minister said that temporary internet and mobile service suspensions in some areas were imposed […]
DPM Dar chairs meetings on diplomatic engagements, e-commerce ecosystem
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a session with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and senior officials of the foreign ministry to discuss the upcoming diplomatic engagements and planned visits. The deputy prime minister directed the officials to ensure thorough preparation and coordinated follow-ups to advance Pakistan’s […]
2022 floods: Most int’l assistance pledged as soft loans, Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday informed the Senate that more than 80 percent of international pledges made during the 2022 floods were in the form of soft loans rather than grants. Replying to questions during the Question Hour, the minister said Pakistan ultimately received less than 50 […]
Seafood exports surge 22% to $253 million in first half of FY26: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The marine fisheries sector posted strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued at $253.24 million between July and December 2025, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Friday. Commenting on data released by the Marine Fisheries […]
Government taking measures to create investor friendly environment: Acting President
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday emphasized that the government was taking effective measures to create an investor-friendly environment in the country. He underscored that cooperation between the public and private sectors is indispensable for achieving sustainable national development. Talking to a delegation comprising leading businessmen, traders, investors, industrialists […]
Senate passes Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill 2025
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The Senate on Friday passed the Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with certain amendments proposed by Senator Farooq H Naek. Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi moved the Bill further to amend the Transfer of Railways Order, 1962 [The Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2025], as reported by the Standing Committee […]
Abbasi praises Sargodha Railway Police for exemplary honesty
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has lauded the Railway Police Sargodha for their exemplary performance and honesty after they safely recovered and returned Rs 1.1 million to a passenger. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rana Zulfiqar of the Railway Police found a suspicious bag near a water cooler on the platform at […]