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Investment in human development vital to Balochistan’s bright future: CM Sarfraz Bugti
QUETTA, Jan 14 (APP):Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has emphasized that sustained investment in human development is the only guarantee of a prosperous and stable future for the province. The Chief Minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), led by Country Representative Luay […]
IHC issues notices on appointment of Yasir Ilyas as Coordinator on Tourism
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the respondents in a petition against the appointment of Sardar Yasir Ilyas as Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition of a citizen, Muhammad Tahir regarding the matter. Advocate GM Chaudhry appeared in the court on behalf […]
Govt slashes industrial power tariffs, cuts cross-subsidy by Rs123bn
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Power Division on Wednesday said that the government has achieved a substantial reduction in the industrial cross-subsidy burden and electricity tariffs through wide-ranging reforms, aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness and easing pressure on consumers. In a statement, the Power Division said that the industrial cross-subsidy burden had been reduced from Rs […]
PHE Dept deliberates on formulation of posting & transfer policy
PESHAWAR, Jan 14 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Public Health Engineering Fazal Shakoor Khan presided over an important meeting regarding the formulation of posting and transfer policy of the PHE Department on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer South and the Director Technical. During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on developing a […]
PMYP, VSO Pak, and BARGAD sign landmark partnership to empower 20,000 youth volunteers
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, in collaboration with Voluntary Service Overseas Pakistan and BARGAD Organization for Youth Development, signed a landmark Letter of Intent at the Prime Minister’s Office, Islamabad, aiming to train and mobilize 20,000 youth volunteers across the country. The signing ceremony, attended by the chairman of the youth programme, […]
Health Minister inaugurates digitalized healthcare center in Bhimber Tarar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Federal Minister of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, inaugurated digitalized healthcare center in Bhimber Tarar to improve access to medical services for local residents. Addressing the ceremony, the Minister highlighted the government’s renewed focus on strengthening primary healthcare through technology-driven solutions. Mustafa Kamal said that the first telemedicine […]
ICT exports rise over 12 pct in 2025 amid global AI boom
SEOUL, Jan 14 (YONHAP/APP):South Korea’s exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products jumped 12.4 percent from a year earlier to a record high in 2025, data showed Wednesday, driven by strong demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Outbound shipments of ICT products reached US$264.2 billion last year, compared with $235 billion in 2024, […]
FGP, ICSTSI hold consultative meeting on ease of doing business reforms
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP), in collaboration with the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries (ICSTSI) and the Atlas Network, held a consultative meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on easing business compliance and improving the ease of doing business for small traders and entrepreneurs. The meeting marked the initiation of the […]
PBC elects new Vice Chairman, condemns smear campaign against judges
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Monday held its 248th meeting, chaired by Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan in his capacity as Chairman of the Council. According to an official statement, the Council conducted a secret ballot to elect its Vice Chairman for 2026. Peer Muhammad Masood Chishti secured 15 votes, while […]
DPM Dar told federal govt. holds 2 mln MT wheat stocks, available for provinces to meet demand
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday during a review meeting of current wheat stocks in the country was apprised by the committee that the federal government currently holds about 2 million metric tons of wheat, which can be released to provinces as needed to meet […]