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Parliament best forum for dialogue: Barrister Aqeel
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):State Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Thursday said that parliament is the best forum for dialogue with Opposition. The prime minister had offered talks to Opposition on many occasions, he said while talking to a private television channel. Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), should discuss public interest issues, […]
PM Shehbaz launches major infrastructure, education initiatives for Balochistan’s uplift
QUETTA, Jan 8 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated the federal government’s firm resolve to ensure accelerated development of Balochistan, saying that Pakistan must pool its national resources without hesitation to bring the province at par with other parts of the country. Addressing a ceremony to inaugurate and launch key development projects, the […]
Health Minister chairs high-level review meeting on promotion of clinical trial sector
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess and accelerate the development of Pakistan’s clinical trial sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to position the country as a regional hub for clinical trials in the near future. The meeting was attended by the Chief Executive Officer, Drug […]
PTA strengthens capacity through strategic collaboration with ZTE
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with ZTE Pakistan, successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building training on Fixed-Line and Wireless Network Technologies on January 6 and 7 at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad. The inaugural session was addressed by Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman PTA, who highlighted structured and continuous capacity building […]
Eligibility criteria set for CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III
FAISALABAD, Jan 08 (APP):The Punjab government has finalized eligibility criteria for receiving applications from the farmers under Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III for promoting mechanization in the agriculture sector. Director Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood said that the applicants must be residents of Punjab and possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card. He […]
PM Shehbaz congratulates PCB on PSL teams auction success
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday congratulated Pakistan Cricket Board on the success of the auction phase of teams for Pakistan Super League. In a statement, he appreciated the efforts of Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his team involved in organizing PSL. He said, “By the grace of Allah, […]
Gold prices surge by Rs3,400 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Gold prices increased sharply in the local market on Friday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs.3,400 to settle at Rs.469,562, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs.2,915 to Rs.402,573, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Likewise, the […]
German ambassador visits SCCI, interacts with business community
SIALKOT, Jan 08 (APP):Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ina Lepel accompanied by First Secretary (Economic Development) Miriam Buedenbender-Buchholz visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and held an interactive session with the business community of Sialkot. The distinguished guests were received by Senior Vice President (SVP) SCCI Muhammad Murad […]
FCCP adjourns hearing of super tax case for Jan 12
ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Friday adjourned the hearing of a set of petitions related to the super tax after the counsel for the taxpayer companies concluded his arguments. The case will now be taken up again on Monday, January 12. During the proceedings, a key point that emerged was […]
Rupee gains 03 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.02 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.05. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]