ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP): On the special directives of Prime Minister, fifty percent (50 percent) participation of women was ensured in PM’s Youth Loan Schemes for the empowerment of women. Pakistan is committed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Goal 5 i.e. Gender Equality; Ending all forms of discrimination against women and […]
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Women get 50 percent share in PM Youth Loan Scheme
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President congratulates Pakistan cricket team
MAKKAH, June 13 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has congratulated the Pakistan cricket team on wining the important match of Champions Trophy 2017 against Sri Lanka. “Pakistani players played very well especially Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir who batted till the end ” the President said, according to a statement released by his Press Wing. The […]
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Rs 120m sanctioned to replace 40 years old water, sewerage lines of Nawabshah: Commissioner SBA
NAWABSHAH, June 11 (APP): The Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division, Ghulam Mustafa Phull, Sindh government has sanctioned Rs. 120 million for replacement of Nawabshah’s 40 years old water supply and sewerage lines to improve basic facilities to the citizens. “The work will start as soon as allocated funds are made available”, said the Commissioner while talking […]
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Shehbaz Sharif grieved over loss of human lives due to storm
LAHORE, June 11 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed deep grief over the loss of precious human lives due to storm. The chief minister expressed sympathies and condolences with the bereaved families. He directed the administration of districts concerned to provide the best medical facilities to the injured.
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Pakistan raising Indian atrocities on Kashmiris at int’l forums: Sartaj
ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Sunday said that Pakistan was highlighting continued Indian atrocities on innocent Kashmiris at all international forums. He said the situation in the occupied Kashmir was worsening. The people of Kashmir were protesting against Indian barbarism, he said talking to a private […]
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Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia on Monday
ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will leave for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today (Monday) in context of the emergent situation among Gulf countries, PM’s Office said on Monday.