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Dream of a prosperous Pakistan being realized with strong motorway network: PM

  • KARACHI, Feb 3 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said the government’s focus on expansion of motorways network across the country had realized the dream of a developed and prosperous Pakistan. “Today, the people are witnessing the emergence of a new Pakistan with improved infrastructure and communication network, and we have given reality to […]

  • Additional budget required for research, development:Tanvir

    ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Rana Tanvir Hussain has said that there was an additional budget required for research and development work. Talking to a private television channel, he said the allocated budget was not sufficient for research. “We have asked an additional budget from finance ministry for development in […]

  • MoHR to form small community groups for raising awareness

    ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Ministry of Human Rights is going to form small community groups for raising awareness on social issues while steps would also be taken to include human rights in the curriculum. According to a ministry official on Friday, these groups would create awareness on health, disability, gender sensitization and rights of senior […]

  • Man shot dead after evading checkpost

    ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): A man was gunned down by Islamabad police after evading a checkpost in sector I-10 here on Friday. According to a private news channel, the incident took place when security officer tried to stop a car at the checkpost and opened fire when the driver didn’t put on the brakes. Reportedly, […]

  • 6 children killed in school van accident in Layyah

    ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (ًMillat+APP): Six children were killed and twelve others injured in a collision between a trailer and school van on Multan Mianwali Road in Layyah Friday morning. According to a private news channel, the incident occurred due to dense fog. The injured were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Fatehpur.

  • Commerce minister for equal trade opportunities for women

    ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan Wednesday said Pakistan should start viewing trade, business and economy through a gendered lens and provide specific opportunities to its women to realize their potential and lift the economy to new heights. He was addressing at a seminar ‘SHE TRADEs’ organized by the […]