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China wants to enhance cooperation with Iran through CPEC: Envoy

  • ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong has said that China is looking forward to enhance its cooperation with Iran through China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)project. In an interview with IRNA, he said if Iran joined the CPEC, then it would be win-win cooperation both for China and Iran. Sun Weidong said […]

  • Citizens for improving services at PIMS emergency department

    ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Citizens on Thursday demanded of the authorities concerned to improve healthcare services at emergency department of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to entertain maximum number of patients. According to them, a large number of patients from far-flung areas visit PIMS emergency unit daily and face many problems because of lack […]

  • Fourth phase of IDPs return to SWA begins

    ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Fourth phase of repatriation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) of South Waziristan Agency has been started and will continue till 6 December. According to Private News Channel,The IDPs of 81 villages of Ladha, Makin, Sarwakai and Tiarza will return home during the phase meanwhile a camp has been established for these […]

  • Cheque distribution among deserving people in Lakki Marwat

    ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Zakat and Ushr Department, KPK has distributed cheques of financial assistance under the `Guzara’ allowance and dowry scheme among over 200 deserving people in Lakki Marwat. According to private news channel (Samaa), District Zakat Chairman Maulana Asadullah said that Zakat is a very important responsibility in Islam and its distribution requires […]

  • DG PNCA welcomes Chinese artists

    ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Renowned artists of China here on Thursday met Jamal Shah, Director General Pakistan National Council of the Arts. During meeting, Jamal Shah welcomed the Chinese artists and expressed hope that their visit would be beneficial for artists of both the countries. He said such interaction and sharing of experiences would take […]

  • PM welcomes start of Panama Papers proceedings in SC

    ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif welcoming the start of Panama Papers’ proceedings in the Supreme Court Thursday said he fully believed in upholding the supremacy of Constitution, rule of law and complete transparency. “I wholeheartedly welcome the start of proceedings inthe Supreme Court with regard to Panama Papers,” the Prime Minister […]