ISLAMABAD, (APP): Journalists in occupied Kashmir are facing a tough situation while covering free use of firepower by Indian armed forces on unarmed protesters, which has claimed at least 39 innocent lives, besides injuries to over 2100 others. Many journalists especially accompanied by cameras, gathering news from the middle, complained that they were time and […]
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Journalists facing tough situation in occupied Kashmir
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China, Korea, Turkey to assist Pakistan in TVET sector
ISLAMABAD, (APP): China, Korea and Turkey have extended their full cooperation for Pakistan to uplift the National Vocational and Technical Training sector in the country by utilizing their expertise. The trio to take up co-projects like building the Center of Excellence, teacher’s training programme and to upgrade National Training Bureau into a state of the […]
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High-level meeting discusses elaborate arrangements for Azadi Train launch
ISLAMABAD, (APP): A high-level meeting was held at Ministry of Information,Broadcasting and National Heritage to review the preparations for Special Azadi Train launch in connection with Independence Day celebrations to be observed on August 14. The meeting was jointly chaired by Minister for Information,Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Minister for Railways Khawaja […]
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Supporting Pakistan’s fight against terrorism in US national interest: Spokesman
WASHINGTON, (APP):Supporting Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism, violent extremism and building a more stable and democratic society was in the long-term national interests of the United States, a State Department Spokesman said on Wednesday. Spokesman Mark Toner was replying to a question at the US Statement Department briefing regarding a recent visit by US Senator […]
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SC adjourns power construction company case till July 19
ISLAMABAD, July 13 (APP): The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing of the case filed by M/s Power Construction Corporation of China, seeking a stay order against the bidding process of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to award contract for the construction of Dasu Dam main civil works of Stage-I of the project. The […]
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UN chief concerned over Kashmir situation, ready to mediate between India, Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, July 13 (APP): Reiterating his concern over the deteriorating situation in Indian-held Kashmir, a UN spokesman said Wednesday that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stands ready to mediate peace talks amid heightening tensions between India and Pakistan, provided the two neighbours accept his good offices. “Good offices is a standing offer,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said […]