Say no to India’s neocolonialism, IIOJK people urged to observe strike on Jan 1st

ISLAMABAD: The Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) has urged the Kashmiri people to observe a complete strike on January 1st to say a big no to Modi government’s neo-colonial and anti-Kashmir agenda that seeks to control, by any means, Kashmir, its land and resources. In a statement received here Wednesday, JKNF spokesman Shafiqur-ur-Rehaman while […]

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Economic sovereignty of country to be ensured: Shah Mehmood

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said the entire nation agreed to strengthen defense capability of the country while the protection of Pakistan’s economic sovereignty is also a common responsibility. Responding to issues raised by MNA Pervaiz Ashraf and MNA Khawaja Muhammad Asif during the session of National Assembly on Wednesday, he said […]

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Call for strike on Jan 1 against Modi’s machinations in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD:Hurriyat organizations have appealed to the Kashmiri people to observe complete strike on January 1 against the ongoing genocide and Indian government’s other imperialistic policies aimed at changing the demographic complexion of the occupied territory. Posters have, once again, appeared on walls, pillars and electricity poles in the territory urging people to fully support call […]

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Pakistan increases soybean cultivation to cut $5,000 mln imports

BEIJING: “With soybean cultivation, Pakistan can save $5,000 million from the imports bill of oilseeds and raw materials for poultry feed,” Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), stated while presiding over a meeting themed by “Soybean Cultivation and Promotion with Strip Intercropping Technology in Pakistan.” Prof Dr Athar […]

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12 reports of Standing Bodies presented in Senate

ISLAMABAD:As many as 12 reports of Senate Committees including Delegated Legislation, Interior, Human Rights, Narcotic Control and Communication were presented in Senate on Wednesday. The reports were presented by Azam Nazeer Tarar, Mohsin Aziz, Semee Ezdi, Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhary and Kamil Ali Agha respectively in the House. Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on behalf of Chairman, […]

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Universal Health coverage to contribute to poverty alleviation: CEO, Sehat Sahulat Card

ISLAMABAD:The Sehat Sahulat Program is expected to contribute to poverty alleviation besides improving access to indoor health services and reduction of financial barriers to access health service. Moreover, the improved equity would lead to social development, peace, cohesion, and stability. Mr. Muhammad Arshad, Chief Executive Officer, Sehat Sahulat Program was speaking as panelist at webinar […]

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PM for fast-track issuance of licenses for domestic gas exploration to cope with shortage

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday while discussing the current demand and supply of gas in the country, directed the authorities concerned to ensure the fast-track issuance of licenses for domestic exploration for it was the cheapest source of natural gas. The prime minister also instructed the relevant departments to remove hurdles in the process of […]

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Business community urged to promote trade with Lebanon: Envoy

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Lebanon Salman Athar on Tuesday said that the business community should accelerate efforts to tap the Lebanon market for promoting trade and exports. Talking to the business community here at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), he said that the business community should explore ways and means for enhancing trade and […]

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