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President Arif Alvi signs Zainab Alert Bill into law

Zainab Alert Bill

President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday signed the Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Bill, 2020 into law, providing for a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 million on the perpetrators of child abuse. The president said on Twitter after signing bill, “I have just signed the Zainab Alert Bill into … Read more

Media, ulema to play effective role to aware public on Covid-19: Sadiq Sanjarani

Sadiq Sanjarani

Acting President Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Tuesday called on the religious leaders and media organizations to play their role in educating the general public regarding preventive measures against Covid-19 disease. According to the details, Speaking at a special meeting held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the Acting President said the people are needed to take precautionary … Read more

President says Pakistan shows solidarity with China over coronavirus outbreak

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President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said that he was undertaking a two-day visit to China on the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping where he would express solidarity with the people of China who had fought the Coronavirus epidemic. According to the details, During a brief media talk prior to his departure to China, the … Read more

PM, President expresses Grief over Martyrdom of PAF Pilot in crash

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President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed their deep grief over the martyrdom of Wing Commander Nauman Akram as a result of PAF fighter jet crash in the federal capital. Associated Press of Pakistan reported that The President and the Prime Minister in their separate messages prayed for the departed … Read more

Afghanistan: Two President One Country

Afghanistan: Two President One Country

Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah both the Afghan politicians have claimed tot win the presidential election of Afghanistan. President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani has taken an oath for a second time but his main rival Abdullah Abdullah has refused to recognize the inauguration, and  held his own swearing-in ceremony at a short distance away at … Read more

PM congratulates Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani on occasion of his inauguration

PM congratulates Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani on occasion of his inauguration

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday “I want to congratulate Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani & look forward to working with him.” The premier took to Twitter and said Pakistan will do everything it possibly can to bring peace and stability in our region. I want to congratulate Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani & look forward … Read more

Ghani sworn in as president, rival holds parallel inauguration ceremony

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President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani has taken an oath for a second term but his main rival Abdullah Abdullah has refused to recognise the inauguration, holding his own swearing-in ceremony, landing the country in a new political problem. According to the details, Television footage showed Ghani taking an oath at the Presidential palace in Kabul … Read more

PM, President pledge to take all measures for women empowerment

Labour Day

Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi (PM and President) pledged to take all measures that would help women to lead a safe, secure and prosperous life. On the occassion on International Women’s Day PM and President in their message pledged to take all measures that would help women to lead a safe, … Read more

Taliban are good fighters, but now they are tired: Trump

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WASHINGTON: US President said in the press conference that Taliban are good fighters, but now they are tired. According to the details, The president said the administration was thinking about closing the Mexican border to fight the spread of the coronavirus only to say a few minutes later that the border was not a problem. … Read more

President Dr. Arif Alvi urges religious scholars to play key role in nation building

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President Dr. Arif Alvi said on Monday that religious scholars must play a key role in nation building and resolving of social issues. Radio Pakistan reported President Dr. Arif Alvi  addressed a brainstorming session with the religious scholars in Islamabad. Dr. Arif Alvi said religious scholars have an important role in the fields of education and … Read more

US-Afgan Peace Deal: President Ghani rejects prisoner swap with Taliban

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KABUL: President of Islamic Republic Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani rejected a key component of US-Taliban peace deal that calls for the swap of thousands of insurgent prisoners with Taliban. According to the details, Ghani objected to arrangements within the deal that would see the Afghan government release 5,000 Taliban prisoners as a condition for direct talks … Read more

Erdogan returns after completing his 2 days historic visit

President Erdogan rejects Interior Minister's resignation over coroanvirus curfew

ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned to Turkey today after his two days official visit to Pakistan. Turkish Prime leader came yesterday and he was on his two days official visit, during his visit Erdogan met different parliamentarians, ministers and other high profiles. According to details, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accompanied his delegation on … Read more

Pakistan produced best professionals in every field: President

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi addressed to the third convocation of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical College on Thursday, the president said education should be used for achieving better goals in life. According to the sources of APP, President Alvi said Pakistan produced best professionals in every field, however regretted that due to brain drain, … Read more

President Erdogan says Turkey gradually sending troops to Libya

Turkey’s president has threatened the Syrian government that it will “pay a very, very heavy price” for attacks that targeted Turkish soldiers in north-west Syria.

Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday evening that Turkey is “gradually” sending troops to Libya under a deal inked with its UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA). Turkey spends great effort to reduce tension between the U.S. and Iran, Turkish president said on Sunday, amid dramatic escalation of tension in the region, … Read more

US threatens to hit 52 Iranian sites “very hard”

Trump warns Iran

President of United States (US) threatens to hit 52 Iranian sites  very hard  if Iran attacks US assets or diplomats. Mr Trump issued a stern threat to Iran on Twitter. Iran is talking very boldly about targeting certain USA assets as revenge for our ridding the world of their terrorist leader who had just killed … Read more

President says disabled students should have facilities at normal schools

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President Dr. Arif Alvi said the entire society should feel protective including special persons. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad. He said disabled students should have facilities at normal schools to study along with other students to feel equal citizens of the country. The President stressed to ensure implementation of job quotas provided to … Read more

Iraq: Thousands protests ahead of deadline to name new PM

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IRAQ: Thousands of protesters blocked bridges, roads and building in several cities in southern Iraq on Sunday. The protesters were demanding an independent prime minister as the deadline to choose an interim leader looms. Baghdad is set to announce a provisional prime minister at midnight on Sunday following the resignation last month of Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Prime Minister Adel Abdul … Read more

Cuba elected its first prime minister since 1976

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has appointed the country’s first prime minister in more than 40 years – the tourism minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz. The post of prime minister was scrapped in 1976 by the then revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. It was reinstated under the rules of a new constitution for the communist-run island passed earlier … Read more

Musharraf case judgment left Pakistan’s stock bearish

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Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s death sentence was also seen on the Pakistan stock market. According to details, the special court’s decision to execute former President General Pervez Musharraf has also been influenced by the Pakistan stock market. After the verdict against the former president, the stock market 100 index has seen a decline of … Read more

Gordon Sondland contradicts allegations of sexual felony

A US ambassador nominated by President Donald Trump who provided key testimony in his impeachment hearings was accused Wednesday of sexual misconduct by three women. Gordon Sondland, the US envoy to the European Union, denied the allegations, with his lawyer alleging that the accusers were trying to taint his credibility in the inquiry. The Portland … Read more

Melania Trump welcomes the White House Christmas Tree

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The 16-foot-tall Christmas tree has been delivered at the White House, the official residence of the U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the details, at first Melania Trump welcomed the Christmas tree in the White House. According to the British news agency, the traditional ceremony of delivering the Christmas tree was held in the presidential … Read more

Global markets trip as trade war fears resurge

Global markets trip as trade war fears resurge

Global stocks retreated Thursday on continued doubts about US-China trade talks while the OECD slashed its growth outlook, citing the protracted trade conflict. Investors, already nervous about the slow progress of the talks, became even more cautious after both houses of Congress overwhelmingly approved a bill supporting the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and sent … Read more

Eid Milad-un-Nabi: President Alvi wishes all Muslim Ummah

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President Dr. Arif Alvi has on Sunday extended his felicitations to Muslims on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, on 12th Rabi ul Awwal. In a separate message, he said the Holy Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) established a welfare state and a role model society by better management. The president, in his message, said the … Read more

Turkey requires help from EU for the immigrants: Erdogan

Turkey requires help from EU for the immigrants

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan accused U.S.A. and Russia and said they failed to play their part of the agreement in which it was decided that the Kurdish group will leave the area which connects Turkey and Syria. Erdogan has informed that he will discuss this matter with U.S. President Donald Trump on his visit next … Read more

Two injured due to firing at a Mosque in France

France mosque firing kills two

Two got injured in a shootout at a Mosque in the Bayonne area in the west of France. According to the details, 2 people got injured when an 84-year-old man started firing at a Mosque located in Bayonne. The injured men were of 74 & 78 years of age. Both were taken to the hospital … Read more

U.S. plans to release footage of U.S. raid over AlBaghdadi, says Trump

Trump asks for AlBaghdadi's murder footage

U.S. President Donald Trump had said that on Monday that he wants to release that part of the video of the raid in Syria in which Daulat Islamia leader Abu Bakar al-Baghdadi was killed. According to details, Donald Trump said while talking to media before leaving for Chicago that they are thinking to release the … Read more

President Alvi extends prayers for Mian Nawaz’s health recovery

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President Dr. Arif Alvi has prayed for the early recovery of PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif. In a tweet, he said that I am sure that government will ensure all medical facilities to him. He said that may Allah restore him to full health. Incarcerated former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been diagnosed with acute immune … Read more