Islamabad, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) through its Education Testing Council has announced Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT), which will be required for award of HEC scholarships and to get admission in MS/MPhil programmes. Deadline for online registration is January 31, 2018. The test, whose score will…
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Mayor Karachi appreciates training on SAPPRA Rules
Karachi, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar said speedy completion of development works can be achieved only when the officials concerned have full knowledge of the relevant rules and regulations. Two days training under SAPPRA Act 2009 and 2010 would prove beneficial for KMC officers and also bring improvement…
FATA reforms and merger of tribal areas into KP to be completed in phased manner: Prime Minister
Islamabad, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says the government is working on a multipronged strategy to reform the country’s tax structure. Sharing some details at Pakistan Economic Forum in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the government has planned to lower the tax slabs for the individual taxpayers….
Mayor Karachi visit Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu Building
Karachi, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar said we are thankful to the President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain for providing of Rs4 crores for construction of new building for the office of the Anjuman-e-Taraqqi-e-Urdu in Karachi. On a visit of the under construction building named “Urdu Bagh” he…
General Zubair Mahmood Hayat attends Chiefs of Staff session of NATO Military Committee
Rawalpindi, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman JCS Committee, attended Chiefs of Staff session of NATO Military Committee at Brussels. The meeting was attended by representatives of 66 NATO and partner nations. The committee discussed peace and security matters. Chairman highlighted efforts and achievements of Pakistan Armed Forces…
Pakistan to never compromise on national interests: Asif
Islamabad, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has emphatically stated that Pakistan will never make compromise on its national interests. Speaking in the meeting of Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs in Islamabad, he said Pakistan desires balance in its relations with the United States. He said Pakistan made…
Political gathering in Lahore rejected by people: Marriyum
Islamabad, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb has said Senate and general elections will be held on time. Talking to media in Islamabad on Wednesday, she said it would be first time in history of Pakistan that democracy will complete ten consecutive years. She…
Pak, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance bilateral ties in diverse fields
Islamabad, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The agreement was reached during the two-day 11th Session of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission that concluded in Islamabad on Wednesday. The session was Co-chaired by Minister for Commerce and Textile Mohammad Pervaiz…
Meeting of the senate standing committee on States and Frontier Regions held
Islamabad, January 17, 2018 (PPI-OT):A meeting of the senate standing committee on States and Frontier Regions, SAFRON was held at Parliament house Islamabad under the chairmanship of Senator Hilal ur Rehman today at Parliament house. The main agenda was to review the alarmingly slow pace of development activities in fata,…