Islamabad, August 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan and China will sign formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote literary relations between two countries. The development took place during a meeting between Mr. Zhang Heqing the cultural Counsellor of Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters Dr. Yusuf Khushk …

Islamabad, August 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar has announced fifteen days extension from 31st of this month to 15th of next month for receiving payments under Ehsaas Emergency Cash Payments. In a Tweet, she said the relatives of …

Islamabad, August 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz says 10th Muharram is the day of the triumph of truth and honesty. In a tweet, he said Youm-e-Ashura is a message of resistance against oppression. The Information Minister said teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allaho …

Islamabad, August 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): Sindh government has declared twenty districts of the province as “Calamity Affected Areas”. According to the notification issued by Relief Commissioner Sindh, the heavy rainfall during Monsoon caused losses to human lives and property in various districts of the province. The Deputy Commissioners of the …

Islamabad, August 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): International Day of Victims of enforced Disappearances is being observed on Sunday. The day is an annual observance under the United Nations to recognize the right of society and victim families to know the truth and whereabouts of missing persons. According to latest data by …

Islamabad, August 30, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan strongly condemns use of tear gas shells and firing of pellets on Muslims taking part in Muharram procession in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Due to the illegal and indiscriminate use of pellets, dozens of Kashmiris have reportedly been seriously injured, including …

Islamabad, August 30, 2020 (PPI-OT):The second review meeting of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) will be held in Kabul on 31 August 2020. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood will lead the Pakistan delegation comprising senior officials. The Afghan side will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Mirwais …