ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) will be holding a 10km race at Attowala Village near Kharian, District Gujrat on November 13. AFP has been regularly organizing the race at Attowala Village for the last five years, said a press release issued here. The event will be supervised by AFP technical… Continue reading AFP to hold 10km race
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All provinces being given equal opportunities under CPEC
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): All the provinces were being given equal opportunities under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and there was no discrimination with small provinces. Work on mega hydel projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is already underway like US$ 12 billion Dassu dam, US$ 14 billion Diamer-Bhasha Dam and Munda dam, official sources in the Ministry… Continue reading All provinces being given equal opportunities under CPEC
Rs.3929.474 mln released for various water, power projects so far
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): The government has released a sum of Rs.3929.474 million out of total Rs.161,716.370 million allocated for various water and power projects in Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 1st quarter of fiscal year 2016-17. According to the Planning Commission data, an amount of Rs 3840.274 was released for various water projects against… Continue reading Rs.3929.474 mln released for various water, power projects so far
PM lauds PAF’s role in counter-terrorism
SARGODHA, Nov 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the role played by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in counter-terrorism in the country and said the nation was proud of their professional capabilities. In an interaction with airmen including officers and staff here at the Mushaf Ali Mir Airbase, the Prime Minister said the PAF always played a… Continue reading PM lauds PAF’s role in counter-terrorism
Royal Palm team trophy from Nov 11
LAHORE, Nov 9 (APP): The 10th Royal Palm Golf Team Trophy and Challenge Shield will tee off at Royal Palm Golf Course from November 11. Leading players from all over the country will feature in the three-day premier golf activity, said a statement.
Pakistan-US strategic dialogue has put bilateral relationship on a sound institutional footing: Dar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said the Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue, with its six Working Groups, covering diverse areas from economy to education, energy to defence and security, has put bilateral relationship on a sound institutional footing. He stated this while speaking at the National Day and Election Day… Continue reading Pakistan-US strategic dialogue has put bilateral relationship on a sound institutional footing: Dar
Indian deputy high commissioner summoned over LoC violations
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday protested over ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LoC) by Indian security forces and summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner here at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Director General (South Asia & SAARC) summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner and strongly condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations on… Continue reading Indian deputy high commissioner summoned over LoC violations
AIC to hold Iqbal day on Thursday
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Allama Iqbal Council (AIC) will organize a ceremony to celebrate the birth anniversary of National Poet Dr Muhammad Allama Iqbal, here Thursday at Pakistan National Council of Arts. According to press release, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui, Ata-ul-Haq Qasmi, Ahsan Akbar,Zulfiqar Ahmad… Continue reading AIC to hold Iqbal day on Thursday
Iqbal’s vision guides about ensuring democratic norms: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the ideology of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal demands ensuring democratic norms in the country to transform it into an Islamic welfare state. In his message on the birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal, the Prime Minister said it is the joint responsibility of… Continue reading Iqbal’s vision guides about ensuring democratic norms: PM
US consul general vows to continue support for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): The United States Consul General Grace Shelton said that relations between Pakistan and the US will strengthen. Talking to a private news channel after Trump won the US presidential elections, she said that it was an important day for her country. She said “No matter who the administration is we will… Continue reading US consul general vows to continue support for Pakistan
PM arrives at Sargodha airbase to witness ‘High Mark’ air exercises
SARGODHA, Nov 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived at the Pakistan Air Force’s Mushaf Ali Mir Airbase here on Wednesday to witness the PAF’s ‘High Mark’ air exercises. The Prime Minister, upon arrival, was received by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman and senior officers of the PAF. Defence… Continue reading PM arrives at Sargodha airbase to witness ‘High Mark’ air exercises
Pakistan voices concern over growing “asymmetrical threats” to UN peace ops
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 9 (APP): Pakistan has called for strengthening the hands of UN peacekeepers who now face targeted and asymmetric hostile acts during their deployment in conflict areas where there no peace to keep. Speaking in the UN Security Council, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said it was therefore unfair to blame the U.N. peacekeepers when they… Continue reading Pakistan voices concern over growing “asymmetrical threats” to UN peace ops
PM arrives at Sargodha airbase to witness ‘High Mark’ air exercises
SARGODHA, Nov 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived at the Pakistan Airforce’s Mushaf Ali Mir airbase here on Wednesday to witness the PAF’s “High Mark” air exercises. The Prime Minister, upon arrival, was received by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman and senior officers of the PAF. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif accompanied the Prime… Continue reading PM arrives at Sargodha airbase to witness ‘High Mark’ air exercises
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Nov 9 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Wednesday. LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL US DOLLAR BONDS VIDE SBP F.E. CIRCULAR NO.42 & 21.07.98 & 04.08.98 RESPECTIVELY. LIBOR VALUE 6 MONTHS US DOLLAR 1.2516 09.11.16 CONVERSION RATES FOR 09TH OCTOBER 2016 FOR… Continue reading Foreign exchange rates
PTA devises regulations to allow telcos to trade spectrums
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has devised a Spectrum Trading Framework to allow markets to determine the best use of spectrum and asked all stakeholders to provide their input/comments by December 5. The goal of Telecom Policy 2015 with reference to spectrum is “allocation and assignment of spectrum to maximize social and… Continue reading PTA devises regulations to allow telcos to trade spectrums
South Asia can be made base for regional peace by seeking guidance from Iqbal’s thoughts: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that South Asia can be made a base for regional peace by seeking guidance from the lofty thoughts of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. “Affinity with thoughts of Allama Iqbal demands to make Pakistan a democratic welfare state in a real sense, which seeks solution to… Continue reading South Asia can be made base for regional peace by seeking guidance from Iqbal’s thoughts: PM
Change of Guard ceremony held at Iqbal’s mausoleum
LAHORE, Nov 9 (APP): A prestigious change of guard ceremony was held here on Wednesday at mausoleum of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal to mark 139th birth anniversary of the great poet-philosopher who dreamt of a separate homeland for Muslims of the Sub-continent. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy clad in immaculate whites, assumed ceremonial guard… Continue reading Change of Guard ceremony held at Iqbal’s mausoleum
President calls for adoption of Iqbal’s teachings
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has underlined the need for complete adoption of the teachings of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, which not only provide guidance to the nation in all spheres of life, but also offer solution to the problems of modern times. He said Iqbal’s thoughts also provided best panacea to the ills… Continue reading President calls for adoption of Iqbal’s teachings
Governor visits Mazar-e-Iqbal
LAHORE, Nov 9 (APP): Governor Punjab, Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana here on Wednesday visited the mausoleum of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal to pay tribute on his 139th birth anniversary.He laid floral wreath at the mausoleum of great poet and philosopher and offered Fateha. He also wrote his comments in the visitors’ book.He said that Dr Iqbal… Continue reading Governor visits Mazar-e-Iqbal
Ummah can regain past glory by following Iqbal’s vision of unity: AJK President/PM
MUZAFFARABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Muhammad Masood Khan and Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider have said the Muslims through following the vision of Allama Iqbal for Ummah unity expressed through his poetry could regain its past glory. The AJK President, in his message on the 139th birth anniversary of great… Continue reading Ummah can regain past glory by following Iqbal’s vision of unity: AJK President/PM
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