ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): The Senate of Pakistan has unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to the unsung heroes of democracy, political workers and common people of Pakistan who sacrificed their lives and liberty to uphold the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. The resolution moved by Senator Aitzaz Ahsan, also praised the predecessors who worked hard to maintain the dignity… Continue reading Senate resolution pays tribute to unsung heroes of democracy
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Films released on Eid, attract huge crowd
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Eid week is always considered to be the most celebrated time of the year for a Blockbuster film release in the country, amid house full expectations. The healthy trend on this Eid is that the audience have endorsed Pakistani Urdu films. The Urdu films Actor-in-law, Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai and Janaan,… Continue reading Films released on Eid, attract huge crowd
Islamabad United to hold series of events as part of PSL Trophy celebrations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Islamabad United and Leonine Global Sports will hold a series of events as part of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Trophy Celebrations over the course of next week. “Present as part of the celebrations will be Wasim Akram, Dean Jones, Misbah-ul-Haq and all available Islamabad players, including those who were not… Continue reading Islamabad United to hold series of events as part of PSL Trophy celebrations
Series with Pak youngsters to benefit Oman in U18 Asia Cup: Al-Batrani
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Oman’s Under 18 hockey team manager Mohammad Abdullah Al-Batrani believes that his team’s four-match Test series against Pakistani youngsters will help them to prepare for the 4th U18 Asia Cup in a better way. “We are very happy to visit Pakistan. Playing against a strong team like them so close to… Continue reading Series with Pak youngsters to benefit Oman in U18 Asia Cup: Al-Batrani
AJK President appreciates Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir issue
MIRPUR (AJK), Sep 16 (APP): AJK President Sardar Masood Khan Friday expressed gratitude to the people and the government of Pakistan for their continued unflinching support to the struggle of Kashmiris in their fight for right to self determination. He was speaking on the occasion of Kashmiri leaders meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in the AJK’s… Continue reading AJK President appreciates Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir issue
President strongly condemns Mohmand Agency mosque attack
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in Mohmand Agency on Friday and expressed grief over the loss of precious human lives. The President commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls. He directed the authorities concerned to ensure the provision of best medical facilities… Continue reading President strongly condemns Mohmand Agency mosque attack
Pakistan, South Africa relations developing at steady pace: MoDP
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): “Pakistan South Africa relations are increasing with a steady pace”, Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain observed in Pretoria on Friday. This observation was given by him while having a detailed bilateral meeting with Mapisa Nqakula, Defence Minister of South Africa, a message received from South Africa stated. Both ministers… Continue reading Pakistan, South Africa relations developing at steady pace: MoDP
Millions of refugee children ‘missing out’ on education: New UN Report
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (APP): The United Nations refugee agency said that more than some six million school-age children under its mandate have no school go to and that refugees are five times more likely to be out of school than the global average. “This represents a crisis for millions of refugee children,” UN High… Continue reading Millions of refugee children ‘missing out’ on education: New UN Report
Nearly 47 per cent of global population now online – UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (APP): Even though China and India are now the largest Internet markets on the planet, they are also among the six countries that together account for 55 per cent of the global ‘offline’ population, according to a new report of a United Nations commission. Furthermore, 20 countries including United States, China… Continue reading Nearly 47 per cent of global population now online – UN report
VC FATA University calls on Governor KP
PESHAWAR, Sept 16 (APP): Dr. Tahir Shah, Vice Chancellor FATA University called on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Governor, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra here at Governor’s House on Friday. He remained with the Governor for some time and discussed matters pertaining to working of the institution. He also presented a detailed briefing on some of the ongoing projects… Continue reading VC FATA University calls on Governor KP
Zahid Hamid, US officials for bilateral cooperation in climate change area
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid Friday discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in the area of climate change with senior officials of the State Department including with United States Special Envoy for Climate Change Jonathan Pershing. The minister represented Pakistan at an international conference “Our Ocean” hosted by US State Department at Washington DC from 15 16… Continue reading Zahid Hamid, US officials for bilateral cooperation in climate change area
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP): Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued the following exchange rates: Selling Buying Buying TT & OD TT Clean OD/T.CHQ U.S.A. 104.40 104.20 103.99 U.K. 138.17 137.90 137.62 EURO 117.34 117.11 116.87 CANADA 79.38 79.23 79.02 SWITZERLAND 107.40 107.19 106.91 AUSTRALIA 78.46 78.31 78.11 SWEDEN 12.30 12.28… Continue reading NBP Exchange Rates
Azadi Train arrives in Wazirabad
WAZIRABAD, Sept 16 (APP): Special Azadi Train on Friday evening arrived here at Wazirabad Railway Station for a night stay. A large number of people carrying national flags and chanting slogan Pakistan Zindabad, warmly received Azadi Train. Later, galleries also opened for the visitors. The visitors took keen interest in the cultural floats and historical… Continue reading Azadi Train arrives in Wazirabad
APHC hails PM Nawaz for consulting Kashmiri leadership prior to UN GA address
MUZAFFARABAD, Sept 16 (APP): All Parties Hurriet Conference (APHC) AJK chapter pays tributes to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for taking Kashmiri leadership into confidence and holding consultations on the Kashmir issue prior to his scheduled address at UN General Assembly. The APHC senior leader Ghulam Muhammad Safi, Mir Tahir Masood, Mehmood Ahmed Saghar and Rafique Ahmed Dar in their… Continue reading APHC hails PM Nawaz for consulting Kashmiri leadership prior to UN GA address
French business delegation to visit Pakistan for strengthening business ties
ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 (APP): Several French companies have shown keen interest to build new partnerships in Pakistan and to strengthen the already existing business relations in various sectors of economy. A business delegation from France would be visiting Pakistan in the first half of next year to promote and strengthen business relations, Thierry Pflimlin, President Pakistan… Continue reading French business delegation to visit Pakistan for strengthening business ties
US Consul General wishes ‘Eid Muabark’; breakfasts on ‘Nihari’
LAHORE, Sept 16 (APP): US Consul General to Lahore Yuriy Fedkiw wished the heartiest Eid greetings to Pakistani friends and colleagues and expressed his excitement on celebrating his first Eid in Lahore. In a video message posted on the US Consulate Lahore facebook page on Friday, the US diplomat is heard wishing Eid in Urdu “Meri taraf se ap… Continue reading US Consul General wishes ‘Eid Muabark’; breakfasts on ‘Nihari’
PIA to begin post Hajj operation from Sept 17
ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 (APP): Pakistan International Airline (PIA) will start post-Hajj operation from Saturday (September 17), which last till 16th of next month. PIA’s spokesperson in a statement said that during this period one hundred and twenty-six special hajj flights would be operated from Jeddah and Madina to ten Pakistani cities, Radio Pakistan reported. In addition… Continue reading PIA to begin post Hajj operation from Sept 17
Over Rs 200 billion shifted to rural areas on Eid: FPCCI
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said that Eid economy has been expanding in the country as over Rs 200 billion were transacted from urban centres to rural areas during the Eid-ul-Azha. “The expansion of Eid economy is a very good omen for farmers and rural areas,”… Continue reading Over Rs 200 billion shifted to rural areas on Eid: FPCCI
Majority satisfied with overall quality of democracy: PILDAT survey
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): According to a nation-wide public opinion poll conducted by PILDAT, a majority of 54 percent Pakistan’s population expressed satisfaction with the democratic system. PILDAT conducted the survey at the end of the third year of the current federal and provincial governments, June 2015-May 2016, said a press release issued here on… Continue reading Majority satisfied with overall quality of democracy: PILDAT survey
PM arrives in Muzaffarabad to meet Hurriyat leaders
MUZAFFARABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday arrived in Azad Kashmir’s capital Muzaffarabad to meet leaders of Hurriyat Conference. Azad Kashmir’s President Sardar Masood Khan and Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider received Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on his arrival. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz… Continue reading PM arrives in Muzaffarabad to meet Hurriyat leaders
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
