ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): The group exhibition of five young artists, which started on September 1, continues here at Nomad Gallery evincing keen interest among visitors. Fizza Siddiqui, Hira Shakir, Momina Momina, Samreen Asif and Usman Khalid have put on display their art work on different themes at the exhibition organized by Nomad Art Gallery… Continue reading Young artists’ group exhibition continues at Nomad
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Shehr-e-Kitab becomes literary, cultural hub
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): National Book Foundation’s Shehr-e-Kitab has became literary and cultural hub where the book lovers may have books of their own choice at subsidised rates. The Shehr-e-Kitab Islamabad consists of 28 outlets. The management of NBF has introduced its Shehr-e-Kitab as a substitute literary point or Tea House for the visitors where… Continue reading Shehr-e-Kitab becomes literary, cultural hub
Football: Messi hat-trick as Barca hit Celtic for seven
BARCELONA, Sept 14, (APP/AFP) – Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick and Neymar grabbed four assists as Barcelona launched their Champions League campaign in style with a 7-0 thrashing of Celtic on Tuesday. Messi and Neymar were reunited with Luis Suarez from the start for the first time this season and took no time in getting reacquainted as… Continue reading Football: Messi hat-trick as Barca hit Celtic for seven
People are with PM, like his policies: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (APP): PML N Member National Assembly Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said people of the country are with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and liked his government’s policies. Opponents of PML N and its leadership deliberately wanted to create unrest for achieving their desired objectives, he said talking to a private news channel. He said people… Continue reading People are with PM, like his policies: Talal
Penumbral moon eclipse on Sept 16 17, to be visible in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): A penumbral eclipse of moon will be visible in all regions of Pakistan on the night of September 16. It will also be visible from Africa, Asia, Australia, West Pacific Island and in Europe, Met Office reported. The eclipse will begin at 21:55 PST (Pakistan Standard Time) on September 16 while the ‘Greatest… Continue reading Penumbral moon eclipse on Sept 16 17, to be visible in Pakistan
Govt planning to establish technical, vocational institutes along CPEC route
ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (APP): The government is planning to establish technical and vocational institutes along China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route in collaboration with China. According to official documents, the institutes would be set up at Gilgit,Mansehra, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Quetta and Gwadar. The CPEC would open new vistas of development and prosperity and offer… Continue reading Govt planning to establish technical, vocational institutes along CPEC route
Defence Production delegation leaves for South Africa
ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (APP): Delegation of Defence Production, headed by Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday embarked upon a visit to South Africa to attend Africa Aerospace Defence Exhibition (ADD 2016). The delegation is visiting South Africa on invitation of South African Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula, news release by the Ministry here stated.… Continue reading Defence Production delegation leaves for South Africa
FC arrest two suspects in Turbat
QUETTA, Sept 14 (APP): The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan arrested two suspected persons in Turbat Wednesday, as FC spokesman said. Acting on a tip off, the FC personnel launched a search operation and arrested the two suspects who allegedly belonged to a banned organization, he added.
BLA commander held in Kalat
QUETTA, Sept 14 (APP): The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan Wednesday arrested an alleged commander of banned militant organization Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during a search operation in Shekhri area of Kalat district. According to an FC spokesman, following intelligence, FC personnel launched a search operation in mountainous area of Shekhri, during which a local BLA… Continue reading BLA commander held in Kalat
71st UN General Assembly opens; new President to push for implementing 17 global development goals
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 14 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly Tuesday opened its 71st session, with an emphasis on ensuring the implementation of the new global development goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 17 aspirational “global goals” were adopted by the 193-member last… Continue reading 71st UN General Assembly opens; new President to push for implementing 17 global development goals
International probe into killings in Kashmir a must now: UN rights chief
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 14 (APP): The deteriorating situation in Indian-held Kashmir has now made it crucial to establish an independent, impartial and international mission, the UN human rights chief has said, while regretting India’s lack of response to his request for access to its controlled part of the disputed state. High Commissioner Zeid Raad Al-Hussein told the Geneva-based… Continue reading International probe into killings in Kashmir a must now: UN rights chief
People’s support needed to curb terrorism: FC IG
QUETTA, Septi 14 (APP): Inspector General of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, Maj General Sher Afgun Wednesday said they needed support of people and local elders to root out terrorism from the province on permanent basis. Some elements were carrying out terrorist activities to implement the agenda of foreign forces, he said speaking to FC personnel… Continue reading People’s support needed to curb terrorism: FC IG
Cricketers Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi visit “Darul Sakoon”
KARACHI, SEPT 14 (APP); Captain of Pakistan’s Twenty20 cricket team Sarfraz Ahmed and former captain Shahid Khan Afridi on the second day of Eidul Azha visited here “Darul Sakoon” , a social welfare organization. The children of Darul Sakoon expressed their delight while meeting both cricket stars. They greeted both the cricketers with music and… Continue reading Cricketers Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi visit “Darul Sakoon”
International probe into killings in Kashmir a must now: UN rights chief
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 13 (APP): The deteriorating situation in Indian held Kashmir has now made it crucial to establish an “independent, impartial and international mission,” the UN human rights chief has said, while regretting India’s lack of response to his request for access to its controlled part of the disputed state. High Commissioner Zeid Raad… Continue reading International probe into killings in Kashmir a must now: UN rights chief
Sartaj Aziz to lead Pakistan delegation at 17th NAM Summit
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz will lead Pakistani delegation at the upcoming 17th NAM Summit being held in Venezuela from September 13 to 18, Foreign Office said here on Tuesday.
Kashmiri people celebrate Eid under Indian bayonets, clutches: PM Farooq
MUZAFFARABAD, Sept 13 (APP): The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan has said that our Kashmiri brethren have been forced to remain inside their houses and celebrate Eid under Indian bayonets and clutches. He was addressing a huge Eid congregation here at Eid Ghah on Tuesday. He called upon the… Continue reading Kashmiri people celebrate Eid under Indian bayonets, clutches: PM Farooq
Ex-US President Bill Clinton downplays Hillary’s pneumonia
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (APP): Former US President Bill Clinton has dismissed mounting health rumours about his wife and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, saying she is “doing fine” despite being diagnosed with pneumonia. The 68-year-old former First Lady was forced to abruptly leave a 9/11 memorial in New York on Sunday due to a… Continue reading Ex-US President Bill Clinton downplays Hillary’s pneumonia
Nation celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with religious zest, enthusiasm
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (APP): The nation Tuesday celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with religious zest and traditional fervour to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the well-being of the Muslim Ummah and progress, prosperity and security of the country. Thousands of congregations were held at mosques,… Continue reading Nation celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with religious zest, enthusiasm
Police search for suspect in fire attack on Muslim woman in New York
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (APP): A Muslim woman wearing traditional clothing was set on fire by a man with a lighter as she was window shopping on New York City’s Fifth Avenue over the weekend, according to American media reports citing police sources. Cops are still trying to determine whether the incident was a hate crime… Continue reading Police search for suspect in fire attack on Muslim woman in New York
NA Speaker, Deputy condole death of Shakeel Awan’s mother, Wadood Qureshi’s brother
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi have condoled the death of the mother of Malik Shakeel Awan, former MNA and brother of Abdul Wadood Qureshi, Resident Editor Daily Nai Baat. In their separate condolence messages to the bereaved families, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker expressed… Continue reading NA Speaker, Deputy condole death of Shakeel Awan’s mother, Wadood Qureshi’s brother
- 4-day book fair opens
- In Commemoration of World Immunization Week 2024, the district health office Gilgit, in collaboration with the Provincial EPI Directorate Gilgit-Baltistan organized a vibrant awareness walk aimed to promoting the importance of vaccination
- A vendor displaying mosquito protective nets to attract the customers at Charsadda road
- Meeting held to streamline trade between Pak-Afghan , Central Asian Republics
- Pakistan, US hold 7th TIFA meeting to strengthen trade and investment ties
