Shehbaz meets Chinese ambassador

LAHORE, May 24 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Chinese Embassy in Islamabad on Tuesday and met Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Sun Weidong. According to a handout, the Chief Minister congratulated Chinese Ambassador on completion of 65 years diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Talking to Chinese Ambassador, Shehbaz Sharif said that unflinching relations of friendship… Continue reading Shehbaz meets Chinese ambassador

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NDMA sends relief to flood hit people of Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The first cargo flight of relief goods from Pakistan, for the victims of the recent devastating floods, landslides and torrential rains in Sri Lanka, landed Tuesday at Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake. The Pakistani cargo plane brought full load of C-130 aircraft carrying priority relief items indicated by the Sri Lankan authorities, said a… Continue reading NDMA sends relief to flood hit people of Sri Lanka

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Pakistan-Maldives agree to increase defense cooperation

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and his Maldivian counterpart Adam Shareef Umar Tuesday agreed to further increase defense cooperation between the two countries. Both the leaders discussed matters pertaining to counter terrorism and training of military officers of Maldives, said a press release issued here on Tuesday. While welcoming the Maldivian counterpart, Khawaja Asif… Continue reading Pakistan-Maldives agree to increase defense cooperation

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6 cops among 10 injured in Quetta blast

QUETTA, May 24 (APP): At least ten people including six personnel of police have been injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast which hit a police patrolling van on Quetta’s Spini road, on Tuesday night. The police sources said that unidentified armed men planted a remote-control bomb at a bus terminal on Spini road in the provincial capital… Continue reading 6 cops among 10 injured in Quetta blast

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Nine dead, 37 injured in Jamshoro passenger van accident

HYDERABAD, May 24 (APP): Nine persons including two children were died while more than 37 others received injuries when a speedy Coach over turned on Indus Highway near Sunn town of district Jamshoro, some 90 kilometers from here on Tuesday morning. According to the police, the Karachi bound coach, carrying more than 45 passengers, was coming from Osta Muhammad… Continue reading Nine dead, 37 injured in Jamshoro passenger van accident

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Saudi-Pak approaches IHC claiming immunity from audit

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The Saudi-Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company moved against the decision of the court which allowed the Auditor General for Pakistan (AGP) to conduct audit of the company while simultaneously dismissing its claim of complete immunity from audit. The Company in its Intra Court Appeal (ICA) challenged the single judge bench comprising Justice Aamer… Continue reading Saudi-Pak approaches IHC claiming immunity from audit

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CPEC projects to make country self-sufficient in energy generation

ISLAMABAD, MAY 24 (APP): The energy projects initiated under the  China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would not only help overcome the existing energy crisis faced by the country but would produce surplus electricity for the country. As many as 17,045 megawatts of energy would be generated through these  projects spreading all across, hence lead the… Continue reading CPEC projects to make country self-sufficient in energy generation

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NPB organizes police marksmanship

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): National Police Bureau (NPB) in a bid towards constructive integration and inculcating a sense of professionalism among the existing 15 police organizations of the country conducted first ever Police Shuhada Memorial Shooting Competition at Police Training College, Sihala. The three-day event included four categories of marksmanship of Pistol and rifle fire. Overall nine… Continue reading NPB organizes police marksmanship

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Partly cloudy weather forecast for Quetta

Dust-thunderstorm with gusty winds likely at scattered places

QUETTA, May 24 (APP): The Met Office has forecast a dry to partly cloudy  weather for the provincial capital during next 24 hours. The highest maximum temperature 31 centigrade and lowest minimum 17  centigrade were recorded. The dry and hot weather has been forecast for rest of the region.

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UN Committee to review Pakistan’s record on children’s rights

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Children’s rights in Pakistan will be reviewed by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child on May 25 and 26 in sessions that will be webcast live. The discussions will take place at Palais Wilson in Geneva on Wednesday May 25 from 15:00-18:00 (18:00-21:00 in Islamabad) and on Thursday May 26… Continue reading UN Committee to review Pakistan’s record on children’s rights

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KPT shipping intelligence report

KARACHI, May 24 (APP): The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) issued the following shipping report for the last 24 hours, ending 0700 hours on Tuesday.

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NBP Exchange Rates

KARACHI, May 24 (APP): Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Tuesday issued the following  exchange rates:

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New fund launched at UN humanitarian summit for education in crisis zones

UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (APP): The United Nations Children’s Fund  (UNICEF) has announced the launch of a new fund to better coordinate support for and drive investment in education for children and youth affected by humanitarian emergencies and protracted crises. “Action now has to happen urgently because of the sheer scale of numbers  of children… Continue reading New fund launched at UN humanitarian summit for education in crisis zones

Chinese artists enthrall audience with “Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan”

Chinese artists enthrall audience with "Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan"

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The Chinese artists here at cultural show  organized by Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with Chinese Embassy have enthralled audience with ‘Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan’ and got big applause. The event was started with the national anthems of both the friendly  countries Pakistan and China. A number of… Continue reading Chinese artists enthrall audience with “Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan”

Mandwa Film Club to screen American film Casablanca on May 28

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club will organize screening of American film Casablanca at Lok Virsa Media Center on May 28. Casablanca is a 1942 American film directed by Michael Curtiz and  based on Murray Burnett and Joan Alison’s unproduced stage play Everybody Comes to Rick’s. The film stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and… Continue reading Mandwa Film Club to screen American film Casablanca on May 28

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PM nominates six names to NA Speaker for Parliamentary Committee

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Monday nominated six members for the Parliamentary Committee on offshore companies, loans write offs and commission/kickbacks etc. In a letter addressed to Speaker, National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar said that in pursuance of the motions adopted by the National Assembly on May 19,… Continue reading PM nominates six names to NA Speaker for Parliamentary Committee

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Pakistan highlights its contributions to humanitarian causes at World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Pakistan has highlighted its contributions to humanitarian causes and shared its perspective on global humanitarian issues at the first ever World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) being held in Istanbul. Convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and hosted by Government of Turkey, the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) is taking place on May 23 and 24, a message… Continue reading Pakistan highlights its contributions to humanitarian causes at World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul

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Pakistan to follow Chinese model of economic development: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said that Pakistan would determine its future by following Chinese model of achieving economic development through polity stability, social harmony and solidarity, right economic policies and built in process of reforms. Speaking at an event titled ‘Symbol of immortal friendship – icon of iron brotherhood’ hosted… Continue reading Pakistan to follow Chinese model of economic development: Ahsan

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Pakistan ‘actively’ fighting global terrorism: UN spokesman

UNITED NATIONS, May 23 (APP): Pakistan is combating international terrorism “actively”, a U.N. spokesman said Monday. “Pakistan is actively involved in the fight against global terrorism,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters at the regular noon briefing. He was responding to a question from an Indian journalist who asked whether Pakistan was doing enough to go after terrorists.

Youth drama festival concludes at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): The week-long youth drama festival concluded here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday. Director General Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Iftikhar Babar was the chief guest at concluding session of the drama festival. Addressing on the occasion, he said that the youth drama festival is part of PNCA’s… Continue reading Youth drama festival concludes at PNCA

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