All set for LB-polls in district

SIALKOT, Nov 22 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has made all-out arrangements to hold free, fair and transparent local body elections in the district to be held on December 5.

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PU prints 6 million answer sheets annually for various exams

LAHORE, Nov 22 (APP): The University of Punjab prints a record number of over 6 million answer sheets annually for various examinations conducted throughout the year besides thousands of degree,hundreds of books and brochures of all teaching departments. Director,(Press) Prof Amjad Parvez told APP here Sunday that on the special directive of VC Prof Dr.Mujahid Kamran,modern printing machines have been… Continue reading PU prints 6 million answer sheets annually for various exams

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LB election results validated 2013 mandate of PML-N: Ayaz

Speaker urges people to participate in earth hour

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said Local Bodies (LB) election results had validated the mandate of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and transparency of general elections 2013.

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Govt plans to break influence of middlemen in agri business: Bosan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has said that the government is planning to break the strong influence of middlemen in business of agriculture produce by increasing markets in the rural areas.

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CM Balochistan grieved over Makhdoom’s demise

QUETTA, Nov 22 (APP): Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the demise of senior leader of Pakistan Peoples’ Party, Makhdoom Ameen Faheem.

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PIA increases flights to international, domestic routes

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): After induction of new modern and fuel-efficient aircraft in its fleet, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has increased number of flights to various international and domestic destinations including Toronto, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Jeddah, Dammam, Madina, Beijing, Dubai and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

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PM saddened over Amin Faheem’s demise

ISLAMABAD Nov 21 ( APP) : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran politician and senior leader of Pakistan Peoples Party Makhdoom Amin Faheem.

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Govt to strengthen private sector for boosting economy:Dar

NEC, Cabinet meetings on 30th May

LAHORE, Nov 21 (APP): Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Saturday said that PML-N government is committed to strengthen the private sector for boosting industrial growth,accelerating economic activities besides strengthening national economy.

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PPP leaders condole demise of Makhdoom Amin Fahim

SUKKUR, Nov 21 (APP)–Leader of the Oppositaion in National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, PPP Senator Islamuddin Shaikh MNA Noman Islam Shaikh, MNA Dr Nafeesa Shah and MNA Dr Mahreen Bhutto have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Makhdoom Amin Fahim, the senior most PPP leader who passed away in Karachi… Continue reading PPP leaders condole demise of Makhdoom Amin Fahim

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PM visits girls school, announces upgradation

KHANEWAL, Nov 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday visited a girls secondary school in Shamkot village and announced its upgradation to the higher secondary school.

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Festival begins to promote KP art, culture through IT

PESHAWAR, Nov 21 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkha Board of Information Technology in a collaboration with the World Bank and Pakhtunkha Tourism Corporation oraginze a two days ‘ArtTech’ festival here on Saturday to promote art and culture of the Province through Information Technology.

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Rs 4.7 billion to be distributed in loans among youth: Adeel

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Chief Coordinator of Prime Minister youth programme, Makhdoom Adeel-Ur-Rehman, has said the government is giving top priority to economic stability and overall development of the country. Talking to official media, he said that the government was giving top most priority to resolve the problems of youth.He said that 4.7 billion rupees will be distributed among… Continue reading Rs 4.7 billion to be distributed in loans among youth: Adeel

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China-Pakistan need to open education corridor to push forward socio-economic development: Madam Bao

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Wife of Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Bao Jiqing while emphasizing the importance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has said the two countries need to open educational corridor to push forward socio-economic development and improve the living conditions of their people. She made these remarks while briefing a delegation of female teachers… Continue reading China-Pakistan need to open education corridor to push forward socio-economic development: Madam Bao

Makhdoom Amin Faheem to be laid to rest in Hala

KARACHI, Nov 21 (APP): A senior leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Makhdoom Amin Faheem, who passed away in Karachi on Saturday morning, will be laid to rest in his home town Hala after Asr prayers.

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LB election for Islamabad ,a welcoming step:Report

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The holding of Local government election in capital for the first time in history of Pakistan is a welcoming step by all the prospective political leaders as well as the common masses.

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PM questions retrogressive policies of former rulers

KHANEWAL, Nov 21 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday said that the former rulers’s agenda based upon retrogressive policies only gifted the country with malaise of loadshedding, deprivation and terrorism.

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