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Norwegian Constitution Day celebrated with plea for world Peace

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Norway’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Per Albert Ilsaas, hosted a vibrant reception to celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day, while delivering a heartfelt plea for peace in Gaza. This national day, observed annually on May 17, commemorates the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814 and pays homage to the royal family. The event… Continue reading Norwegian Constitution Day celebrated with plea for world Peace

Govt contacting with Kyrgyz authorities to ensure students’ protection: Amir

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):The Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs, Engr. Amir Muqam, said on Saturday that the Pakistani government was in contact with the Kyrgyz authorities to ensure the protection of its students in the incidents of violence in Bishkek. In a statement, the minister expressed concern over the violent clashes in Kyrgyzstan… Continue reading Govt contacting with Kyrgyz authorities to ensure students’ protection: Amir

Pak Amb. raises strong concerns with Kyrgyz Deputy FM over Bishkek violence

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Ali Zaigham on Saturday strongly raised the concerns with Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Imangaziev Almaz of the Pakistani nationals, particularly the large number of affected Pakistani students and their families, about previous night’s violence in Bishkek. He urged the Kyrgyz Government to prioritize the… Continue reading Pak Amb. raises strong concerns with Kyrgyz Deputy FM over Bishkek violence

Randhawa directs to complete construction work of Capital Nursing College shortly

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Saturday directed to complete the construction and renovation work of the Capital Nursing College shortly. During a visit to the Capital Nursing College, he contacted the Secretary Health and requested assistance for the rapid operationalisation of the college, said a news release. Muhammad… Continue reading Randhawa directs to complete construction work of Capital Nursing College shortly

MOFA Crises Unit activated to assist Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyz, their families

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): At the instruction of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), on Saturday activated its Crisis Management Unit for the facilitation and assistance of the Pakistani nationals in the Kyrgyz Republic and their families. They may contact the unit at the following numbers:-… Continue reading MOFA Crises Unit activated to assist Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyz, their families

FOSPAH stresses property rights awareness as key for Act 2020 implementation

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):A FOSPAH official stressed the importance of creating awareness about the implementation of the Property Rights Act, 2020, highlighting the various challenges faced by women, especially about property rights after marriage. Talking to APP, a senior official of the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) stressed the need for awareness… Continue reading FOSPAH stresses property rights awareness as key for Act 2020 implementation

Poet Obaidullah Aleem remembered on death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):The 26th death anniversary of the famous poet of modern Urdu Obaidullah Aleem was observed on Saturday. He was born on June 12, 1939, in Bhopal, British India. Obaidullah Aleem completed his post-graduation in Urdu from Karachi University. Obaidullah Aleem was ranked among the best Ghazal writers of modern times. He started… Continue reading Poet Obaidullah Aleem remembered on death anniversary

Int’l Museum Day observed today

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):International Museum Day is being observed today to raise awareness about the importance of museums. The theme for this year’s day is “Museums for Education and Research”. The day aims to unite museums globally and emphasizes their significant role in raising awareness, fostering understanding, and promoting the appreciation of diverse cultures. Several… Continue reading Int’l Museum Day observed today

Kyrgyz Charge d’affaires handed over a demarche over last night’s violent incident against Pakistani students

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):Charge d’affaires of the Kyrgyz Embassy in Pakistan Melis Moldaliev on Saturday was called to the Foreign Office for a demarche by Director General (ECO & CARs) Aizaz Khan, conveying the deep concerns of the Government of Pakistan about the reports of last night’s incidents against Pakistani students studying in the Kyrgyz… Continue reading Kyrgyz Charge d’affaires handed over a demarche over last night’s violent incident against Pakistani students

Kyrgyz authorities contacted to ensure Pakistani students’ safety: Dar

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that the government had established contact with the Kyrgyz authorities to ensure the protection of Pakistani students in Bishkek, amidst the incidents of mob violence. According to Pakistan’s Embassy, foreign students living in Bishkek including those from Pakistan, were subjected to… Continue reading Kyrgyz authorities contacted to ensure Pakistani students’ safety: Dar

PM says monitoring Bishkek situation; directs envoy to help Pakistani students

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressing concerns over the situation of violence in Bishkek, directed Pakistan’s Ambassador in Kyrgyzstan Hassan Ali Zaigham to provide all necessary support to the Pakistani students. The prime minister asked him to personally visit the hostels of Pakistani students and meet them, PM Office Media… Continue reading PM says monitoring Bishkek situation; directs envoy to help Pakistani students

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