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Delegation of CUST students visits the Safe City Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Under the special directives of the Chief Police Officer (CPO) Safe City/Traffic, the Deputy Director Technical and DSP Telecommunications on Friday welcomed the delegation of CUST University at Safe City Islamabad. A public relations officer said that the delegation visits the command and control center, the data hub unit, modern technology-equipped cameras,… Continue reading Delegation of CUST students visits the Safe City Islamabad

Heavy rain in Peshawar, suburbs continue

PESHAWAR, Apr 19 (APP): Heavy rains have continued in Peshawar and most of the province since last night. “Flood risk has increased in Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Gilgit-Baltistan, and local rivers of Kashmir and areas adjacent to the Kabul River,” an official of the Meteorological Department said here Friday. He said in most districts… Continue reading Heavy rain in Peshawar, suburbs continue

Interior Minister condemns suicide attack in Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the suicide attack in the Landhi area of Karachi on Friday. He appreciated the Karachi police and said that the police foiled the attack with bravery and congratulated them while paying great tribute to the officials responsible for protecting foreigners. Salute to the security… Continue reading Interior Minister condemns suicide attack in Karachi

Pakistan “deeply disappointed” by UNSC dissensus on Palestine’s full UN membership; regrets US veto: FO spox

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Pakistan on Friday expressed its disappointment on the United Nations Security Council’s inability to reach a consensus on Palestine’s full membership of the United Nations, also regretting the US decision to veto the draft resolution. “Pakistan is deeply disappointed by the result of last night’s debate at UNSC and its inability… Continue reading Pakistan “deeply disappointed” by UNSC dissensus on Palestine’s full UN membership; regrets US veto: FO spox

Renowned comedian Umer Sharif remembered on his birth anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Renowned comedian Umer Sharif was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Friday. Born on April 19, 1955, Umer started his career in Karachi as a stage performer at the age of 14 in 1969. He joined theatre, using the stage name Umer Zarif, modeled after his favorite comedian… Continue reading Renowned comedian Umer Sharif remembered on his birth anniversary

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn Karachi suicide attack; laud timely police response

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned a suicide attack that took place in Karachi’s Landhi area, lauding the timely response by the police to avert casualties. In separately issued statements, both the president and prime minister said that the timely action by the… Continue reading President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn Karachi suicide attack; laud timely police response

U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Thursday called on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and recent global and regional developments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its official X handle. In the meeting, Ambassador Blome conveyed the United States’ commitment to working with… Continue reading U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

PML-N persistently advocates for engaging dialogue: Asif

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Thursday that all political parties have to play their role to get Pakistan out of the existing crisis. Talking to a private news channel, he said that the opposition ought to fulfill its constitutional role rather than inciting turmoil through nationwide disruptions. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)… Continue reading PML-N persistently advocates for engaging dialogue: Asif

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