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Saudi Arabia’s Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Umrah and Ziyarah Forum concluded at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah. During the three-day event, participants discussed ways to foster collaborations, enhance the pilgrimage experience and improve the services provided for pilgrims. The agenda for the forum, organized by the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership… Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

Govt. proposed to hold cabinet meetings other than timings of National Assembly

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):PML-N Whip in the National Assembly, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, stated on Friday that a proposal has been submitted to the government to hold cabinet meetings at times other than the scheduled sessions of the National Assembly, or to convene them in the Parliament’s meeting room. He stated this in response to a… Continue reading Govt. proposed to hold cabinet meetings other than timings of National Assembly

PM to attend WEF meeting in KSA on April 28, OIC summit in Gambia on May 4: FO Spox

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum on “Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development” in Riyadh on April 28-29. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in her weekly press briefing, told the media that the prime minister, accompanied by Foreign… Continue reading PM to attend WEF meeting in KSA on April 28, OIC summit in Gambia on May 4: FO Spox

SNGPL disconnects 654 meters on gas theft

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP):Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) during its ongoing crackdown against gas theft disconnected 654 connections in Punjab,KPK and Islamabad,here on Friday.. According to a spokesman,SNGPL teams disconnected 92 connections in Peshawar and Mardan, with fines amounting 30 million imposed.Similarly,in Lahore and Faisalabad,six gas connections were disconnected and fines amounting to PKR… Continue reading SNGPL disconnects 654 meters on gas theft

Jazz’s Digital empowerment paves way for students to aspire ICT careers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The enduring collaboration between Pakistan’s digital operator, Jazz and The Citizens Foundation (TCF) continues to nurture the aspirations of thousands of young students to pursue careers in various fields of ICT (Information Communications Technology). Through the multifaceted Digital Learning Program (DLP), this partnership strives to equip students with essential digital skills from… Continue reading Jazz’s Digital empowerment paves way for students to aspire ICT careers

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Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next March

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP):The Pakistan cricket team will travel to New Zealand soon after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan to play a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is. The decision was reached during a meeting between Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Scott… Continue reading Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next March

PM chairs review meeting on power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday chaired a high level third and final meeting to review reforms in the power sector. During the meeting, important decisions were taken about the transmission system of electricity and distribution companies. The prime minister approved in principle reforms and restructuring of the electricity transmission system especially… Continue reading PM chairs review meeting on power sector reforms

Chairman Senate passes ruling to constitute Special Committee of Upper House

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday passed the ruling to constitute a special committee of the Upper House to ensure smooth functioning of legislative business. According to the ruling issued by the chair, in accordance with Rule 174 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the… Continue reading Chairman Senate passes ruling to constitute Special Committee of Upper House

Poland-Pakistan corporation established on solid foundations: Polish envoy

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The Polish Ambassador to Pakistan, Maciej Pisarski, on Thursday said that relations between Pakistan and Poland are based on solid foundations. “We are working with Pakistani partners in the development sector, and the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries has 930 million dollars, with the potential to increase to… Continue reading Poland-Pakistan corporation established on solid foundations: Polish envoy

Dar urges opposition to burry past, join hands to steer country out of challenges

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Leader of the House in Senate and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday urged the opposition to join hands and burry the past to steer the country out of challenges. Replying to various points raised by leader of the Opposition in Senate Syed Shibli Faraz, the FM said that let… Continue reading Dar urges opposition to burry past, join hands to steer country out of challenges

Models, poster and quiz competition held at AIOU

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) organized a models, posters and quiz competitions among students of BS Chemistry yesterday on account of International Periodic Table Day. Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Prof Dr Hajra Ahmed graced the occasion as the chief guest. In her speech, Prof. Dr. Hajra emphasized the importance of such… Continue reading Models, poster and quiz competition held at AIOU

Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The 12th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony was organized by Embassy of Pakistan to Nepal at Hyatt Place, Kathmandu on Thursday. Suresh Adhikari, Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Nepal was chief guest. He gave away “Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships” to Nepali students. The scholarships are awarded to the… Continue reading Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu

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