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ECP complaint cell addresses grievances ahead of general elections

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) complaint cell has resolved 47 grievances of the candidates ahead of general elections 2024. According to the statement of the Spokesperson of ECP that the complaints including challenges in obtaining and submitting nomination papers, were promptly addressed and forwarded to Returning Officers and District Returning Officers.… Continue reading ECP complaint cell addresses grievances ahead of general elections

Govt bans New Year celebrations in solidarity with oppressed Palestinians: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday announced that in view of the shocking situation in Palestine, the Government of Pakistan had completely banned all kinds of events regarding the New Year celebrations to express solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians. He also urged the general public to show solidarity with the… Continue reading Govt bans New Year celebrations in solidarity with oppressed Palestinians: PM

DG FIA awards letters of appreciation to Deputy Directors Afzal Khan Niazi, Majid Manzoor Awan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):  Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Thursday awarded appreciation letters to Deputy Director FIA Anti- corruption Islamabad Afzal Khan Niazi and Deputy Director FIA Majid Manzoor Awan. Both the officers were awarded with the appreciation letters on best performance during the year 2023.

UNGA unanimously adopts Uzbekistan resolution on environmental challenges in Central Asia

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Uzbekistan suggesting multiple measures to effectively counter the climate and environmental threats in Central Asia. The resolution titled “Central Asia in the face of environmental challenges: strengthening regional solidarity for the sake of sustainable development and prosperity” was… Continue reading UNGA unanimously adopts Uzbekistan resolution on environmental challenges in Central Asia

Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday condemned the decision of Indian occupation authorities to declare Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarrat Alam faction) [MLJK-MA], as an “unlawful association”, for a period of five years. The party is led by a prominent Kashmiri leader Masarrat Alam Bhatt, who remains imprisoned for a period exceeding 20 years,… Continue reading Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party

Renowned lyricist Khawaja Pervaiz remembered

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Renowned lyricist Khawaja Pervaiz was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Thursday. Born at Amritsar in 1932, his real name was Ghulam Mohyyudin. Khawaja Pervaiz wrote nearly 10,000 songs for Urdu and Punjabi films during his 40-year career. His first film as lyricist was Rawaj in 1965 but got… Continue reading Renowned lyricist Khawaja Pervaiz remembered

Thirty four more arrested Baloch protesters released

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):On the recommendations of the Committee, established on the instructions of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, to negotiate with the Baloch protesters, 34 more arrested protesters were released after fulfilling the legal requirements. Now all the arrested protestors have been released, said the statement issued on Thursday. The committee members Fawad… Continue reading Thirty four more arrested Baloch protesters released

Singer Iqbal Bano birth anniversary observed

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):The birth anniversary of renowned singer Iqbal Bano was observed here on Thursday. The renowned Ghazal singer began her artistic career from Radio Pakistan Lahore. Besides Ghazal singing she also had full command over classical and semi classical singing. She was best known for her Semi Classical Urdu Ghazal songs and Classical… Continue reading Singer Iqbal Bano birth anniversary observed

Aneeq for sensitizing youth to promote interfaith harmony in society

KARACHI, Dec 28 (APP):The caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed, Thursday, underscored need to impart awareness to youth to promote interfaith harmony in society. He was addressing a seminar titled “Religious Minorities and Interfaith Harmony, Social Tolerance in Pakistan” organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in collaboration with NED… Continue reading Aneeq for sensitizing youth to promote interfaith harmony in society

Leadership training in internet governance for persons with disabilities concluded

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):The three-day Disability Leadership Training, a collaborative effort by Pathfinder Solutions, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group, concluded here Thursday. The training aimed to cultivate leaders who can effectively advocate for digital rights and internet governance said a news release. The workshop featured comprehensive sessions, engaging… Continue reading Leadership training in internet governance for persons with disabilities concluded

Cadet College Petaro celebrates 61st Parents’ Day

KARACHI, Dec 28 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Thursday attended the 61st parents’ day ceremony held at Cadet College Petaro as Chief Guest and lauded the education and learning standards of the College. While addressing the gathering the Chief Guest appreciated the quality of infrastructure, facilities, faculty, and learning environment at… Continue reading Cadet College Petaro celebrates 61st Parents’ Day

Versatile poet Shaikh Ayaz remembered on his death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Renowned Urdu and Sindhi poet, fiction writer, scholar, and educationist Shaikh Ayaz is commemorated on his 26th death anniversary observed on Thursday. Born as Mubarak Ali Shaikh on March 2, 1923, in Shikarpur, Shaikh Ayaz obtained a law degree after completing his graduation. Throughout his literary career, Sheikh Ayaz authored a total… Continue reading Versatile poet Shaikh Ayaz remembered on his death anniversary

IRSA releases 32,800 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Thursday released 32,800 cusecs water from various rim stations with an inflow of 36,800 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, the water level in the River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1475.92 feet and was 75.92 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398… Continue reading IRSA releases 32,800 cusecs water

Education Minister takes notice of delay in development of QAU sub campus in Punjab

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi on Thursday took strict notice of the inordinate delay in the development of campus of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Punjab. During a meeting with Advisor Planning HEC and Directory P&D QAU, he ordered an immediate inquiry to be done and the report… Continue reading Education Minister takes notice of delay in development of QAU sub campus in Punjab

Experts call for anticipatory climate adaptation to cope crisis in region

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):The experts at a high-level roundtable called upon Thursday, the government and policymakers to come up with an inclusive and holistic approach to meet the exacerbating climate crisis through anticipatory adaptation. The roundtable titled “Foresight and Futures Thinking for Anticipatory Adaptation in Pakistan” was organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)… Continue reading Experts call for anticipatory climate adaptation to cope crisis in region

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