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32 people died, 41 other injured in rain, flood related incident in KP: PDMA

PESHAWAR, Apr 17 (APP): Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Wednesday issued a report of loss of life and property in the province due to heavy rains and flood related incident as many 31 people have died with 41 injured in different districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the report issued by PDMA, 15 children,… Continue reading 32 people died, 41 other injured in rain, flood related incident in KP: PDMA

ITP launches crackdown against vehicles without fitness certificate, using gas cylinders

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken special measures to ensure safety of lives and property of citizens and to keep them safe from any mishaps. A public relations officer said that SSP Traffic Islamabad Sarfraz Virk directed Zonal DSPs to take legal action against vehicles having gas cylinders and public service… Continue reading ITP launches crackdown against vehicles without fitness certificate, using gas cylinders

FDA demolishes 3 illegal housing schemes

FAISALABAD, Apr 17 (APP):The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) demolished structure of three illegal housing schemes in different parts of Faisalabad here on Wednesday. An FDA spokesman said here on Wednesday that an enforcement team checked status of various housing schemes and found that three of those in Chak No. 76-RB, Chak No.191-RB and Chak No.… Continue reading FDA demolishes 3 illegal housing schemes

‘Battle of Brain-II’ competition held at NUML

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):A national level mathematics quiz competition “Battle of Brains-II” was organized by the department of mathematics, National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Wednesday.  The competition was divided into two categories based on academic levels: intermediate and undergraduate. The event witnessed remarkable participation, 155 students from 7 universities and 6 colleges… Continue reading ‘Battle of Brain-II’ competition held at NUML

AIOU to organize convocation in Lahore on April 28

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP):The convocation of Allama Iqbal Open University (Punjab chapter) will be organized in Lahore on April 28, 2024.         Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui will be the chief guest, said a press release on Wednesday.        Many distinguished guests including vice… Continue reading AIOU to organize convocation in Lahore on April 28

Over Rs. 83 billion disbursed among Benazir Kafaalat beneficiaries

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has disbursed over Rs. 83 billion among more than 79,00,000 beneficiaries from across the country under the Benazir Kafaalat scheme. The disbursement of the quarterly tranche (Jan-March) of Rs.10,500 of the Benazir Kafaalat scheme is continued across the country smoothly. “Till April 15 at 4:00 pm,… Continue reading Over Rs. 83 billion disbursed among Benazir Kafaalat beneficiaries

PTI’s plan to destroy national economy has failed: Senator Talal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Senator Talal Chaudhry has said that those who have been declared unlawful by the courts were conspiring to create political instability in the country in the name of protecting the constitution. Reacting to the PTI’s announcement of holding public rallies, he said the elements who took the… Continue reading PTI’s plan to destroy national economy has failed: Senator Talal Chaudhry

Saudi delegation’s visit to usher in new era of close cooperation: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the visit of the Saudi high-level delegation led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud would usher in a new era of very close cooperation in coming months. Speaking at a dinner hosted by him in honour of the Saudi Foreign Minister and… Continue reading Saudi delegation’s visit to usher in new era of close cooperation: PM

CJP visits LHC with senior judges

LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, along with other senior Supreme Court judges, visited the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday. The CJP, accompanied by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Athar Minallah, arrived at the LHC during the tea break. LHC… Continue reading CJP visits LHC with senior judges

PMD forecast rain in Southwest Balochistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Meterological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. However, cloudy weather with chances of rain-wind/thunderstorm is likely in Southwest Balochistan. Heavy rainfall may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams of Balochistan specially Gwadar, Kech, Awaran, Kharan, Panjgur, Washuk, Noshki and Kalat… Continue reading PMD forecast rain in Southwest Balochistan

Pakistani-American philanthropist partners with USAID for $9 m boost to NUST

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):United States International Aid Agency (USAID) teamed up with Tanweer Ahmed, a prosperous American-Pakistani entrepreneur from Houston, who donated $9 million to Islamabad’s National University of Science & Technology (NUST). Tanweer Ahmed stated, “This initiative involves a three-way collaboration between my company Pakfoods, NUST, and the United States Agency for International Development… Continue reading Pakistani-American philanthropist partners with USAID for $9 m boost to NUST

CDA chief directs to build more nurseries

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Capt (R) Anwar ul Haq on Tuesday directed to build more nurseries in the city keeping in mind the importance of plantation. He said that the CDA was taking vigorous steps to make the city of Islamabad more beautiful and green, said a news release. In this… Continue reading CDA chief directs to build more nurseries

Consumers to get  Rs 4.12 per unit reduction in electricity bills for May

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):The consumers will get Rs 4.12 per unit reduction in their electricity bills for the month of May as compared to March. A petition has been submitted to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for slashing fuel cost adjustment from Rs 4.92 per unit to Rs 2.94 per unit for May as… Continue reading Consumers to get  Rs 4.12 per unit reduction in electricity bills for May

FDE announces results of class 5 & 8 centralized exams 2023-24

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Tuesday announced the results of 5th and 8th centralized examinations for the year 2023-24. This year, a total of 25,101 male and female students appeared in the Class-V examination. According to the details of announced results, in the 5th class, the number of successful male students… Continue reading FDE announces results of class 5 & 8 centralized exams 2023-24

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