Sindh Governor participates cleaning campaign at Seaview

KARACHI, Oct 13 (APP):Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail joined the school children in cleaning activities at Seaview organised in connection with the Clean and Green Pakistan Campaign here on Saturday. The Sindh Governor also planted a sapling at the Seaview in view of Prime Minister’s Campaign, said a statement. Speaking on the occasion, the Sindh… Continue reading Sindh Governor participates cleaning campaign at Seaview

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KP Govt to enact legislation devolving all powers to lower tier of governance: CM

PESHAWAR Oct13(APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has said the provincial government is about to enact legislations devolving all powers and authority to the lower tier of governance. The local government would be strengthened to undertake developmental activities, launch cleanliness drive, look after the drain , sanitation system and find out solution to the people… Continue reading KP Govt to enact legislation devolving all powers to lower tier of governance: CM

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Governor Balochistan Yasinzai inaugurates Clean and Green Pakistan drive

QUETTA, Oct 13 (APP):Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai inaugurated Clean and Green Pakistan campaign on Friday which started from Metropolitan Corporation and ended at GPO Chowk area of Quetta. A walk awareness was also organized which was led by Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai regarding cleansing of the Quetta City. Talking to media, he said it was… Continue reading Governor Balochistan Yasinzai inaugurates Clean and Green Pakistan drive

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PTI govt ambitious to build 5m houses: Fawad

LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was ambitious to build five million residential units for the people and it would achieve the target during its tenure. The detractors of Imran Khan had always remained skeptical that he would never become prime… Continue reading PTI govt ambitious to build 5m houses: Fawad

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DG ISPR interacts with Pak media in London

RAWALPINDI, Oct 13 (APP):Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor on Saturday interacted with Pakistani media at Pakistan High Commission, London.In a tweet he said that candid discussion with Pakistani media in London was held on various national security issues. “Pakistani media abroad has a national responsibility to project positive narrative of… Continue reading DG ISPR interacts with Pak media in London

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Passing out parade held at PMA Kakul

KAKUL, Oct 13 (APP):A passing out parade was held on Saturday here at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) wherein cadets of 138th PMA Long Course, 57th Integrated Course, 30th Technical Graduate Course and Grade 37 got commission as officers. According to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), cadets from Saudi Arabia, Nepal,… Continue reading Passing out parade held at PMA Kakul

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Clean and Green Pakistan drive begins in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam inaugurated Clean and Green Pakistan campaign here at Saidpur village Saturday. Talking to media on the occasion, Adviser said it is a movement to make Pakistan clean and green through changing mindsets and behaviors of people. This movement reflects new Pakistan, he… Continue reading Clean and Green Pakistan drive begins in Islamabad

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CM expresses dissatisfaction over pace of construction work on BRT

PESHAWAR, Oct 13 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Mahmud Khan Saturday visited various sections of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of construction work. Inspecting various sections of the BRT, he directed authorities to expedite the construct work and said that the project should be completed at the earliest keeping in view the problems… Continue reading CM expresses dissatisfaction over pace of construction work on BRT

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Bahawalpur’s industrialists call on federal minister

BAHAWALPUR, Oct 13 (APP):A delegation of Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on Federal Minister for Housing and Infrastructure Development, Chaudhry Tariq Bashir Cheema and discussed with him the matters pertaining to industrial development and business activities. The delegation headed by president of Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mubashar Hussain included other office-bearers… Continue reading Bahawalpur’s industrialists call on federal minister

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CM directs WSSP to ensure clean, and green Peshawar

PESHAWAR, Oct 13 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has directed the authorities of the Water Supply and Sanitation Program (WSSP) to utilize their capabilities to the best of their level in ensuring clean and green Peshawar This he said while addressing the launching ceremony of the Clean and Green Pakistan here on Saturday. Clean… Continue reading CM directs WSSP to ensure clean, and green Peshawar

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Cop torture: CJP declines request to suspend FIR against lawyers

LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday declined a request for suspending an FIR, registered against some lawyers for allegedly torturing a police officer. The CJP also denied the request for preventing the arrest of the accused lawyers and sought a copy of video of lawyers’ assault on the… Continue reading Cop torture: CJP declines request to suspend FIR against lawyers

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Pakistani scientists clone cheaper skin at home: Minister

LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP):Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Saturday revealed that Pakistani scientists from University of Health Sciences (UHS) had successfully cloned biological skin which was far cheaper than imported cloned skin. Addressing an Anatomical Scientific Conference held at UHS here, she said that it was a landmark development in the history of… Continue reading Pakistani scientists clone cheaper skin at home: Minister

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Bye-Polls: ECP sets up control room for overseas Pakistani voters

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Saturday established a control room for assistance of overseas Pakistani voters for bye-elections to be held on Sunday in 35 constituencies. According to an official of ECP, all those overseas Pakistanis who did not receive their voting passport may contact to the control room to submit any complaint… Continue reading Bye-Polls: ECP sets up control room for overseas Pakistani voters

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ECP finalizes arrangements for bye-elections in 35 constituencies

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalized all necessary arrangements for holding of bye-elections in 35 constituencies on Sunday in a free, fair and transparent manner. According to an official of ECP, the election will be held on 11 National Assembly seats and 24 seats from provincial assemblies included 11 seats for… Continue reading ECP finalizes arrangements for bye-elections in 35 constituencies

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IMF team to visit Pakistan on Nov 7: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Minister for Finance Asad Umar on Saturday said a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would visit Pakistan on November 7 to finalize terms and conditions for a bailout programme. Talking to media persons here, the minister said the government’s decision to approach the IMF for the bailout package was the… Continue reading IMF team to visit Pakistan on Nov 7: Asad Umar

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2.029mn voters will cast vote in bye elections on One NA, 9 PA seats in KP on Sunday

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PESHAWAR, Oct 13 (APP):As many as 2.299 million registered voters would exercise their right of franchise in bye elections being held on one NA and nine provincial assembly constituencies of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 14 (Sunday). The Election Commission of Pakistan has completed all arrangements for the bye-elections. The number of registered male voters is… Continue reading 2.029mn voters will cast vote in bye elections on One NA, 9 PA seats in KP on Sunday

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Governor inaugurates 12-day anti-measles campaign in Balochistan

QUETTA, Oct 13 (APP):Governor Balochistan Justice (Retd) Amanullah Khan Yasinzai on Saturday inaugurated a 12-day anti-measles campaign, which will continue in the province till October 27. Children under five years of age were administered anti-measles vaccination Saturday in Quetta city in the presence of governor. Minister of Health Balochistan Naseebullah Marri was also present on… Continue reading Governor inaugurates 12-day anti-measles campaign in Balochistan

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Dr Mujahid production in handcuffs: CJ accepts NAB DG apology

LAHORE, Oct 13 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has observed that he will not tolerate disrespect to the teachers. He passed the remarks while hearing a suo motu notice of production of former vice-chancellor of Punjab University Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran and other professors handcuffed before an accountability court. At the outset… Continue reading Dr Mujahid production in handcuffs: CJ accepts NAB DG apology

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Federal govt to construct cancer hospital in Balochistan: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that the federal government with cooperation of Pakistan Army would construct a cancer hospital in Balochistan. Talking to students of various educational institutions of Balochistan, who called on him here at the Prime Minister Office, he said, the provincial government would provide land to the federal… Continue reading Federal govt to construct cancer hospital in Balochistan: PM

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PM approves facilities for expatriates; seeks plan for remittances through e-solutions

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday approved various measures to facilitate the expatriate Pakistanis besides directing the departments concerned to submit a workable plan to remove hindrances in sending remittances through e-solutions. In a follow-up meeting of the briefing by Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, the prime minister directed all… Continue reading PM approves facilities for expatriates; seeks plan for remittances through e-solutions

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